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Fox-Pitt Heads the Field at the 2012 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Presented by Bridgestone, Springer and Arthur Lead the Rolex/USEF National CCI4* Eventing Championship

by Helen Murray | 4/28/2012 10:22:46 PM

Allison Springer and Arthur (Photo by Shannon Brinkman) Lexington, KY - Derek di Grazia's 29 obstacle cross country course proved extremely influential Saturday at the 2012 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Bridgestone and caused a tremendous shake-up of the leaderboard. The top of the standings saw an exchange of first and second positions as William Fox-Pitt and Parklane Hawk now lead the field while dressage leaders Allison Springer and Arthur sit in second. Fox-Pitt...

Flarida and Wimps Chocolate Chip Run to Victory in CRI3* at the Ariat Kentucky Reining Cup

by Helen Murray | 4/27/2012 10:21:48 PM

Lexington, KY - Eighteen of the top reiners from the U.S. and Canada vied for team and individual honors in the CRI3* division of the Ariat Kentucky Reining Cup Friday evening. Riding Reining Pattern Number 10, the best in the game went head-to-head in the Alltech Arena. An appreciative audience needed to wait until the final rider of the third and final rotation entered the ring. It was well worth the wait as Shawn Flarida and Wimps Chocolate Chip slid to a decisive four point victory. Flarida...

The 2012 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival Awards Circuit Championships

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 4/9/2012 9:10:49 AM

The overall L&L series winner, Alissa Kinsey and Jack Mitich, Director of Equestrian Sales & Services for World Development Group, title sponsor of the Series in 2012. Alissa was able to choose from a Saddle from Custom Saddlery or two European stall fronts from World Development Group. (Anne Gittins Photography) Wellington, FL - Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) is proud to congratulate all of the Circuit Champions for the 2012 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival. The 2012...

Nine U.S. Jumping Riders Head to the 2012 Rolex/FEI World Cup Final

by USEF Communications Department | 4/5/2012 2:00:25 PM

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) will be well represented at the Rolex/FEI World Cup Final April 17-22 as nine American show jumpers will head to 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands for the 2012 Final. After 30 World Cup Qualifying Events throughout the 2011-2012 season the following riders have qualified in this order in their respective Leagues: East: Margie Engle (Wellington, FL) will ride Gladewinds, Griese, Garber, and Hidden Creek Farm's Indigo Indigo...

Para-Dressage Riders Impress Judges at 2012 Rancho Valencia Dressage Affaire CPEDI3*

by Lindsay McCall for the USPEA | 3/10/2012 1:29:14 PM

Laura Goldman (USA) and VPRH Pegasus vom Nieh-HOF (Lindsay McCall) Del Mar, CA - Day two of the 2012 Rancho Valencia Dressage Affaire CPEDI3* at the Del Mar Horse Park concluded with impressive results from the Para-Dressage competition. Multiple horse and rider combinations built upon yesterday's scores earning top results under FEI ground jury Hanneke Gerritsen 5* (NED), Marco Orsini 4* (FRA), and Ulf Wilken 5*. Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games participant Laura Goldman (USA) topped...

Announcing 2012 High School Equestrian Athlete Grants

by USEF High School Equestrian Athlete Program | 3/2/2012 9:15:43 AM

Lexington, KY - In 2012 the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) will offer more than $20,000 in grant money to qualified students and high school equestrian clubs or teams across the nation through its High School Equestrian Athlete program. To be eligible for a grant an applicant must be a current USEF High School Equestrian Athlete program participant and have successfully completed at least one year of the program. The applicant must also be a member of at least one USEF Recognized...

Five Americans Headline World Dressage Masters Palm Beach

by USEF Communications Department | 1/26/2012 6:12:00 AM

Lexington, KY - The dressage world descends upon the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in West Palm Beach, FL for the 2012 World Dressage Masters Palm Beach presented by International Polo Club Palm Beach. Fifteen riders from six countries have accepted invitations to compete at the prestigious event which runs January 26-28 at the CDI5* level. The U.S. effort is led by last year's defending champion Steffen Peters (San Diego, CA) who returns to the venue in which he swept to victory last year...

Steffen Peters Named 2011 USEF Equestrian of the Year

by USEF Communications Department | 1/14/2012 11:58:49 PM

Steffen Peters, 2011 Equestrian of the Year, at the Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico. Cincinnati, OH - To cap off a record-setting year, dressage superstar Steffen Peters added one more record to his résumé on Saturday night at the United States Equestrian Federation’s Pegasus Awards dinner. He became the first person to score the USEF’s Equestrian of the Year title three times. Peters (San Diego, CA) won the top honor in 2008 and 2009 based largely on his...

Riders Announced for the 2012 USEF Horsemastership Training Session presented by USHJA and Adequan

by USEF Communications Department | 12/20/2011 12:00:00 PM

2011 USEF Horsemastership Training Session. USEF Archives. Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) will ring in the New Year with the sixth annual USEF Horsemastership Training Session presented by the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) and Adequan. The Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL, will once again host 12 of the top young riders in the U.S. January 3-7, 2012. The following 12 riders will participate in the five-day training...

USEF Announces Wofford, Arnold to Receive Year's Highest Equestrian Awards at the 2012 Pegasus Awards

by Brian Sosby | 12/16/2011 3:59:54 PM

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is proud to announce the names of five equestrians who have been selected to receive the year's most coveted awards. Presented by the USEF, the Lifetime Achievement Award, Junior Equestrian of the Year, and the Pegasus Medals of Honor will be presented during the Pegasus Awards gala on Saturday, January 14, at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza. Additionally, the Equestrian of the Year Award will be announced at the Pegasus...