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2024 USEF Eventing Young Rider Championship Concludes with New Team and Individual Champions Crowned

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | 7/7/2024 9:00:00 PM

Adamstown, Md. – The 2024 USEF Eventing Young Rider Championship came to an exciting close on Sunday, July 7, with new team and individual champions emerging at the CCI1*-Intro, CCI2*-S, and CCI3*-S levels. This year’s championship was hosted by The Maryland International & Horse Trials at Loch Moy Farm, with cross-country courses designed by Ian Stark and Andrew Heffernan. ©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian CCIJ1*-Intro National Championship With two double-clear jumping rounds...

NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team Finishes Ninth in Mercedes-Benz Jumping Nations Cup CSIO5*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/5/2024 4:52:00 AM

Aachen, Germany - The NetJets U.S. Jumping Team finished ninth in the Mercedes-Benz Nations Cup CSIO5*, finishing on eight faults in the first round. The team unfortunately did not qualify for the second round, alongside Switzerland, who also finished on eight faults, as only the top eight teams returned for the second round. Laura Kraut and Baloutinue were the only combination to finish on a zero-fault score, while Katie Dinan and Out of the Blue SCF, Natalie Dean with Acota M, and McLain Ward...

Chester Weber and Team Take First Place Overall in Dressage Phase of CAIO4* at CHIO Aachen

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/4/2024 1:34:00 PM

Aachen, Germany – Veteran four-in-hand driver Chester Weber (Ocala, Fla.) and his team produced an excellent dressage test today at the Driving Stadium at CHIO Aachen to open the competition with a bang, topping the class of 25 entries with a score of 35.59. Weber and team finished ahead of Boyd Exell (AUS) and team, who scored a 38.79, and Mareike Harm (GER), who received a 40.99. Weber and the team have always found success in the dressage phase, but today’s result is one that is...

McLain Ward and Callas Capture Second Place in Competitive Turkish Airlines-Prize of Europe

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/3/2024 5:37:00 PM

Aachen, Germany - McLain Ward and Callas were nearly unbeatable in the opening evening class of CHIO Aachen, the Turkish Airlines - Prize of Europe, which saw Richard Vogel (GER) nudge the pair out of the top placing on the podium. Ward and Callas stopped the jump-off timers in 44.06 seconds, while Vogel and Cepano Baloubet clocked a time of 42.44 seconds for the win. Jana Wargers (GER) and Dorette took third overall with a second-round time of 44.07. “You’re always trying to win...

2024 Higher Education Equestrian Scholarship Application Open to Incoming First-Year College Students

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/1/2024 9:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian invites all 2024 high school graduates who are beginning their college career in the fall to apply now for the 2024 Higher Education Equestrian Scholarships. The program provides five $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are committed to advancing their equestrian knowledge while in college. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian The deadline for applications is July 31, 2024 . The scholarships are available to all current US Equestrian...

US Equestrian Competition Update: Heat Index

by US Equestrian Communications Department. | 6/25/2024 9:10:00 AM

As we enter the summer months, we must all remain aware of how the weather can affect us and our horses. US Equestrian has received questions from across the country on the rising temperatures and excessive heat, and when it is safe for a horse to compete. To provide guidance to members and competitions, US Equestrian is providing this information graphic that contains content provided by the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP). For this graphic, the term "Heat Index" is the...

NetJets U.S. Jumping Team Concludes Team Competition Longines League of Nations Rotterdam CSIO5*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/22/2024 9:33:00 AM

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – The NetJets U.S. Jumping Team finished tenth in the fourth leg of the FEI Longines League of Nations in Rotterdam and tied for seventh place overall in the cumulative league standings, qualifying them for the Longines League of Nations Final in Barcelona, Spain, in September. France stood atop the podium on a final score of zero faults, while Sweden took second, and Great Britain finished third. The team was led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team...

Perrigo U.S. Para Dressage Team Wins at Tryon Summer Dressage CPEDI3*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/17/2024 2:00:00 PM

Mill Spring, N.C. – The Perrigo U.S. Para Dressage team posted another winning result over the weekend, this time at the Tryon Summer Dressage CPEDI3*. The team of Sydney Collier and Bell Bottoms, Cynthia Screnci and Sir Chipoli, Kate Shoemaker and Colijn, and Roxanne Trunnell and Fantastico H earned a team victory in a head-to-head competition with Team Canada. ©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian This competition served as a final observation event ahead of team selection for the Paris...

2024 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championships - East and West

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/13/2024 9:30:00 AM

LEXINGTON, Ky. - US Equestrian is thrilled to announce that American Regent Animal Health, makers of Adequan® i.m. (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan) will once again be the title sponsor of the Adequan/USEF Junior Hunter National Championships – East and West . Additionally, Adequan will be the presenting sponsor of the Junior Hunter Finals livestreams on USEF Network powered by ClipMyHorse.TV . Established in 2001, these championships have become a highlight of the competition...

NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team Finishes Sixth in FEI Jumping Nations Cup La Baule CSIO5*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/7/2024 3:22:00 PM

La Baule, France – The NetJets U.S. Jumping Team took sixth place overall following the final round of Nations Cup competition in La Baule, finishing on a team total of 24 faults. Germany earned the victory on a team total of four faults, while the home nation of France, secured second-place on five faults. Belgium took third on 12 total faults. The Rolex Grand Prix Ville de La Baule CSIO5* will conclude competition on Sunday, June 9, with the class beginning at 4:30 p.m. GMT+2....