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AON/USHJA National Championships Conclude in Las Vegas

by Edited Press Release from the United States Hunter Jumper Association | 11/21/2019 8:29:00 AM

Las Vegas, Nev. – The second annual AON/United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) National Championships have concluded at The Las Vegas National Horse Show . Riders representing 30 states and Canada competed for national titles and earned Horse of the Year points in hunter, equitation, and jumper divisions. All competitors and their families also enjoyed free VIP access, fun activities throughout the week, and an experience to remember. Jenny Karazissis (Calabasas, Calif.) kicked...

Four Champions Crowned at Inaugural USEF Endurance National Championship at Broxton Bridge Plantation

by US Equestrian Communications Department/Classic Communications | 11/20/2019 5:13:00 PM

Ehrhardt, S.C. – The Broxton Bridge Plantation in Ehrhardt, S.C., played host to the inaugural USEF Endurance National Championships on November 14-16 as part of the 2019 North American Endurance Championships. In addition, an unofficial FEI team competition was integrated into the competition at the CEI2*/CEIYJ2* and CEI1*/CEIYJ1* levels to strengthen team development skills. Marcia Weilbach and Zanthus Fury (Becky Pearman Photography) Taking a five-loop tour equating to a ride of 120.7...

Competitors Prepare for USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final

by Ashley Swift, US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/15/2019 11:02:00 AM

Kansas City, Mo. – The country’s top saddle seat equitation riders have arrived in Kansas City, Mo., for the USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final this Saturday, Nov. 16. Held in Hale Arena during the United Professional Horseman’s Association (UPHA)/American Royal National Championship Horse Show , the class will feature 19 horse-and-rider combinations who will go head-to-head in pursuit of the title. 2018 USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final Champion Haley Berget Open to junior USEF members...

Annual Arabian and Half-Arabian U.S. National Championship Horse Show Hosts Nearly 1,800 Horses

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/15/2019 8:00:00 AM

Tulsa, Okla. – Nearly 1,800 Arabian and Half-Arabian horses and their riders/drivers, owners, trainers, and support staff from every state and Canadian province made Tulsa Expo Square in Tulsa, Okla., their home for two weeks during the annual Arabian Horse Association’s (AHA) Arabian and Half-Arabian U.S. National Championship Horse Show . Credited with bringing $104 million in economic impact to the city of Tulsa, second only to the Tulsa State Fair, AHA’s premier...

Contenders Unite for Shot at Inaugural USEF Endurance National Championship Titles

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/13/2019 1:05:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The Broxton Bridge Plantation in Ehrhardt, S.C., will host the inaugural USEF Endurance National Championships. Running November 14-16, as part of the 2019 North American Endurance Championship event, combinations will vie for USEF National Champion and Reserve National Champion honors at the CEI1*/CEIYJ1* and CEI2*/CEIYJ2* levels. In addition, an unofficial FEI team competition will be integrated into the competition at the CEI1*/CEIYJ1* and CEI2*/CEIYJ2* levels to...

Champions Emerge at 2019 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®

by Edited press release from Yellow Horse Marketing for the US Dressage Finals | 11/13/2019 7:36:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – Every year, the nation’s top dressage horse-and-rider combinations gather at the Kentucky Horse Park for the United States Dressage Federation’s (USDF) US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® . Held November 7-10, the 2019 competition hosted more than 340 entries representing a 36 different states and traveling to Kentucky from as far as California . Vying for national titles, competitors riding a variety of breeds competed in Training Level through Grand...

Morgan Breed’s Grand National & World Championship Horse Show Wraps Up in Oklahoma City

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/12/2019 6:31:00 AM

Oklahoma City, Okla. – The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) welcomed nearly 1,000 Morgan horses to the 2019 Grand National & World Championship Horse Show®. Held at the State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, Okla., from October 12-19, the best of the breed competed in a wide range of disciplines and classes running in four rings concurrently. Horses were shown in divisions including pleasure driving, English pleasure, hunter pleasure, in-hand, park, Western pleasure, jumping,...

US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® Kicks Off at Kentucky Horse Park

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/6/2019 11:33:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – The United States Dressage Federation’s (USDF) prestigious US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan kick off tomorrow at the beautiful Kentucky Horse Park. From November 7-10, top dressage competitors from across the country will compete on a national stage, in an event that showcases adult amateurs and open division competitors from Training Level through Grand Prix. More than 340 entries from 36 states and the District of Columbia will represent all nine of the...

Thompson Earns Tricolors in the USEF Advanced Single Horse Combined Driving National Championship at the Katydid Combined Driving Event

by US Equestrian Communications Department/Classic Communications | 11/4/2019 9:22:00 AM

Jennifer Thompson and Funnominial CG (Picsofyou.com) Aiken, S.C. – Jennifer Thompson and Funnominial CG added champion to their resume in the 2019 USEF Advanced Single Horse Combined Driving National Championship at the Katydid CDE. Thompson’s strong dressage test helped the pair earn the tricolors to finish with a final cumulative score of 156.87 penalties. With a banner year for the newly partnered Thompson (Lodi, Wis.) and Funnominial CG, her nine-year-old Dutch Warmblood...

Allison Springer and Francesca Spoltore Crowned USEF CCI2*-L Eventing National Champions

by US Equestrian Communications Department/Leslie Threlkeld | 11/3/2019 6:50:00 PM

Lexington, VA — As the highest placed American in the CCI2*-LA division, Allison Springer (Upperville, Va.) and Crystal Crescent Moon took home the USEF CCI2*-L Eventing National Championship and the Richard Collins Trophy in style, finishing on their dressage score of 30.0 to secure this year’s coveted honors. Allison Springer and Crystal Crescent Moon captured the USEF CCI2*-L National Championship and the Richard Collins Trophy. Photo Credit: BrantGammaPhotos “He’s my...