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U.S. Endurance Team Confirmed for 2024 FEI Endurance World Championship for Seniors

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/27/2024 5:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Definite entries for the 2024 FEI Endurance World Championship for Seniors have been confirmed, and US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations that will represent the U.S. The competition will take place on Sept. 7, 2024, in Monpazier, France. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Lisanne Dorion, team veterinarian Dr. Olivia Rudolphi, and team leader Nicole Zerbee. The following athlete-and-horse combinations will represent the U.S....

Five New National Champions Crowned on Final Day of the 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | 8/26/2024 9:00:00 AM

Wayne, Ill. – The final day of the 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions brought the final five divisions to a close with new champions adding their names to the list of greats who have topped the classes at this prestigious event. Sunday at HITS Chicago Lamplight Equestrian Center featured a diverse cross-section of the classes offered at FOC, from young and developing horses to children and young riders and a dressage seat equitation final. Autumn Vavrick and Dante. ©Leslie...

Penultimate Day of the 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions Brings Six New National Champions to the Spotlight

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/25/2024 8:00:00 AM

Wayne, Ill. – With the final days of the 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions underway, a new crop of national champions has emerged from the exciting competition at HITS Chicago Lamplight Equestrian Center. Sarah Mason-Beaty with Kanjer and Sabine Schut-Kery with Gorgeous Latino. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Markel/USEF Developing Horse Prix St. Georges Sabine Schut-Kery (Oceanside, Calif.) took Gorgeous Latino (Glock’s Toto Jr. x Blackmanda), a 2016 stallion owned by...

Three New National Champions Emerge on Day Five of the 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | 8/24/2024 7:00:00 AM

Wayne, Ill. – Friday at the 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions brought another three new national champion titles. The juniors and 7-year-old horses both completed their second and final tests to determine overall placings, and the USEF Dressage Seat Medal Final for the 13 & under age group had their turn in the main arena. Virginia Woodcock and Mollegardens Sans-Souci. ©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian Adequan ® /USEF Junior Dressage National Championship The iconic duo of...

Sabine Schut-Kery and Sonnenberg’s Jersey Win Neue Schule/USEF Intermediaire I National Championship as Competition Continues at the 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | 8/22/2024 11:00:00 PM

Wayne, Ill. – Thursday marked the midway point of the 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions and brought the second national championship title as the Intermediaire I division wrapped up with their freestyle tests. A full day of competition in two rings at HITS Chicago Lamplight Equestrian Center saw a total of seven divisions contested. Sabine Schut-Kery and Sonnenberg's Jersey. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Neue Schule/USEF Intermediaire I Dressage National Championship A trio...

US Equestrian and Flexi Equine Elite Tack Lockers Agree to Renewed Sponsorship

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/22/2024 9:01:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced a continued sponsorship with Flexi Equine. The agreement will see Flexi Equine Tack Lockers as the Official Tack Locker of US Equestrian. Additionally, US Equestrian members are eligible to receive 5% off a Flexi Equine tack locker and a free grooming box. “We are delighted to continue our sponsorship with US Equestrian. It has been incredible to work with them and look forward to expanding our US connection,” stated Flexi Equine...

US Equestrian and Dalman Jump Co. Agree to Renewed Sponsorship

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/22/2024 9:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce a renewed sponsorship with Dalman Jump Co., the Official Jump Company of US Equestrian. Established in 2012, Dalman Jump Co. has grown to become the largest jump company in the United States, building custom jumps that are seen in arenas around the country, from some of the nation’s most prestigious competitions to home schooling arenas. Dalman Jump Co. truly builds jumps for all, from pony hunters to the grand prix ring and...

Ellie Brimmer Wins Adequan®/USEF Para Dressage National Championship; Competition Continues Across Divisions at the 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | 8/21/2024 11:00:00 PM

Wayne, Ill. - The first championship title of the 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions was awarded on Wednesday as Ellie Brimmer and My Moment secured the Para Dressage championship win. The first classes for the Grand Prix, Brentina Cup, and 7-Year-Old national championships kicked off on the third day of competition. Ellie Brimmer and My Moment. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Adequan ® /USEF Para Dressage National Championship The three competitors in the Adequan®/USEF Para...

Intermediaire I and Para Dressage Divisions Continue on Day Two of 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/20/2024 10:00:00 PM

Wayne, Ill. – The second day of competition at the 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions saw the entries for the Neue Schule/USEF Intermediaire I National Championship and Adequan ® /USEF Para Dressage National Championship return for their second tests in the main arena at HITS Chicago Lamplight Equestrian Center. Sabine Schut-Kery and Sonnenberg's Jersey. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Neue Schule/USEF Intermediaire I National Championship Six athlete-and-horse...

US Equestrian Announces Junior and Young Rider Teams to Represent U.S. Jumping at 2024 FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Youth Final

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/20/2024 12:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent U.S. Jumping at the 2024 FEI Youth Jumping Nations Cup Final to be hosted in Lier, Belgium, from September 12-15, 2024. Both the U.S. Jumping Young Rider Team and U.S. Jumping Junior Team and will be led by Chef d’Equipe Anne Kursinski and Team Leader Erin Keating. The following athletes have been selected to the U.S. Jumping Young Rider Team and are listed in alphabetical order....