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US Equestrian Announces SI Tickets by Sports Illustrated as Official Ticketing Partner

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/18/2023 9:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce SI Tickets , the fan-first ticketing site from Sports Illustrated, as the Official Ticketing Partner of US Equestrian. This partnership will offer all USEF-licensed competitions a ticketing platform resource with the capability of serving the unique ticketing needs of equestrian events. This strategic multi-platform partnership will simplify the spectator experience at many of USEF’s-licensed events,...

Sofia Cady and Deleyn Secure Gold in 2023 USEF Junior Jumper National Championships

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/15/2023 8:05:00 AM

Harrisburg, Pa. – The 2023 USEF Junior Jumper National Championships concluded Saturday evening at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show with the $10,000 USEF Junior Jumper Individual National Championship. There was a leaderboard shake-up in Phase III of the competition, and a clear round from Zone 7’s Sofia Cady and Deleyn moved them up from sixth place to the gold-medal spot on the podium with a final score of 5.94 faults. The 2023 USEF Junior Jumper National Championships...

Top Youth Athletes Vie for 2023 Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Final Title

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/14/2023 1:45:00 PM

Harrisburg, Pa. - Over 200 junior competitors will take part in the Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Final on October 15 at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. The Final is a key equitation competition that dates back to 1948 and has played a role in the development of many top riders. Several competitors have gone on to represent the U.S. on senior teams, such as previous champions Kent Farrington, Lillie Keenan, Brian Moggre, Spencer Smith, and Jessica Springsteen. Luke Jensen won the...

Zone 10 Clinches Team Gold in 2023 USEF Junior Jumper National Championships

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/14/2023 9:30:00 AM

Harrisburg, Pa. – The exciting $15,000 USEF Prix des States Team Championship took center stage Friday evening at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. Two rounds over Nick Granat’s course provided a solid test for the athletes representing their zones and vying for team medals in the 2023 USEF Junior Jumper National Championships. The podium for the $15,000 USEF Prix des States Team Championship (Andrew Ryback Photography) Zone 10 led after the first round and maintained their lead...

Two U.S. Athletes Nominated for 2023 FEI Awards with Voting Closing Sunday, October 22

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/13/2023 2:45:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce two up-and-coming athletes have been nominated for this year’s 2023 FEI Awards, with Mimi Gochman (New York, N.Y.) and Christian Simonson (Ventura, Calif.) both nominated in the Longines FEI Rising Star category, designated for athletes aged 14 to 21 who demonstrate outstanding sporting talent and commitment. Mimi Gochman (19) has been involved with equestrian sport since childhood and has steadily risen through the ranks in the...

Allie Knowles and P.S. I Love You, Allison Springer and Monbeg Zebedee Win USEF/USEA CCI3*-S and CCI2*-S Developing Horse Eventing National Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/2/2023 4:13:00 PM

Aiken, S.C. -- The future of U.S. Eventing was on display over the weekend at the USEF/USEA Developing Horse Eventing National Championships with new champions crowned in the CCI3*-S-YH and CCI2*-S-YH divisions at the Stable View Oktoberfest Horse Trials in Aiken, S.C. New this year, these championships are the first step in the creation of a USEF Developing Horse Program, which has the ultimate goal of talent identification, cultivation, and guidance for potential team horses. The winning...

US Equestrian Awards 2023 USEF Higher Education Equestrian Scholarships to Five Recipients

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/4/2023 8:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to congratulate the five recipients of the 2023 USEF Higher Education Equestrian Scholarships. These scholarships are awarded annually to graduating high school seniors who are committed to continuing their involvement with horses and equestrian sports through their higher education careers. Each recipient receives a $1,000 grant to be used toward education expenses at their college or university. Meet the 2023 USEF Higher Education Scholarship...

Rolex and US Equestrian Renew Partnership

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/2/2023 11:59:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - Rolex Watch U.S.A. and the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) renewed their longstanding partnership Thursday. Dating back to 1980, Rolex and the USEF continue as proud partners for their 43 rd year. Rolex will remain the “Official Timepiece of the US Equestrian Federation”, the title sponsor of the Rolex US Equestrian Show Jumping Ranking List , and the presenting sponsor of the overall USEF rankings (US Equestrian Ranking List brought to you in partnership...

NetJets U.S. Jumping Team Secures Berth to 2023 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup Final Round Following Sixth Place Finish

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Dept. | 9/28/2023 3:07:00 PM

Barcelona, Spain – The NetJets U.S. Jumping Team accomplished the first goal set for their week of jumping in Barcelona, punching their ticket to Sunday’s final round of the 2023 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup Final. The top eight teams from today’s first round move on to contest the highly coveted final on Sunday. The U.S. finished sixth overall at the conclusion of today’s competition and will start on a clean slate score of zero on Sunday. “The mentality...

US Equestrian Welcomes LeMieux as an Official Supplier and Sponsor of US Equestrian Programs and Teams

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/27/2023 12:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce a new partnership with British brand LeMieux, globally recognized for its outstanding technical horse and rider wear, with a focus on style. LeMieux is the Official Horse Boots Sponsor of US Equestrian, Official Ear Bonnet of US Equestrian, and an Official Supplier of US Equestrian Teams. In addition, LeMieux supports US Equestrian programs in multiple disciplines as an Official Sponsor of USEF Pony Finals, U.S. Dressage Festival of...