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October 28 deadline for 2016 EQUUS Foundation/USEF Humanitarian Award Nominations

by EQUUS Foundation | 9/7/2016 1:56:40 PM

2015 Recipient Anna Ford (center), Chrystine Tauber, USEF President (left) and Lynn Coakley, EQUUS Foundation, President (right). (Adam Brennan Photos) Westport, Conn. - The EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award was jointly established by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and the EQUUS Foundation in 2009 to celebrate the humanitarian achievements made by members of the equine community. The award will be presented at the Pegasus Awards Dinner on Friday, January 13, 2017, during the...

Olympic Equestrians to Host Course Walk at Rolex Championship – Thursday, April 28 – Sponsored By Smartpak Equine

by Brian Sosby | 3/10/2005 1:59:00 AM

While most of us only dream of running a four-star course, the next best thing is experiencing it through the eyes and insights of Olympian equestrians! Attendees of the 2005 Rolex Kentucky CCI**** can do just that at the SmartPak Equine-sponsored course walk with Kim Severson and Amy Tryon. Severson and Tryon will offer their tips and tactics for riding the toughest cross country course in the U.S. Everyone is welcome to attend this incredible opportunity; just sign up at the SmartPak booth in...

U.S. Combinations Earn Top Placings on U.S. Dressage European U25 Tour

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/24/2023 3:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Two athlete-and-horse combinations participated the U.S. Dressage European U25 Tour this spring and summer and scored top results. Ben Ebeling and Status Royal OLD competed in Belgium and France, while Erin Nichols and Elian Royale competed in the Netherlands. USEF Dressage Youth Coach George Williams advised the U.S. athletes to help them achieve strong scores in European competition. Ben Ebeling and Status Royal OLD compete in Crozet, France. (Photos Les Garennes)...

US Equestrian Names U.S. Young Rider Team and U.S. Junior Team for 2023 FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Youth Final

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/29/2023 3:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian will send two teams to represent the U.S. at the 2023 FEI Jumping Nations Cup Youth Final in Opglabbeek, Belgium, from September 14-17, 2023, with four combinations set to compete for the U.S. Young Rider Team and four for the U.S. Junior Team. Competition will begin with the Nations Cup First Round competition taking place on Thursday, September 14 at 9:00 a.m. GMT+2, followed by the Nations Cup Final, which will feature the top six teams qualified from the...

US Equestrian Announces Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team for FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ Netherlands CCIO4*-NC-L

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/28/2023 12:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the four combinations selected to represent the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team at the FEI Eventing Nations Cup Netherlands CCIO4*-NC-L hosted in Enschede, Netherlands at the Military Boekelo-Enschede from October 5-8, 2023. The U.S. combinations will be led by Chef d’Equipe Leslie Law. The following combinations have been named to the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team and are listed in alphabetical order. James Alliston (San Ramon,...

Competition Concludes with Five New National Champions at the 2023 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | 8/27/2023 9:00:00 PM

Wayne, Ill. – Competition wrapped up on Sunday at the 2023 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions . After a week of weather ups and downs, riders and spectators were rewarded with a comfortably cool day at HITS Chicago at Lamplight Equestrian Center for the seventh and final day, which saw the final five dressage national champion titles awarded. Winners in each division received prize packs generously provided by Le Mieux, which included an ear bonnet, saddle pad, and leg boots. Division...

Tracy Bowman and Albrecht’s Hoeve’s Lars Claim Gold, U.S. Para Driving Team Earns Silver at 2023 FEI Para Driving World Championship for Singles

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/27/2023 8:00:00 PM

Exloo, Netherlands – The U.S. contingent delivered excellent performances at the 2023 FEI Para Driving World Championship for Singles held in Exloo, Netherlands, from August 23-27. Tracy Bowman and Albrecht’s Hoeve’s Lars lead from start to finish to defend their world champion title. Led by Chef d’Equipe Jennifer Matheson, the U.S. Para Driving Team of Bowman and Albrecht’s Hoeve’s Lars, Bob Giles and Brynithon Flyers Magic, and Diane Kastama and Tjibbe took...

Six New National Champions on Day Six of the 2023 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | 8/27/2023 6:00:00 AM

Wayne, Ill. – The penultimate day of the 2023 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions crowned six new national champions in the developing Prix St. Georges, Grand Prix, 4-year-old, 5-year-old, pony rider, and young adult Brentina Cup divisions. The USEF Children Dressage National Championship also held the first of its two-round national championship, which will conclude on Sunday. Sabine Schut-Kery and Sonnenberg's Jersey. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Markel/USEF Developing Horse...

Christian Simonson and Son of a Lady Win Neue Schule/USEF Intermediaire I Dressage National Championship on Day Four of 2023 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | 8/24/2023 11:00:00 PM

Wayne, Ill. – A busy day of competition took place at HITS Chicago at Lamplight Equestrian Center with seven classes across two rings for day four of the 2023 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions . The Neue Schule/USEF Intermediaire I division had its conclusion with the FEI Freestyle Test, culminating in the second national championship title of this year’s show. Madeleine Bendfeldt and Lindholm's Quick Step. ©SusanJStickle.com Markel/USEF Five-Year-Old Dressage National...

Champions Crowned in Junior, Seven-Year-Old, and Dressage Seat Medal Divisions on Day Five of the 2023 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | 8/25/2023 11:00:00 PM

Wayne, Ill. – Friday at the 2023 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions brought cooler weather, a full day of top-level dressage competition, and three newly crowned dressage national champions. The Adequan ® /USEF Junior Dressage National Championship and the Markel/USEF Seven-Year-Old Dressage National Championship divisions both completed their final tests, and the USEF Dressage Seat Medal Final 13 & Under closed out the day with its two-phase competition. All competitors at this...