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U.S. Junior Team Takes Bronze At FEI Jumping Junior Nations Cup™ Tianjin CSIOJ

by US Equestrian Communications Department/Jump Media | 11/3/2019 10:44:00 AM

Tianjin, China – The team of three junior athletes who traveled to China to represent the United States at the FEI Jumping Junior Nations Cup™ Tianjin CSIOJ in Tianjin, China, claimed the bronze medal in a positive, educational experience at their first intercontinental FEI Nations Cup competition. On November 3 at the Tianjin Goldin Metropolitan Polo Club, the team of Rachel Long (Horseshoe Bend, Idaho), Kyle Perkovich (Long Grove, Ill.), and Madison Rauschenbach (Newburgh, N.Y.)...

US Equestrian Safe Sport Town Hall and Campaign Launch at USEF Pony Finals Presented by Collecting Gaits Farm

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/7/2018 12:11:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian invites members and media to attend a Safe Sport Town Hall meeting on Friday, August 10, at 4:30 p.m. EST during the 2018 USEF Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm. The town hall will take place in the Kentucky Horse Park's Covered Arena, in the second-floor lounge at the far end of the arena, directly opposite the in gate. US Equestrian also will post on-demand video after the town hall meeting on USEF Network . Additionally, US Equestrian...

US Equestrian Announces NetJets as Official Sponsor of U.S. Show Jumping Team

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/28/2018 11:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian (USEF) is pleased to announce an official partnership with NetJets as the new multi-year sponsor of the U.S. Show Jumping Team. The NetJets U.S. Show Jumping Team will first appear at the Longines FEI Nations Cup™ CSIO5* Ocala at HITS Post Time Farm in Ocala, Fla., this Sunday. In addition, the NetJets U.S. Show Jumping Team will compete at Longines FEI Nations Cups throughout the year and at the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon. In...

Annex A, Supplement to DR121 of USEF Dressage Rules Update

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/22/2018 9:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - Please review Annex A , a supplement to DR121 of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Dressage Rules, found on our website under our Dressage “ Rules & Equipment ” section. Upon review, please note that several bits previously not permitted at USEF/United States Dressage Federation Dressage Competitions are now allowed as snaffles or bridoons in a double bridle. The Dressage “Rules & Equipment” section of our website is the official...

Updated Statement on Confusion Over Winner's Prize at The Dutta Corp./USEF CCI3* Eventing National Championship

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 12/15/2017 3:49:00 PM

Updated 12.15.17 - US Equestrian (USEF) stands in support of The Dutta Corp. as a long-time sponsor of equestrian sport. The Dutta Corp.’s support of not only US Equestrian and the U.S. athletes and teams should not go unrecognized or be met with negativity in any form. The communication surrounding how the free flight to the winning combination of The Dutta Corp./USEF CCI3* Eventing National Championship was awarded, both before and after the event, was not sufficient. Because this is a...

Land Rover North America Announces Title Sponsorship of Kentucky Three-Day Event

by Jaguar Land Rover/Equestrian Events International/US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/12/2017 11:00:00 AM

Land Rover North America and Equestrian Events, Inc. announce title sponsorship of Kentucky Three-Day Event, extending partnership with the prestigious equestrian event with new four-year deal Today, Land Rover North America, with Equestrian Events, Inc. (EEI) and the United States Equestrian Federation, announced that Land Rover will now be title sponsor of the Kentucky Three-Day Event, signing a four-year agreement. Taking place at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, April 26-29, 2018, the...

Annex A, Supplement to DR121 of USEF Dressage Rules Update

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/2/2017 4:40:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - Please review Annex A, a supplement to DR121 of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Dressage Rules, found on our website under our Dressage “ Useful Documents & FAQs ” section. Upon review, please note that some bits previously not permitted are now allowed as snaffles or bridoons in a double bridle at USEF/United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Dressage Competitions. The Dressage “Useful Documents & FAQs” section of our website will...

Olympian Martin a Keynote Speaker at first International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses

by Glenye Oakford, US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/16/2017 11:10:00 AM

Boyd Martin and Thoroughbred event horse Blackfoot Mystery (Kasey @ Rare Air Photography) Olympic three-day eventing athlete Boyd Martin will be a keynote speaker at the International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses on May 17 in Washington, D.C. The inaugural forum takes place May 17-18 and coincides with the Pan American Conference, an annual gathering of American and international Thoroughbred racing interests hosted by The Jockey Club and the Latin American Racing Channel. IFAR is an...

Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Fights for Podium Finish at CSIO5* Dublin

by Dana Rossmeier | 7/22/2016 5:05:55 PM

Dublin, Ireland – The United States overcame immense pressure to tie with Sweden for the Bronze medal at the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ presented by Longines at CSIO5* Dublin, Ireland today. The Hermès Show Jumping Team of Georgina Bloomberg, Lauren Hough, Laura Kraut, and Jessica Springsteen battled a tough field to extend its podium success in Nations Cup competition. In an intense jump-off, Italy went clear to snatch the Gold medal on zero faults from the home team of...

Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team Finishes Sixth at CICO3* Aachen

by USEF Communications Department | 7/16/2016 9:58:26 AM

Aachen, Germany – The DHL-Prize CICO3* at CHIO Aachen concluded Saturday with the cross-country phase. Led by Chef d'Equipe David O’Connor, the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team of Matt Brown, Hannah Sue Burnett, Phillip Dutton, and Lauren Kieffer finished in sixth on a total of 203.30 penalties. Taking the Gold medal was Australia on a total of 145.40, followed by Germany in second on 154.90, and Ireland in third on 179.90. Michael Jung of Germany rode fisherTakinou to the...