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Davidson and Hagaman Keep Leads after Cross-Country in 2015 USEF One-Star Eventing National Championships

by Dana Rossmeier | 10/23/2015 9:17:46 PM

Lexington, Ky . – Bruce “Buck” Davidson Jr.’s horses came through for him again today as they mastered the CCI1* cross-country course with ease. He kept three of his four horses in the top three and maintains the lead with Legion Kat, on a score of 37.50, for the USEF One-Star National Eventing Championship for the Richard Collins Trophy at the Hagyard Midsouth Three-Day & Team Challenge. Sydney Hagaman and Diablo Tejano also tackled the course perfectly to remain on...

USEF Land Rover Competition Grant Recipient Brannigan Sits in Ninth following Dressage at Les Étoiles de Pau CCI4*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 10/23/2015 2:36:24 PM

Pau, France – The American combinations are off to a strong start at Les Étoiles de Pau CCI4* with solid performances in the dressage phase. USEF Land Rover Competition Grant Jennie Brannigan and Cambalda lead the way in ninth place after having a lovely test which earned them a score of 42.6. Jennie Brannigan and Cambalda (Libby Law Photography) Brannigan (Kennett Square, Pa.) and Nina Gardner's Cambalda had a beautiful test in front of the Ground Jury of Joachim Dimmek (GER),...

Davidson and Hagaman in Lead of the 2015 USEF One-Star Eventing National Championships

by Dana Rossmeier | 10/22/2015 9:37:50 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Bruce “Buck” Davidson Jr. made it look easy in the dressage ring today. He dazzled the judges to land three of his four entered horses in the top three to begin the USEF National One-Star Eventing Championship for the Richard Collins Trophy at the Hagyard Midsouth Three-Day & Team Challenge. He and Legion Kat topped the leaderboard with a score of 37.50. With a score of 38.30, Sydney Hagaman and Diablo Tejano have the early lead for the USEF National...

Conor Swail and Simba de la Roque Win Opening Speed Class at the 2015 Washington International Horse Show

by Lauren Fisher and Lindsay Brock for Jump Media LLC | 10/22/2015 4:54:48 PM

Conor Swail and Simba de la Roque (Shawn McMillen Photography) Washington, D.C. – The 2015 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) hosted its first day of jumper competition at Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday with a win for Ireland’s Conor Swail and Simba de la Roque in the feature $10,000 International Jumper speed class, sponsored by Amalaya Investments. The $10,000 WIHS Children’s and Adult Jumper Championships were also highlighted with a win for Katy...

John French Sweeps WIHS Grand Hunter Championships

by Lauren Fisher and Lindsay Brock for Jump Media LLC | 10/22/2015 4:39:43 PM

John French in his presentation for Leading Hunter Rider with WIHS Executive Director Bridget Love Meehan, Dr. Betsee Parker, and Archie Cox (Shawn McMillen Photography) Washington, D.C. – The 2015 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) continued with its second day of competition Wednesday featuring the presentation of championship honors in the professional and amateur-owner hunter divisions at Verizon Center in downtown Washington D.C. Representing the west coast, rider and trainer...

USEF Land Rover Competition Grant Recipient Brannigan and U.S. Contingent Ready for Les Étoiles de Pau CCI4*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 10/22/2015 7:15:36 AM

Pau, France – A field of 49 competitors will vie for top honors at Les Étoiles de Pau CCI4*, with competition running from October 22-25. USEF Land Rover Competition Grant recipients Jennie Brannigan and Cambalda along with three other American combinations are up for the challenge of the renowned competition. Jennie Brannigan and Cambalda (Libby Law Photography) Brannigan (Kennett Square, Pa.) and Nina Gardner's Cambalda are in fine form for their Pau debut. The pair won The...

2015 USEF One-Star Eventing National Championships Up for Grabs at Hagyard Midsouth Three-Day Event & Team Challenge

by Dana Rossmeier | 10/21/2015 1:30:27 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Two USEF One-Star Eventing National Championships will be awarded this weekend as part of the 2015 Hagyard Midsouth Three-Day Event & Team Challenge. Taking place at the Kentucky Horse Park from October 22-24, 76 horse-and-rider combinations will contest a national title. Phillip Dutton and Icabad Crane (Xpress Foto) In the USEF National One-Star Championship for the Richard Collins Trophy, over 50 competitors, age 22 or over, will compete. Fresh off a spectacular...

Zentina B and Samantha Karp, Davenport and Jessica Lohman Win $10,000 WIHS Children's and Adult Hunter Championships

by Lauren Fisher for Jump Media LLC | 10/20/2015 4:25:26 PM

Samantha Karp and Zentina B (Shawn McMillen Photography) Washington, D.C. – The 57th annual Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) kicked off six days of competition at Verizon Center in downtown Washington, DC, Tuesday. The day featured professional and amateur hunters competing in the first classes of their divisions, as well as year-end championships for the child and adult hunter competitors. This year’s WIHS continues through Sunday, October 25, featuring world-class...

Smith and Coleman Victorious in The Dutta Corp./USEF Three- and Two-Star Eventing National Championships

by From the USEF Communications Department | 10/18/2015 6:18:02 PM

Elkton, Md. - The final day at The Dutta Corp. Fair Hill International saw National Champions crowned in both The Dutta Corp./USEF Three- and Two-Star Eventing National Championships. Taking on the Sally Ike-designed show jumping course, 56 combinations contested the final day of the CCI2*, while the CCI3* saw a field of 37. Winning her first USEF National Championship title, Tamra Smith and Mai Baum led from the start and secured the win today in the CCI3*. Also maintaining the top spot on the...

Stafford and PVF Peace of Mind Claim 2015 USEF Single Horse Driving National Championship Title at Hermitage Classic CDE

by Kathleen Landwehr | 10/18/2015 3:42:14 PM

Goshen, Ky. – Suzy Stafford led the field of seven combinations in the 2015 USEF Single Horse Driving National Championship from start to finish with PVF Peace of Mind at the Hermitage Classic CDE, finishing on a final score of 128.97. With three Single Pony National Championship titles (2004, 2008, and 2009) to her name, Stafford claimed her first Single Horse National Champion title. The top three on the leaderboard remained unchanged throughout the competition with Leslie Berndl and...