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Mai Baum Retires on Top With Victory in CCI4*-S at The Event at Rebecca Farm

by Debbie Elliot | 7/22/2025 11:11:00 AM

Mai Baum and Tamie Smith at The Event at Rebecca Farm; photo by Shannon Brinkman Mai Baum has been a force to be reckoned with in the eventing world during his powerhouse partnership with Tamie Smith of Murrieta, Calif. The 19-year-old German Sport Horse paired with Smith for the last time July 16-20 at The Event at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell, Mont., where fans gave the gelding a send-off fit for a king! Nicknamed “the black stallion” due to his glistening jet-black coat —...

U.S. Jumping Team Finishes Fantastic Week in Canada with Wins in FEI Jumping Nations Cup Caledon CSIO3* and Grand Prix of Caledon

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/21/2025 10:00:00 AM

Caledon, Ontario, Canada – The U.S. Jumping Team finished an excellent week of competition in at the Caledon Equestrian Park, in Caledon, ON, Canada, earning a victory in the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Caledon CSIO3* and securing an individual win in the $90,000 Grand Prix of Caledon CSIO3* with Marilyn Little and La Contessa stealing the show. The team was led by Chef d’Equipe Anne Kursinski and Team Leader Erin Keating throughout the week. “We had a very memorable week in...

Laura Kraut and Baloutinue Earn Podium Finish in Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen CSIO5*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/7/2025 3:20:00 AM

©Shannon Brinkman Aachen, Germany – Laura Kraut and Baloutinue delivered a standout performance in the Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen CSIO5* closing out a week of elite international competition on a high note for the U.S. Jumping Team athletes. The pair finished in second place after jumping three faultless rounds on the final day of competition in Aachen, Germany. Martin Fuchs (SUI) and Leonie Jei took the win, while Steve Guerdat (SUI) and Dynamix de Belheme finished in third. Kraut...

Defender U.S. Eventing Team Secures Second Place in Thrilling UBS-Cup CCIO4*-S at Aachen

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/6/2025 2:25:00 AM

The Defender U.S. Eventing Team: Phillip Dutton and Possante, Caroline Pamukcu and HSH Blake, William Coleman and Off The Record, and Boyd Martin with Commando 3. (©Shannon Brinkman) Aachen, Germany – The Defender U.S. Eventing Team earned a podium finish in the UBS-Cup CCIO4-S* following a decisive cross-country phase in front of an energetic German crowd at the historic grounds of CHIO Aachen. Led by Chef d’Equipe Leslie Law, the team's efforts across all three phases...

USA Endurance Secures Individual Podium Finish in Junior/Young Rider Championship at 2025 FEI Endurance Pan American Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/19/2025 9:23:00 AM

Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil - The U.S. Endurance Team successfully finished three horse-and-athlete combinations through the 120km ride at the 2025 FEI Endurance Pan American Championship hosted at Haras Albar, in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil. The U.S. Endurance Team was led by Team Chef d’Equipe Lisanne Dorion and supported by Team Veterinarian Dr. Olivia Rudolphi, and Team Leader Nicole Zerbee. ©Nicole Zerbee/US Equestrian “Across varying terrain and excellent...

U.S. Jumping Team Hoists Trophy in Historic Mercedes-Benz Jumping Nations Cup CSIO5*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/4/2025 9:39:00 AM

©US Equestrian Aachen, Germany - The U.S. Jumping Team delivered a tremendous performance in the Mercedes-Benz Jumping Nations Cup CSIO5*, finishing atop the podium after two competitive rounds to complete the night on a team total of just four faults. “Aachen is the mecca of show jumping. It’s one of the greatest shows in the world. This team was really amazing and this is what we came here for. It doesn’t get any better than this," said Chef d'Equipe Robert Ridland....

Competition Set to Begin for US Endurance Combinations at 2025 FEI Endurance Pan American Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/17/2025 6:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - Three athlete-and-horse combinations competing as a senior team and one Young Rider athlete-and-horse combination will represent the U.S. tomorrow, July 18, at the 2025 FEI Endurance Pan American Championships. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Lisanne Dorion, Team Veterinarian Dr. Olivia Rudolphi and Team Leader Nicole Zerbee. This year’s Championships are being held at Haras Albar, in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil. ©Nicole Zerbee/US Equestrian The...

Defender U.S. Eventing Team Holds Fourth Place with Cross-Country Ahead in UBS-Cup CCIO4*-S

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/5/2025 3:27:00 AM

William Coleman and Off The Record (© US Equestrian) Aachen, Germany – The Defender U.S. Eventing Team completed the first two phases of competition at the prestigious CHIO Aachen UBS-Cup CCIO4*-S. The four U.S. combinations produced competitive efforts in both dressage and show jumping phases, positioning the team in fourth place overall on a total score of 107.6 penalties heading into tomorrow's final phase. The team was led off by Caroline Pamukcu (Springtown, Pa.) and HSH...

Adequan® Continues Partnership with US Equestrian

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/16/2025 11:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce that it will continue its longstanding partnership with American Regent Animal Health, makers of Adequan i.m.® (polysulfated glycosaminogylcan). Adequan i.m. will continue as the Official Joint Therapy Product of US Equestrian and an Official Supplier of US Equestrian Teams. In addition, Adequan i.m. will remain the title sponsor of the Adequan®/USEF Para Dressage National Championship, the Adequan®/USEF Young Adult Brentina Cup...

US Equestrian Releases Veterinary Best Practices White Paper Emphasizing Long-Term Horse Welfare

by US Equestrian Communications | 7/14/2025 8:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – Following a US Equestrian-led summit of veterinary professionals earlier this year, the Federation has released a white paper summarizing the group’s recommendations on best practices in sport horse medicine. In March, 28 veterinarians gathered at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Fla., to review: Examinations and preventative health measures Injury prevention and management Fitness to compete Wearable technology/biometrics Science-based treatments vs. anecdotal...