Mill Spring, N.C. – The second day of dressage for the eventing discipline came to a conclusion Friday at the FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) Tryon 2018. Two U.S. combinations performed their dressage tests in Tryon Stadium, laying down excellent tests to send the U.S. contingent into Saturday’s cross-country day. The Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team sits in third place following the first phase of the world championship. Lynn Symansky and Donner (Shannon Brinkman Photo) The home...

Mill Spring, N.C. - The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team has secured their Olympic team qualification for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and claimed the silver medal at the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018. The U.S. team, comprised of Laura Graves riding Verdades, Adrienne Lyle riding Salvino, Kasey Perry-Glass riding Goerklintgaards Dublet, and Steffen Peters riding Suppenkasper, and led by Chef d'Equipe Robert Dover, earned an overall score of 233.229.Germany claimed the gold,...

Mill Spring, N.C. - The U.S. Dressage athletes are strong contenders for medals at this year’s FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018. Technical Advisor and Chef d’Equipe Robert Dover, U.S. athlete Laura Graves, and her coach, Debbie McDonald share their philosophies and the importance of a positive mindset, care for the horses’ mental states, and envisioning a goal when competing and preparing for major events. During competition, six-time Olympian, Technical Advisor,...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian announced today that Gabe Hutchins (Joseph, Ore.) and FM Shine N Tag Chex, a seven-year-old Quarter Horse stallion owned by Tamarack Ranch, will step in as a substitute combination for the U.S. Reining Squad at the FEI World Equestrian Games™ (WEG) Tryon 2018. Hutchins and FM Shine N Tag Chex were named as a reserve combination when the U.S. Reining Squad was announced in May, and will now serve as substitutes for Tom McCutcheon (Aubrey, Texas) and The...

Lexington, Ky. – The NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team will look to defend their 2017 gold medal when they compete at the FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ CSIO5* Calgary, part of the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’, on Saturday, September 8. Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland turns to the team of Lucy Deslauriers, Zazou Hoffman, Beezie Madden, and Andrew Welles for a strong Nations Cup appearance. The U.S. has drawn seventh in the order of nine teams with Welles and Brindis Bogibo...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian announced today that The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team will substitute Steffen Peters’ alternate horse, Suppenkasper, Four Winds Farm's 10-year-old KWPN gelding, for competition at the FEI World Equestrian Games™ (WEG) Tryon 2018. Peters (San Diego, Calif.) was named originally to the U.S team with Rosamunde, Four Winds Farm’s 11-year-old Rheinlander mare. “Both Rosamunde and Suppenkasper traveled from the West coast by plane and...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that the following athletes have been named to the NetJets U.S. Jumping Team for the FEI Jumping Nations Cup CSIO5* Calgary during the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament, Wednesday September 5-9, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland, the following athletes have been selected for the NetJets U.S. Jumping Team (in alphabetical order): Lucy Deslauriers (New York, N.Y.) Zazou Hoffman (Santa...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced the combinations that will compete on the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team for the FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ Ireland at the Millstreet International Horse Trials, August 22 through 26. The Millstreet CICO3* will serve as the second Olympic format trial event for the new, eventing Olympic competition format. The U.S. team will compete under the guidance of U.S. Eventing Chef d’Equipe Erik Duvander. Upon the review of applications...

Dublin, Ireland – The NetJets U.S. Jumping Team will contest its final observation event in preparation for the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 at the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Ireland on Friday, August 10. A combination of veteran talent and rising stars will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland as Jamie Barge, Lucy Deslauriers, Laura Kraut, and Adrienne Sternlicht look to defend their 2017 gold medal and Aga Kahn Trophy. The U.S. has drawn seventh in the order of...

North Salem, N.Y. - Caroline Garren picked up her second gold medal from the Adequan®/FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC), presented by Gotham North on August 4 at Old Salem Farm. She added the win in the United States Dressage Federation (USDF) North American Junior Individual Championship to her record with a score of 70.14%, after having helped her Region 3 team to the team gold earlier in the week. Bianca Schmidt, from Region 4, claimed the silver medal, while Chase Robertson...