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U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team presented by Deloitte© Wins at the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon Para-Dressage Test Event CPEDI3*

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/21/2018 6:20:00 PM

U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team presented by Deloitte Mill Spring, N.C. - The U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team presented by Deloitte added another victory to their resume this week at the FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) Tryon Para-Dressage Test Event CPEDI3*, April 20-22. The U.S. team of Rebecca Hart (Wellington, Fla.), Katie Jackson (Austin, Texas), Kate Shoemaker (Peoria, Ariz.), and Roxanne Trunnell (Rowlett, Texas) was led by Chef d’Equipe Kai Handt and assisted by USEF Head of...

Things We’re Thankful For: Equestrians Helping Equestrians

by Kathleen Landwehr | 11/21/2017 3:00:00 PM

In the wake of major Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria and devastating Western wildfires, the equestrian community banded together to help horses in need in a variety of ways, whether by donating to the USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund or by helping to evacuate or shelter animals. Hurricane-related flooding endangered horses and inspired equestrians around the country to provide help. Photo Courtesy of AAEP. Countless individuals and groups donated to the USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund to...

Test Ride a Bittersweet Finale for “Reggie” and Groom Murray

by Glenye Oakford, US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/26/2017 12:25:00 PM

Reggie and Kathleen Murray (center) were joined by Buck Davidson (left) and Cassandra and Carl Segal when they evented at training level this winter in Florida. (Photo Courtesy Kathleen Blauth Murray) Thursday will mark the end of an era for Kathleen Blauth Murray at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Land Rover. Murray, eventing athlete and Buck Davidson’s longtime groom, will perform the dressage test ride aboard Carl and Cassandra Segal’s Ballynoe Castle R.M.,...

Allison Springer and Arthur Start with Early Dressage Lead in $75,000 Asheville Regional Airport Wellington Eventing Showcase, Presented By Wellington Equestrian Realty

by Carly Weilminster | 2/5/2016 9:33:30 PM

Wellington, FL - Allison Springer (USA) and her veteran mount Arthur secured an early lead in the dressage phase of the $75,000 Asheville Regional Airport Wellington Eventing Showcase, presented by Wellington Allison Springer and Arthur (SusanJStickle.com) Equestrian Realty. Competition will continue with the show jumping phase beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the Global International Ring at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) Saturday morning, February 6, with the cross-country phase...

Interview with Pan American Team Bronze Medalist Georgina Bloomberg at the Central Park Horse Show

by USEF Communications Department | 9/25/2015 3:04:27 PM

One of the most anticipated equestrian events of the year, The Rolex Central Park Horse Show, returned to New York City for the second year in a row, where Olympic-caliber athletes from the U.S., Canada, and all over the world were welcomed back to compete in a five-day, multi-discipline equestrian tournamentm, September 23-27. Last year’s Grand Prix winner, Georgina Bloomberg, sat down to answer some questions with Land Rover before competing in the U.S. Open $212,000 FEI 3* Grand Prix....

Lisa Goldman and Morocco Victorious in $10,000 Welcome Stake Sponsored by Adequan at Showplace Fall Classic Championship

by Kendall Bierer/Phelps Media Group | 9/10/2015 1:52:31 PM

Lisa Goldman and Morocco win the $10,000 Open Welcome Stake, sponsored by Adequan, during the Showplace Fall Classic Championship. (Kendall Bierer/Phelps Media Group) Wayne, Ill. - More than two seconds separated the top three finishers in the $10,000 Open Welcome Stake, sponsored by Adequan, at the Showplace Fall Classic Championship on Thursday. The lead continued to change hands throughout the 13-horse jump-off, with each consecutive rider gaining speed in an attempt to find their way to the...

Vanderveen Makes Mark at Tryon International Equestrian Center With Second Career FEI Win

by Tryon International | 6/25/2015 9:59:52 AM

Kristen Vanderveen and Bull Run's Eternal ©Don West Photography and ©Ann Stanton Photography Mill Spring, NC - June 24, 2015 - Kristen Vanderveen (USA) and Bull Run's Eternal flew to the top of the leaderboard in the $34,000 1.50m Speed Stake at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC), collecting her second career FEI win at the venue, completing the track in 66.12 seconds. Ljubov Kochetova (RUS) and Balou Du Reventon finished second in 71.1 seconds. Upcoming American talent Wilton...

Déjà Vu for Vale and Quidam's Good Luck, Winning $127,000 Hollow Creek Farms Grand Prix CSI3* at Kentucky Spring Classic

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. | 5/18/2015 11:22:50 AM

Aaron Vale and Quidam's Good Luck capture victory in $127,000 Hollow Creek Farms Grand Prix CSI3* (Kendall Bierer/Phelps Media Group) Lexington, KY - May 16, 2015 - It was not chance tonight that secured the victory for Aaron Vale (USA) and Quidam's Good Luck during the $127,000 Hollow Creek Farm Grand Prix CSI3*. Tonight, it came down to raw speed and power. Vale bested a field of 41 competitors during the highlight event, claiming his second consecutive Saturday night victory with a...

Further Information Regarding the UAE NF Suspension

by Edited Letter from Sabrina Zeender - FEI Secretary General | 3/18/2015 3:06:53 PM

Since issuing notice that FEI Bureau had suspended the Emirates Equestrian Federation (UAE NF) because of major horse welfare issues and non-compliance with FEI Rules and Regulations in Endurance, the FEI received many queries regarding the practical implications of the UAE NF's suspension.The points below should povide clarity. For the duration of the UAE NF's suspension: Athletes' Participation 1. Athletes (human and equine) from the UAE NF (Emirati Athletes) are not permitted to...

Kimberly Herslow and Rosmarin Sweep FEI CDI1* at Global Dressage Festival 7

by Carly Weilminster for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 2/22/2015 8:29:55 PM

Kimberly Herslow and Rosmarin (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Fla. - Kimberly Herslow (USA) and Rosmarin swept the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival Week 7 FEI CDI1* competition presented by Mission Control, handily winning all three classes in the Small Tour. The pair won the FEI Intermediaire 1 Freestyle CDI1* today with a 75.525%. Ayden Uhlir (USA) aboard Sjapoer finished in second with a 71.350%, and Tina Irwin (CAN) and Fancy That placed third receiving a 71.100%. Competition will...