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Top-Notch Horses and Riding on Day Two of 2018 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions

by Kathleen Landwehr & Dana Rossmeier, US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/24/2018 12:14:00 AM

Wayne, Ill. – Seven divisions performed their tests at the Lamplight Equestrian Center in their quest to win a national champion title. The athlete-and-horse combinations demonstrated the depth of dressage in the U.S. with solid riding and lovely movements. USEF Young Adult ‘Brentina Cup’ Dressage National Championship presented by Dressage Today Codi Harrison and Katholt’s Bossco (SusanJStickle.com) Codi Harrison and Katholt’s Bossco won the FEI Grand Prix 16-25...

U.S. Equestrian Announces U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team presented by Deloitte for the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/19/2018 4:29:00 PM

Lexington, KY – US Equestrian has named four athlete-and-horse combinations to the U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team presented by Deloitte for the FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) Tryon 2018, which will take place September 11-23, 2018. Following the 2017-2018 selection period, the US Equestrian Board of Directors approved the following combinations for the FEI Nominated Entry List. Rebecca Hart (Wellington, Fla.), Grade III, with El Corona Texel, Rowan O’Reilly’s...

NetJets® U.S. Show Jumping Team Charged by Podium Energy Heading into FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ CSIO5* Aachen

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/18/2018 3:45:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The NetJets U.S. Show Jumping Team continues its preparation for the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 when four shortlisted athletes compete in the FEI Jumping Nations Cup CSIO5*, part of the World Equestrian Festival CHIO Aachen, on Thursday, July 19. Known as one of the most competitive and electrifying events around the circuit, Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland has given Margie Engle, Laura Kraut, Beezie Madden, and Devin Ryan the opportunity to add its...

The Deloitte U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team Wins Title at the 2017 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championships Sponsored by Deloitte

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/16/2017 8:09:00 PM

Deloitte U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team Mill Spring, N.C. - The 2017 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championships sponsored by Deloitte continued Saturday with competitors performing their respective FEI Individual Tests, the second of three tests in the National Championships and the remaining test in the team competition. The Deloitte U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team comprised of Katie Jackson (Austin, Texas), Michele Bandinu (Santa Barbara, Calif.), Angela “Annie”...

Woodard and Parra Named Champions on Final Day of the 2017 Markel/USEF Young & Developing Horse Dressage National Championships

by Julian McPeak, US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/28/2017 1:23:00 AM

Wayne, Ill. - The final two division titles of the 2017 Markel/USEF Young & Developing Horse Dressage National Championships were determined today as competition came to an end at the Lamplight Equestrian Center. Andrea Woodard and Ravenna maintained their top position following Friday’s test to earn the Markel/USEF Six-Year-Old Dressage National Championship, following the FEI Six-Year-Old Final Test. Cesar Parra and Fashion Designer OLD also held onto their lead from Friday’s...

Linder and Fodor Out Front after First Day of U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions

by Dana Rossmeier, US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/26/2017 9:08:00 AM

Wayne, Ill. – Combinations competing for the AGCO/USEF Junior Dressage National Championship and USEF Children Dressage National Championship got their first shot in the ring on Friday to open the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions. The judges saw a promising group of athletes in both divisions demonstrate their early potential with close scores across the board. Isabel Linder and Elvis have a narrow lead in the junior division with a score of 70.991%. Abby Fodor and Slip and Slide hold...

Newsflash: Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Claims Gold at FEI Nations Cup™ CSIO4* Langley

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/2/2017 9:27:00 PM

Langley, British Columbia - The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team has won FEI Nations Cup CSIO4* Langley at Thunderbird Show Park, qualifying for the FEI Nations Cup Final in Barcelona, Spain. The U.S. team consisted of: Heather Caristo-Williams and Qui Vive Des Songes Z Catherine Tyree and Bokai Adrienne Sternlicht and Cristalline Margie Engle and Royce The Canadian team finished with silver, while Ireland brought home the bronze. More news and photos to follow. Follow US Equestrian for the...

US Equestrian and USHJA to Conduct a Town Hall Meeting at Upperville Horse Show

by US Equestrian Communications Department/USHJA | 5/24/2017 12:09:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (US Equestrian) and the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) will conduct a joint Town Hall meeting on Monday, June 5, 2017, at 5:30 p.m. ET at the Upperville Horse Show in Upperville, Va. The purpose of the meeting is to engage US Equestrian and USHJA members in a meaningful dialogue about quality competitions and evaluations, doping, and medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA). US Equestrian and USHJA leadership will use the...

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Talks Love of and Involvement in Combined Driving in First Post-Retirement Interview at the Royal Windsor Horse Show

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/15/2017 10:09:00 AM

Click on the image above to watch the exclusive interview with Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Lexington, Ky. – Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, gave his first and only post-retirement public interview this week to US Equestrian Board Member, Misdee Wrigley Miller at the esteemed Royal Windsor Horse Show in Great Britain. His involvement and love of the international equestrian sport, combined driving, was at the top of his list for discussion. Serving as the President of the...

USEF Adds Roxanne Trunnell to the 2016 U.S. Paralympic Games Equestrian Team

by Dana Rossmeier | 8/16/2016 2:25:09 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce that Roxanne Trunnell (Rowlett, Texas) has been added to the U.S. Paralympic Equestrian squad for the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, September 7-18. Trunnell will be entered as an individual in the Grade Ia division with Royal Dancer, Julia Handt’s 2005 Westphalian gelding. As a result of a Danish athlete withdrawing from the Paralympics, the Fédération Equestre...