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Michael Jung Wins Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Land Rover/Phillip Dutton Secures Fourth Rolex/USEF CCI4* Eventing National Championship Title

by Leah Oliveto | 4/26/2015 5:00:18 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Land Rover came to a conclusion this afternoon as 41 combinations went head-to-head over Richard Jeffery’s show jumping course inside Rolex Stadium at the Kentucky Horse Park. Michael Jung of Germany rode the impressive mare, fischerRocana FST, in yet another foot perfect jumping effort to win the title of Rolex Kentucky Champion on their dressage score of 39.3. Jung said of fischerRocana FST, “She is very...

U.S. Stands Strong, Maintains Five in Top Ten After Cross-Country at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Land Rover

by Leah Oliveto | 4/25/2015 4:39:08 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Cross-country was the order of the day at the Kentucky Horse Park as the second phase of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Land Rover took place under rainy skies. Despite deteriorating conditions the competition went off as planned with 72 starters challenging Derek di Grazia’s course of 47 jumping efforts. It was a tough day for the American contingent with several top placed athletes opting to retire on course, but brave rides were rewarded as the U....

Dressage Phase Wraps Up with Five Americans in the Top Ten at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Land Rover

by Leah Oliveto | 4/24/2015 6:40:14 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The dressage phase of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Land Rover wrapped up today with an expected shake-up of the leaderboard. The remaining starters in the field went to task today in the Rolex Stadium before the ground jury of Dr. Ernst Topp (GER), Angela Tucker (GBR), and Wayne Quarles (USA). The U.S. now holds five positions within the top ten, led by Colleen Rutledge and Covert Rights in fifth place. Rutledge and Covert Rights , a nine-year-old...

News Flash: Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Wins Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup at CSIO4* Coapexpan

by Leah Oliveto | 4/24/2015 2:05:44 PM

Xalapa, Mexico – The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team has won the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup at CSIO4* Coapexpan in Mexico. The Team is composed of Candice King riding Kismet 50, Callan Solem riding VDL Wizard, Ali Wolff riding Casall, and Brianne Goutal riding Nice de Prissey. More news and photos to follow.

Deloitte Announces Sponsorship of Laura Graves

by PSDressage | 4/6/2015 10:30:50 AM

Verdades with Laura Graves, Debbie McDonald, and Judy Sloan (CA Bose/PSDressage.com) Wellington, Fla. - Deloitte, one of the "Big Four" professional services firms, has announced its sponsorship of Laura Graves as she pursues her goals of riding for the United States at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto and the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. News of the sponsorship, which is unprecedented in the sport of dressage, was shared with media members at a cocktail event on Saturday...

Molly Talla and Java Keltic Courage Are First Rate in the $40,000 Spring Classic I Grand Prix

by Blenheim Equisports | 3/30/2015 10:43:32 AM

Molly Talla and Java Keltic Courage (McCool) San Juan Capistrano, Calif. - The second week of Spring season competition at the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park at San Juan Capistrano culminated in today's $40,000 Spring Classic I Grand Prix. Eighteen entries competed for the top prize in the showcase class, presented by The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, over a sweeping track designed by Brazil's Guilherme Jorge. After 15 years of course designing for Blenheim EquiSports, Jorge is an...

USEF Response to FEI Suspension of UAE National Federation

by USEF Communications Department | 3/13/2015 3:06:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - In an unprecedented move, the FEI has suspended the national federation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following a thorough investigation into major horse welfare issues and rule non-compliance. UAE has been suspended for an "indeterminate period" from attending FEI meetings, organizing international events, and participating in international events. However, UAE athletes - in disciplines other than endurance - competing in international competitions outside of the UAE may...

Derek Petersen and Cassevel Top the Brookledge Welcome at HITS Ocala

by HITS E-News | 1/29/2015 10:22:31 AM

Derek Petersen and Cassevel win the $2,500 Brook Ledge Open Welcome ESI Photography) Ocala, Fla. - Derek Petersen of Archer, Florida, riding his and Maddie Skimming’s Cassevel, came out on top in the $2,500 Brook Ledge Open Welcome on Wednesday at HITS Post Time Farm, after placing second in the same class during the first week. The Brook Ledge Welcome included two combinations set in the course designed by Foster, and proved to be a challenge for the competitors. Only two, Petersen with...

Lucy Davis 2nd in Stuttgart

by Andrew Minnick | 11/24/2014 10:09:05 AM

Stuttgart, Germany. - American Lucy Davis (Los Angeles, Calif.) and her WEG partner Barron earned a great finish among many of the world's best riders and horses at CSI5* Stuttgart on Sunday. Davis and Barron cleared the 10 fence jump off course in 49.84s. They ended up one of only two combinations to complete the course clear in under 50s. The other, William Whitaker & Fandango, smoked the field, beating Davis and Barron by more than two seconds. "I had almost two months off and my...

Ten More Champions Are Crowned on Final Day of US Dressage Finals Presented By Adequan

by Yellow Horse Marketing | 11/10/2014 12:35:12 PM

Lexington, Ky. - Intense head-to-head dressage competition across 30 championship divisions concluded on Sunday at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington for the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®. Surrounded by friends and family, emotions ran high for competitors as they rode their way into history and celebrated their success with joyous victory laps before packing for their long journeys back to homes across the country. The appropriately-named Dutch Warmblood Eye Candy (Weltmeyer x...