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Application Deadline Approaches for 2016 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Selection Trials

by USEF Communications Department | 8/17/2015 2:51:27 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The application deadline for the 2016 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team Selection Trials is September 1. The Trials will be held at William Woods University in Fulton, Mo., December 4-5, 2015. A riders' meeting/draw will be held the evening of Friday, December 4, and the Selection Trials will take place on Saturday, December 5, with team member announcements that evening. Online applications must be submitted through the My USEF Account for members on usef.org by clicking on...

Molly Sewell Captures $10,000 Hallway Feeds Leading Professional Rider Award for 2015 USHJA National Hunter Derby Series

by Rebecca Walton | 8/17/2015 1:42:33 PM

Molly Sewell and El Raymond (Lauren Baker) Lexington, Ky . – After winning the Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby at the Kentucky Summer Horse Show, Molly Sewell began making her way to the top of the overall series leader board. The talented professional Over the Hill Farm went on to capture two more second place awards during summer series, and at the end of the Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby Series, Sewell accumulated 700 points to take home the coveted $10,000...

Emotional Three-peat Championship for Liza Boyd and Brunello, Winning USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship at Bluegrass Festival Horse Show

by Phelps Media Group | 8/17/2015 12:07:38 PM

Liza Boyd and Brunello captured the 2015 USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship, making history with three consecutive championship victories. (Kendall Bierer/Phelps Media Group) Lexington, Ky. - Last year, Brunello won the USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship for rider Liza Boyd. This year, the tables were turned as Boyd gathered her emotions, picked up the reins and rode to their third consecutive USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship victory. "Last year, he definitely...

Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team Earns Team Bronze at Aachen CICO3*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 8/14/2015 5:05:56 PM

Aachen, Germany – The Land Rover U.S. Eventing team wrapped up the Aachen CICO3* on Friday with the highly influential cross-country phase of the prestigious German competition. The team, consisting of Phillip Dutton and Fernhill Cubalawn, Lauren Kieffer and Veronica, Colleen Rutledge and Covert Rights and Lynn Symansky and Donner, put forth a solid effort to receive the Team Bronze with a final score of 192.90. Additionally, both Dutton and Kieffer made the top 15, finishing 12th and...

Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team Sits in Fifth Place after Day One at Aachen CICO3*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 8/13/2015 4:14:05 PM

Aachen, Germany – Competition got underway Thursday at the Aachen CICO3* with the top-notch field of 43 combinations performing both the dressage and show jumping phases at the massive German venue. The Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team put forth a solid effort and sits in fifth place at the end of day one. In the dressage phase, Lauren Kieffer (Middleburg, Va.) and Team Rebecca, LLC’s Veronica had a lovely test highlighted by excellent trot work. She and the 13-year-old Dutch Warmblood...

Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team Ready for Aachen CICO3*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 8/12/2015 5:09:32 PM

Aachen, Germany – The Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team arrived at the renowned venue in Germany to take part in the Aachen CICO3*, August 12-14. Though the Nations Cup is not part of the FEI European Championships Aachen 2015, which is hosting the disciplines of dressage, driving, jumping, reining, and vaulting, a field of top international eventing combinations ensures a challenging competition. Nine teams are set for the start of the Aachen CICO3*. The U.S. team consists of Lynn Symansky...

Tickets Now On Sale for the Arabian U.S. Open at the Rolex Central Park Horse Show

by Arabian Horse Association | 8/10/2015 11:30:59 AM

Aurora, Colo. August 10, 2015 - In May, the Arabian Horse Association (AHA) announced the invited presence of Arabian horses at the esteemed Rolex Central Park Horse Show in New York City, NY, September 23 - 27, 2015. Arabian horses will take center stage Wednesday evening, September 23 on opening night at the Rolex Central Park Horse Show. The athleticism and diversity of the breed will be shown through a variety of classes. Tickets for the Arabian U.S. Open evening are now on sale and can be...

United States Claims Three Medals in FEI World Vaulting Championships for Juniors

by USEF Communications Department | 8/9/2015 3:52:35 PM

Ermelo, The Netherlands – The United States showed up in force this week at the inaugural FEI World Vaulting Championships for Juniors, sending a full contingent of athletes and collecting three podium finishes. The competition wrapped-up today with the round two freestyle tests. Leading from the start and earning the Gold medal in the Pas-de-Deux was Bodhi Hall and Michelle Guo, while compatriots Sarah Dunn and Janie Salisbury also stood on the podium as the Bronze medal winners. The U.S....

McDougald Jumps Clear to Earn 2015 Individual Championship at the US National Pony Jumper Championships

by Eileen Schnettler | 8/8/2015 9:37:42 PM

Stephanie Don, Elizabeth McDougald, and Sarah Davis (l to r) (Shawn McMillen Photography) Lexington, Ky. - The 2015 US National Pony Jumper Championship, held as part of the US Pony Finals, came to an exciting conclusion on Saturday night with Individual titles up for grabs. Fifteen competitors came back to jump a fourth round over Marc Donovan’s challenging course, with combinations producing their best performances of the week. ? Stephanie Don and Elizabeth McDougald entered the Alltech...

Bit of Laughter Named Grand Champion at 2015 US Hunter Pony Championship presented by Sallee Horse Vans, Woodlands Stevie Ray Collects Medium Regular Hunter Pony Champion Honors

by Kathleen Landwehr | 8/8/2015 6:00:36 PM

Augusta Iwasaki and Bit of Laughter (Shawn McMillen Photography) Lexington, Ky. - The US Hunter Pony Championships presented by Sallee Horse Vans came to a close on Saturday at the Kentucky Horse Park. Medium Regular Hunter Ponies went to task in the Walnut Arena in their Over Fences phase to determine the 2015 Champion. Alexa Aureliano and Woodlands Stevie Ray emerged victorious on Saturday afternoon, but it was Thursday’s champion, Bit of Laughter, that proved unbeatable as he was named...