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U.S. Jumping Team Takes Fifth Overall in Competitive Longines EEF Nations Cup Peelbergen CSIO3*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 5/18/2024 10:25:00 AM

Kronenberg, The Netherlands – The U.S. Jumping Team finished fifth in the Longines EEF Nations Cup Peelbergen CSIO3* which featured 13 international teams. The team finished with a final total of eight faults after two rounds and was led by Chef d’Equipe Anne Kursinski. They will next take part in the Longines EEF Nations Cup Roeser CSIO3* in three weeks' time. “I was really pleased with our young 3* team here in Peelbergen. For Kelli, Coco, and Ansgar, this was their...

US Equestrian Announces Allocation of 2024 USEF/USEA Developing Horse National Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 5/16/2024 1:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the host location of the new 2024 USEF/USEA Developing Horse National Championship, which will take place at Morven Park International & Fall Horse Trials in Leesburg, Va. From Oct. 10-13, 2024. This new national championship will feature two divisions – the first for six-year-old horses competing at the CCI2*-S level, and the second for seven-year-old horses competing at the CCI3*-S level. “For the past three years the...

Perrigo U.S. Para Dressage Team Impresses at Mannheim CPEDI3* with Top Performances

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Dept. | 5/8/2024 4:47:00 PM

Mannheim, Germany – The Perrigo U.S. Para Dressage Team finished a superb week at the Mannhiem CPEDI3*, finishing atop the podium in team competition and securing several individual honors as well. The team completed the competition on a final score of 452.199, while Germany finished in second on 443.622. Austria rounded out the top three placings with a team score of 433.696. The Perrigo U.S. Para Dressage Team was led by Chef d’Equipe Michel Assouline and featured the...

US Equestrian Announces U.S. Dressage Team Short List for Paris 2024 Olympic Games

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/8/2024 11:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the eight athlete-and-horse combinations who have been selected to the U.S. Dressage Team Olympic Short List for continued observation ahead of team selection for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games later this summer. The following athletes and horses have been selected to the U.S. Dressage Team Olympic Short List and are listed in alphabetical order: Katherine Bateson-Chandler (Wellington, Fla.) and Haute Couture , a 2012 Dutch Warmblood...

US Equestrian Announces USET Foundation Eventing Grant and Funding

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/7/2024 9:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation ’s financial support that made opportunities possible for athlete-and horse combinations in the Eventing Pathway Programs. Mia Farley and Phelps received the Jacqueline B. Mars Competition and Training Grant, while the 2024 U.S. European Development Tour combinations will receive funding through the Karen E. Stives Endowment Fund. The Jacqueline B. Mars Competition and Training...

McEwen and JL Dublin Remain in First, Farley and Phelps Are Top Americans After Cross-Country at 2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/27/2024 7:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The exciting cross-country phase took place on Saturday at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian (K3DE). Tom McEwen (GBR) and JL Dublin stayed in the lead in the CCI5*-L after a solid round, while Mia Farley and Phelps moved into first in the Defender/USEF CCI5*-L Eventing National Championship presented by MARS Equestrian. In the Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S, Liz Halliday and Miks Master C remained atop the leaderboard. Defender Kentucky...

Ingham and Banzai du Loir Lead Overall, Hollberg and Capitol H I M Are Top Americans After Day One at 2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/25/2024 6:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian (K3DE) started with brisk spring weather for the first day of dressage competition. Yasmin Ingham (GBR) and Banzai du Loir led the CCI5*-L after a stellar performance in the first phase. As the top American combination in the CCI5*-L field, Hannah Sue Hollberg and Capitol H I M led Defender/USEF CCI5*-L Eventing National Championship presented by MARS Equestrian. In the Cosequin Lexington CCI4*-S, Boyd...

Vaulting Athlete Applications Now Open for CHIO Aachen 2024 CVIO4*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 5/2/2024 3:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Vaulting athletes are invited to apply now for the CHIO Aachen 2024 CVIO4*, which takes place June 28-30 in Aachen, Germany. The deadline for applications is May 13 at 11:59 p.m. ET. The application is available on the athlete dashboard at athletes.usef.org and can be found in the “Online Applications” section. Individuals and squads may apply with one application each. Pas de Deux partners must each submit a separate application. For more information on the...

Schedule Updates and Reminders for the 2024 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 5/2/2024 2:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The prize list for the 2024 Adequan ® /USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East is available now. This year’s competition will once again be hosted by Traverse City Horse Shows at Flintfields Horse Park in Williamsburg, Mich., and will take place June 25-30 with horse check-in starting on Monday, June 24. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Click here to download the 2024 Adequan ® /USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East Prize List....

US Equestrian Announces Markel as the Official Equine Insurance Sponsor of Adequan®/Junior Hunter National Championship

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/2/2024 11:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce Markel as the Official Equine Insurance Sponsor of the 2024 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championships. “Markel’s long-standing and consistent support of US Equestrian is remarkable,” said US Equestrian’s Chief Executive Officer Bill Moroney. “Their decision to expand their sponsorship to include our Junior Hunter National Championships is a direct reflection of their commitment to supporting...