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Four USEF Preliminary Combined Driving National Championships Crowned at Florida Spring Fling CDE

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/17/2020 2:00:00 PM

Ocala, Fla . – The Florida Spring Fling Combined Driving Event (CDE) played host to the 2020 USEF Preliminary Combined Driving National Championships and the exciting competition that unfolded at the Florida Horse Park. Four preliminary divisions had athletes take home their national championship titles. USEF Preliminary Single Horse Combined Driving National Championship Raymond Helmuth and Kendro (Picsofyou.com) Raymond Helmuth (Cambridge, Iowa) and Kendro earned the USEF Preliminary...

Sweat & Where is Fingers When You Need Him

by Will Connell | 7/26/2016 11:00:45 PM

Meet the Beast.... The Beast is a very bad beastie as it has “done a leg” and gone on sit down strike a) right in front of our container and b) on the main horse walk in to the stables. To be more accurate, the Beast can easily be repaired if a) the AWOL driver could be found and b) the driver was given accreditation so he / she / it could access the venue and remove the Beast. I just hope that we are not contributing to the day rate for the Beast to be away from his / her Cave of...

Dates and Locations Announced for 2010 Eventing High Performance Training Sessions

by From the USEF Eventing Department | 1/4/2010 1:36:00 PM

Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has announced the following dates, locations and details for the 2010 Eventing High Performance Training Sessions. Training sessions are for A and B listed riders unless otherwise noted. DATE/LOCATION January 24-25 — El Campeon Farm Training Session, Thousand Oaks, CA • Mark Phillips February 4-5 — Ocala Training Session, Ocala FL (Location TBD) • Mark Phillips February 6-8 — Three Runs Plantation Training Session,...

2010 United States Eventing Association Ocala Eventing Clinics Announced

by By the United States Eventing Association | 1/5/2010 1:57:00 PM

Mark your calendars now for the 2010 United States Eventing Association (USEA) Ocala Eventing Clinics, which will run February 1-3, 2010. The USEA has an exciting schedule planned for all eventing enthusiasts. The clinics will once again be held at Betsy Watkins’ beautiful Longwood Farm South located in Ocala, FL. On Monday, Lauren Hough will be covering show jumping, and Tuesday will feature Linda Zang’s dressage presentation. The Young Event Horse Judging Seminar and Competition will be...

Lizzie Snow Clocks Miles on I-20 and in the Saddle at USEF Training Sessions

by Lizzie Snow | 3/22/2011 5:49:43 PM

Lizzie Snow graduated from High School in 2010 and has represented Area VII at the Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North in 2009 and 2010. In 2010 she won Team Gold and Individual Bronze at the 2010 event and made a successful move up to the CCI2* level. The Portland, OR native is now based in Southern Pines, NC. I can’t believe it’s already the end of March. I feel like the year just began but now the spring season is halfway done! My...

Craig Schmersal Captures First National Reining Breeders Classic Open Championship on Boom Shernic; Matthew Palmer Wins CRI**/USEF Reining on Whale Of A Whiz

by By National Reining Breeders Classic | 4/30/2010 9:58:00 AM

Coming in as draw 22 on Boom Shernic, by Boomernic out of She And Chic Dunit, Craig Schmersal knew the leading score was a 227. From the moment he and the six-year-old stallion ran to the dirt-churning stop, the crowd's attention was riveted. When the score—a 228—was announced, the hoots, hollers, and whistles were deafening. The waiting began at the National Reining Breeders Classic (NRBC) in the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy, TX. Jordan Larson and Stop Like A Dream...

Fairclough Wins Marathon, Weber Maintains Overall Lead at USEF National Four-in-Hand Championship; Stover Shuffles USEF National Single Horse Driving Championship with Great Effort at Live Oak International

by Joanie Morris | 3/27/2010 7:01:00 PM

Jimmy Fairclough Threads the Needle (Joanie Morris/USEF) Ocala, FL – An exciting day of marathon driving at Live Oak International presented by US Trust showcased some of the very best in the US vying for USEF National Championship honors for both Single Horses and Four-in-Hands. Jimmy Fairclough drove like a man on mission – and his perseverance prevailed. Driving Jane Clark’s team, the New Jersey driver started out confidently in the first hazard and got better and better as he guided his...

2015 Dates and Location Announced for Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships Presented by Gotham North

by Mark Coley | 10/16/2014 3:50:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The Organizing Committee of the 2015 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC) presented by Gotham North is pleased to announce the dates and location of the 2015 Championships. Returning to the Kentucky Horse Park, the best Junior and Young Rider competitors from North America will compete for prestigious Team and Individual medals July 14-19, 2015. With unwavering support, Adequan will mark its fifth consecutive year as title sponsor of the...

U.S. Sweeps Medals in Reining Individual Championship - Full Recap

by Mark Coley | 8/30/2014 8:15:47 PM

Caen, France - The United States upped its medal count by three today in the FEI Reining World Championships at the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. In the Individual Final, the Adequan U.S. Reining Squad swept the podium with combinations putting in amazing performances. A field of twenty one riders hoped to top the leaderboard in front of an enthusiastic crowd at the Caen Exhibition Center but leading the way was Shawn Flarida who claimed the Individual Gold medal, Andrea Fappani...

Dial Named U.S. Endurance Chef d’Equipe/Technical Advisor

by USEF Communications Department | 4/9/2015 4:15:34 PM

Mark Dial (USEF Archive) Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Dial as the U.S. Endurance Chef d’Equipe/Technical Advisor . Learn more about Mark Dial . “I am very excited to be able to work with some of the best riders and horses in the USA. In the following few years my expectations are that we will rise to the top of our sport on the international playing field,” said Dial. “The U.S. is fortunate...