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Zone 4 Victorious in the Prix des States at the 2024 Turnham Green/USEF Junior Jumper National Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/12/2024 11:13:00 AM

Harrisburg, Pa. -- The $15,000 Prix des States Team Championship was the highlight of Friday evening at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. Athletes faced a challenging course designed by Anderson Lima, testing their skills as they represented their zones, all aiming for medals in the 2024 Turnham Green/USEF Junior Jumper National Championships. The 2024 Turnham Green/USEF Junior Jumper National Championships Prix des States Podium (Avery Wallace/US Equestrian) After dominating in the arena,...

US Equestrian Awards Equine Disaster Relief Grant to Assist Horses Affected by Hurricane Helene

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/9/2024 4:31:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Following the devastation left behind by Hurricane Helene throughout the southeastern United States, US Equestrian is aiding work being done on the ground to help the ongoing recovery efforts. Through the USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund, US Equestrian is providing financial assistance to support the efforts in helping the equine population impacted by the destruction from the hurricane. Fleet of Angels has been awarded a $25,000 grant to further support their work in...

Upcoming Championships and Events from US Equestrian National Affiliates – October 2024

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/10/2024 1:00:00 PM

October is one of the most exciting times on the competition calendar as the breed circuits crown their champions and the hunter world moves into its indoor season. Tune in this month as Morgans, Arabians, and Hunter Seat Equitation take the spotlight. October 5-12, 2024 Grand National and World Championship Morgan Horse Show Oklahoma City, Okla. Morgan enthusiasts make their annual trek to Oklahoma City this week for the breed’s world championship. Competition kicked off on Oct. 5 and...

Isabelle Ehman Secures Phase I of the 2024 Turnham Green/USEF Junior Jumper National Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/10/2024 10:06:00 PM

Isabelle Ehmen and Magnolia (Avery Wallace/US Equestrian) Harrisburg, Pa. – The 2024 Turnham Green/USEF Junior Jumper National Championships got underway at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show today with Phase I of competition. The jumpers took center stage in the Harrisburg Coliseum as they begin to vie for team and individual medals. After 18 clear rounds, Isabelle Ehmen (Milton, Ga.) and Magnolia (Mylord Cathargo x Dena-Sienne), owned by Tess Finke, topped the leaderboard in a time of...

New National Champions Crowned for at 2024 Garden State CDE for Preliminary and Training Levels

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/10/2024 11:00:00 AM

Allentown, N.J. – Eight new national champions were crowned at the conclusion of combined driving competition hosted at the New Jersey Horse Park in Allentown, N.J., this past weekend, with the Garden State CDE hosting national championship competition for all Preliminary and Training Level divisions. National champion honors were awarded in the VSE, Single Pony, Single Horse, Pony Pairs, and Horse Pairs divisions at both levels. Hilary Mroz-Blythe and Stone Pony Tempest. ©MbDixon...

Young Athletes Set to Compete at the Turnham Green/USEF Junior Jumper National Championship and Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Final This Weekend in Harrisburg

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/9/2024 10:01:00 AM

Harrisburg, Pa. - The Turnham Green/USEF Junior Jumper National Championship is set to begin this weekend in Harrisburg, Penn., at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show, a US Equestrian Heritage Competition, from October 10-12, 2024. The prestigious Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Final is set to conclude the weekend of competition highlighting junior competitors. 2023 USEF Junior Jumper National Championships at Pennsylvania National Horse Show (Avery Wallace/US Equestrian) The Turnham...

NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team Takes Sixth in Longines League of Nations™ Jumping Final

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/6/2024 4:54:00 PM

Barcelona, Spain – The NetJets U.S. Jumping Team finished the inaugural 2024 Longines League of Nations season with a sixth-place finish in the final competition of the year – the Longines League of Nations Final – hosted in Barcelona, Spain. The top eight teams from the qualifying season earned an invite to the series final, as well as the host nation of Spain. Germany earned first overall on a final team score of 12, with the Netherlands in second on 16, and Sweden in third...

Taylor Cawley Shines Bright as the Winner of the Platinum Performance/USEF Talent Search Finals - East

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/6/2024 4:17:00 PM

Gladstone N.J. - The 2024 Platinum Performance/USEF Talent Search Finals – East wrapped up on Sunday at the USET Foundation Headquarters, crowning Taylor Cawley as the winner after Phases III and IV. During Phase III, athletes tackled a jumper-style course under the supervisions of judges Nicole Shahinian-Simpson and Ellen Raidt, with scores doubled for the overall competition tally. Taylor Cawley, Amira Kettaneh, Olivia Sweetnam, and JJ Torano advanced to the decisive Phase IV, the...

Updated Athlete Memo for Potential Applicants for 2025 FEI World Vaulting Championships for Juniors and/or Young Vaulters

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/4/2024 9:55:00 AM

Lexington, Ky . - Please see information below for the selection methods anticipated to be used for the upcoming 2025 FEI World Vaulting Championships for Junior and/or Young Vaulters to be held in Stadl Paura AUT, July 30 – August 3, 2025 (“Championships”). If you have any questions regarding the following information, or the development of the Vaulter Selection Criteria for the Championships, please contact Michelle McQueen at (908) 997-3003 or [email protected] . Applicants...

JJ Torano Surges to Lead After Phase II of the Platinum Performance/USEF Talent Search Finals – East

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/5/2024 3:00:00 PM

Gladstone N.J. -- At the 2024 Platinum Performance/USEF Talent Search Finals – East, the second day unfolded with the gymnastics phase at the USET Foundation Headquarters. Phase II tested the skills of the 46 athletes as they navigated a series of challenging gymnastic lines, each carrying a score multiplier of 1.5. ©Kind Media The competition kicked off with athletes and their horses entering the arena to impress judges Nicole Shahinian-Simpson and Ellen Raidt. Emerging at the...