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US Equestrian Announces U.S. Paralympic Dressage Team Short List

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/21/2024 1:10:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the 12 athlete-and-horse combinations selected to the U.S. Paralympic Dressage Team Short List ahead of the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games to be held in Versailles, France, from September 2-7, 2024. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Michel Assouline and Team Leader Laureen Johnson. The final team selection will be announced by the definite entry deadline of August 5, 2024 The following combinations have been selected to the 2024...

US Equestrian Board of Directors Approves Important Rule Changes and Begins Work on the Strategic Plan During 2024 Mid-Year Board Meeting

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/19/2024 4:43:00 PM

L-R: Directors Will Faudree, Allison Brock, Max Amaya (Zack Ryle/US Equestrian) Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF or US Equestrian) held its annual Mid-Year Board of Directors meeting on June 17 and 18 in Lexington, Ky. During the meeting, the Directors heard updates from around the sport and made several important decisions that further the US Equestrian mission; to provide access to and increase participation in equestrian sports at all levels by ensuring...

Upcoming Championships and Events from USEF National Affiliates – June/July 2024

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/18/2024 4:00:00 PM

Summer shows are in full swing and there’s plenty of equestrian entertainment to enjoy in-person or via livestream. The midsummer competition calendar includes showcases of the country’s best young hunter riders along with some of the most prestigious events for Arabians, Morgans, and American Saddlebreds before fall championship season begins. Plan your trip or get ready to tune in online for these exciting events. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian June 25-30, 2024 Adequan ®...

US Equestrian Announces Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team for CHIO Aachen

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/17/2024 3:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky . - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent the Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team at CHIO Aachen to compete in the Nations Cup CDIO5*. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Christine Traurig and Team Leader Laura Roberts. The following combinations have been selected to represent the Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team and are listed in alphabetical order. Anna Buffini (Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.) and Fiontini , her own 2010 Danish...

US Equestrian Announces Updates to U.S. Dressage Team Short List for Paris 2024 Olympic Games

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/14/2024 3:32:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - U.S. Dressage has updated the Paris 2024 Olympic Short List to include an additional combination following recent results in Europe. The U.S. Olympic Dressage Team will be announced no later than June 25, 2024, and will include three combinations and a traveling reserve. The following combination has been added to the U.S. Dressage Team Short List for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Ashley Holzer (Wellington, Fla.) and Hansel , a 2013 KWPN gelding (Don Olymbrio x Metall) owned by...

US Equestrian Announces NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team for Longines League of Nations™ Rotterdam CSIO5*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/12/2024 3:39:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the NetJets U.S. Jumping Team for the Longines League of Nations Rotterdam CSIO5* held in Rotterdam, The Netherlands from June 19–23, 2024. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson. The following athletes have been selected to represent the NetJets U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in alphabetical order. Laura Kraut (Royal Palm Beach, Fla.) Callie...

US Equestrian Announces Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team for Rotterdam CDIO5*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/11/2024 10:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky . - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the following combinations have been selected to represent the Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team at CHIO Rotterdam featuring the FEI Dressage Nations Cup Rotterdam CDIO5* to be held from June 19-23, 2024, in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. George Williams will serve as Chef d’Equipe for the team. The following combinations have been selected to represent the Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team and are listed in alphabetical order. Katherine...

USEF Athlete Selection Procedures Now Available for 2025 FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Riders & Juniors

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/6/2024 10:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has published the athlete selection procedures for the 2025 FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Riders & Juniors, which will take place on Sept. 20, 2025, in Buftea, Romania. Download the Selection Procedures for the 2025 FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Riders & Juniors The Selection Procedures include FEI and USEF requirements for horses and athletes, along with the process that will be used by the USEF Endurance Selectors when...

Perrigo U.S. Para Dressage Team Wins Top Honors in Hagen CPEDI3*

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | 6/9/2024 6:00:00 PM

Hagen, Germany – The Perrigo U.S. Para Dressage Team emerged victorious after a banner weekend at the CPEDI Hagen. The team of Rebecca Hart and Floratina, Fiona Howard and Diamond Dunes, Beatrice de Lavalette and Sixth Sense, and Kate Shoemaker and Vianne posted excellent scores across the FEI Para Dressage Grand Prix A and B tests, with seven out of eight scores exceeding 70%. The U.S. Para Dressage Team at Hagen CPEDI3*. ©foto rüchel The relatively new partnership of Howard...

US Equestrian Announces Defender U.S. Eventing Team for CHIO Aachen CCIO4*-S

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/4/2024 9:37:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the following athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent the Defender U.S. Eventing Team at the CHIO Aachen CCIO4*-S in Aachen, Germany, held from July 1-7, 2024. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Bobby Costello and Team Leader Gemma Stobbs. The following combinations have been selected to represent the Defender U.S. Eventing Team and are listed in alphabetical order. James Alliston (San Ramon, Calif.) and Karma , a 2014...