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Three-Way Tie for First in the USEF CCI1* Eventing National Championship; Kelsey Ann Quinn Tops the Leaderboard in USEF CCI1*-JR/YR Eventing National Championship at the Virginia Horse Trials.

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/2/2018 6:59:00 PM

White and Highlife's Je T'aime (Brant Gamma Photos) Lexington, Va. – With the completion of the dressage phase behind them, Kelsey Ann Quinn and Dandy Longlegs command the field in the USEF CCI1*-JR/YR Eventing National Championship at the Virginia Horse Trials. A three-way tie for second overall, and first in the USEF CCI1* Eventing National Championships between Ariel Grald with Monbeg Game Face, Sharon White with Highlife’s Je T’aime, and Colleen Rutledge with C Me...

U.S. Para-Dressage Rider Roxanne “Roxie” Trunnell Overcomes Physical Challenges

by Betsy LaBelle | 9/18/2018 10:00:00 AM

Mill Spring, N.C. - Roxanne “Roxie” Trunnell prepares to take on the toughest championship competitions at the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 (WEG). She is one of the four selected U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team presented by Deloitte athletes. Roxie has an incredible story about overcoming enormous physical challenges with gratefulness towards family, her personal team, and the para community. In 2018, the entire U.S. para-equestrian dressage team and staff...

Pony Riders Cap Unforgettable Week at 2017 USEF Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm

by Dana Rossmeier, US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/14/2017 5:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – More than 600 ponies and their young riders packed into the Kentucky Horse Park for the 2017 USEF Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm from August 8-13. For these boys and bow-wearing girls, winning at Pony Finals is one of their first equestrian dreams. No matter the result, the joy of ponies spread with high-fives, praise, hugs, and smiles. Over six days, six champions were determined through hunter classes in Small, Medium, and Large Regular Pony Hunter and...

Meet Four First-Timers at the 2017 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Land Rover

by Glenye Oakford, US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/14/2017 9:00:00 AM

The USEF’s Eventing Emerging Athlete Program is an age-restricted program that identifies and cultivates talented young riders ages 18 and under and 25 and under with the potential to evolve into future United States team candidates. They’re coached by USEF Eventing Emerging Athlete Coach Leslie Law. This year, four of the program’s riders are among the entries for the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Land Rover. Madeline Backus Horse: P.S. Arianna....

The Bachelorette’s Heartthrob and Horse Enthusiast Luke Pell Teams Up with Time to Ride for New Sweepstakes Campaign “Pledge to Take a Friend Riding”

by Time to Ride | 8/4/2016 3:22:43 PM

Washington, D.C., August 4th, 2016. - Known for capturing hearts across America on the current season of ABC's hit television series The Bachelorette, horse enthusiast and country singer-songwriter Luke Pell is teaming up with Time to Ride as celebrity spokesperson for their new sweepstakes campaign " Pledge to Take a Friend Riding ." The sweepstakes will take place September 1-30, 2016 and will award one grand prize of an all-inclusive, three-night vacation at luxury dude ranch, the Resort...

TIEC Begins Celebratory Weekend With Major International Hunter Derby Preceeding the $380,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 5* for the Governor's Cup on Saturday, June 11th

by Tryon International Equestrian Center | 6/10/2016 2:26:50 PM

The USHJA Foundation will host a "High Score Challenge" during the $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby presented by Mirimichi Green. (MegBanks/TIEC) Mill Spring, N.C. - June 10, 2016 - Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) will begin a weekend filled with celebration and excitement starting today, Friday, June 10, with the $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby presented by Mirimichi Green, as the venue begins counting down to the final "Saturday Night Lights" of the Tryon Spring...

USEF Updates Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team for CSIO4* Ocala

by USEF Communications Department | 2/4/2015 1:45:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has updated the entry for the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team for the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup presented by Edge Brewing Barcelona at CSIO4* Ocala, in Ocala, Fla., February 11-15, 2015. The following riders will represent the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team at CSIO4* Ocala (in alphabetical order): Georgina Bloomberg (New York, N.Y.) For Georgina Bloomberg, the daughter of former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg, a...

USEF Names Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team for CSIO4* Ocala

by USEF Communications Department | 1/14/2015 5:00:37 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the riders who will represent the United States on the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team in Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup competition at CSIO4* Ocala, in Ocala, Fla., February 11-15, 2015. The following riders will represent the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team at CSIO4* Ocala (in alphabetical order): Georgina Bloomberg (New York, N.Y.) For Georgina Bloomberg, the daughter of former New York City mayor...

Wilton Porter is Best in U25 Championship Rd. 1 at National Horse Show

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 10/30/2014 10:40:30 AM

Lexington, Ky. - Young riders shined Wednesday night at the National Horse Show as 29 horse and rider combinations put their best foot forward over the first of three $10,000 Under 25 Championship classes. Sponsored by Sleepy P Ranch and Deeridge Farm, the class allows the rare opportunity for riders ages 16 to 25 to compete in the high pressure World Cup format. Riders from across the nation have worked to qualify for the championship, which culminates at the prestigious National Horse Show....

Ingalls, Browne and Nagler Top CPHA Foundation Finals

by Blenheim Equisports | 8/25/2014 4:04:16 AM

Caroline Ingalls aboard Y2K (Captured Moments Photography) Del Mar, Calif. - The Showpark Summer Classic hosted the second rounds of the California Professional Horseman's Association (CPHA) Foundation Finals on Sunday, wrapping up the three sections of competition. Divided into 22 & over, 21 & under, and 14 & under age divisions, riders of all ages brought their medal finals game to Del Mar this weekend. Esteemed judges Robin Fairclough and Scott Williamson scored, tested and...