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U.S. Dressage Team Jumps to Lead After Day One of Team Competition at Santiago 2023

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/22/2023 7:45:00 PM

Santiago, Chile – The U.S. Dressage Team currently holds first place on a team total of 224.338 after the first day of dressage concluded at the Santiago 2023 Pan American Games, with tomorrow’s competition set to determine team medals. Brazil is currently in second on a 221.151, with Canada in third on a 214.277. With both Small and Large tour combinations competing, scoring for Large Tour combinations adds three points to their final percentage as part of the championship format....

US Equestrian Awards 2023 USEF Higher Education Equestrian Scholarships to Five Recipients

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/4/2023 8:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to congratulate the five recipients of the 2023 USEF Higher Education Equestrian Scholarships. These scholarships are awarded annually to graduating high school seniors who are committed to continuing their involvement with horses and equestrian sports through their higher education careers. Each recipient receives a $1,000 grant to be used toward education expenses at their college or university. Meet the 2023 USEF Higher Education Scholarship...

Update to Safe Sport Sanctions List

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/30/2018 4:30:00 PM

As a follow up to yesterday’s email, we are providing you with the full list of all equestrians’ currently on the USEF Safe Sport Sanctions List which includes individuals sanctioned by the U.S. Center for SafeSport (Center), or the USEF prior to the March 2017 launch of the Center. Please click to view the SafeSport Sanctions. These individuals are prohibited from participating in any activities and competitions that USEF licenses, endorses or sponsors. USEF General Rule 703...

The Winners Thus Far at 2017 Adequan/FEI NAJYRC at HITS Saugerties

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/22/2017 11:09:00 AM

Saugerties, N.Y. – Dressage and jumping competition at the 2017 Adequan/FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) began on Wednesday at HITS-on-the-Hudson, and the rising stars of the sport have been delivering excellent performances. For the USDF North American Junior and Young Rider Dressage Championships of the NAJYRC, the Region 3 Young Rider Team claimed the first gold medal of the Adequan/FEI NAJYRC with a score of 209.684. The Region...

FIVE FOR FIVE so far

by Joanie Morris | 10/23/2011 12:00:32 PM

So there is a lot to catch up on! For starters – the U.S. Eventing team has been dominating - they won the dressage and then jumped FIVE double clear rounds on Saturday’s cross country course in front of 33,000 spectators at Santa Sofia Golf Course. It was awesome to watch them – Buck set the mark on Absolute Liberty and the rest of them met it. You could count all hairy moments on one hand – we have a lot of which to be proud. The venue was beautiful and it was like a...

Summer Classics in Charleston, SC, Welcome Exhibitors from Near and Far

by By Robbi Meisel | 7/22/2010 11:33:00 AM

Photo by Flashpoint Photography (Jennifer Ramsey and Cielo B captured the $7,500 Open Jumper Classics. ) Mullet Hall Equestrian Center on Johns Island, SC, welcomed exhibitors to something truly special in horse showing. The Charleston Summer Classics, a Boutique Horse Show produced by The Classic Company, began its two-week run by offering lots of Southern Charms. Returning to the historical Low Country area for a second year, Bob Bell, Chairman of the Summer Classic continued the rebuilding...

US Equestrian Extending Submission Period for Expressions of Interest for Endurance Recognized Affiliate

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/27/2020 12:01:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - Due to the unprecedented impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the extreme disruption to business this has caused, US Equestrian (USEF) is extending the deadline for submission of Expressions of Interest (EOI) from those organizations interested in being considered for designation as a USEF Recognized Affiliate for the international discipline of Endurance. Through its announcement released Monday, March 16 2020, USEF opened the submission period which was originally established...

USET Foundation Supports US Equestrian High-Performance Programs with Spring Soirée

by United Stated Equestrian Team Foundation | 4/10/2019 8:07:00 AM

Rancho Santa Fe, CA – April 8, 2019 – The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation announced today it will host a fundraising event at the beautiful Pomponio Ranch in Rancho Santa Fe, California on Friday, April 26, 2019. Dubbed the Spring Soirée, the evening fundraiser will benefit the US Equestrian High Performance programs and give attendees the opportunity to bid on unique silent and live auction items and experiences. Purchase tickets here . The USET Foundation...

US Equestrian Launches Official USEF Rulebook App

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/13/2017 1:56:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Accessing the USEF (US Equestrian) Rulebook on the road or at events is easier than ever, thanks to the new USEF Rulebook App, featuring a search function. The app allows users to view the entire 1,200-page Rulebook chapter by chapter and to filter results by keywords and chapters or divisions, quickly sorting by the most relevant information or page. Users also can access recent Presidential Modifications (Pres-Mods) and Drugs & Medications documents. Other features...

Experience the Essence of Equestrian Vaulting

by Chris Perrit | 12/1/2014 12:10:54 PM

Fédération Équestre Internationale CVI 1* and 2* LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA June 25– 26, 2015 https://sites.google.com/site/cvilexingtonva/ Meet the national and international judges, register for classes Individuals, pairs, teams, and review the schedule. Stay for the Region IX Vaulting, June 27 - 28, 2015 Some great practice for the Junior World Championship scheduled in The Netherlands, August 2015.