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US Equestrian Announces Change to U.S. Endurance Team for FEI Endurance World Championship Young Riders and Juniors

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/12/2023 10:10:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. -- US Equestrian has announced the combinations selected for the FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Riders and Juniors will now compete as individuals on September 2 in Castelsagrat, France, due to a combination withdrawal. The U.S. will be led by Chef d’Equipe Lisanne Dorion with support from Dr. Olivia Rudolphi as veterinarian. Fine Cut Gold, a 2011 Arabian mare owned by Valerie Kanavy and Wendy MacCoubrey, and ridden by Alex Shampoe (Colorado Springs, Colo.), has...

Medium Green and Large Green Pony Hunter and Pony Jumper Teams Earn Honors at 2023 USEF Pony Finals Presented by Honor Hill Farms

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/11/2023 11:08:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – It was a day full of exciting results at the 2023 USEF Pony Finals presented by Honor Hill Farms. The USEF Medium Green Pony Hunter National Championship and USEF Large Green Pony Hunter National Championship came to a close to determine the Overall Grand Champion Green Pony Hunter. The USEF Pony Jumper Team National Championship had teams go head to head for medals, while the USEF Large Regular Pony Hunter National Championship presented by Charles Ancona completed their...

Junior and Young Rider Team Medals Awarded at 2023 Gotham North FEI North American Youth Jumping Championships Presented by USHJA

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | 8/11/2023 11:00:00 PM

Traverse City, Mich. – Athletes at the 2023 Gotham North/FEI North American Youth Jumping Championships presented by USHJA rode for medals and team pride on Friday as the team competition for Juniors and Young Riders concluded. The team from Zone 7 emerged victorious in the Junior division, while Canada won Young Riders gold. Laurel Walker and Armani, Ava Myers and Chico P, Tessa Downey and Isabelle. ©Matt Turer/US Equestrian Juniors Team Championship The leaderboard for the Juniors...

Individual Champions Crowned at 2023 FEI North American Youth Dressage Championships Presented by USDF

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | 8/11/2023 10:00:00 PM

Traverse City, Mich. – Two gold medalists emerged today at the 2023 FEI North American Youth Dressage Championships presented by USDF as the Young Rider and U25 divisions completed their individual championships. Mary Claire Piller (Oakdale, Tenn.) and Caterina, Emily Brollier’s 2011 Hanoverian mare, won the gold in the Young Rider division. Emily Hewitt (Atlanta, Ga.) was the U25 champion with Fidens, a 2010 KWPN gelding owned by Tammy Pearson. Mary Claire Piller and Caterina....

Zone 4 Children and Zone 10 Pre-Juniors Win Team Gold at Gotham North/FEI North American Youth Jumping Championships Presented by USHJA

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | 8/10/2023 10:00:00 PM

Traverse City, Mich. – Thursday brought a full day of jumping competition at the 2023 FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) where Children and Pre-Juniors wrapped up their team competition and Juniors and Young Riders had their first competitive rounds in the Turtle Creek International Ring at Traverse City Horse Shows. Hailey Guidry and Ezmeralda EH Z. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian FEI Children Team Final The first class of the day came down to an exciting jump-off for gold...

Small Regular Pony Hunters Take Center Stage and Three More Divisions Begin at 2023 USEF Pony Finals Presented by Honor Hill Farms

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/10/2023 9:20:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Three divisions got underway and another named a champion on the third day of the 2023 USEF Pony Finals presented by Honor Hill Farms. Competitors in the USEF Medium Green Pony Hunter National Championship and USEF Large Green Pony Hunter National Championship completed their model and under saddle phases, while the USEF Pony Jumper National Championship finished Phase I. The highlight of the day was the title being presented in the USEF Small Regular Pony Hunter National...

U.S. Combinations Complete Successful Outing at the 2023 FEI WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championship for Young Horses

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | 8/10/2023 10:00:00 AM

Ermelo, Netherlands – Three U.S. athletes made the trip to the FEI WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championship for Young Horses (WBC), competing on the world stage in a field of some of the most promising young equine talent in the sport. Two combinations finished in the top 10 of their respective finals, and all three received valuable experience representing the U.S. in an internationally competitive environment. Meet the U.S. horses of the 2023 WBC here. Vianne and Hope Beerling....

Region 2 Young Riders and Region 5 Juniors Win $5,000 in HorseShow.com Sponsorships for NAJYRC

by Yellow Horse Marketing for HorseShow.com | 7/26/2011 10:42:59 AM

Region 2 Young Riders are presented with sponsorship checks by HorseShow.com's Gil Merrick and Kimberly Brown at the NAJYRC (Photo: Jennifer M. Keeler). Lexington, KY - HorseShow.com, a revolutionary online horse show network, proudly announces the winners of $5,000 in total funding assistance for Junior and Young Rider teams set to compete during this week's Adequan/FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC) in Lexington, KY, July 27-31, 2011. All NAJYRC team riders...

TheHorse.com Presents Free Ask the Vet LIVE Q&A: Healthy Barns/Stalls

by TheHorse.com | 11/11/2010 3:31:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. (November 8, 2010)—Winter's almost here, and many horses will soon be spending more time indoors. What dangers might lurk in your barn? Are your stalls as healthy and safe as they should be for your horses? What does research say about the best ways to maximize air quality in your barn? Get answers to these questions and others during our free Ask the Vet LIVE online Q&A chat about Healthy Barns and Stalls on Thursday, Nov. 18, 8-9 p.m. Eastern U.S. time! When you register for...

First Champions Crowned at 2023 USEF Pony Finals Presented by Honor Hill Farms

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/9/2023 11:29:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The first two titles were awarded on Wednesday at the 2023 USEF Pony Finals presented by Honor Hill Farms. The over fences phase for the USEF Medium Regular Pony Hunter National Championship and USEF Small Green Pony Hunter National Championship determined the final results for the two divisions. Competitors in the USEF Small Regular Pony Hunter National Championship presented by Kickapoo Ponies completed their model and under saddle phases to take the initial steps...