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Beezie Madden and Darry Lou Win CP International Grand Prix Presented by Rolex to Conclude 'Masters' Tournament at Spruce Meadows

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/8/2019 5:00:00 PM

Calgary, AB, Canada - Beezie Madden (Cazenovia, N.Y.) has won the CP International Grand Prix Presented by Rolex at 2019 Spruce Meadows 'Masters' Tournament aboard Darry Lou, the 2008 Dutch Warmblood stallion, owned by Abigail Wexner. Rowan Willis (AUS) and Blue Movie finished in second place, while Max Kuhner (AUT) and Chardonnay 79 collected third place. Photo Credit Jump Media More news and photos to follow. The USEF International High Performance Programs are generously supported by...

NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team Finishes Eighth at FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ CSIO5* Calgary

by USEF Communications Department/Jump Media | 9/7/2019 8:04:00 PM

Calgary, AB, Canada – The NetJets ® U.S. Jumping Team finished in eighth place at the FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ CSIO5* Calgary during the 2019 Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament on September 7 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland, the team consisted of Sloane Coles, Charlie Jacobs, Beezie Madden, and McLain Ward. “It’s sport,” said Ridland of the team’s disappointing finish. “We didn’t get the best...

Martin and Long Island T Clinch 2019 USEF Advanced Horse Trials National Championship Title

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/1/2019 7:50:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – The $60,000 Adequan® USEA Advanced Final came to an exciting conclusion on Saturday night at the 16th annual United States Eventing Association (USEA) American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds (AEC) . The Advanced division also serves as the USEF Advanced Horse Trials National Championship, and Boyd Martin and Long Island T claimed top honors, earning the legendary Jack Le Goff Trophy as the U.S. champion. Martin (Cochranville, Pa.) and Long Island T...

Quite a Star Claims Hunter Breeding’s Overall Grand Champion Title at Sallie B. Wheeler/USEF/USHJA Hunter Breeding National Championship Presented by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Oare

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/29/2019 10:04:00 AM

Del Mar, Calif. – After the East Coast and West Coast portions of the Sallie B. Wheeler/USEF/USHJA Hunter Breeding National Championship presented by Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Oare concluded on Wednesday, August 28, Quite a Star, the East Coast Best Young Horse Champion, was named the Overall Grand Champion. Caberneigh, the East Coast Best Young Horse Reserve Champion, was named the Overall Reserve Grand Champion. Overall Grand Champion Quite a Star (Shawna Simmons of SAS Photography) Judges...

Bragdell, Kment, Peer, and Wagman Secure Final Titles as 2019 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions Concludes

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/25/2019 8:03:00 PM

Correction: The original version of this release noted Mackenzie Peer's horse, Quantum MRF, as a stallion. He is a gelding. Wayne, Ill. – The remaining five titles were decided on the final day of the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions on Sunday: Lexie Kment and Manatee, USEF Children Dressage National Champions; Michael Bragdell and SenSation HW, Markel/USEF Young Horse Six-Year-Old Dressage National Champions: Nick Wagman and Don John, USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Champions;...

Bondy, Dupell, Manhard, Miles, Ots, Priest Take Second Set of National Titles at the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/24/2019 11:29:00 PM

Correction: The original version of this release noted Mackenzie Peer's horse, Quantum MRF, as a stallion. He is a gelding. Wayne Ill. – Six more national champions were determined at the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions on Saturday: Jori Dupell and Fiderprinz 2, USEF Junior Dressage National Champions; Michele Bondy and Sonnenberg’s Kain, Markel/USEF Young Horse Four-Year-Old Dressage National Champions; Emily Miles and Sole Mio, Markel/USEF Young Horse Five-Year-Old...

Bacon, Denny, and Kadlubek, Named National Champions as Seven Divisions See Competition at the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/23/2019 9:45:00 PM

Correction: The original version of this release noted Mackenzie Peer's horse, Quantum MRF, as a stallion. He is a gelding. Wayne – Ill. – Three national champions were unveiled at the U.S. Dressage Festival Champions on Friday. Lucienne Bacon and Bonnaroo won the USEF Pony Rider Dressage National Championship; Kayla Kadlubek and Perfect Step earned the USEF Young Rider Dressage National Championship, and Kasey Denny and Feyock earned the USEF Dressage Seat Medal Finals 13 &...

Six New Leaders Emerge at 2019 Festival of Champions; Ots Maintains Lead

by Dana Riddlemoser & Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/22/2019 9:09:00 PM

Wayne, Ill. – While Endel Ots and Lucky Strike maintained their lead in the USEF Intermediaire I National Championship, six new leaders made themselves known across six divisions: Lauren Asher and West Side, Lucienne Bacon and Bonnaroo, Michele Bondy and Sonnenberg's Kain, Emily Miles and Sole Mio, Kathy Priest and Damon's Fantasy, and Nick Wagman and Don John. Four more divisions will begin on Friday. USEF Young Adult ‘Brentina Cup’ Dressage National Championship...

Kadlubek, Manhard, and Ots Take Top Spots Following Day One at the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions

by Dana Riddlemoser & Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/21/2019 8:26:00 PM

Wayne, Ill. – The U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions began Wednesday at the Lamplight Equestrian Center. Combinations from three divisions headed down centerline in the Kay Arena for the first test of their respective divisions. Early leaders in the USEF Intermediaire I Dressage National Championship, USEF Young Adult ‘Brentina Cup’ Dressage National Championship, and USEF Young Rider Dressage National Championship began their quest for a title, while five other divisions...

Hausman, Proctor Take Titles at 2019 USEF/AVA Vaulting National Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Department/Jump Media | 8/13/2019 10:36:00 AM

The US Equestrian (USEF)/American Vaulting Association (AVA) Vaulting National Championships were held on August 7-11, 2019, at The National Equestrian Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Dusti Hausman captured the Female Gold Individual championship, while Mikhail Proctor claimed the Male Gold Individual championship. A composite squad from Mile-High Vaulters and Pacific Coast Vaulters won the A Team championship. Hausman Gets Her Gold Goal Dusti Hausman (Alex Thomas) Hausman (Waxhaw, N.C.) won the...