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USEF Names Horses for CSIO5* Hickstead as Jumpers Eye Top Finishes

by Helen Murray | 7/31/2013 12:30:15 PM

Lexington, KY - A talented team of jumpers descend upon Hickstead, England this week to represent the U.S. at the CSIO5* Hickstead. The prestigious competition will run August 1-4 and hosts the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup of Great Britain presented by Longines on Friday, August 2nd. The U.S. will be represented by three veterans as Beezie Madden, McLain Ward, and Richard Spooner all look to score top honors throughout the week. Additionally, young rising stars Reed Kessler and Katie Dinan make...

Eric Lamaze and Wang Chung Score Spruce Meadows Victory on Sunday

by Starting Gate Communications | 6/9/2013 8:00:14 PM

2008 Olympic Champion Eric Lamaze riding Wang Chung M2S scored victory in the $40,000 ATCO Structures & Logistics Cup on Sunday, June 9, at the Spruce Meadows “National” Tournament in Calgary, AB (Spruce Meadows Media Services) Calgary, Alberta – 2008 Olympic Champion Eric Lamaze was in the winner’s circle after claiming the $40,000 ATCO Structures & Logistics Cup on Sunday, June 9, at the Spruce Meadows “National” Tournament in Calgary, AB. While Lamaze has...

Nations Go Head to Head in CDIO Competition Next Week

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 4/4/2013 1:44:21 PM

Last year's CDIO competition was a great success. Come see riders competing for their countries in team competition again on April 11-14 (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, FL - The Adequan Global Dressage Festival continues April 12 as the Wellington Nations Cup, presented by Stillpoint Farm, kicks off another thrilling week of CDIO 3* and CDI 3* competition. Ten teams representing various countries compete on behalf of their nations in the highlight competition of the AGDF. Currently there are...

FTI WEF Competition Schedule Update for Thursday, February 28

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 2/27/2013 4:41:51 PM

Wellington, FL - Equestrian Sport Production announces the competition schedule update for Thursday, February 28, at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival. The $43,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 8 is scheduled to start at 4 pm (pending test results). In consultation with the ground jury and agreement with all seven international Chefs d'Equipe, the class has been changed from 1.50m jump-off to 1.50m speed format (238.2.1). The prize money has increased by $10,000 to...

CBS Sports Network Offers Special Encore of of Top Show Jumping Competition from Wellington, Florida on Christmas Day

by USEF Communications Department | 12/22/2012 2:42:59 PM

Lexington, KY - Equestrian enthusiasts have been given a special gift by the CBS Sports Network this holiday season with another chance to watch top show jumpers in action at the 2012 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Florida. CBS Sports Spectacular will offer encore viewing of their US Equestrian Festival Nations Cup 2012 and US Equestrian Festival Championships programs on Christmas day from 3:00-5:00pm ET. In the first...

Kent Farrington & Beezie Madden Start Well at Spruce Meadows "Canda One" Tournament

by Spruce Meadows | 6/28/2012 10:39:38 PM

The pros were at it again for the first day of the 2012 Spruce Meadows ‘Canada One’ Tournament, with half a million dollars in prize money on the line though Sunday. The day started off well for Kent Farrington (USA). After going up against 46 horse/rider combinations in the 1.50 meter Cargill Cup, designed by Anthony D’Ambrosio Farrington emerged victorious. Nobody could catch the time set by Farrington and his 10 year old Dutch Warmblood mare, Venus. This is...

Will Faudree and Phillip Dutton Tie for Top at The Fork CIC3*

by USEA | 4/6/2012 7:00:00 PM

Friday morning dawned cold and rainy as the CIC3* and Advanced Division A both got underway at 8:00 AM at The Fork Horse Trials in Norwood, North Carolina. The 60 competitor strong CIC3*, which is running as part of the PRO Tour Series, had split dressage days with half running on Thursday afternoon and the remaining this morning. Michael Pollard and Jude’s Law held the overnight lead on a 41.1, but the very first rider of the morning, Will Faudree, upset that lead by scoring a 39.6 with...

FEI Update on the Use of Cameras on Athletes or Equipment

by FEI | 3/21/2012 11:25:00 AM

Further to the new provision in article 140 of the General Regulations and approved during last FEI General Assembly in Rio that states that “the use of cameras on Athletes or equipment (such as on Protective Headgear, head covering or carriage) shall not be permitted, unless otherwise specifically agreed by the FEI. An Athlete’s decision to wear a camera while competing shall always be voluntary and at the Athlete’s own risk.”, the FEI wishes to clarify the following:...

British Pip the Irish in Dublin Duel

by Louise Parks/FEI | 8/5/2011 5:58:32 PM

Dublin, Ireland - The British pipped their old rivals from Ireland in the seventh leg of the FEI Nations Cup™ 2011 at the Disc Great Britain won the seventh leg of the FEI Nations Cup™ 2011 in Dublin, Ireland today. Pictured (L to R): Michael Whitaker, Robert Smith, Chef d'Equipe Rob Hoekstra, Nick Skelton and Scott Brash (Photo: FEI/Tony Parkes). over Ireland Dublin Horse Show in Dublin, Ireland today. Just a week after the exciting jump-off at Hickstead (GBR) in...

This Week in International Disciplines - July 7

by USEF Communications Department | 7/7/2011 11:25:57 AM

Eventing Will Faudree and DHI Colour Candy. Photo by stockimageservices.com. In preparation of the London 2012 Olympic Games, the CIC2* Greenwich Park Eventing Invitational was held as the London Test Event. Piggy French of Great Britain lead from start to finish with DHI Topper W, finishing on her dressage score of 34.70 in front of the stunning backdrop of Greenwich Park. Michael Jung of Germany and River of Joy came in second, while Pippa Funnell of Great Britain and Billy Shannon...