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Upcoming Championships and Events from US Equestrian National Affiliates – November 2024

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 11/5/2024 11:00:00 AM

The year may be winding down, but there is still plenty of equestrian excitement from US Equestrian affiliate organizations to enjoy during the final months of 2024. Make a trip or tune in to see champions in the making from Andalusians and Lusitanos, dressage, hunters and jumpers, and hunter seat and saddle seat equitation. November 5-9, 2024 IALHA National Championship Show Fort Worth, Texas IALHA Nationals is a showcase for Baroque horses with classes for purebred and partbred Andalusian and...

US Equestrian Announces 2024/2025 US Equestrian Open of Eventing Qualifiers and Launches New Digital Hub

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 10/1/2024 4:19:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the host locations and dates for the 2024 and 2025 US Equestrian Open of Eventing Qualifier Events. The US Equestrian Open of Eventing will consist of 20 qualifying events around the country leading into the series final, to be hosted at Morven Park International, ultimately crowning the inaugural US Equestrian Open of Eventing champion. “It is exciting to see the support and collaboration from the U.S. Eventing CCI4*-S Organizers...

US Equestrian Announces U.S. Jumping Team for FEI Jumping Nations Cup Vejer de la Frontera CSIO3*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 9/30/2024 10:54:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team at the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Vejer CSIO3* hosted from October 23-27, 2024, in Vejer de la Frontera, Spain. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Anne Kursinski and Team Leader Erin Keating. The following athletes have been selected to represent the U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in alphabetical order. Anna Dryden (Towson, Md.) Raleigh Hiler (Boston, Mass.) Taylor Kain...

US Equestrian Announces NetJets U.S. Jumping Team for Longines League of Nations™ Jumping Final

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 9/25/2024 2:43:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the United States at the Longines League of Nations Jumping Final hosted in Barcelona, Spain, from October 3-6, 2024. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson. The following athletes have been selected to represent the NetJets U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in alphabetical order. Lucy Davis Kennedy (Brooklyn, N.Y.) Laura Kraut (Royal Palm Beach, Fla.)...

Upcoming Championships and Events from US Equestrian National Affiliates – September 2024

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 9/11/2024 10:00:00 AM

Championship season is upon us, and some of the largest and most prestigious regional and national shows for national breeds and disciplines will take place this month. Tune in to the livestreams or attend in person to cheer on your favorite horses this September. September 9-14, 2024 AHA Sport Horse Nationals Wilmington, Ohio Arabians and Half-Arabian sport horses return to the World Equestrian Center in Ohio to compete for national champion titles in disciplines including hunters, jumpers,...

NEWSFLASH - Chester Weber Takes Individual Bronze at 2024 FEI Driving World Championships for Four-in-Hand Horses

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 9/8/2024 10:11:00 AM

Szilvásvárad, Hungary – Chester Weber (Ocala, Fla.) and his team secured the individual bronze medal at the 2024 FEI Driving World Championships for Four-in-Hand Horses, finishing three phases on a final score of 159.13. This is Chester's fifth individual World Championship medal in his storied career. ©FEI Chester and team broke the world record in dressage on Friday with their score of 31.06 and continued their successful week of competition with their overall...

NEWSFLASH - Rebecca Hart and Floratina Finish Paris 2024 Games as Triple Gold Medalists

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 9/7/2024 12:15:00 PM

Versailles, France – Rebecca Hart (Grade III) and Floratina concluded competition at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games with an incredible freestyle, earning a personal best score of 83.534% to stand atop the podium in the Grade III FEI Grand Prix Freestyle. Hart and Howard both finished the Games as triple gold medalists for Team USA. More news to follow.

NEWSFLASH - Fiona Howard and Diamond Dunes Finish Paris 2024 with Third Consecutive Gold Medal in Paralympic Debut

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 9/7/2024 9:47:00 AM

Versailles, France – Fiona Howard (Grade II) and Diamond Dunes secured their third consecutive gold medal of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, taking top honors in the Grade II FEI Grand Prix Freestyle with personal best score of 81.994%. The pair's freestyle was choreographed to music from the movie Avatar . More news to follow. Keep up with US Equestrian Stay up to date on the U.S. Paralympic Dressage Team by following USA Para Dressage on Facebook and Instagram and US Equestrian on...

NEWSFLASH - Kate Shoemaker and Vianne Secure Individual Bronze in Grade IV FEI Grand Prix Freestyle at Paris 2024

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 9/7/2024 5:04:00 AM

Versailles, France – Kate Shoemaker (Grade IV) and Vianne earned their first individual medal of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, taking third overall in the Grade IV FEI Grand Prix Freestyle with a score of 80.170%. This is a personal-best score for the pair in the freestyle, which was choreographed to the music from the movie Forrest Gump . More news to follow. Keep up with US Equestrian Stay up to date on the U.S. Paralympic Dressage Team by following USA Para Dressage on Facebook and...

NEWSFLASH - U.S. Paralympic Dressage Team Clinches Team Gold at Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 9/6/2024 11:32:00 AM

Versailles, France – The U.S. Paralympic Dressage Team has clinched the gold medal following three team rides today from Roxanne Trunnell (Grade I) and Fanta Tastico H, Fiona Howard (Grade II) and Diamond Dunes, and Rebecca Hart (Grade III) and Floratina. This is the first ever team gold for the U.S. Para Dressage Program and their second consecutive Paralympic team medal. More news to follow. Keep up with US Equestrian Stay up to date on the U.S. Paralympic Dressage Team by following USA...