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Newsflash: Ward & HH Azur Remain in Lead in 2017 Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/31/2017 10:37:00 PM

Omaha, Neb. - In the second night of competition, McLain Ward and HH Azur have won the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final II (Grand Prix) to remain in the lead in the 2017 Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final. HH Azur is a 2006 Belgian Warmblood mare owned by Double H Farm & Francois Mathy. Gregory Wathelet (BEL) & Forlap finished second and Romain Duguet (SUI) & Twentytwo des Biches finished third in the class, and are second and third, respectively, in overall...

Lauren Hough Wins Opening GP in Geneva

by Andrew Minnick | 12/11/2014 5:00:27 PM

After a fifith place finish earlier in the day with Royalty Des Isles, Lauren Hough (Wellington, Fla.) guided Ohlala to a win in the Credit Suisse Grand Prix. Their 35.45s time in the jump off was nearly a full second faster than runners up Ludger Beerbaum (GER) and Chaman. While excited about the win, Lauren acknowledged on Facebook that the day was not a happy one for international show jumping. "A bittersweet win today in Geneva. So happy with Ohlala. She jumped incredible to win the Credit...

Lauren Hough Wins Opening GP in Geneva

by Andrew Minnick | 12/11/2014 4:44:31 PM

Lauren Hough (screenshot from the live stream at www.chi-geneve.ch/) After a fifith place finish earlier in the day with Royalty Des Isles, Lauren Hough (Wellington, Fla.) guided Ohlala to a win in the Credit Suisse Grand Prix. Their 35.45s time in the jump off was nearly a full second faster than runners up Ludger Beerbaum (GER) and Chaman. While excited about the win, Lauren acknowledged on Facebook that the day was not a happy one for international show jumping. " A bittersweet win today in...

Bull Run's Becky Blue and Megan McDermott Win the $30,000 Grand Prix of Princeton

by Princeton Show Jumping | 7/8/2013 8:12:46 AM

Megan McDermott and Bull Run's Becky Blue (Paws and Rewind, LLC) Skillman, NJ - Some of the country's best young riders competed against seasoned professionals in the $30,000 Grand Prix of Princeton. The track was set by world renowned course designer Werner Deeg. The first round and jump-off courses were true testsof adjustability. Five of the twenty-eight starters found thier way around the course faults free. Schuyler Riley and Carney Hough Manx returned first and put in a clear round,...

Junior Jumper Riders: Online Application Deadline is August 31

by USEF National Affiliates | 8/5/2011 8:59:37 AM

Lexington, KY - Attention junior riders interested in competing in this year’s USEF National Junior Jumper Championships. Riders must apply as outlined in the selection procedures. Save $5 by logging onto your Authorized User Account and applying online. Go to www.usef.org and click on “USEF LOGIN” on the top righthand corner of the home page. Parents and trainers are able to apply for the rider. Complete selection procedures for the 2011 USEF National Junior Jumper...

FTI Winter Equestrian Festival Week Five Wrap-Up: February 9-13, 2011

by Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC | 2/14/2011 2:41:00 PM

Wellington, FL - February 14, 2011 - The fifth week of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) has concluded at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center, and another week of fantastic competition was held. The FTI WEF hosts the best that the sports of show jumping, hunters and equitation have to offer in 12 rings of competition. $150,000 FEI World Cup Grand Prix presented by Spy Coast Farm An exciting jump-off topped off a fantastic class on Saturday evening in the $150,000 FEI World...

U.S. Olympic Committee Announces Roster for 2010 U.S. Youth Olympic Team

by U.S. Olympic Committee | 7/16/2010 2:55:00 PM

July 16, 2010 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) announced today its team members for competition at the 2010 Youth Olympic Games in Singapore, which begins with the Opening Ceremony on Aug. 14. The U.S. Team will include 82athletes competing in 18 sports, the maximum number of qualified U.S. athletes. The Youth Olympic Games is an international multi-sport event held in conjunction with the International Olympic Committee that will take place every four years...

USEF Announces Judges for 2005 Adult Amateur Saddle Seat Medal Finals

by Sarah Lane | 4/14/2005 1:31:50 PM

Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is excited to announce the judges for the 2005 Adult Amateur Saddle Seat Medal Finals taking place at the Lexington Junior League Horse Show on Friday, July 15. The three judge panel will consist of Michael Craghead of Livermore, California, Kim Crumpler of Simpsonville, Kentucky and Tim Lockard of Russell, Iowa. The USEF would like to remind all adult amateur Saddle Seat Equitation riders that there are several competitions...

Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Sets Sights on Barcelona at FEI Nations Cup™ CSIO4* Langley

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/1/2017 10:30:00 PM

Langley, British Columbia – Following the second of three legs of the FEI Nations Cup Jumping North America, Central America, and Caribbean League, the standings are close as the League’s Nations head to FEI Nations Cup CSIO4* Langley, May 31 – June 4 at Thunderbird Show Park in Langley, British Columbia. The results of Friday’s Nations Cup competition will determine which Nations qualify for the global series Final in Barcelona, Spain at the end of September. The U.S....

Richie Moloney and Alsvid Win $35,000 Douglas Elliman 1.45m Classic at WEF 4

by Equestrian Sport Productions | 2/3/2016 9:49:03 AM

Richie Moloney and Alsvid (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - Week four of the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) kicked off on Wednesday morning with a win for Richie Moloney (IRL) and Equinimity LLC's Alsvid in the $35,000 Douglas Elliman 1.45m Jumper Classic. WEF 4, sponsored by Ariat®, runs February 3-7, 2016, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, FL. The week will feature the Great Charity Challenge presented by Fidelity Investments® on Saturday,...