Breaking US Equestrian news releases contain the latest information regarding the organization, national championships, U.S. athletes and teams in international competition, breed news, and important member alerts. Manage the news you receive at the US Equestrian Preference Center.

Newsflash: The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Earns Bronze at FEI Nations Cup™ CDIO3* Hickstead

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/30/2017 1:03:00 PM

Hickstead, England - The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team has claimed the bronze medal at FEI Nations Cup CDIO3* Hickstead. The team was comprised of Katherine Bateson-Chandler, Susan Dutta, Chase Hickok, and Charlotte Jorst, and led by Chef d'Equipe Robert Dover. France claimed the gold medal, while the Netherlands took silver. More information and photos to follow. The USEF International High Performance Programs are generously supported by the USET Foundation, USOC, and USEF Sponsors and...

Hunter Siebel and Boss Crowned Overall Grand Champions of USEF Junior Hunter National Championship - West

by Blenheim EquiSports | 7/26/2017 11:10:00 AM

July 26, 2017 - Del Mar, CA - After two days and three phases, Hunter Siebel and Laura Wasserman's Boss were crowned Overall Grand Champions of the 2017 USEF Junior Hunter National Championship - West. Earning second in the classic round and first in both the under saddle and the handy, the pair rose to the top with a grand total of 262.6 points. After winning the Large Junior Hunter 15 & Under division, Augusta Iwasaki and Lyn Pederson's Small Affair emerged as Overall Reserve...

United States Impresses at 2017 World Equestrian Festival CHIO Aachen

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/25/2017 7:00:00 AM

Aachen, Germany – The United States sent 18 equestrian athletes and fielded two FEI Nations™ Cup teams to compete at the World Equestrian Festival CHIO Aachen, in Aachen, Germany July 14-23. “It’s the Wimbledon of our sport, there is no question,” said Robert Ridland, Chef d’Equipe of the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping team. “It is one of the most prestigious places to compete. The top riders are all saying: we are bringing our ‘A’ game...

Area I/IV bucks the odds in CICYO2* at Rebecca Farm

by The Event at Rebecca Farm | 7/24/2017 11:00:00 AM

KALISPELL, Mont. (July 23, 2017)- When teammates Cornelia Dorr (Sir Patico MH), Lily Geelan (Luksor), and Melanie Rousseau (Sullivan) qualified for the Adequan/FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North, the excitement was palpable. The long hours of training, commitment and sacrifice had paid off - they were headed to the big show. However, before hitting the road, they needed to overcome several major obstacles. None had a team or the accompanying...

The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Wins Silver at FEI Nations Cup™ CDIO5* Aachen

by Classic Communications/US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/23/2017 5:30:00 AM

Aachen, Germany – The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team won the silver medal at the FEI Nations Cup at the World Equestrian Festival CHIO Aachen in Aachen, Germany on Saturday with a final score of 450.392. Rio Olympic team bronze medalist Laura Graves and Verdades were foot perfect as they bested the field of competitors, unseating Germany’s Isabell Werth in the Grand Prix Special to win with a final a score of 81.824%. Olivia LaGoy-Weltz, Kasey Perry-Glass, Laura Graves, and Adrienne...

The Winners Thus Far at 2017 Adequan/FEI NAJYRC at HITS Saugerties

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/22/2017 11:09:00 AM

Saugerties, N.Y. – Dressage and jumping competition at the 2017 Adequan/FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) began on Wednesday at HITS-on-the-Hudson, and the rising stars of the sport have been delivering excellent performances. For the USDF North American Junior and Young Rider Dressage Championships of the NAJYRC, the Region 3 Young Rider Team claimed the first gold medal of the Adequan/FEI NAJYRC with a score of 209.684. The Region...

Newsflash: The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Earns Silver at FEI Nations Cup™ CDIO5* Aachen

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/22/2017 9:42:00 AM

Aachen, Germany - The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team has claimed the silver medal at FEI Nations Cup CDIO5* Aachen at the World Equestrian Festival CHIO Aachen. The team was comprised of Adrienne Lyle, Kasey Perry-Glass, Olivia LaGoy-Weltz, and Laura Graves, and led by Chef d'Equipe Robert Dover. Germany claimed the gold medal, while Sweden took bronze. Graves and Verdades won the individual Grand Prix Special with a score of 81.824. More info, including the results of the Sunday, July 23...

Newsflash: The Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team Earns Gold on Home Turf at Great Meadow

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/9/2017 12:37:00 PM

The Plains, Va. – The Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team has won the gold medal at FEI Nations Cup™ CICO3*at the Great Meadow International, presented by Adequan®. The team, consisting of Boyd Martin, Jennie Brannigan, Lynn Symansky and Phillip Dutton earned the top position ahead of Canada and Great Britain, who took silver and bronze respectively. More information to follow.

Upton Claims Back-to-Back USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final Titles

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/6/2017 2:03:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - A field of 18 competitors vying for the 2017 USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final title kicked off the evening session at the Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show on Wednesday, July 5. Following the competitive field's display of equitation skills, 28-year-old Reagan Upton was named the 2017 USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final Champion. She became only the second person to be a two-time champion of the Final and the first ever back-to-back champion. Upton...

USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final Champion to be Crowned at Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/3/2017 1:44:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The best adult amateur saddle seat equitation riders from across the country are ready to compete in the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final. Taking place at the historic Red Mile Race Track in Lexington, Ky., the Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show plays host to the USEF championship on Wednesday, July 5. Riding before judges Stephen Crabtree, Frances Crumpler, and Jessica Richardson, riders will demonstrate the skills that...