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US Equestrian Announces Changes for U.S. Olympic Eventing Team Before Start of Paris 2024

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/26/2024 3:40:00 AM

Versailles, France – US Equestrian has announced a team change to the U.S. Olympic Eventing Team prior to the start of competition at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Traveling reserve combination Liz Halliday and Nutcracker will move into the three-member team, replacing Will Coleman and Diabolo . “The last 48 hours have truly been tough for our team, but particularly for Will Coleman. Off The Record looked well in training camp, but Will's direct reserve, Diabolo, continued to...

U.S. Olympic Eventing Team Holds Sixth Overall in Tight Team Competition with Influential Cross-Country Day Ahead

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/27/2024 4:47:00 PM

Versailles, France – The U.S. Olympic Eventing Team started off with three consistent tests today as competition got underway at the Chateau de Versailles to kick-off equestrian competition at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The team drew sixth in the order of 16 international teams and currently sits on a combined-three score total of 88.9 overnight looking ahead to tomorrow’s cross-country phase. "Overall, our horses did some very fine work today, but it was very competitive, and I...

U.S. Olympic Eventing Team Passes First Horse Inspection to Start Competition at Versailles

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/26/2024 6:47:00 AM

Versailles, France - All members of the U.S. Olympic Eventing Team passed the first horse inspection today at the Chateau de Versailles and are ready to start equestrian competition at Paris 2024 tomorrow, beginning with the dressage phase. ©DevynTrethewey/US Equestrian The U.S. Olympic Eventing Team drew sixth in the order out of 16 international teams, with Caroline Pamukcu (Springtown, Pa.) and HSH Blake slated to lead off the team, going sixth overall at 10:00 a.m. GMT+2/4:00 a.m. ET....

2024 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – West Comes to a Close at HITS Del Mar

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/25/2024 1:00:00 AM

Del Mar, Calif. – The 2024 edition of the Adequan ® /USEF Junior Hunter National Championship came to a close on Wednesday with new champions crowned across seven sections along with two new grand champions. Simply Spectacular and Kate Parker took home the top spot in the 3’6” height and Silver Tops and Anabelle Kottler won the 3’3” title after three phases of exceptional hunter competition hosted at HITS Del Mar at Del Mar Horsepark. Simply Spectacular and...

US Equestrian Announces Horse Change for U.S. Olympic Eventing Team Prior to Competition Start at Paris 2024

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/24/2024 5:00:00 AM

Versailles, France – U.S. Eventing Team Chef d’Equipe Bobby Costello has confirmed U.S. Olympic Eventing Team athlete Will Coleman will now compete direct reserve selection, Diabolo , a 2012 Holsteiner gelding (Diarado x Aljano 2) owned by the Diabolo Group and cared for by Hailey Burlock & Erin Jarboe . Diabolo will replace Coleman’s initially selected mount, Off The Record. Diabolo will now join the three-member team with Coleman , alongside Boyd Martin and Fedarman B ,...

US Equestrian Announces U25 Individuals Representing U.S. Dressage at 2024 FEI North American Youth Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/16/2024 11:30:00 AM

Lexington, KY. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the individual combinations who will represent the U.S. at the 2024 Discover Dressage FEI North American Youth Dressage Championships (NAYC) presented by USDF in the U25 Dressage division. Competition will begin on July 30, 2024, and continue through August 4, 2024, at Flintfields Horse Park in Traverse City, Mich. The U25 division for the 2024 NAYC was amended to run as a CDIU25 based on insufficient entries from other North American...

Upcoming Events from USEF National Affiliate Organizations – Winter/Early Spring 2024

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 2/16/2024 5:00:00 PM

The 2024 horse show season is just starting to kick off for US Equestrian National Affiliates and national breeds and disciplines. Whether you participate in-person or tune in to the livestreams, these upcoming events will help fight winter cabin fever as we look toward an exciting year ahead. ©Coral Link Photography February 15-25, 2024 Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show Scottsdale, Ariz. The Arabian circuit kicks off with a bang as nearly 2,400 Arabian and Half-Arabian horses across all...

US Equestrian Announces the Appointment of Karen Homer Brown as Director of National Breeds & Disciplines and Affiliate Relations

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/10/2024 4:45:00 PM

Karen Homer Brown Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian (USEF) is pleased to announce the appointment of respected equestrian Karen Homer Brown as the new Director of National Breeds & Disciplines and Affiliate Relations. Homer Brown will assume the duties from current Director Terri Dolan upon her retirement this Fall from USEF. “I am very excited to be joining US Equestrian in this role,” states Homer Brown. “Terri Dolan has helped modernize the National Breeds and Disciplines...

Young Riders Take Spotlight After Cross-Country Day at Maryland International for 2024 USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/6/2024 5:03:00 PM

Adamstown, Md . - The 2024 USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships are underway for the CCI1*, CCI2*, and CCI3* divisions at the Maryland International at Loch Moy Farms in Adamstown, Maryland. The three divisions are two phases through the championship, with just stadium left tomorrow to confirm the final standings and crown new Young Rider champions in each of the divisions. The reinvigorated USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships provides a three-day championship experience for riders at...

Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Finishes Fourth in FEI Dressage Nations Cup Aachen CDIO5*

by | 7/4/2024 1:24:00 PM

Aachen, Germany – The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team finished fourth overall in the FEI Dressage Nations Cup Aachen CDIO5* as a final competition for several combinations before the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, completing on a final team total of 214.283. Germany finished in first on a combined total of 228.173, while the Netherlands took second on a 215.674, and Denmark third on a 214.544. "Overall, I'm pleased with our performances today. Anna Marek delivered exactly what I expected -...