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Lynn Symansky Keeps Donner in Check for 53.8

by Andrew Minnick | 8/29/2014 7:07:39 AM

In front of a buzzing crowd, Lynn Symansky was able to keep Donner's nerves in-check and earn a 53.8 score. For now, they are in 31st place . Boyd Martin & Shamwari 4 are the only U.S. pair that still have to complete their dressage test.

Jeremy Olson Finishes Alone on Tough Day for U.S. Endurance Team

by Andrew Minnick | 8/28/2014 3:29:36 PM

A slippery, muddy course didn't yeild much to U.S. endurance horses and riders today. 4 of the 5 horses that started in Sartilly were pulled at vet checks along the way, but Jeremy Olson & Wallace Hill Shade were able to complete the course. They are in 32nd place provisionally before tomorrow’s final horse inspection.

Heikes Earns Spot In Individual Reining Final

by Andrew Minnick | 8/28/2014 10:37:36 AM

Troy Heikes was the only American competiting in the 2nd Individual Reining Qualifer in Normandy today. He & Lil Gun Dunit scored a 220. That was the best score of the competition and earned them a spot in the Individual Reining Final . Heikes qualification means that every U.S. rider and horse are qualified to compete for individual medals on Saturday.

43.8 for Dutton & Trading Aces

by Andrew Minnick | 8/28/2014 9:13:59 AM

Phillip Dutton & Trading Aces lead all U.S. Eventers so far, a nd are in 6th place overall .

50.8 in Dressage For Sinead Halpin

by Andrew Minnick | 8/28/2014 7:06:29 AM

Sinead Halpin & Manoir de Carneville were the second U.S. pair to enter the eveneting dressage ring. They slipped up a little and ended up with a 50.8. It certainly wasn't a disaster, and for now they are in15th place halfway through dressage.

Graves Produces Career Performance in Grand Prix Special at 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

by Helen Murray | 8/27/2014 2:01:43 PM

Laura Graves & Verdades (SusanJ.Stickle.com) Caen, France - The U.S. had strong representation in the Grand Prix Special on Wednesday at the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, as three American combinations headed down centerline in the d’Ornano Stadium. Riding in front of the Ground Jury of Susan Hoevenaars, Dietrich Plewa, Stephen Clarke, Francis Verbeek, Isabelle Judet, Lisolette Fore, and Elizabeth McMullen, Laura Graves produced a career-best performance, Steffen Peters...

68.087% for Trunnell & Nice Touch

by Andrew Minnick | 8/26/2014 1:05:25 PM

Roxanne Trunnell & Nice Touch were the last american combination to compete today. They've scored 68.087%, so they're currently in the top 10 of Grade 1a para-dressage competitors.

Steffen Peters Anchors U.S. Dressage Team

by Andrew Minnick | 8/26/2014 10:19:30 AM

Steffen Peters & Legolas 92 anchored the U.S. Dressage team solidly with the best of the U.S. Grand Prix rides. They earned a 75.843% which has the team is clinging to Bronze Medal position...and waiting.

Shawn Flarida & Spooks Gotta Whiz Slide Into First (and seal Team Reining Gold for the U.S.!)

by Andrew Minnick | 8/26/2014 9:46:52 AM

Shawn Flarida & SPooks Gotta Whiz met some very high expectations and blew away all the competition up till now. Their 229.5 score is 5.5 better than the three combinations currently tied for second. With that score the Adequan U.S. Reining Team will end on 677.5 total, and win Team Gold! Y ou can watch clips from Shawn's ride on Instagram .

Hart Earns Best U.S. Para-Dressage Score Yet

by Andrew Minnick | 8/26/2014 7:08:56 AM

Rebecca Hart & Schroeters Romani have finished up their Grade II Team Test for the U.S. Para-Dressage Team and scored a 67.971%. That's the best U.S. Para-Dressage score so far, and has Rebecca in 3rd overall in Grade II competition .