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US Equestrian Announces Definite Entries for 2017 FEI World Driving Championships for Pairs

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/4/2017 2:10:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian has named the following combinations as the definite entries for the 2017 FEI World Driving Championships for Pairs, September 20-24, in Lipica, Slovenia. Laurie Astegiano will serve as the Chef d’Equipe and Danielle Aamodt will be the Assistant Chef d'Equipe, while Thorsten Zarembowicz will serve as the team coach. The U.S. Team will consist of: Kathrin Dancer (Woodside, Calif.) with Redford, her and Scott Dancer’s 18-year-old Hessen gelding;...

Saddlebreds, Hackney Ponies, and Road Horses Trot into Freedom Hall for the 2017 World’s Championship Horse Show

by Julian McPeak, US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/22/2017 11:00:00 AM

Louisville, Ky. – Experience the excitement of the American Saddlebred , the Hackney Pony , and Road Horses at the World’s Championship Horse Show this week in Louisville, Ky., at the world-renowned Kentucky State Fair. This exciting event kicked off Saturday, August 19, and runs through Saturday, August 26. Attracting spectators and exhibitors from around the world, nearly 2,000 horses will compete in historic Freedom Hall for over $1 million in awards during the seven-day event....

US Equestrian Announces ModJods as Official Supplier of Jods for 2018 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/28/2017 1:02:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to partner with ModJods as the official jods supplier of the 2018 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team. ModJods will provide practice jods to the members of the World Cup Team selected later this year at the 2018 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team Selection Trials, December 2, 2017. The team will compete in international competition at the U.S. Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup in July 2018. For more information regarding selection criteria or to apply for the...

Update on Para-Dressage at 2017 NAJYRC

by | 6/20/2017 1:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The Organizing Committee of the 2017 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) has announced that due to insufficient international entries, the North American Junior and Young Rider Para-Dressage Championships are unable to be held. Following the close of Nominated Entries, the FEI requirement of at least two National Federations represented with teams was not met in order to run the Championships. The USHJA...

US Equestrian Announces Cancellation of 2017 Hermitage Classic CDE

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/1/2017 2:24:00 PM

Lexigton, Ky. – US Equestrian regrets to announce the cancellation of the Hermitage Classic CDE, scheduled for October 19 – 22, 2017. Due to the World Pairs Championship in Lipica, Slovenia, on September 20 – 24, 2017, the Hermitage Classic CDE would be very difficult to produce. This is largely due to the host of the event, and much of the Hermitage staff, being in Europe this summer as well as the expense and certain restrictions on return shipping to the USA. Host Steve...

NBC Announces Time Change for Re-Air of 2017 Rolex Three-Day Event Presented by Land Rover

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/26/2017 3:43:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - NBC has announced that the re-air of the 2017 Rolex Three-Day Event presented by Land Rover (RK3DE) will now occur on Sunday, May 28, 4:00 p.m to 5:30 p.m EST on NBC Sports Network. NBC's first re-air of the April 27-30 RK3DE on Sunday, May, 7 at 1:30 p.m. ET reported drawing 649,000 viewers (p2+ ratings), beating the 2016 ratings as the second highest-rated sports program across all reported networks in its broadcast window. Coverage of the RK3DE is also available for US...

Dutton Wins Fifth Rolex/USEF CCI4* National Title with Return of Mr. Medicott at RK3DE presented by Land Rover

by Dana Rossmeier, US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/1/2017 2:16:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - Phillip Dutton’s mount, Mr. Medicott, has not competed in a four-star eventing competition since 2014. However, with the six-time Olympian in the driver’s seat, Mr. Medicott made his return a great one, as the combination placed fourth in the 2017 Rolex Kentucky Three Day-Event presented by Land Rover (RK3DE). As the top-placing American, Dutton picked up his fifth Rolex/USEF CCI4* Eventing National Championship for the Roger Haller Trophy. Germany’s Michael...

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...

Update: USEF Announces Dates for the 2017 Hunter National Championships and Hunter Seat Equitation Finals

by USEF Communications Department | 1/24/2017 9:31:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the following dates and locations of the 2017 Hunter National Championships and Hunter Seat Equitation Finals: US Junior Hunter Championship – West Coast : July 24-25, 2017; Showpark of San Diego, Del Mar, Calif. US Junior Hunter Championship – East Coast : July 31-August 1, 2017; HITS-on-the-Hudson, Saugerties, N.Y. US Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm : August 8-13, 2017; Kentucky...