Wellington, FL - Clear rounds were the way to win at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center as 10 countries took part in the $75,000 FEI Nations Cup presented by G&C Farm. The US team jumped to an equal fourth place finish with the team from Great Britian over Anthony D ‘Ambrosio’s 12 obstacle course. They finished on a 22 fault total. Of the 10 nations to contest America’s only Nations Cup, the top six tea Lauren Hough and Quick Study (Sportfot) ms from the first...

Team USA's first training ride in Abu Dhabi. Photo courtesy Kelly Kimbler. Lexington, KY - The U.S. finished fourth among 19 teams Saturday in Abu Dhabi, UAE, at the FEI Junior and Young Rider World Endurance Championship despite an uphill battle that included an injured horse at the first inspection. "What an exhilarating team effort and realistically an unexpected result - but privately hoped for," said Chef d'Equipe Emmett Ross. Unexpected, in part, because Natalie Muzzio's horse...

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named the four athlete/horse combinations to represent the U.S. at CSIO-W Buenos Aires in Argentina. This CSIO will take place over Thanksgiving weekend (November 23-27). The following Team will represent the United States in Argentina: Cara Raether (Bedford, NY) will ride Trelawny Farm's Lyonell Lyonell is a 10-year-old Sachsen-Anhaltiner gelding Cara Anthony (Redmond, WA) will ride Potcreek Partners, LLC's Woodpecker...

2011 USEF National CCI1* Eventing Championships 2011 USEF National CCI1* Eventing Championship 2011 USEF National Amateur Eventing Championship 2011 USEF National Junior Eventing Championship 2011 USEF National 19-21 Year Old Eventing Championship

Final championship ribbons were presented Sunday in Rancho Murieta, CA, for the 44th Annual California Dressage Society Championship Show presented by HorseShow.com, in conjunction with the CDS Young Horse Futurity (including the Cal-Bred Futurity), the Great American Insurance Group/USDF Region 7 Dressage Championships, and the Great American Insurance Group/USDF Breeders Championships West Coast Series Final. Jaye Cherry & "Santana" win the CDS Horse of the Year title for Open Training...

Grand Prix honors went to Wizard by Weltmeyer out of Pica who was ridden by Adrienne Lyle. Devon, PA – Spectators at Dressage at Devon today had the chance to listen to step by step commentary provided by Dressage experts on Dressage at Devon Radio. This year’s event benefits from an expanded field of notable experts who are willing to share an insider’s perspective, adding engagement and enhancing interest for all levels of spectators. For the riders, experienced and novice...

Lexington, KY - Four Developing Grants have been awarded to USEF Eventing Riders to compete at the Boekelo CCI3* in The Netherlands. This event runs October 6-9, 2011. The following horse/rider combinations have been awarded developing grants: Boyd Martin (Cochranville, PA) and the Otis Barbotiere Syndicate's Otis Barbotiere Otis Barbotiere is a 9-year-old Selle Francais gelding Karen O'Connor (The Plains, VA) and Team Rebecca, LLC's Veronica Veronica is a 9-year-old KWPN mare Allie...

Shannon Lilley and Ballingowan Pizzaz (Stockimageservices.com). Richland, MI - The Richland Park CIC and Horse Trials wrapped up with influential show jumping in all of the divisions on Sunday, but none more than in the USEF Mandatory Outing for the 2011 Land Rover USEF Eventing Team. The 14 short-listed horses tackled the Advanced show jumping track and proved a test of accuracy and scope. Leading off with a large triple bar, course designer Marc Donavon asked for forward riding from the...

Wayne, IL - Competition was in full swing at the Lamplight Equestrian Center as the top 6-year-olds and developing horses in the U.S. took to Ring 2 for their first National Championship classes of the weekend. The day began with competitors in the USEF Dressage Seat Medal Finals presented by Dressage Today 14-18 division performing in an optional warm-up class. Emily Wagner and Wakeup. Chuck Swan/ Swan Studio LLC. In the Markel/USEF National Young Horse Dressage Championship 6-year-old...

Dressage CDI Verden in Germany hosted the 2011 FEI World Breeding Championships and the U.S. was represented in this prestigious event by dressage rider Jennifer Hoffman. Hoffmann and Florentinus V were eighth in the first qualifying competition for 5-year old horses with a score of 8.42, with Ratzinger Z, Hoffmann was tied for eighth in the 1st qualifying competition 6-year old horses with a score of 8.36. Hoffman qualified for the Finals in both the 5-and 6-year-old divisions, which was a...