Steffen Peters and Legolas 92 earned a personal best score in the CDI Grand Prix test on the first day of the LA Winter Dressage CDI-W (Terri Miller) Burbank, Calif. – With glorious sunshine and soaring spirits, the West Coast’s 2016 Olympic Games qualifying season got off to a flying start on the first day of California Dreaming Productions’ Los Angeles Winter Dressage CDI-W/Y/J/U-25 as former Olympian and U.S. Team favorite Steffen Peters of San Diego dominated the Grand...

Olympic fever is building as some of the nation’s top dressage riders and horses begin their quests to earn a spot on the U.S. Dressage Team for this summer’s Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In response to this excitement as well as overwhelming demand from exhibitors and enthusiasts at all levels of the sport for more opportunities to compete at showcase dressage events on the West Coast, the renowned organizing team of California Dreaming Productions has announced dates...

Wellington, Fla. - Mark your calendars! Reserve the date! The United States Equestrian Team Foundation presents the party of the season, Rockin Rio, an Olympic and Paralympic Games benefit event on Friday, January 22, 2016 in Wellington, FL. Patti Scialfa and Bruce Springsteen, honorary chairpersons for the benefit, will make sure it is a fun night, and a generous evening as well. This all supports the USET Foundation's effort to raise much needed funding to further support the United...

Young Riders from across the nation are gearing up for another exciting HorseMastership week coming up January 5-9, 2016. “This will be by far the most exciting clinic to date!” was Robert Dover’s reaction after seeing the line-up for the clinic with some of the world’s top trainers, riders and specialists in its entirety. Trainers, besides Robert, will include Steffen Peters and George Williams, top riders such as Laura Graves and Endel Ots will also share their...

Gladstone, NJ - The United States Equestrian Team Foundation is sad to report the passing of Karen Stives on August 14, 2015. Karen passed away peacefully at her home in Dover, Massachusetts after a long illness. Karen has been heavily involved with the USET Foundation for two decades, serving as a Trustee from 1989-2002 and a member of the National Advisory Committee from 2003 - present. In 2014, Karen established the Karen E. Stives Endowment Fund for High Performance Eventing with a $1...

Andre Thieme in first place, Margie Goldstein-Engle in third place, and Cian O’Connor in second plae (JRPR) Ocala, Fla. - Andre Thieme and Conthendrix bested a class of 40 combinations with a time of 42.70 seconds to win the $34,000 Hollow Creek Farm Winning Round, the last class at the 2015 Live Oak International. The top ten riders of the highly competitive Winning Round class were invited back to the jump-off— with any penalties reset to zero. The top two riders, Andre Thieme and Cian...

• Is it required that I file my Medication Report Form (MRF) on-line? - No, paper forms will still be available at the competition and can be downloaded from the Drugs and Medications web page. • How do I sign the form? -Typing in your name will serve as an electronic signature. • How will I have a copy for my records? - When the form is submitted, an email will be sent back with a copy of the form for your records that can be retained electronically. • How do I get the...

Lexington, Ky. – The United States Equestrian Federation’s Eventing 25 Program continued to identify and educate top up-and-coming riders in 2014. The comprehensive program incorporated all aspects of horsemanship in intensive winter training sessions, and continues education with Team Coach David O’Connor throughout the competition season helped riders reach new heights in the competition arena. Meghan O’Donoghue (Carbondale, Ill.) has excelled in the Eventing 25...

Aurora, Colo. - The 2014 Arabian & Half-Arabian Sport Horse National Horse Show was called the ‘best yet’ by many of the exhibitors and horsemen and women who attended the event. Held September 24 through 27 at the Ford Idaho Center Horse Park in Nampa, Idaho, this prestigious event is the only Sport Horse-only National Show held by any horse association in the country. This year, over 350 horses and 1000 exhibitors attended the show. The first ever, Exhibitor Welcome Pizza...

Ronan McGuigan and Capall Zidane on their way to a blue in the $75,000 HITS Grand Prix presented by Zoetis. The pair topped an impressive field to take first and $22,500 (ESI Photography) Saugerties, N.Y. - Of the six jump-off contenders in Sunday’s $75,000 HITS Grand Prix presented by Zoetis, four boasted the colors of Ireland. Ronan McGuigan, Darragh Kerins, with two horses, and Jonathan McCrea made their home country proud as they bested a field of 29 starters. Try as they might,...