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Wellington Nations Cup Team Results Pending Due to Protest

by Jennifer Wood Media and Public Relations | 4/13/2013 9:06:58 AM

Wellington, FL - The Wellington Nations Cup CDIO 3* was held today with 10 teams participating at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival. Following the close of competition, a protest was filed with the Appeals Committee for Mikala Munter Gundersen (DEN) of Team Europe on the judging of her ride. The Chef d'Equipe for Team Europe filed the protest within the one hour time limit. The Appeals Committee consists of Marian Cunningham (PER), Lorraine McDonald (CAN), and Sandy Hotz (USA). The...

Stafford, O’Brien and Stroud Get the Early Jump on National Titles Following the Dressage at the Southern Pines CDE

by Helen Murray | 4/12/2013 10:05:51 PM

Suzy Satfford (Picsofyou.com) Raeford, NC - The first day of competition at the Southern Pines CDE came to a close with pony drivers taking their first steps towards earning National Titles as they performed their dressage tests. National Championship competitors were fortunate to enjoy sunny skies, as CDE competitors following the lunch break were met with a deluge of rain. In the USEF National Combined Driving Single Pony Championship Suzy Stafford leads the field after scoring 45.23 in the...

Goucher College will host the 36th Annual ANRC National Intercollegiate Equitation Championship

by Goucher College | 4/12/2013 12:18:59 PM

Lexington, KY - The 36th Annual American National Riding Commission (ANRC) National Intercollegiate Equitation Championship is being hosted by Goucher College at McDonogh in Owings Mills, Maryland April 19-21, 2013. Approximately 15 college teams will showcase their most talented riders, who will be judged and scored in four phases: a Program Ride (including USEF hunter equitation tests); a Hunter Seat Equitation Medal Course; a Derby Style Equitation Course (over natural obstacles in a field);...

Defending Champion William Fox-Pitt Heads Impressive List of Riders Set to Compete at the 2013 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Presented by Land Rover

by Classic Communications | 4/11/2013 2:34:11 PM

Lexington, KY – April 11, 2013 – Defending champion William Fox-Pitt of Great Britain heads an impressive list of riders set to compete in the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Presented by Land Rover which returns to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, April 25-28. Joining Fox-Pitt are several Olympic veterans and past Rolex Champions from around the world, and the list of entries includes some of the sport’s best riders from Australia, Canada, Ecuador, Great Britain,...

Land Rover Renews Support of the United States Equestrian Federation

by USEF Communications Department | 4/11/2013 1:35:05 PM

Lexington, KY - Land Rover North America and the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) announced today that they will continue their longstanding partnership through 2016. Land Rover, the leader in world-class sport utility vehicles, will remain the official vehicle sponsor of the USEF as well as title sponsor of the Land Rover United States Eventing Team and the Land Rover Competition and Training Grant Program for Eventing Riders. "The Land Rover brand is distinguished for combining...

USEF Announces Roadster Pony and Hackney Roadster Pony Competitions Selected for Heel Measurements

by USEF Hackney Committee | 4/11/2013 11:25:35 AM

Lexington, KY - The USEF Hackney Committee has selected the six competitions at which heel measurements will be required of Roadster Pony and Hackney Roadster Pony Championship classes as defined by USEF Hackney and Roadster Division rules. The mandatory heel measurements will be taken from the first-place and fourth-place ponies in the following competitions in 2013: * Bonnie Blue National - Lexington, VA (May 8-11) * Midwest Charity - Springfield, IL (June 11-15) * Lexington Junior League -...

U.S. Pony Drivers Head to Southern Pines CDE with National Titles Up for Grabs

by Helen Murray | 4/11/2013 9:30:55 AM

Lexington, KY - U.S. pony drivers head to Raeford, North Carolina this weekend to vie for National Titles at the Southern Pines CDE. Bragging rights will be up for grabs in the USEF National Combined Driving Single Pony Championship, USEF National Combined Driving Pair Pony Championship and USEF National Combined Driving Pony Team Championship at the annual event held April 12-14. USEF National Combined Driving Single Pony Championship Suzy Stafford (Marie de Ronde) A vastly experienced field...

U.S. Teams Ready for Action at Wellington Nations Cup CDIO3* presented by Stillpoint Farm

by USEF Communications Department | 4/10/2013 1:22:05 PM

Lexington, KY - The focus of U.S. dressage this week will be firmly on The Stadium in Wellington, Florida for the Wellington Nations Cup CDIO3* presented by Stillpoint Farm. Held in conjunction with the 2013 Adequan Global Dressage Festival, America’s only CDIO will run April 11-14. The United States will look to secure a repeat victory after claiming top honors in 2012. The home nation will be represented by two teams; each composed of two Grand Prix (Big Tour) combinations and two Prix...

Intercollegiate Saddle Seat Riding Association National Championship Horse Show Starts Friday

by ISSRA | 4/9/2013 9:42:58 AM

The Intercollegiate Saddle Seat Riding Association (ISSRA) National Championship Horse Show will be held directly following the afternoon session of the Kentucky Spring Premier Horse Show on Friday, April 12th in the Altech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. The University of Kentucky Saddle Seat Team is the host of this years’ horse show. Major sponsors of the show include the United States Equestrian Federation and Becker Brothers, both of Lexington. Founded in...

USEF Announces Land Rover Competition Grants for Saumur CCI3*

by USEF Communications Department | 4/8/2013 8:15:44 PM

Lexington, KY - The following horse-and-rider combinations have been awarded Land Rover Competition Grants to compete at the Saumur CCI3* in France, May 22-26, 2013. The following four combinations will receive Land Rover Competition Grants (listed in Alphabetical Order): Hannah Sue Burnett (The Plains, VA) on Jacqueline Mars’ Harbour Pilot. Harbour Pilot is a 10-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding. Buck Davidson (Ocala, FL) on Sherrie Martin’s The Apprentice. The Apprentice is a...