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U.S. Para Dressage Program Welcomes Lisa Hellmer as New Para Dressage Development Coach

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 3/29/2022 2:04:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to welcome Lisa Hellmer as the new Para Dressage Development Coach as part of the U.S. Para Dressage Program. The U.S. Para Dressage Program and Adequan® U.S. Para Dressage Team have experienced tremendous success and growth over the past four years, and Hellmer will assist Chef d’Equipe and Technical Advisor Michel Assouline, and Discipline Director Laureen Johnson with further implementation of a development pathway and support of new...

2022 USEF Eventing National Championships

by US Equestrian | 3/28/2022 8:00:00 AM

Fast facts: USEF holds Eventing National Championships annually at the CCI5*-L, Advanced, CCI4*-L, CCI3*-L and CCI2*-L levels. Ribbons are awarded through 10th place Championship qualifications may be found in Subchapter EV5 of the USEF Eventing Rules . Land Rover/USEF CCI5*-L Eventing National Championship presented by MARS Equestrian Dates: April 28-May 1, 2022 Location: Lexington, KY Event: Land Rover Kentucky 3 Day Event 2021 Winner: Boyd Martin and On Cue (owned by Boyd Martin and...

US Equestrian and NTRA Advantage Equine Discounts Announce Continued Partnership and MemberPerks

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/22/2022 10:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce their continued partnership with NTRA Advantage Equine Discounts. Through this partnership, US Equestrian members receive special savings from a roster of participating brands, including: Up to 25% off Big Ass Fans Up to 28% off new John Deere equipment (Competing members and Subscribers) Up to 40% off Sherwin Williams paint and supplies Up to 70% off select Office Depot products In addition to these valuable discounts, a percentage of...

The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Finishes Second in FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ USA CDIO3*

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 3/18/2022 9:49:00 PM

Wellington, Fla . – The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team took second place in the FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ USA CDIO3* on a final team score of 432.265, just narrowly edged by the German team who finished on a score of 433.337. The Canadian Team took third place on a final score of 409.091. The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team was led by Chef d’Equipe George Williams in their first outing of the 2022 season. The team was comprised of three large tour combinations and one small...

U.S. U25 Dressage Team Takes Second Place in Team Competition at FEI Dressage Nations Cup Wellington CDIOU25

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 3/17/2022 9:30:00 PM

Wellington, Fla . – The U.S. U25 Dressage Team took second place on the podium today following team competition in the FEI Intermediate II Test during the FEI Dressage Nations Cup Wellington CDIOU25 competition, finishing on a final team score of 129.50. The team placed just behind Canada, who took the top placing on a 133.323. The team was led by Chef d’Equipe Charlotte Bredahl and comprised of Quinn Iverson aboard Beckham 19, Nicole Scarpino and Lambada 224, and Kaylee Christensen...

2022 FEI Longines Jumping Nations Cup™ San Juan Capistrano Canceled Due to Ongoing EHV-1 Concerns

by | 3/6/2022 9:28:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – Blenheim EquiSports has announced the cancellation of the 2022 FEI Longines Jumping Nations Cup™ San Juan Capistrano, which was set to be held from May 10-15, 2022, in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., due to the current EHV-1 outbreak in California in a decision supported by both the FEI and US Equestrian. “The safety and welfare of our members and their horses is our top priority and most important responsibility, and while we are disappointed for the Blenheim...

February/March 2022 US Equestrian Dressage Updates and Useful Information

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/1/2022 4:00:00 PM

2022 Key Events & Deadlines European Young Rider Tour: Selection memo and more information Athletes wishing to be considered for selection for this Tour must submit an application by 5:00 p.m. ET, Tuesday, March 1, 2022 . The application for the Young Rider European Tour is available on our website here . U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions August 22-28, 2022 HITS Chicago at Lamplight Equestrian Center, Wayne, Ill: Application of Intent deadline: 11:59 p.m. ET on June 16, 2022 Qualifying...

US Equestrian Announces NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team for Wellington CSIO4*

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 3/1/2022 12:24:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the NetJets U.S. Jumping Team at the FEI Jumping Nations Cup CSIO4* Wellington hosted in Wellington, Fla., from March 2-6. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland, with the first round of the team competition beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 5, and the second round following later that day starting at 7:30 p.m. EST. The following athletes will represent the NetJets U.S....

What We Learned at the 2022 USEF Horsemastership Training Series

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/14/2022 12:00:00 PM

Wellington, Fla. – Eleven young athletes had the opportunity to work with some of the country’s most accomplished equestrians at the in-person session of the 2022 USEF Horsemastership Training Series held January 7-9 in Wellington, Fla. The training session started with a flatwork demonstration and lesson with Anne Kursinski. The following day, they navigated gymnastics exercises with Lauren Hough. The training session concluded with riding a two round, Nations Cup style course...

US Equestrian Announces USEF Opportunity Fund Partnership with Equerry / Co

by US Equestrian Communications Department and Equerry / Co | 2/3/2022 10:58:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce Equerry / Co as a USEF Opportunity Fund Partner. Equerry / Co is a full-service equestrian marketing and website design agency based in the United Kingdom. The USEF Opportunity Fund was established in January 2021 as part of USEF’s Community Outreach Program , an initiative dedicated to supporting organizations across the country that promote the positive impact horses can have within their local communities. The USEF Opportunity...