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U.S. U25 Dressage Team Takes Second Place in Team Competition at FEI Dressage Nations Cup Wellington CDIOU25

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 3/17/2022 9:30:00 PM

Wellington, Fla . – The U.S. U25 Dressage Team took second place on the podium today following team competition in the FEI Intermediate II Test during the FEI Dressage Nations Cup Wellington CDIOU25 competition, finishing on a final team score of 129.50. The team placed just behind Canada, who took the top placing on a 133.323. The team was led by Chef d’Equipe Charlotte Bredahl and comprised of Quinn Iverson aboard Beckham 19, Nicole Scarpino and Lambada 224, and Kaylee Christensen...

US Equestrian Names Elite Program Task Force for Eventing

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/14/2022 3:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the members of its newly populated Eventing Elite Program Task Force. These respected members of the Eventing community have proven expertise in sport on a global level within their respective roles and represent a diverse constituency of athletes, owners, coaches, licensed officials, governance leadership, and team support personnel. The task force members were appointed by the USEF President and the USEF...

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...

US Equestrian Announces New Appointees to International Disciplines Council and Endurance Sport Committee

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/13/2019 10:02:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian (USEF) has announced the approval of the appointment of Jan Stevens (Ashland, Mont.) to the International Disciplines Council (IDC), and Cheryl Newman (Candler, N.C.), Natalie Muzzio (Clifton, Va.), Lisanne Dorion (Williston, Fla.), Meg Sleeper (Frenchtown, N.J.), and Carolyn Hock (Riverside, Calif.) to the Endurance Sport Committee (ESC). These appointments will remain in place until, or if, a new endurance affiliate is approved by the US Equestrian Board...

USEF Announces Venue Short List for New CCI4*

by USEF Communications Department | 1/18/2017 8:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Board of Directors has named a short list of host venues for a new CCI4* eventing competition. Following extensive review and analysis of each proposal by the CCI4* Task Force, the Eventing Committee, the International Disciplines Council, and the Board of Directors, it was concluded that, due to changes in location and date related to the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games, the inaugural CCI4* event will be held in the autumn...

USEF Accepting Applications to Host 2017 and 2018 FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships

by USEF | 9/19/2016 12:00:53 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is now accepting applications to host the 2017 and 2018 FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships. The purpose of conducting an application process for host site selection is to provide the USEF with a group of potential venues from which to choose a site that offers facilities and amenities worthy of hosting the FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships. The disciplines of dressage, endurance, eventing,...

The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Wins CDIO3* Wellington

by USEF Communications Department | 3/31/2016 8:49:46 PM

Wellington, Fla. – Another day of brilliant performances assured The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team the win in the 2016 Stillpoint Farm FEI Nations Cup at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival. On Wednesday, the U.S. team of Shelly Francis, Laura Graves, Kasey Perry-Glass, and Arlene “Tuny” Page came out strong, all placing in the top six in the FEI Grand Prix test on day one of team competition. In today’s team finale, the FEI Grand Prix Special test, the team, led by...

The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Wins CDIO3* Wellington

by USEF Communications Department | 3/31/2016 8:36:09 PM

Wellington, Fla. – Another day of brilliant performances assured The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team the win in the 2016 Stillpoint Farm FEI Nations Cup at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival. On Wednesday, the U.S. The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team (SusanJStickle.com) team of Shelly Francis, Laura Graves, Kasey Perry-Glass, and Arlene “Tuny” Page came out strong, all placing in the top six in the FEI Grand Prix test on day one of team competition. In today’s team...

McLain Ward and Rothchild Race to Victory in $380,000 Fidelity Investments® Grand Prix CSI 5* at WEF 5

by Lauren Fisher and Callie Seaman for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 2/14/2016 12:31:46 AM

Wellington, Fla. - Two-time Olympic team and 2015 Pan American Games individual gold medalist McLain Ward (USA) jumped to a thrilling victory on Saturday night in the McLain Ward and Rothchild (Sportfot) $380,000 Fidelity Investments® Grand Prix CSI 5* at the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Ward and his longtime mount Rothchild raced to the top of an eight-horse jump-off in front of a packed house at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum...

Wilhelm Genn and Bugatti Close Out Week Two With $50,000 Grand Prix of Michigan Win

by Kendall Bierer | 7/12/2015 6:10:57 PM

Wilhelm Genn and Bugatti win the $50,000 Grand Prix of Michigan, presented by the Ingram Family, closing out the second week of competition. Traverse City, MI - July 12, 2015 - Wilhem Genn has won over 100 grand prix in his career, and today he added the $50,000 Grand Prix of Michigan, presented by the Ingram Family, to his list of accolades. Genn beat out seven other jump-off contenders for the lion's share of the earnings, riding Bugatti to the swift time of 37.900 seconds. Keith Bollotte...