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U.S. Junior Vaulters Poised for Success at FEI World Vaulting Championships for Juniors

by USEF Communications Department | 8/6/2015 12:30:27 PM

Ermelo, The Netherlands – The United States contingent of six individuals, two pas de deux, and one squad are set to compete at the inaugural FEI World Vaulting Championships for Juniors in Ermelo, The Netherlands August 6-9. The small, quaint town in central Holland will host a total of 21 nations including 37 individual females, 18 individual males, 11 pas de deux, and 12 squads, all competing for the coveted title of World Champion. U.S. Junior World Vaulting Championship Contingent...

Note from USEF CEO, Chris Welton, Regarding Coverage of 2015 Pan American Games Equestrian Events

by Chris Welton | 7/13/2015 9:04:36 AM

We have had a number of inquiries regarding the fact that only a small portion of the equestrian events held at the Pan American Games in Toronto are being broadcast or streamed in the United States. Before explaining the reason for this, I want to extend my personal congratulations and that of our entire Federation to all who participated in winning the Team Gold medal in Dressage these past two days. Our team faced enormous pressure, the highest stakes, and fierce competition from our...

Wilhelm Genn and Bugatti Close Out Week Two With $50,000 Grand Prix of Michigan Win

by Kendall Bierer | 7/12/2015 6:10:57 PM

Wilhelm Genn and Bugatti win the $50,000 Grand Prix of Michigan, presented by the Ingram Family, closing out the second week of competition. Traverse City, MI - July 12, 2015 - Wilhem Genn has won over 100 grand prix in his career, and today he added the $50,000 Grand Prix of Michigan, presented by the Ingram Family, to his list of accolades. Genn beat out seven other jump-off contenders for the lion's share of the earnings, riding Bugatti to the swift time of 37.900 seconds. Keith Bollotte...

U.S. Dressage Contests CDIO5* Falsterbo

by USEF Communications Department | 7/9/2015 7:22:37 PM

Falsterbo, Sweden - Continuing to field strong teams at 2015 international competitions, the United States will be represented by four accomplished athlete-and-horse combinations at CDIO5* Falsterbo in Sweden. Running concurrently with CDIO5* Hagen in Hagen, Germany, at which the U.S. has sent another team, this venue will also host an accomplished team, indicating the increasing depth of American dressage. Competing for the U.S. at Falsterbo are Susan Dutta (Wellington, Fla.) and Tim Dutta Inc....

Pan American Games Fever – A Look Behind the Scenes

by Will Connell | 7/6/2015 10:09:16 AM

Chapter 11: Saying Goodbye to the Pan American Games I am half the man I used to be. No, I have not suddenly gone from “built for the next Ice Age” to “ready for camping in the Lut Desert”, but rather I made a schoolboy error and paid the price. A couple of us decided to escape from the hotel and go for a walk on a local Canadian “trail” – the sun was out and the was a pleasant breeze blowing so the mosquitos were not out to play; the schoolboy error...

AHA’s Modern Arabian Horse Magazine Wins Top Honors from American Horse Publications

by Arabian Horse Association | 6/25/2015 1:23:46 PM

Aurora, Colo. - June 25, 2015 – The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) is proud to announce that their breed magazine, Modern Arabian Horse (MAH), has once again earned top honors at the American Horse Publications (AHP) annual conference and awards dinner. MAH is designed and produced in-house at AHA and serves as a major promotional piece for the Arabian horse. It is designed as a resource for members and frequently publishes articles and news about what is going on in the Arabian horse...

Summer in the Rockies III Wrap-Up: Big Wins for Kelli Cruciotti, Andrew Kocher, & Courtney Calcagnini

by Cat Allen for Jennifer Wood Media | 6/23/2015 8:05:51 AM

Kelli Cruciotti and Zidante Parker, Colo. - June 23, 2015 - Colorado Horse Park's (CHP) Summer in the Rockies III concluded this past weekend in Parker, CO. It was a full week of competition including the $50,000 Griffis Residential Grand Prix, $20,000 Open Welcome Stake, $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby and $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby. The $50,000 Griffis Residential Grand Prix saw 22 participants contest the impressive course, designed by Hector Loyola. The class only saw...

Brannigan Wins CIC3*, Kieffer Tops Preparation Event at the Land Rover Great Meadow International presented by Adequan

by USEF Communications Department | 6/21/2015 1:47:04 PM

The Plains, Va. – Competition at the Land Rover Great Meadow International presented by Adequan wrapped up this morning with cross-country taking place over the hallowed ground at the Great Meadow Foundation in The Plains, Va. Twenty combinations contested the CIC3* and 12 combinations competed in the Pan American Preparation Event division over the Mike Etherington-Smith-designed course. Taking home the win in the Preparation Event was overnight leader Lauren Kieffer and Marie Le...

McLain Ward and Rothchild Repeat Victory in $210,000 CP Grand Prix

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 6/15/2015 9:04:31 AM

Calgary, AB, Canada – June 14, 2015 – For the second year in a row, USA’s McLain Ward and Rothchild emerged victorious in the $210,000 CP Grand Prix during the ‘Continental’ Tournament at Spruce Meadows. It all came down to the wire in the tournament’s final event on Sunday, as Ward and Rothchild went last in an 11-horse jump-off to win by nine one-hundredths of a second. Todd Minikus (USA) and Babalou 41 finished second, and Richard Spooner (USA) and Chivas...

Andres Rodriguez and Darlon Van Groenhove Conclude Kentucky Classic with $50,000 Commonwealth Grand Prix

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. | 5/17/2015 10:05:41 PM

Andres Rodriguez and Darlon Van Groenhove win the $50,000 Commonwealth Grand Prix at the Kentucky Spring Classic (Kendall Bierer/Phelps Media Group) Lexington, KY - May 17, 2015 - Andres Rodriguez left no door open during the Sunday finale of the Kentucky Spring Classic, riding his own Darlon Van Groenhove to the $50,000 Commonwealth Grand Prix winged victory in an untouchable 43.193 seconds. Ireland's Kevin Babington captured the second place just behind Rodriguez with Mark Q, while Todd...