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NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team Places Fifth at Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ CSIO5* of Great Britain

by US Equestrian Communications Department/Jump Media | 7/26/2019 1:00:00 AM

Hickstead, England – The NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team took fifth place in the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Great Britain on July 26 during the Longines Royal International Horse Show at the All England Jumping Course in Hickstead, England. Robert Ridland served as Chef d’Equipe for the team of Laura Kraut, Wilton Porter, Jessica Springsteen, and Catherine Tyree. “Everybody had good rounds today, but you need great rounds to win a Nations Cup,” said...

Sweat Equity Pays Dividends at Adequan® North American Youth Championships at Rebecca Farm

by Edited press release from The Event at Rebecca Farm | 7/25/2019 9:29:00 PM

Kalispell, Mont. - A long year of hard work is paying off for young riders this weekend at Rebecca Farm. It is day one of the Adequan North American Youth Championships presented by Gotham North (NAYC) and the beginning of an exciting journey for the nation's rising talent. NAYC runs concurrently with The 2019 Event at Rebecca Farm. As the NAYC CCIY3*-S dressage competition comes to a close today, one young rider's dedication has landed him in the top spot. William Kidwell could not...

Young Eventers Set for Adequan® North American Youth Championships Presented by Gotham North at The Event at Rebecca Farm

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/24/2019 8:00:00 PM

Kalispell, Mont. – Talented young athletes are ready at The Event at Rebecca Farm for the Adequan North American Youth Championships presented by Gotham North (NAYC). A total of 48 CCIJ2*-L and 13 CCIY3*-S competitors from the U.S. and Canada will vie for top honors in the USEA North American Youth Eventing Championships presented by Montana Equestrian Events from July 24-28. 2019 NAYC Opening Ceremony (Shannon Brinkman Photo) On Wednesday, teams and their supporters enjoyed an opening...

Call for Media Credential Applications: 2019 USEF Pony Finals Presented by Collecting Gaits Farm

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/23/2019 12:58:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The USEF Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm will take place August 6-11, 2019, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. Members of the media who would like to request credentials to cover the event should submit a completed application form by August 2, 2019. In 2018, over 800 ponies from across the country came to the Kentucky Horse Park to compete with their youth riders in hunter, jumper, and equitation classes. The 2019 USEF Pony Finals presented by...

News Flash: Kent Farrington and Gazelle Win Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/21/2019 12:57:00 PM

Aachen, Germany - Kent Farrington and Gazelle have won the Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen, Farrington (Wellington, Fla.) and the 13-year-old Belgian Warmblood mare owned by Robin Parsky and Farrington, jumped triple clear to secure the first leg of the 2019 Rolex Grand Prix of Show Jumping. Andrea Evans/US Equestrian

The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Brings Home Bronze in the FEI Nations Cup™ Germany

by US Equestrian Communications Department/Classic Communications | 7/20/2019 2:13:00 PM

Aachen, Germany – It was a hotly contested race for a podium finish at the FEI Dressage Nations Cup Germany at the World Equestrian Festival CHIO Aachen on Saturday. When the dust settled, The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team earned the bronze medal under the leadership of Chef d’Equipe Debbie McDonald. The U.S. team of Katherine Bateson-Chandler, Shelly Francis, Adrienne Lyle, and Steffen Peters produced a final score of 450.775 for a podium finish. Host country Germany won the title...

Arabian Horses Return to Oklahoma City for 2019 Youth Nationals

by Edited Press Release from the Arabian Horse Association | 7/19/2019 11:00:00 AM

Aurora, Colo. - Join the Arabian Horse Association (AHA) at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, Okla., from July 21-27 for the 27 th Annual Youth National Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show . The show will feature over 2,000 entries across more than 150 classes offered for Arabian and Half/Anglo-Arabian horses. The wide array of national championship classes includes halter, driving, sport horse disciplines, working Western, dressage, and even leadline. The first annual Youth...

Expressions of Interest Now Being Accepted for USEF Show Jumping National Championship and USEF U25 Show Jumping National Championship

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/15/2019 4:25:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian (USEF) is accepting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) for the 2020, 2021, and 2022 USEF Show Jumping National Championships and USEF U25 Show Jumping National Championships. EOIs may be submitted for one or both of the championships. The USEF Show Jumping National Championship is being refreshed since its last appearance in 2012. The championship will be held over three days and will serve as the senior level national championship for the top U.S. jumping...

NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team Finishes Fourth at FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ CSIO5* Sweden

by US Equestrian Communications Department/Jump Media | 7/14/2019 2:10:00 PM

Falsterbo, Sweden – The NetJets ® U.S. Jumping Team claimed fourth place at the FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Sweden during the 2019 Falsterbo Horse Show, on July 14 in Falsterbo, Sweden. Led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland, the team consisted of Eve Jobs, Wilton Porter, Chloe Reid, and Catherine Tyree. “We had the youngest team out there by a mile. We were up against some real teams with big guns,” said Ridland. “For [the European teams], it’s a...

U.S. Reining Teams Collect Six Medals at 2019 SVAG FEI Reining World Championships for Young Riders & Juniors

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/13/2019 6:53:00 PM

Givrins, Switzerland – The U.S. Reining Teams had excellent performances at the 2019 SVAG FEI Reining World Championships for Young Riders & Juniors in Givrins, Switzerland. The talented U.S. combinations collected two team medals and four individual medals under the guidance of Chef d’Equipe Jeff Petska. The U.S. Junior Reining Team won team gold and swept the individual podium, while the U.S. Young Rider Team collected team bronze and Cade McCutcheon won individual gold. The U....