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ANRC Equitation National Championships Now Welcome Adult Amateurs and Alumni Competitors

by Edited Press Release from the American National Riding Commission | 2/24/2020 2:29:00 PM

Leesburg, Va. - The American National Riding Commission (ANRC) is pleased to announce the addition of two new divisions for the 2020 ANRC Equitation National Championships, held at Swan Lake Stables in Littlestown, Pa., from April 9-11. The championships will now include adult amateur and ANRC alumni divisions, in addition to the traditional junior and college divisions. All entries for the championships are due by March 1, 2020. About the ANRC Equitation National Championships The ANRC...

Time To Ride® Now Accepting 2020 Applications

by Time To Ride® | 2/24/2020 1:52:00 PM

Washington, DC – Following a highly successful pilot program in 2019, Time To Ride® is now accepting applications for 2020 Time To Ride Program Facilities. An initiative of the American Horse Council (AHC) Marketing Alliance, Time To Ride’s purpose is to introduce school-age children to horseback riding and horse care in a safe, welcoming environment by helping approved facilities gain new students with marketing-related support. One pilot program participant said, “We...

Bid Applications Now Being Accepted for Venues Interested in Hosting 2021 and 2022 Adequan®/FEI North American Youth Championships for Eventing

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/24/2020 1:51:00 PM

Lexington, Ky . – US Equestrian is now accepting bid applications to host the 2021 and 2022 North American Youth Championships (NAYC) for Eventing. US Equestrian must receive completed bids on or before Friday, March 27, 2020, by 5:00 p.m. EDT for consideration. The purpose of conducting a host site bid selection process is to provide US Equestrian with a group of potential venues from which to choose a facility that offers the appropriate amenities worthy of hosting the NAYC for Eventing...

NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team Starts 2020 Nations Cup Season With Home Victory in Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ USA Following Exciting Jump-Off

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/16/2020 8:52:00 PM

Wellington, Fla. – The NetJets U.S. Jumping Team started their journey to the 2020 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup Final on the right foot, as they topped the podium in the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ USA, hosted at Deeridge Farms in Wellington, Fla., following an exciting finish determined by a two-rider head-to-head jump-off with Great Britain. The team of Jessica Springsteen (Colts Neck, N.J.), Margie Engle (Wellington, Fla.), Laura Kraut (Royal Palm Beach, Fla.), and...

U.S. Youth Teams Sweep Top Podiums for Second Consecutive Year in Palm Beach Masters CSI Team Competition

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/15/2020 11:08:00 PM

Wellington, Fla. – In a battle for top honors and striving to gain valuable team experience, the U.S. Young Rider, Junior, and Children’s Jumping Teams dominated their respective competitions in the Palm Beach Masters CSI on Saturday, February 15, sweeping the first place podiums for the second year in a row. The Children’s team started the day with a win in the $3,500 Children’s Team Competition, followed by the U.S. Junior Jumping Teams winning first and second place...

McLain Ward and Noche de Ronda Secure Win in $213,300 Longines Grand Prix CSIO5* at Palm Beach Masters

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/14/2020 10:00:00 PM

Wellington, Fla. – McLain Ward (Brewster, N.Y.) guided his mount Noche de Ronda to their second consecutive five-star grand prix win in two weeks, as the duo rose to the top of the $213,300 Longines Grand Prix CSIO5* today at Deeridge Farms. The pair crossed through the finish in 37.86 seconds to take the win, while Ireland’s Billy Twomey guided Kimba Flamenco through the timers in 38.29 seconds for second place ahead of Margie Engle and Dicas, who rounded out the top three placings...

Florida Spring Fling CDE Ready to Host USEF Preliminary Combined Driving National Championships

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/14/2020 1:35:00 PM

Lexington, Ky . – The first set of 2020 USEF Combined Driving National Championships is ready to begin at the Florida Spring Fling Combined Driving Event (CDE), held February 14-16. The Florida Horse Park in Ocala, Fla., will serve as the backdrop for the USEF Preliminary Combined Driving National Championships. A total of 14 entries in four preliminary divisions will vie for one of the national championship titles. New USEF Preliminary Combined Driving National Champions will be crowned...

Arabian and Half-Arabian Horses Gear Up For 65th Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/12/2020 10:30:00 AM

Scottsdale, Ariz. – The legendary and culturally famed Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show is set to begin on Thursday, February 13, and runs through Sunday, February 23. The 65 th edition of the event is an 11-day showcase of the beauty and diversity of Arabian and Half-Arabian horses. Hosted by the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona (AHAA) at WestWorld , the show will welcome over 2,000 horses and over 9,000 entries. Approximately 1,200 classes for youth, amateur, and professional...

US Equestrian Names Teams for Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ USA and Palm Beach Masters Youth CSIO

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/5/2020 1:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the roster of team athletes who will represent the United States at the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup USA and Palm Beach Masters Youth CSIO competition hosted at Deeridge Farms in Wellington, Fla., from February 12-16, 2020. The NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team will begin their quest for qualification to the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup Final, held in Barcelona in October, in the team’s first outing of the 2020 season. The...

USEF Futures Team Challenge Competitions Announced for 2020

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/3/2020 10:45:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the 2020 competitions for the USEF Futures Team Challenge, which will continue to offer eventing athletes the experience of competing in a team environment in the program’s second year. The USEF Futures Team Challenge will return to The Cloud 11~Gavilan North LLC Carolina International CCI and Horse Trial, held March 19-22 in Raeford, N.C., and expand to the West Coast at the Galway Downs International Three-Day Event, held...