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Riders and Coaches Enjoy Carlisle Academy's Para-Equestrian Pipeline Training Camp and Three Day Clinic

by Lindsay McCall for USPEA | 9/15/2015 1:53:20 PM

Para-Equestrian Dressage riders enjoyed the Carlisle Academy's Para-Equestrian Pipeline Training Camp August 25-28, 2015 in Lyman, Maine, with 5* Olympic and Paralympic Judge Hanneke Gerritsen from Holland and International Para-Dressage Coach Clive Milkins. Carlisle along with the United States Para-Equestrian Association (USPEA) and the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) work together to create these educational opportunities for riders and coaches. Lyman, Maine - Para-Equestrian...

Brash Sweeps Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping With Win in the $1.5 Million CP International, Presented by Rolex

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 9/13/2015 11:51:28 PM

Calgary, AB, Canada – September 13, 2015 – The 2015 Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament concluded with a momentous day of show jumping on Sunday, September 13, as Great Britain’s Scott Brash jumped to victory in the $1.5 Million CP International, presented by Rolex, riding superstar mount Hello Sanctos. Belgium’s Pieter Devos and Dylano placed second, and Brazil’s Pedro Veniss and Quabri de L Isle finished third. With the win, Brash became the first...

Buck Davidson and Ballynoe Castle RM Best Richland Park Adequan USEA Gold Cup CIC3*; Kim Severson and Cooley Cross Border Conquer Advanced

by Leslie Mintz - USEA Staff | 8/24/2015 3:54:09 PM

Buck Davidson and Ballynoe Castle RM on their way to winning Richland Park CIC3*. (USEA/Leslie Mintz Photo) Buck Davidson was all about the scoring predictions this weekend and once again he was right, knowing he could have a little bit of time on Ian Stark’s cross-country course and still bring home the blue ribbon. This is the second time that Davidson and Carl and Cassandra Segal’s 15-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding, Ballynoe Castle RM have won the Adequan USEA Gold Cup CIC3*...

Chamberlain and Frederick Claim First National Championship Titles of the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions presented by The Dutta Corp., Nemeth Leads Pony Rider Division

by From the USEF Communications Department | 8/22/2015 8:23:29 PM

Wayne, Ill. - On a beautiful summer day, the nation's top youth dressage athletes went to task in the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions presented by The Dutta Corp. Coming away with top honors in the AGCO/USEF Young Rider Dressage National Championship was Catherine Chamberlain and Avesto Van Weltevreden. In the AGCO/USEF Junior Dressage National Championship Mickayla Frederick maintained her lead to be named National Champion. After day one of the USEF Pony Rider National Championship,...

David Beisel and Ammeretto Seize the Win of the $50,000 Flintfields Grand Prix presented by North Face Farm

by Carrie Wirth | 7/20/2015 10:23:59 AM

David Beisel and Ameretto Traverse City, MI - July 19, 2015 - David Beisel and Ammeretto, owned by Equine Holdings LLC, wasted no time in the jump-off round to edge out Ryan Genn and Cookie Monster, owned by Wilhelm and Patty Genn, the only other double clear round of the $50,000 Flintfields Grand Prix presented by North Face Farm. The Genns kept it in the family, with Ryan's father, Wilhelm Genn, claiming third place aboard Bugatti, owned by Eduardo Leon, who were clear in the first round...

U.S. Eventing Team Takes Narrow Lead after Dressage at 2015 Pan American Games

by USEF Communications Department | 7/17/2015 5:39:54 PM

Caledon, Ont. – The United States Eventing Team began their pursuit of a berth to the 2016 Olympic Games with the dressage phase at the Caledon Equestrian Park in the 2015 Pan American Games. Before the ground jury of Wayne Quarles, Christian Landolt, and Annabel Scrimgeour, the members of the U.S. team performed consistently to take a narrow lead going into tomorrow’s cross-country on a score of 133. Canada sits closely behind in second on 133.70 and Brazil in third on 136.70. The...

Andres Rodriguez and Caballito Earn Top Prize in $127,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 3*

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 3/15/2015 12:52:55 PM

Andres Rodriguez and Caballito (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - Venezuela's Andres Rodriguez and Caballito emerged victorious in Saturday night's $127,000 Horseware Ireland Grand Prix CSI 3* during week ten of the 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). The pair topped a six-horse jump-off with Juan Ignacio Rojo (ARG) and Percine Dream in second and Meagan Nusz (USA) with SRI Aladdin third. Michel Vaillancourt (CAN) set the course for Saturday night's grand prix at the Palm Beach...

Kent Farrington and Blue Angel Win $85,000 Salamander Hotels & Resorts Grand Prix

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 2/14/2015 8:14:06 AM

Kent Farrington and Blue Angel (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - For the second year in a row, Kent Farrington (USA) and Robin Parsky's Blue Angel emerged victorious in the $85,000 Salamander Hotels & Resorts Grand Prix CSI 3* during week six at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL. Farrington and Blue Angel topped a nine-horse jump-off to defend their title, with Harrie Smolders (NED) and Don VHP Z second, and Ben Maher (GBR) aboard Valinski S third. Under the lights of the...

Adequan U.S. Reining Team Defends WEG Gold Medal

by Mark Coley | 8/26/2014 5:12:15 PM

Caen, France - The Adequan U.S. Reining Team kicked off the opening week for the United States with a spectacular performance at the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games earning the Team Gold medal. Andrea Fappani riding Custom Cash Advance, Shawn Flarida riding Spooks Gotta Whiz, Jordan Larson riding HF Jordan Larson, Mandy McCutcheon, Andrea Fappani, Shawn Flarida, and Jeff Petska (Shannon Brinkman) Mobster, and Mandy McCutcheon riding Yellow Jersey all gave electric rides to take the U.S....

Adequan U.S. Reining Squad Ready to Compete at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

by Mark Coley | 8/24/2014 1:20:00 AM

Caen, France - With the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games underway, the world’s best reining combinations from 24 nations prepare to vie for top honors in Team and Individual Competition. Looking to defend their Team Gold and Individual Gold and Silver medal performances from the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games held in Lexington, Ky., the squad is filled with talented athletes ready to put in strong performances. Led by Chef d’Equipe Jeff Petska, U.S. combinations will...