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Celebrating Sally Ike: Three Decades of Service to Equestrian Sport

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/1/2020 4:09:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - September 1, 2020, marked the end of anera for US Equestrian as Sally Ike, who has been with the organization for nearly 30 years, transitioned from her post as Managing Director of Licensed Officials and Education into an independent contractor role for the Federation. Read the full tribute by clicking here or by clicking the photo below. US Equestrian extends its sincerest and deepest appreciation to Sally Ike for her commitment and dedication to equestrian sport in the...

Giving Games Fundraising for U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Equestrians Ends Tomorrow

by US Equestrian/USET Foundation | 8/8/2020 8:52:00 AM

Lexington, KY/Gladstone, NJ – While equestrians across the country have raised more than $48,000 in the past two weeks, support for our Olympic and Paralympic equestrian hopefuls is still needed. There is still time left to donate and be a part of the Giving Games fundraising for next year’s Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. The campaign closes on Sunday, August 9, at 5 p.m. ET, and supporters can help equestrians reach the $50,000 goal set nearly two weeks ago at the start of the...

News Flash: U.S. Saddle Seat Young Riders Stars Team Wins Gold at International Saddle Seat Competition

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/1/2019 8:41:00 AM

Las Vegas, Nev. - The U.S. Saddle Seat Young Riders Stars Team has won the gold medal at the 2019 U.S. Saddle Seat Invitational Test Event. Christy Parker and Mary Mag Wilson coached the team of Dawson Archibald, Chelsea Dragan, Lillian Johnson, Gabriella Snyder, and Reagan Webb to the win. Canada secured the silver medal. More news and photos to follow. Support the U.S. Saddle Seat Team by following USA Saddle Seat on Facebook, and US Equestrian on Facebook , Instagram , and Twitter .

U.S. Reining Teams Collect Six Medals at 2019 SVAG FEI Reining World Championships for Young Riders & Juniors

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/13/2019 6:53:00 PM

Givrins, Switzerland – The U.S. Reining Teams had excellent performances at the 2019 SVAG FEI Reining World Championships for Young Riders & Juniors in Givrins, Switzerland. The talented U.S. combinations collected two team medals and four individual medals under the guidance of Chef d’Equipe Jeff Petska. The U.S. Junior Reining Team won team gold and swept the individual podium, while the U.S. Young Rider Team collected team bronze and Cade McCutcheon won individual gold. The U....

News Flash: Four Individual Medals for U.S. Reining Teams at SVAG FEI Reining World Championships for Young Riders & Juniors

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/13/2019 11:20:00 AM

Givrins, Switzerland - The U.S. Reining Teams won two individual gold medals, an individual silver medal, and an individual bronze medal at the 2019 SVAG FEI Reining World Championships for Young Riders & Juniors. Raeanna Thayn, Sarah Armenta, and Emma Lane of the U.S. Junior Reining Team swept the medals in the junior individual final, earning gold, silver, and bronze, respectively. Cade McCutcheon of the U.S. Young Rider Reining Team claimed gold in the young rider individual final. More...

News Flash: U.S. Reining Teams Earn Gold and Bronze at SVAG FEI Reining World Championships for Young Riders & Juniors

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/12/2019 5:46:00 PM

Givrins, Switzerland - The U.S. Junior Reining Team of Sarah Armenta, Mattie Gustin, Emma Lane, and Raeanna Thayn claimed the gold medal at the 2019 SVAG FEI Reining World Championships for Young Riders & Juniors. The U.S. Young Rider Reining Team of Dani Latimer, Cade McCutcheon, and Taylor Zimmerman collected the bronze medal. Chef d'Equipe Jeff Petska led both teams to podium finishes. The U.S. Junior Reining Team finished on a score of 651.0. Germany collected silver with a score of...

US Equestrian Names NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team for Longines FEI Nations Cup™ Canada

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/23/2019 11:25:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – The NetJets U.S. Jumping Team will compete in the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup Canada on Sunday, June 2. The competition is part of the Langley Odlum Brown BC Open, taking place Wednesday, May 29, through Sunday, June 2, at Thunderbird Show Park. It also serves as the last qualifying competition in the North America, Central America & Caribbean division for the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup Final in October. In addition, Junior and Children’s FEI Nations...

US Equestrian Announces Teams for CDIO-Y Hagen and FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ France

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/30/2019 6:01:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian has named the following combinations to the U.S. Dressage Young Rider European Tour who will compete in the CDIO-Y Hagen from June 11-16, 2019, and The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team for the FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ France from May 18-19, 2019. U.S. Dressage Youth Coach George Williams will serve as Chef d’Equipe for the Young Rider European Tour. U.S. Dressage Development Coach Charlotte Bredahl will lead the team as Chef d’Equipe in France. US...

American Regent Animal Health Renews Sponsorship with US Equestrian Through 2022

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/18/2019 4:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian (USEF) and American Regent Animal Health, a division of American Regent, Inc. and the manufacturer of Adequan® i.m. (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan), are proud to announce that Adequan® i.m. will continue its sponsorship with US Equestrian as an Official Partner and Official Joint Therapy Product through November 30, 2022. In addition to its official sponsor designations, Adequan® i.m. will continue as the title sponsor of the Adequan FEI North...

U.S. Young Rider, Junior, and Children’s Jumping Teams Honing Team Skills at Palm Beach Masters CSIO

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/15/2019 10:41:00 PM

Wellington, Fla. - Chef d’Equipes DiAnn Langer and Anne Kursinski have assembled a worthy group of developing athletes with Langer leading the U.S. Children’s Jumping Team and U.S. Junior Jumping Teams beginning with the Children’s Team Competition at 10:00 a.m. EST followed by the Junior Team Competition at 12:30 p.m. EST on Saturday. Kursinski will guide the U.S. Young Rider Jumping Team in the FEI Jumping Young Rider Nations Cup beginning at 3:15 p.m. EST also on Saturday....