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Best Friends Kathryn “Katie” Keville and Florence “Flo” Rubinger Compete in the Vaulting Pas de Deux at the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018

by Betsy LaBelle | 9/20/2018 7:21:00 AM

Keville and Rubinger competing with Revlon in the first Freestyle at the WEG for a personal best score of 7.946 (Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photo) Competing together this week as a pas de deux, both Kathryn “Katie” Keville (28) from Cotati, Calif., and Florence “Flo” Rubinger (31) from Santa Rosa, Calif., have competed on the U.S. Vaulting Team since 2008 and consider one another the best of friends. The long-time vaulter Rubinger shared, “Our motto is just to enjoy...

U.S Team Caps off FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Youth Finals with ‘Challenge Cup’ Victory

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/8/2018 3:50:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The U.S. Team ended their FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Youth Finals experience on a high-note, winning the Young Rider ‘Challenge Cup’ on Saturday at SenTower Park. The team of Samantha Cohen, Daisy Farish, Madison Goetzmann, Mckayla Langmeier, and led by Anne Kursinski, produced four perfect rounds to guarantee the gold medal. France won the silver medal and The Netherlands earned bronze. The U.S. Youth Nations Cup Team (Photo courtesy of Jodie Bailey)...

Farish, Pielet and Stephenson Claim Individual Golds in USHJA North American Show Jumping Championships at the Adequan®/FEI North American Youth Championships

by Jump Media | 8/5/2018 11:17:00 PM

Daisy Farish and Great White ( SEL Photography ) Daisy Farish didn’t have much room for error when she cantered back into the ring for the final round of the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) North American Young Rider Show Jumping Individual Championship. One rail, and she’d drop out of the medals. But Farish rose to the occasion, piloting Great White to their second faultless round of the day to claim individual gold in the finale of the Adequan®/FEI North...

You Are Not Alone: US Equestrian Launches New Awareness Campaign

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/31/2018 3:00:00 PM

US Equestrian has resources, support, training, and ways to report cases of misconduct in horse sports—and we want to make sure you know about them! Our new #youarenotalone awareness campaign puts power in your hands. Look for Town hall meetings at shows, starting at USEF Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm A new Learning Center video #youarenotalone posters at competitions #youarenotalone ads in prize lists Comprehensive, updated Safe Sport resources at USequestrian.org A new...

Ryan Records Double-Clear Performance for NetJets® U.S. Show Jumping Team in FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ CSIO5* Aachen

by US Equestrian Communications Department/Jump Media LLC | 7/19/2018 6:10:00 PM

Devin Ryan and Eddie Blue Aachen, Germany – With a double-clear performance, Devin Ryan (Long Valley, N.J.) and Eddie Blue were one of four clear rounds the NetJets U.S. Show Jumping Team laid on the grass in the FEI Jumping Nations Cup CSIO5* Aachen on Thursday, July 19, at the World Equestrian Festival CHIO Aachen. Led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland, the U.S. team finished in fifth and included Laura Kraut riding Zeremonie, Margie Engle riding Royce, and Beezie Madden riding...

U.S. Saddle Seat Team Wins Double Gold at 2018 Saddle Seat World Cup, South Africa Takes Silver

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/13/2018 9:40:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team emerged victorious at the 2018 Saddle Seat World Cup this week, winning the gold medal in both the three-gaited and five-gaited sections. Led by their coaches, Jonelle Chovanec and Hilary Wilcox, and team mentors, Cindy Mugnier and Barbe Smith, the team of 12 athletes represented the United States to face-off against teams of top saddle seat equitation riders from Canada, Namibia, and South Africa at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky.,...

Reid and Adamo Ride Double-Clear for U.S. Show Jumping Development Team at FEI Nations Cup CSIO3* Samorin

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/1/2017 1:45:00 PM

Samorin, Slovakia – The U.S. Show Jumping Development Team, led by Chef d'Equipe Anne Kursinski, tied for fourth out of 11 countries in the Nations Cup competition at the X-BIONIC® CSIO of Samorin, Slovakia. Chloe Reid and Adamo showed their experience and poise, riding double-clear for the U.S. team. In an effort to continue to develop future CSIO5* team combinations, this Nations Cup served as an opportunity for less-seasoned combinations to gain valuable competition experience...

The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Claims Gold at FEI Nations Cup™ CDIO5* Rotterdam

by Julian McPeak, US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/24/2017 8:25:00 PM

Rotterdam, Netherlands – Returning to FEI Nations Cup CDIO5* Rotterdam, The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team clinched a gold medal victory over seven countries in the fourth Nations Cup in the series. Comprised of Laura Graves, Olivia LaGoy-Weltz, Kasey Perry-Glass, Dawn White-O’Connor, and led by Chef D’Equipe, Robert Dover, the team displayed their ability to persevere, while continuing to grow in their performance. The Dutta Corp. Dressage Team Clinches Gold at FEI Nations...

Christine McCrea Takes the Blue in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix

by HITS Horse Shows | 9/4/2016 11:51:56 AM

Christine McCrea and Wannick WH on their way to a $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix win. (ESI Photography) Saugerties, N.Y. - Thirty-four horses and riders turned out to compete for the top prize in Friday’s $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix during Week VII at HITS-on-the-Hudson. The victory belonged to Christine McCrea of East Windsor, Connecticut aboard Wannick WH, owned by Candy Tribble and Windsor Show Stables, Inc. Husband and wife, Christine and Jonathan McCrea, would keep four of the top five...

Ots and Wightman to Test Developing Talent at the 2016 Longines FEI/WBFSH World Breeding Dressage Championships for Young Horses

by Dana Rossmeier | 7/28/2016 10:46:20 AM

Ermelo, The Netherlands –Endel Ots and David Wightman will represent the United States at the 2016 Longines FEI/WBFSH World Breeding Dressage Championships for Young Horses, July 28-31, at the National Equestrian Center in Ermelo, The Netherlands. Since 1992, young dressage horses have converged at the World Breeding Dressage Championships to gauge their development among the world’s elite. A total of 112 combinations from 26 countries will perform individual tests in the five-,...