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Andrew Kocher and Zantos II Bring Home Blue in $50,000 Grand Prix of Williamsburg CSI2* at Great Lakes Equestrian Festival

by Phelps Media Group | 8/14/2016 10:27:29 PM

Andrew Kocher and Zantos II won Sunday's $50,000 Grand Prix of Williamsburg CSI2* to wrap-up Week Five at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival. (Taylor Renner/Phelps Media Group) Traverse City, Mich. - Aug. 14, 2016 - Week Five's feature event at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), the $50,000 Grand Prix of Williamsburg CSI2*, went to Andrew Kocher (USA) and brand new mount Zantos II. With only having ridden and competed the 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding for less than a month,...

The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Finishes Second at CDIO5* Rotterdam, Americans Top CDIO5* and CDI3* Grand Prix Specials

by USEF Communications Department | 6/25/2016 6:51:24 PM

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team of Shelly Francis and Doktor, Laura Graves and Verdades, Kasey Perry-Glass and Goerklintgaards Dublet, and Steffen Peters and Legolas 92 took the Silver medal in a close Nations Cup competition in Rotterdam Saturday. Graves led the way for the U.S., winning the Grand Prix Special. In the CDI3*, the U.S. earned two top placings in the Grand Prix Special with Peters taking the win aboard Rosamunde and Allison Brock and Rosevelt...

Jung Wins Second Consecutive Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Presented by Land Rover

by Classic Communications | 5/1/2016 6:21:57 PM

Lexington, Ky., May 1, 2016 - Michael Jung of Germany became the second rider to win the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Rolex, on the same horse in two consecutive years by riding Michael Jung salutes his second consecutive Rolex watch as winner of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Land Rover. (Ben Radvanyi photo) Fischerrocana FST to a 13.3-point victory. His winning score (39.2) easily bested Lauren Kieffer on Veronica (52.5) and Maya Black on Doesn't Play...

Alex Granato and Carlchen W Take $10,000 Equiline Open Welcome at ESP Spring II

by Equestrian Sport Productions | 4/15/2016 10:25:39 AM

Alex Granato and Carlchen W (Mancini Photos) Wellington, Fla. - Alex Granato of Wellington, FL, and Carlchen W earned top honors in the $10,000 Equiline Open Welcome at ESP Spring II at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). The duo produced the fastest time in the jump-off round, crossing through the timers in 35.86 seconds. Victoria Colvin of Loxahatchee, FL, and Don Juan finished in second with a time of 36.338 seconds, while Amanda Derbyshire of Wellington, FL, piloted...

Recipients of Land Rover/USEF Eventing Competition Grants Find Success in 2015

by USEF Communications Department | 4/5/2016 2:48:17 PM

Lexington, Ky. – In 2015, Land Rover, the official automotive partner of the United States Equestrian Federation, continued its unwavering support of the U.S. eventing program. Fourteen athlete-and-horse combinations received funding to compete at 11 prestigious competitions in both Europe and the U.S. The combinations delivered fantastic performances to garner top placings on the international stage. Jersey Fresh International CCI3* Matt Brown (Petaluma, Calif.) kicked the year off for...

AEGT Announces Exciting Opening Acts to Finale

by Phelps Media Group | 3/18/2016 3:39:16 PM

Wellington, FL - March 18, 2016 - The Season 2 American Equestrians Got Talent is on Sunday, March 20, at 6pm so make sure you buy your tickets now! It will be held at the Adequan Global Text 71777 to vote for your favorite contestant! Voting is unlimited! Dressage Pavilion and all proceeds support the USEF High Performance Programs. AEGT is excited to announce an impressive lineup of opening acts! The Charlie Tota band will kick off the evening with an entertaining musical set while the VIP...

First American Equestrians Got Talent Audition of the Season Is Less Than a Week Away!

by Phelps Media Group | 1/7/2016 9:45:25 AM

Ayden Uhlir and the Pirouettes (Phelps Media Group) Wellington, Fla. - Equestrians, start practicing your talent for the chance to win $1,000! The first audition of American Equestrians Got Talent will be held Wednesday, Jan. 13, at 7:30 p.m. at The White Horse Fashion Cuisine. If you are interested in signing up to audition, email Robert Dover ( [email protected] ) prior to the day of the audition. American Equestrians Got Talent is excited to announce the Jan. 13 judges: Mark Bellissimo, CEO of...

Athletes Prepare for U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team Trials

by USEF Communications Department | 12/4/2015 2:36:34 PM

Lexington, Ky. - Thirty-two top U.S. saddle seat riders will converge on William Woods University in Fulton, Mo., on Saturday, December 5, for the U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team Trials, attempting to earn a spot on the 2016 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team as either a three- or five-gaited competitor. Following is the list of the athletes scheduled to attend: Three-Gaited Aleia Brown - Dayton, Ohio Megan Buckley - Zionsville, Ind. Sydney Budzinski - Mukwonago, Wis. Molly Codeanne -...

U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Trial Participants Announced

by USEF Communications Department | 10/14/2015 1:05:17 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The nation's top saddle seat riders will compete at William Woods University in Fulton, Mo., on December 5, in hopes of earning a spot on the 2016 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team. The Saddle Seat World Cup consists of six team members selected for both the three-gaited and five-gaited sections of rail and pattern work. Athletes selected will represent the United States in July 2016 during the International Saddle Seat World Cup competition held in South Africa. The Saddle...

David Beisel and Ammeretto Race to $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic Victory at Bluegrass Festival Horse Show

by Kendall Bierer/Phelps Media Group | 8/17/2015 3:47:46 PM

David Beisel and Ammeretto win the $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic, presented by Zoetis, during the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show. (Kendall Bierer/Phelps Media Group) Lexington, Ky. - For David Beisel, the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show holds incredible memories, yet there is one in particular that stands out for him. It was three years ago exactly that David Beisel and Ammeretto, owned by Equine Holdings, LLC, entered into only the second grand prix of their show jumping partnership during...