USA's Sinead Halpin and Manoir De Carneville. Photo by Shannon Brinkman. Lexington, KY - Great Britain's Mary King was unstoppable on cross-country day at the 2011 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Bridgestone. She guided two horses around Derek di Grazia's course to claim the top two places on the leaderboard. Australia's 2007 winner, Clayton Fredericks, sits third on Be My Guest and Sinead Halpin jumped up to fourth in her first CCI4* with Manoir de Carneville, to lead...

Hong Kong, China - The US show jumpers were all business when they returned to the main arena at Sha Tin tonight for the first round of the Nations Cup, the US riders finished on 12 faults, tied with Switzerland for the lead. Sapphire was Perfect for McLain Ward (Shannon Brinkman) Bookended by two members of the 2004 Gold medal winning team, Team USA’s performance was impressive, although somewhat unpredictable. McLain Ward and Sapphire started it off for the US but they had plenty of...

Lexington, KY - The U.S. Show Jumping squad of Anne Kursinski (Roxanna 112), Charlie Jayne (Urbanus), Nicole Simpson (SRF Dragonfly) and Will Simpson (Carlsson vom Charlie Jayne and Urbanus (Kenneth Kraus/PhelpsSports.com) Dach) put on an impressive display in Rome, Italy to finish second in the Nations Cup and take over the top spot of the Samsung Super League. Coming off of a three-way tie for second in the first leg of the Super League two weeks ago, the U.S. riders put together another...

Diana DeRosa (Christopher Hickey and Regent in Rio de Janeiro) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil—When most people think of Rio, sunshine comes quickly to mind. However, that was not the case today at Deodoro Stadium and the National Equestrian Center outside of the city. Clouds, the threat of rain showers and cooler temperatures loomed, but it was a rather bright day for the hopes of the American dressage riders as all three of them competed in the first of two rounds that will determine the...

What: The Challenge of the Americas, a Grand Prix team dressage quadrille and musical freestyle competition. When: March 12, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. (under the lights) Where: The Players Club and Palm Beach Polo Why: To raise money for The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, https://www.bcrfcure.org Who: Teams representing the United States, Canada and Latin America Opening Demo Rider: Silke Rembacz riding Highlife Farm’s Connecticut will demonstrate the Grand Prix movements before the competition...

Exloo, Netherlands – The U.S. contingent delivered excellent performances at the 2023 FEI Para Driving World Championship for Singles held in Exloo, Netherlands, from August 23-27. Tracy Bowman and Albrecht’s Hoeve’s Lars lead from start to finish to defend their world champion title. Led by Chef d’Equipe Jennifer Matheson, the U.S. Para Driving Team of Bowman and Albrecht’s Hoeve’s Lars, Bob Giles and Brynithon Flyers Magic, and Diane Kastama and Tjibbe took...

Wayne, Ill. – One of the most anticipated and exciting events on the American dressage calendar takes place this week with the 2023 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions (FOC) taking place at HITS Chicago at Lamplight Equestrian Center. This invitational event showcases the best young and developing horses, youth dressage athletes, and para dressage athletes over the course of seven days. This year, FOC features the following 16 national championships: Neue Schule/USEF Grand Prix Dressage...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations that will represent the U.S. at the FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) in the U25 division in Traverse City, Mich., August 8-13. It is the first year that a U25 division has been offered in the FEI North American Youth Dressage Championships presented by USDF. As the USEF Dressage Youth Coach, George Williams will serve as the chef d’equipe. The following athlete-and-horse combinations will...

Hickstead, Great Britain – The NetJets U.S. Jumping Team finished in fifth place overall at the 2023 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup of Great Britain CSIO5* at the Royal International Horse Show, completing on a final team score of 31. Great Britain took the top podium position on a score of four over two rounds, while Ireland finished in second on 12 faults, and France in third on 16 total faults. “We always strive to hit the podium but sometimes it does not happen and today was...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations that have been named to the Short List for the U.S. Dressage Team for the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games. The dressage portion of equestrian competition will run October 22-23 and 25 in Santiago, Chile. The following athlete-and-horse combinations have been named to the U.S. Dressage Team List for the Pan American Games and are listed in alphabetical order: Susie Dutta (Wellington, Fla.) and Don...