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U.S. Jumpers Eye Another Victory in Rotterdam, Talented Team Ready for Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup presented by Longines

by Helen Murray | 6/20/2013 10:21:20 PM

Lexington, KY - A week after qualifying for the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ Jumping Season Series Final the U.S. jumpers head to The Netherlands with their sights set on proving their mettle in Europe this weekend at CSIO Rotterdam held June 19-23. A team of veterans and rising stars will be looking to repeat the American win from 2010 in Friday's Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup presented by Longines. Two combinations from the winning effort in 2010 return to Rotterdam Stadium this week in...

Sharon White Takes Early Lead in CCI2* at the Volvo Bromont Three Day Event

by Starting Gate Communications | 6/7/2013 7:10:57 AM

Sharon White of the United States riding Don Sheffield leads the CCI2* division following the opening phase of dressage competition at the Volvo Bromont CCI*** Three Day Event taking place June 6 to 9, 2013, in Bromont, Quebec (Photo by Cealy Tetley) Bromont, Quebec – The 2013 Volvo CCI3* Bromont Three Day Event, The Todd Sandler Challenge, opened on Thursday, June 6, at the Bromont Olympic Horse Park in Bromont, Quebec, with the first of two days of dressage competition. The CCI2*, one...

Volvo CCI3* Bromont Three Day Event Set to Begin

by Starting Gate Communications | 6/5/2013 9:12:18 AM

Jonathan Holling of the United States, pictured here riding Downtown Harrison, will attempt to defend his title at the Volvo Bromont CCI*** Three Day Event to be held June 6 to 9, 2013, in Bromont, Quebec. (Cealy Tetley, www.tetleyphoto.com) Bromont, Quebec – The 2013 Volvo CCI3* Bromont Three Day Event, The Todd Sandler Challenge, gets underway at the Bromont Olympic Horse Park in Bromont, Quebec, on June 6, concluding on June 9. Over the past 27 years, Bromont has attained elite status...

Talented American Combinations to Compete in Prestigious European CDIs this Summer

by USEF Communications Department | 5/31/2013 9:55:39 AM

Lexington, KY - In preparation for future success on the international stage, many of the top American dressage combinations have travelled overseas to hone their skills in Europe. Talented horse-and-rider pairs from throughout the U.S. will compete in many of the most prestigious European CDIs throughout the course of this summer. "Dressage is a ‘Who Beats Whom, Where Sport’ and this fact makes it imperative that our American athletes at all levels compete against the best in the...

Faudree and Little Produce Top Ten Finishes at Saumur CCI3*

by Helen Murray | 5/26/2013 2:05:47 PM

Saumur, France - Clear rounds were at a premium Sunday at the Saumur CCI3* as 34 combinations went forward into the show jumping. Only threecompetitors, including winner Bill Levett, were able to produce faultless trips over Pierre Michelet’s demanding track. The U.S. entries of Will Faudree, Marilyn Little and Hannah Sue Burnett each incurred eight faults over the course, as all three Land Rover Competition Grant recipients dislodged two rails. Will Faudree and Andromaque (Shannon...

Land Rover Renews Support of the United States Equestrian Federation

by USEF Communications Department | 4/11/2013 1:35:05 PM

Lexington, KY - Land Rover North America and the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) announced today that they will continue their longstanding partnership through 2016. Land Rover, the leader in world-class sport utility vehicles, will remain the official vehicle sponsor of the USEF as well as title sponsor of the Land Rover United States Eventing Team and the Land Rover Competition and Training Grant Program for Eventing Riders. "The Land Rover brand is distinguished for combining...

Show Jumping Hall of Fame Inducts Four New Members

by Classic Communications | 4/8/2013 5:07:40 PM

Charles “Sonny” Brooks, D. “Jerry” Baker, Starman and Nautical Inducted in Annual Ceremony at Gene Mische American Invitational Brooks is First African-American So Honored Lexington, KY —April 8, 2013—The Show Jumping Hall of Fame held its annual induction ceremony at the Gene Mische American Invitational at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on April 6. Honored with induction were two horses, Nautical and Starman, and two people, D. “Jerry”...

Legolas 92 Earns Grand Prix Freestyle Win at the Rancho Valencia Dressage Affaire

by Lindsay McCall for HorseGirlTV.com | 3/11/2013 3:22:48 PM

Steffen Peters with Legolas 92 (Lindsay McCall for HorseGirlTV.com) Del Mar, CA – “Now there’s an international dressage horse,” announced CDI 3* commentator Axel Steiner as Steffen Peters and Legolas 92 finished their impressive freestyle at the 2013 Rancho Valencia Dressage Affaire CDI3*. With a final percentage of 78.075%, the duo of Steffen Peters and Legolas 92 captured the Grand Prix championship above Güenter Seidel and Coral Reef Wylea who scored a 74.375%....

U.S. Jumpers Ready for Competition at CSIO-W Buenos Aires

by USEF Communications Department | 11/9/2012 4:00:57 PM

Lexington, KY- Four U.S. riders head to Argentina this week to take part in FEI Nations Cup competition at the prestigious CSIO-W Buenos Aires. The show running November 6-11 hosts the final Nations Cup for the U.S. jumpers to compete in for 2012. American riders Charlie Jacobs, Quentin Judge, Catherine Pasmore and Alison Robitaille will be under the guidance of Norman Dello Joio as he provides veteran leadership in the role of Chef d’Equipe. Due to rain, Nations Cup competition has been...

Three Olympians and The Defending Champion: Ready For Galway Downs International Three-Day Event

by Del Mar Eventing Communications | 10/27/2012 11:39:08 AM

Temecula, CA — A decorated field of riders and horses will be vying for the top prizes at the Galway Downs International Three-Day Event Nov. 1-4, with three Olympians competing in the CCI3*, as well as the 2011 defending champion and a Pan Am games gold medalist. Equine Insurance of California, Land Rover Professional’s Choice and the Professional Riders Organization are the presenting sponsors of the Galway Downs International Three-Day Event. A portion of all tickets sales will...