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Peavy, Shoemaker Begin Team Competition for the U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team presented by Deloitte at FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/20/2018 5:54:00 PM

Mill Spring, N.C. – The Para-Dressage Team Championship got underway at the FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) Tryon 2018 on Thursday with 14 nations contesting the title. Angela Peavy and Kate Shoemaker got the U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team presented by Deloitte started, competing in the FEI Grade IV Team Test during the afternoon session. Following the first day of competition, the U.S. holds the 10th position with the two remaining team members completing their respective Team Tests...

Rising Stars Ready for 2018 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/20/2018 12:45:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The 2018 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals will showcase some of the top young athletes in the U.S. The Finals will be held on both coasts, with the West edition taking place September 20-22 at Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano, Calif. Two weeks later, the East edition will be held October 5-7 at the United States Equestrian Team Foundation headquarters in Gladstone, N.J. Halie Robinson, 2017 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping...

U.S. Driving Team Poised for Their Time to Shine at FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/20/2018 10:36:00 AM

Mill Spring, N.C. – The driving discipline is the final equestrian sport to begin competition at the FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) Tryon 2018. Chef d’Equipe Barry Hunter aims to lead the U.S. Driving Team of James Fairclough, Misdee Wrigley Miller, and Chester Weber to a strong showing in front of the home crowd. The team is made up of experienced drivers who are up to the challenge of competing against the best drivers in the world. James Fairclough (Taylor Pence/US Equestrian)...

Champions Crowned at 2018 National Show Horse Finals

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/20/2018 10:16:00 AM

Springfield, Ill . – The National Show Horse Finals saw a gathering of some of the country’s most impressive National Show Horses as riders and owners vied for top honors. The National Show Horse represents the epitome of modern-day show horse as a combination of at least 50% Arabian blood and any other breed. Hosted by the National Show Horse Registry (NSHR), the Illinois State Fairgrounds set the scene for competition from September 13-15, and also serves as a qualification...

Misdee Wrigley Miller Prepares to Take on FEI Four-in-Hand Combined Driving

by Betsy LaBelle | 9/20/2018 10:00:00 AM

Mill Spring, N.C. - The ultimate in athlete to horse communication, the Four-in-Hand Combined Driving competition will include drivers maneuvering four horses through three phases over three days, starting with dressage, marathon, and cones all taking place Friday-Sunday, September 21 – 23, 2018. Misdee Wrigley Miller, one of only two women competitors in the entire driving competition, will take on the best men competitors from around the world. Fighting for medal contention, Wrigley...

U.S. Vaulting’s Nations Team Earns Fifth in the Vaulting Nations Team Competition at the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/19/2018 10:05:00 PM

Osborn and Atterupgaards Sting (Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photo) Mill Spring, N.C. – In its debut at the world games level, the Vaulting Nations Team Competition took place today at the FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) Tryon 2018. Led by U.S. Vaulting Team Chef d’Equipe Emma Seely, Elizabeth Osborn, Colton Palmer, and the Pacific Coast Vaulting Club represented the U.S. Vaulting Team in the Nations Team competition, each performing the Nations Team Freestyle Test. U.S....

NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team Has Strong Start in Opening Day at FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018

by US Equestrian Communications Department/Jump Media LLC | 9/19/2018 9:22:00 PM

Mill Spring, N.C. – The NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team started their first day of competition on Wednesday, September 19, at the FEI World Equestrian Games™ (WEG) Tryon 2018 as they compete for a team qualifying spot at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. They recorded a strong result, finishing in fourth place as a team with a total of 6.59 penalties. The team of Devin Ryan, Adrienne Sternlicht, Laura Kraut, and McLain Ward were led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland. Ryan and Eddie...

U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Scores Historic Day at FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/19/2018 5:33:00 PM

Mill Spring, N.C. – U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage presented by Deloitte athlete Rebecca Hart made history at the FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) Tryon 2018 on Wednesday. She and El Corona Texel earned the first ever WEG para-equestrian dressage medal for the U.S. Competing in the FEI Grade III Individual Test, they earned the bronze medal with a score of 72.235%. What is more, their bronze-medal achievement derived from a personal best score in a FEI Grade III Individual Test, breaking...

Compulsory Tests Complete for U.S. Vaulting Team Squad and Individuals; Palmer, Osborn, and Pacific Coast Vaulting Squad Selected for Nations Team Competition at the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/18/2018 8:58:00 PM

Pacific Coast Vaulting Squad (Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photo) Mill Spring, N.C. – The first day of vaulting competition at the FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) Tryon 2018 saw the squad, individual male, and individual female vaulters contest the Compulsory Tests. The U.S. Vaulting Pacific Coast Vaulting Squad from Woodside Calif., with Diva 506, Pacific Coast Vaulting Club’s 15-year-old Oldenburg mare, and longeur Carolyn Bland, turned in a competitive performance to end the day in...

Sights Set on Olympic Qualification for NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team at the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/18/2018 7:07:00 PM

Mill Spring, N.C. – The NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team arrives at the FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) Tryon 2018 with a primary goal of Tokyo 2020 Olympic team qualification and a spot on the podium. Led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland, a top-six placing is needed from the U.S. team of Laura Kraut with Zeremonie, Devin Ryan with Eddie Blue, Adrienne Sternlicht with Cristalline, and McLain Ward with Clinta, if they are to secure their team invite to Tokyo. With the support of a home...