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USEF Names Athletes for Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Teams at CSIO5* Rome, St. Gallen, and Rotterdam

by USEF Communications Department | 5/18/2016 10:20:19 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce that the following athletes have been named to the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Teams competing in Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ Jumping events at CSIO5* Rome, May 25-29, CSIO5* St. Gallen, June 1-5, and CSIO5* Rotterdam, June 22-26. These competitions are designated observation events as part of the selection process for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Show Jumping Team. Robert Ridland will serve as the Chef...

USEF Names Athletes for Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Teams at CSIO5* Rome, St. Gallen, and Rotterdam

by USEF Communications Department | 5/18/2016 10:10:23 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce that the following athletes have been named to the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Teams competing in Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ Jumping events at CSIO5* Rome, May 25-29, CSIO5* St. Gallen, June 1-5, and CSIO5* Rotterdam, June 22-26. These competitions are designated observation events as part of the selection process for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Show Jumping Team. Robert Ridland will serve as the Chef...

USEF and USPEA Names Para-Equestrian Dressage Centers of Excellence

by USEF Communications Department | 5/5/2016 9:59:01 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and the United States Para-Equestrian Association (USPEA) are excited to announce the first USEF/USPEA International Para-Equestrian Dressage Centers of Excellence (COE). These regional hubs of excellence will attract new riders to the sport of para-equestrian dressage. Additionally, they will work in partnership with the USEF high performance programs to develop athletes to a level where they can represent the U.S. in...

Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Riders Brighten Patients' Day At Kentucky Children's Hospital

by Classic Communications | 4/27/2016 2:40:39 PM

International riders (from left) Allie Knowles, Jessica Payne, Lauren Kieffer and Doug Payne brought a souvenir hat and other Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event gifts to Lucas Turner, age 7, at the Kentucky Children's Hospital on Tuesday. (Michelle Dunn photo) Lexington, Ky. - Four riders who'll be competing in the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Land Rover, spent Tuesday afternoon visiting with children undergoing treatment at the Kentucky Children's Hospital in Lexington....

USEF Names Short List for the U.S. Olympic Show Jumping Team

by USEF Communications Department | 4/13/2016 4:34:14 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named 10 athletes and their horses to the Short List for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Show Jumping Team. The athletes and their horses will compete in designated CSIO/CSI observation events taking place May 12 – June 26, 2016. The following athletes and horses have been named to the Short List for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Show Jumping Team (in alphabetical order): Lucy Davis (Los Angeles, Calif.) and Old Oak Farm’s Barron, a...

USEF Names Short List for the U.S. Olympic Show Jumping Team

by USEF Communications Department | 4/13/2016 9:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named 10 athletes and their horses to the Short List for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Show Jumping Team. The athletes and their horses will compete in designated CSIO/CSI observation events taking place May 12 – June 26, 2016. The following athletes and horses have been named to the Short List for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Show Jumping Team (in alphabetical order): Lucy Davis (Los Angeles, Calif.) and Old Oak Farm’s Barron, a...

Reminder: USEF Accepting Nominations for President through March 31

by From the USEF Communications Department | 3/16/2016 1:05:48 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation is accepting nominations for the position of President through Thursday, March 31. Nominations may be submitted online by active USEF members. In order to be eligible for nomination, the individual must have served on the Board of Directors within the last six years, as well as demonstrate an understanding of the critical importance of the USEF's role in international sport and have an appreciation of the dynamics and diversity of the...

USEF Announces Athletes for 2016 Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final

by USEF Communications Department | 3/7/2016 1:21:29 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce that two athletes that will represent the U.S. at the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final, March 23-27, 2016, in Gothenburg, Sweden at the Gothenburg Horse Show. The following combinations qualified during World Cup Qualifying Events in the North American League held throughout the 2015-2016 season (listed in ranked order): Guenter Seidel (Cardiff, Calif.) and James and Charlotte Mashburn’s...

USEF Now Accepting Nominations for President

by USEF Communications Department | 2/15/2016 11:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – The United States Equestrian Federation is now accepting nominations for the position of President. Nominations will be accepted by the Nominating Committee February 15-March 31, 2016. In order to be eligible for nomination, the individual must have served on the Board of Directors within the last six years, as well as demonstrate an understanding of the critical importance of the USEF’s role in international sport and have an appreciation of the dynamics and...

USEF Announces CEO Departure and Interim CEO Appointment

by USEF Communications Department | 1/12/2016 4:38:18 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) announced today that Chief Executive Officer, Chris Welton, is leaving his position with the USEF to pursue other interests. The USEF is grateful to Welton for his contributions over the last 18 months and wishes him the best of luck in his future endeavors. Today the USEF Board of Directors named William (Bill) J. Moroney, the President of the USEF's largest affiliate association, the United States Hunter Jumper Association...