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Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ 2022 Series Qualifier to Return to U.S. with New Location in San Juan Capistrano, California

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 11/15/2021 2:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – After a yearlong hiatus of Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ series competition in the United States, US Equestrian, along with the Federation Equestre International (FEI) are pleased to announce the return of a series qualifier to a new location at Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., from May 10-15, 2022. The competition will mark the first time the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ USA will be held on the West Coast of the United...

The Dutta Corp Will Be the Title Sponsor of Tryon International Three-Day Event; Returns as Title Sponsor of the USEF CCI4*-L Eventing National Championship

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/26/2021 8:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that The Dutta Corp will return as the title sponsor of the USEF CCI4*-L Eventing National Championship and will launch a title sponsorship of its host event, the Tryon International Three-Day Event, for 2021 and 2022. The 2021 Dutta Corp/USEF CCI4*-L Eventing National Championship is set to take place at the Tryon International Equestrian Center in North Carolina November 10-14. The Dutta Corp was the title sponsor for this...

Cheryl Van Deusen and Katie Bumgarner Win USEF Endurance Awards for 2020

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/7/2021 12:50:00 PM

Cheryl Van Deusen and EBS Regal Majjaal. Photo: Becky Pearman Photography Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian congratulates the top endurance athletes from the 2020 competition season. Cheryl Van Deusen (New Smyrna Beach, Fla.) has won the Maggy Price Endurance Excellence Award, which is presented annually to the top U.S. senior endurance rider. Katie Bumgarner (Raleigh, N.C.) will receive the Brunjes Junior/Young Rider Trophy as the top U.S. junior or young rider in the sport. Van Deusen had...

USEF COVID-19 Action Plan: Thank You and a Look Ahead to 2021

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 12/28/2020 1:45:00 PM

As 2020 comes to a close, US Equestrian extends our sincere appreciation to all of our competition participants, officials, and organizers for their unwavering commitment to following the USEF COVID-19 Action Plan . We have all experienced a tremendous amount of disruption and change to our daily lives this year. The efforts each and every one of you have made to wear face coverings, socially distance, and frequently wash your hands and avoid indoor social gatherings have been paramount to...

US Equestrian Announces New Dates and Locations for CCI3*-L and CCI4*-L Eventing National Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/31/2020 5:05:00 PM

Lexington, Ky – New dates and locations have been selected for the USEF CCI3*-L and CCI4*-L Eventing National Championships for 2020. The CCI3*-L Eventing National Championship will be held at the Galway Downs International Three-Day Event in Temecula, Calif., October 29 – November 1. The CCI4*-L Eventing National Championship will be held at the Tryon International Three-Day Event in Tryon, N.C., November 11-15. The Galway Downs International Three-Day Event is a long-running fall...

Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East Coast Kicks Off in Traverse City

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/22/2020 10:26:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – Some of the country’s best junior hunter riders are preparing to compete for top honors in the 2020 Adequan ® /USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East Coast in Traverse City, Mich. From August 23-25, the picturesque Flintfields Horse Park sets the stage for the East Coast national championship. This bicoastal event began on the West Coast at California’s Sonoma Horse Park in July. The championship consists of intense competition at the...

Pennsylvania National and Washington International Horse Shows Announce Venue and Date Decisions

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/23/2020 12:40:00 PM

The Board of Directors and show management teams of the Pennsylvania National Horse Show (PNHS) and Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by MARS Equestrian, are pleased to announce their venue and dates for 2020. The PNHS and WIHS are committed to providing a safe environment for competitors, families, and staff in the face of the ongoing pandemic, while still meeting the requirements of sponsors and competition schedules. Due to COVID-19 restrictions in place in Harrisburg,...

USEF Mid-Year Meeting Goes Virtual with Tom O’Mara Nominated for USEF President

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/29/2020 2:30:00 PM

The USEF Board of Directors' Mid-Year Meeting scheduled for June 22-23, 2020, will be held virtually to support ongoing efforts to minimize gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This decision was approved by the Board of Directors in a meeting held Friday, April 24. The USEF Mid-Year meeting will be open to up to 1000 people, including the media and USEF members, with further details available in the coming days regarding the schedule and how to register for the meeting. A key agenda...

US Equestrian Announces U.S. Endurance Team Staff for 2019

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/25/2019 2:00:00 PM

US Equestrian Announces U.S. Endurance Team Staff for 2019 Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the members of the team staff for U.S. Endurance for 2019. Mark Dial (Aubrey, Texas) will continue to serve in his role as Chef d’Equipe and Technical Advisor for the Young Rider and Senior teams. The following individuals will serve as the 2019-2020 Veterinary Advisory Group: Dr. Ian Harrison (Berryville, Va.) Dr. Todd Holbrook (Stillwater, Okla.) Dr. Ken Marcella...

Katydid Combined Driving Event Culminates 2018 Season with USEF Advanced Pony National Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/31/2018 4:04:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The final USEF combined driving national titles of the 2018 competition year are up for grabs at the Katydid Combined Driving Event (CDE), running November 1-4, at Katydid Farm in Aiken, S.C. The USEF Advanced Pony National Championships will feature six entries vying for titles across the single pony and pair pony divisions, marking the end of the 2018 combined driving season. Tracey Morgan and Fuego 88 at the 2017 Live Oak International where they won the USEF Single...