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Watch: Grand Prix Tests from the U.S. Dressage Shortlist Riders

by Andrew Minnick | 6/17/2014 8:58:51 AM

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) named eight horse-and-athlete combinations to the Short List for the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games U.S. Dressage Team on Monday. We've collected the Grand Prix test from the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions presented by The Dutta Corp last week on this page. The videos are in order of ranking on the Short List . Steffen Peters & Legolas 92 Laura Graves & Verdades Jan Ebeling & Rafalca Adrienne Lyle & Wizard Tina...

Smith Lilly and Central Perk Win Five-Gaited Saddle Horse Stake at the 2014 Devon Horse Show

by Lauren Fischer for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 5/31/2014 1:30:47 AM

Devon, Pa. – The Devon Horse Show & Country Fair hosted its ninth day of competition on Friday featuring hunters, jumpers, driving, gaited horses, Friesians, Hackney ponies, and much more. Concluding another exciting day, the $3,000 Five-Gaited Saddle Horse Stake class was held, sponsored by Willisbrook Farm, with a win for Smith Lilly and Woodlea Farms LLC's Central Perk. For the win, the pair was presented The Walter Graham Memorial Perpetual Trophy donated by Willisbrook Farm....

Youth of U.S. Jumping Ready to Impress at Furusiyya Nations Cup CSIO3* Lisbon

by Mark Coley | 5/29/2014 7:22:18 PM

Lisbon, Portugal - Friday afternoon and evening, Lisbon, Portugal, will play host to 10 countries vying for top honors at the Furusiyya Nations Cup CSIO3*. Led by Chef d’Equipe DiAnn Langer, the U.S. team hopes to leave a strong impression, with riders all under the age of 25, having their sights set on standing atop the podium. The competition will highlight the future of U.S. jumping as these young athletes come in with accomplished resumes. The U.S. team, comprised of Abigail McArdle,...

$100,000 Grand Prix of Devon Will Kick Off THIS Triple Crown Challenge With Top Jumper Competition

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 5/15/2014 3:53:57 PM

Michael Taylor of Taylor Harris Insurance Services with McLain Ward ( Brenda Carpenter) Devon, Pa. – The Devon Horse Show & Country Fair welcomes another year of world-class show jumping competition in the Dixon Oval, with open jumper competition beginning the evening of Tuesday, May 27, and continuing through Saturday, May 31. Devon will play host to the top show jumping riders in North America as they compete at one of the most historical and renowned shows in the United States. The...

Prize List Available for the 2014 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship/ Selection Trials for the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™

by USPEA | 5/15/2014 1:21:01 PM

Gladstone, N.J. - In less than one month the U.S. Para-Dressage Team for the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ (WEG) will be named. The 2014 calendar year has been one of the most competitive years in history for U.S. Para-Dressage. The 2014 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship and Para-Dressage Selection Trials will show case that. The Trials/ National Championship will be held June 2-5, 2014, at the USET Foundation Headquarters in Gladstone, NJ. Twenty-four horse...

Springer Soars to the Top following Dressage Phase at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Land Rover

by Kathleen Landwehr | 4/25/2014 7:50:51 PM

Lexington, Ky Allison Springer and Arthur (Shannon Brinkman Photo) . – The second day of dressage came to a close Friday at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented Land Rover with a new set of names atop the leaderboard. Twenty-nine horse-and-rider combinations performed their test in the Rolex Stadium in front of the Ground Jury of Sandy Phillips (GBR), Gillian Rolton (AUS), and Christina Klingspor (SWE). The U.S. riders had another day of impressive performances at the Kentucky...

2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Endurance Team Selection Trial Rescheduled for April 20

by USEF Communications Department | 4/20/2014 7:21:40 AM

Ehrhardt, S.C. – After tremendous rainfall caused the postponement of the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Endurance Team Selection Trial, the race will take place Sunday April 20th at the Broxton Bridge Planation in Ehrhardt, S.C. in a revised format. Fourteen Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games applicants and an additional three proxy riders will ride three loops equaling 70.4km to determine the top 17 positions. On Monday, April 21 all horse will complete a post-event veterinary...

Baylor University's Parker Takes The Collegiate Invitational at Pin Oak

by Pin Oak | 3/23/2014 11:31:40 PM

Parker & Texas Checkmate (Tricia Booker Photography) Katy, Texas. - Paige Parker, of Baylor University, rose to the top of the Collegiate Invitational today with three consistent performances on three different horses. The Invitational was one of the featured events of the concluding day of the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show I. The event, presented by Max Bowl and the Boatright, Dougherty and Roberts families, brought eight student athletes together for head-to-head competition on catch rides....

Canada's Ainsley Vince is Untouchable Winning 2014 Wellington Turf Tour Grand Prix Finale at Deeridge Farms

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 3/22/2014 8:08:05 PM

Ainsley Vince and Frieda (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - The sun rose over Deeridge Farms as trailers and cars rolled through the opened gateway and down the winding path lined with beautifully manicured banyan and royal palm trees. The fog lifted from the grand prix field to reveal the course that would challenge over 50 horses for the $24,950 Wellington Turf Tour Invitational Grand Prix Finale. Saturday, it was Ainsley Vince of Canada who dominated the field, riding to the top of the leader...

Step Up to Support the 2014 Saddle Seat World Cup Competition

by USEF National Affiliates Department | 3/14/2014 10:34:05 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States is hosting the 2014 Saddle Seat World Cup competition during the Blue Ridge Classic Horse Show in Asheville, NC July 20-25. This is an excellent opportunity for you to volunteer your services, offer a horse for use in the competition, or make a donation to support this prestigious event. Volunteer Volunteering at the Saddle Seat World Cup is a great way for equestrian enthusiasts to get involved and find out what the program is all about. You can attend...