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In Close Contest, The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Takes Silver in Stillpoint Farm FEI Nations Cup™ CDIO3*

by Dana Rossmeier, US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/23/2017 10:51:00 PM

Wellington, Fla. – The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team earned a silver medal in the Stillpoint Farm FEI Nations Cup™ CDIO3* on Thursday. The U.S. team gave a collective effort for a team total of 432.661. Canada took gold with a score of 434.538, and Spain earned bronze with a score of 397.690. In the first U25 Nations Cup in the United States, the U.S. teams claimed gold and silver. “I want to congratulate all our super Grand Prix riders and our winning U25 riders at the...

The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Begins 2017 FEI Nations Cup™ Series at CDIO3* Wellington

by By Dana Rossmeier, US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/21/2017 7:53:00 PM

Wellington, Fla. – The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team will start the 2017 FEI Nations Cup™ season when they compete in the Stillpoint Farm FEI Nations Cup™ CDIO3*, March 22-24, at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) in Wellington. Two U.S. teams will compete in the U25 Nations Cup running alongside the Stillpoint Farm FEI Nations Cup™, March 22-24. Under the direction of Chef d’Equipe Robert Dover, the team of Shelly Francis with Doktor, Olivia...

Morgan, Whaley, Wilson, and Weber Claim USEF Combined Driving National Championship Titles at Live Oak International

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/12/2017 10:03:00 PM

Ocala, Fla. – Four USEF Combined Driving National Championships came to a close at Live Oak International on Sunday with the cones phase determining the national titles. Tracey Morgan, Katie Whaley, Steve Wilson, and Chester Weber, the leaders following Saturday’s marathon phase, held on to their leads to claim top honors in respective divisions. USEF Combined Driving National Champions Tracey Morgan, Chester Weber, Steve Wilson, and Katie Whaley (Picsofyou.com) USEF Single Pony...

Live Oak International Set to Host Four USEF Combined Driving National Championships

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Department | 3/8/2017 5:47:00 PM

Leslie Berndl and Sweetwater's Zorah Belle (Picsofyou.com) Ocala, Fla. – Four combined driving national championship titles are up for grabs at Live Oak International, March 8-12. Run in conjunction with the FEI divisions, the USEF Combined Driving National Championships for single pony, pair pony, pair horse, and four-in-hand horse will be determined at the prestigious Live Oak Plantation. Leslie Berndl, Katie Whaley, Steve Wilson, and Chester Weber are the defending champions in...

Two to Watch at Live Oak International

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/6/2017 5:00:00 PM

Tune in to USEF Network ’s coverage of Live Oak International and you’ll see a lot of great performances in both combined driving and show jumping. Here are two storylines to follow: Jumping: For Chloe Reid, Live Oak Is a Family Affair Photo Credit: PicsOfYou.com The backstory: Chloe Reid , 20, has good reason to love the Live Oak venue. The competition takes place on the 4,500-acre Live Oak Plantation in Ocala, Fla., that her grandmother, Thoroughbred breeder Charlotte Weber, owns....

Wolff and Casall Blaze through Jump-Off to Place Third in $216,000 CSIO4* Grand Prix Presented by Lugano Diamonds

by By Dana Rossmeier, US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/6/2017 1:24:00 AM

Wellington, Fla. – Ali Wolff made the most out of showing her mount Casall in his first week of competition at the Winter Equestrian Festival. They helped the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team earn a Silver medal during Friday’s Nation Cup competition and finished the week by placing third in the $216,000 CSIO4* Grand Prix presented by Lugano Diamonds on Sunday. As on Friday, the Irish had luck on their side as Shane Sweetnam and Conor Swail placed first and second, respectively....

Amid Cedric’s Retirement, Laura Kraut Relives Fondest Memories of Superstar Horse

by By Dana Rossmeier, US Equestrian Federation | 3/3/2017 10:05:00 PM

Photo: Ken Braddick One of show jumping’s greatest mounts, Cedric, took his last walk into the show ring as his fans, owner Margaret Duprey of Cherry Knoll Farm, and trusted partner Laura Kraut bid farewell in a well-deserved retirement ceremony at the Winter Equestrian Festival on March 3 in Wellington, Florida. Kraut and the 19-year-old Holsteiner gelding competed in their first FEI competition in 2006 and climbed their way to a Team Gold medal in the 2008 Hong Kong Olympic Games....

Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team out to Take $150,000 FEI Nations Cup™ Win on Home Soil

by By Dana Rossmeier, US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/2/2017 2:59:00 PM

Wellington, Fla. – Georgina Bloomberg will lead a group of rising stars when the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team takes on seven countries in the $150,000 FEI Nations Cup™ at CSIO4* Wellington Friday, March 3. Chloe Reid, Catherine Tyree, and Ali Wolff join Bloomberg as U.S. Show Jumping Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland looks to guide them to a strong finish in front of the home crowd. The U.S. has drawn fifth in the order and will compete in the following order: Ali Wolff...

US Equestrian Announces Dr. Christina “Cricket” Russillo as Dressage Team Veterinarian

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/24/2017 3:40:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Christina “Cricket” Russillo as the US Equestrian Dressage Team Veterinarian. Dr. Russillo will take over for Dr. Rick Mitchell who has served in the role for 14 years. Dr. Russillo graduated from the Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine in 2001. She completed a one-year Internship in Large Animal Medicine and Surgery at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine. It was during her...

Madden and Breitlng LS' Thrilling Finish Leads Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team to Silver Medal at FEI Nations Cup™ CSIO4* Ocala

by Dana Rossmeier, US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/17/2017 11:26:00 PM

Ocala, Fla. – The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team jumped to the top of the North America FEI Nations Cup™ standings with an exciting finish at FEI Nations Cup™ CSIO4* Ocala today. With the U.S. Team trailing by four faults, anchor combination Beezie Madden and Breitling LS came through in the clutch for a double-clear round to help secure the Team Silver medal. Madden and Breitling LS were accompanied by Lauren Hough and Cornet 39, Lillie Keenan and Super Sox, and McLain...