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U.S. Eventers Symansky and Martin Capture Top-Ten Finishes at Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials CCI4*

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/3/2017 3:49:00 PM

Lincolnshire, England – Land Rover/USEF Eventing Competition Grant recipients Lynn Symansky and Donner and Boyd Martin and Steady Eddie captured sixth- and 10th-place, respectively, on Sunday at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials CCI4*. Part of the Grand Slam of eventing sponsored by Rolex, “Burghley” is known for its tough courses and competition as the best eventers in the world chase the title. Lynn Symansky and Donner (Photo by: Libby Law Photography) Symansky...

Campbell and Brighton Lead in Large Regular Hunter Pony Championship presented by Triple Crown, Walker and Captain Crunch on Top in Small Green Hunter Pony Championship as 2017 USEF Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm Begins

by Dana Rossmeier, US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/8/2017 6:46:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The 2017 USEF Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm got underway on Tuesday with the Large Regular Hunter Pony and the Small Green Hunter Pony Model and Under Saddle phases. Currently, Claire Campbell and Brighton hold the early lead in the Large Regular Hunter Pony Championship presented by Triple Crown and Evelyn Walker and Captain Crunch lead in the Small Green Hunter Pony Championship. Claire Campbell and Brighton (Shawn McMillen Photography) Campbell...

Land Rover/USEF Grant Recipients Dutton & Z Finish Fifth in Tattersalls International CCI3*

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/4/2017 6:11:00 PM

Ratoath, Co. Meath, Ireland – A strong contingent of U.S. combinations tackled The Irish Field CCI3* at the Tattersalls International Horse Trials on May 31-June 4. Land Rover/USEF eventing competition grant recipients Phillip Dutton and Z were the top U.S. finishers in a solid international field, taking home fifth-place honors. Three other U.S. combinations finished in the top 12 at the challenging competition. Phillip Dutton and Z (Courtesy of Tattersalls International Horse Trials)...

Pro Tip: 5 Grooming Tips from Max Corcoran

by Glenye Oakford, US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/10/2017 10:57:00 AM

We caught up with professional groom Max Corcoran, who was an important part of the famed O’Connor Event Team for more than a decade before establishing her own business, Max Corcoran Horse Care, in 2012. She also teaches horse management as a clinician for US Equestrian’s Emerging Athlete Eventing Program, the United States Eventing Association, and the Equine Management Training Center in Axton, Va. When your horse is in work, thoroughly groom him or her at least once a day:...

US Equestrian Announces Spring 2017 Land Rover/USEF Eventing Competition Grant Recipients

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/6/2017 10:30:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The US Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the recipients of Land Rover/USEF eventing competition grants for the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials CCI4*, Tattersalls International Horse Trials CCI3*, and Luhmühlen CCI4* presented by DHL. The following combinations have received grants for the Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials CCI4* taking place May 3-7 in Gloucestershire, England: Hannah Sue Burnett (The Plains, Va.) with Jacqueline...

US Equestrian Announces Combinations for 2017 LONGINES FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final Omaha

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/20/2017 3:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky . – US Equestrian has announced the eight athlete/horse combinations that will represent the United States at the 2017 LONGINES FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final, March 29-April 2, 2017, at the CenturyLink Center Omaha, Neb. The following athletes qualified during the 2016-2017 World Cup qualifying season in their respective leagues (listed in qualifying order): LONGINES FEI World Cup™, North American East Coast Sub-League Laura Kraut (Royal Palm Beach, Fla.) with Old...

Three U.S. Athletes Finish in Top 20 at 2016 Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials CCI4*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 9/4/2016 9:55:26 PM

Stamford, England – A world-class field of 71 combinations competed in the 2016 Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, including five U.S. combinations. At the end of Sunday’s show jumping phase, Land Rover/USEF Eventing Competition Grant recipient Phillip Dutton as well as Holly Payne-Caravella and Elisa Wallace finished in the top 20 of the field after four grueling days of competition. Phillip Dutton and Fernhill Fugitive (RedBayStock.com) Dutton (West Grove, Pa.) and Ann Jones and...

Gochman and Storyteller Lead in Large Regular Hunter Pony Championship; Passarelli and So Enchanted Hold Top Spot in Small Green Hunter Pony Championship at 2016 US Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm

by Kathleen Landwehr | 8/9/2016 10:08:09 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The first day of the 2016 US Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm kicked off with the Model and Under Saddle phases of the Large Regular Hunter Pony and the Small Green Hunter Pony competition. Mimi Gochman and Storyteller hold the lead in the Large Regular Hunter Pony Championship, and Caroline Passarelli and So Enchanted sit in first in the Small Green Hunter Pony Championship. Mimi Gochman and Storyteller (Shawn McMillen Photography) National titles are determined...

USEF Names Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Teams for CSIO5* Dublin and CSIO5* Hickstead

by USEF Communications Department | 7/5/2016 2:27:09 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Teams for CSIO5* Dublin and CSIO5* Hickstead. CSIO5* Dublin will take place July 20-24, 2016, in Dublin, Ireland, while CSIO5* Hickstead will run July 28-31, 2016 in West Sussex, United Kingdom. Robert Ridland will serve as Chef d'Equipe for both teams. The following athletes will compose the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team at CSIO5* Dublin (in alphabetical order):...

Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team Ready for Houghton International Horse Trials CICO3*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 5/25/2016 4:38:53 PM

Katherine Coleman and Longwood competing at the Cloud 11 ~ Gavilan North LLC Carolina International CIC3* (Kasey @ Rare Air Photography) Norfolk, England – Seven nations are set to contest the Houghton International Horse Trials CICO3* taking place May 26-29 in Norfolk, England. On the third leg of the FEI Nations Cup™ Eventing series, Katherine Coleman, Tiana Coudray, and Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp will represent the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team in an impressive field of competitors....