Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is now accepting nominations for the position of President, for which the next term will begin January 2021 and continue through January 2025. The Nomination Committee will begin accepting nominations March 3, 2020, and will close the nomination period on March 15, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. EST. The Nomination Committee will present and submit its formal nomination to the Board of Directors at the Mid-Year Meeting in June. Nominees for the position of President...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced the following combinations to The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team for the FEI Dressage Nations Cup The Netherlands from June 22-23 in Geesteren, the Netherlands. Debbie McDonald will serve as Chef d’Equipe for the U.S. team. The following combinations are representing The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team for the FEI Dressage Nations Cup The Netherlands (in alphabetical order): Shelly Francis (Loxahatchee, Fla.) and Danilo, Patricia...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the updated U.S. Dressage Elite and Pre-Elite Lists for 2019. The Elite Program was established to provide support and resources to athlete/horse combinations that have proven they are internationally competitive. Combinations qualify for the program based on scores received at CDI3*/CDIO3* or above competitions in the last 12 months. View the complete criteria . Membership is reviewed twice annually and new members may be added on a...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the updated U.S. Dressage Elite and Pre-Elite Lists for 2019. “In my first three weeks on the job, we have conducted home visits with our Elite and Pre-Elite combinations,” said U.S. Dressage Technical Advisor and Chef d’Equipe Debbie McDonald. “The home visits have provided me the opportunity to see their horses, discuss plans, and set targets. The horses are looking great and 2019 should serve as a great...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian (USEF) and its Driving Sport Committee are accepting applications for the newly created position of the U.S. Driving Performance Manager. This position will be part of the core U.S. driving team and staff that will lead U.S. Combined Driving into sustained success at the national and world championship level. The position will be on part-time basis and report to the USEF Director of Driving, held accountable by annual review to the USEF Sport Director and...

Mill Spring, N.C. - I am originally from Norfolk, England where I worked for a carriage company doing horse drawn weddings. I came to America at 18 to complete an apprenticeship at a farm in Upperville, Virginia. I have been navigating on the FEI circuit for the past 13 years. I have been fortunate to navigate for many different competitors driving everything from a single, pair, and four- in-hand of ponies through to a four-in-hand of horses. My favorite being the horse fours! - Dee The first...

The United States Equestrian Federation Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for the positions of Vice-President, Secretary/Treasurer, and Independent Director through Wednesday, October 31. Nominations may be submitted online by Senior Active USEF members. In order to be eligible for nomination to the positions of Vice-President and Secretary/Treasurer, the individuals must have served on the Board of Directors within the last six years. Any Senior active USEF member is eligible to be...

Mill Spring, N.C. - The U.S. Dressage athletes are strong contenders for medals at this year’s FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018. Technical Advisor and Chef d’Equipe Robert Dover, U.S. athlete Laura Graves, and her coach, Debbie McDonald share their philosophies and the importance of a positive mindset, care for the horses’ mental states, and envisioning a goal when competing and preparing for major events. During competition, six-time Olympian, Technical Advisor,...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that the following athletes have been named to the NetJets U.S. Jumping Team for the FEI Jumping Nations Cup CSIO5* Calgary during the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament, Wednesday September 5-9, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland, the following athletes have been selected for the NetJets U.S. Jumping Team (in alphabetical order): Lucy Deslauriers (New York, N.Y.) Zazou Hoffman (Santa...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced the combinations that will compete on the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team for the FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ Ireland at the Millstreet International Horse Trials, August 22 through 26. The Millstreet CICO3* will serve as the second Olympic format trial event for the new, eventing Olympic competition format. The U.S. team will compete under the guidance of U.S. Eventing Chef d’Equipe Erik Duvander. Upon the review of applications...