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Kathrin Dancer Leads U.S. Team after First Phase of 2015 FEI World Driving Championships for Pairs

by Dana Rossmeier | 9/11/2015 3:45:53 PM

Fábiánsebestyén, Hungary – The 2015 FEI World Driving Championships for Pairs got underway at Kinizsi Park Thursday with the dressage phase. Jacob Arnold and Scott Dancer performed their test on Thursday with half the field. Kathrin Dancer completed her test today and currently sits in 28th place to lead the U.S. team with a score of 60.05. After the first phase of competition, the U.S. stands in ninth place with a score of 122.3. The judges had particularly high...

Seasoned Veterans Looking to Lead the U.S. to Successful Finish at 2015 FEI World Driving Championships for Pairs

by Dana Rossmeier | 9/9/2015 10:56:41 AM

Fábiánsebestyén, Hungary – Experienced World Driving Championship pair drivers Kathrin and Scott Dancer (Woodside, Calif.) will lead the U.S. team into the 2015 FEI World Driving Championships for Pairs in Fábiánsebestyén, Hungary, September 10-13, at Kinizsi Park. Jacob Arnold (Snow Camp, N.C.) will round out the U.S. team as they take on a field of 64 competitors from 19 nations. Thorsten Zarembowicz will serve as Chef d'Equipe and Michael...

USEF Land Rover Grant Recipient Symansky Finishes in Top 15 at Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials CCI4*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 9/6/2015 4:00:47 PM

Stamford, England – The Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials CCI4* came to a close on Sunday with the show jumping phase in the main arena of the prestigious venue. Fifty combinations moved forward to the final phase over Richard Jeffery's show jumping track. The U.S. combinations had a day of solid performances, led by USEF Land Rover Competition Grant recipients Lynn Symansky and Donner, who finished 14th in their Burghley debut.? Lynn Symansky and Donner (Libby Law Photography)...

U.S. Land Rover Grant Recipient Symansky Leads Americans after Cross-Country Phase at Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials CCI4*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 9/5/2015 2:58:10 PM

Stamford, England – A challenging cross-country phase at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials CCI4* shook up the leaderboard on Saturday. Fifty-five of the 68 combinations that started the course finished, with just two combinations going double-clear. All three U.S. combinations completed Captain Mark Phillips' tough track, with USEF Land Rover Competition Grant recipients Lynn Symansky and Donner leading the way in 20th place. Lynn Symansky and Donner (Libby Law Photography)...

U.S. Grant Recipient Rutledge Leads American Contingent after Dressage at Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials CCI4*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 9/4/2015 2:50:34 PM

Stamford, England – The dressage phase of the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials CCI4* wrapped up Friday afternoon and the U.S. combinations had solid performances in the talented field of 74 entries. Colleen Rutledge and Covert Rights, recipients of a Jacqueline B. Mars Competition Grant through the USET Foundation, are the top American pair in 27th place as the compeition moves into the cross-country phase tomorrow. Colleen Rutledge and Covert Rights (Libby Law Photography) Rutledge...

USEF Names Athletes for 2015 FEI World Endurance Championship for Young Riders & Juniors

by USEF Communications Department | 9/3/2015 1:25:23 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the combinations that will represent the U.S. at the 2015 FEI World Endurance Championships for Young Riders & Juniors in Santo Domingo, Chile, October 23-24, 2015. The U.S. representatives will be led by USEF Chef d'Equipe, Mark Dial. The following athlete-and horse combinations (in alphabetical order) will represent the U.S. in the 2015 FEI World Endurance Championships for Young Riders &...

U.S. Grant Recipients Rutledge and Symansky Ready for Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials CCI4*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 9/2/2015 5:00:30 PM

Stamford, England – A top international field of 74 combinations passed the first horse inspection and are set to take on the prestigious Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials CCI4*, held September 3-6. Three U.S. combinations, two of which are grant recipients, are ready to contest the competition at the renowned venue. Colleen Rutledge (Frederick, Md.) and her own Covert Rights were awarded a Jacqueline B. Mars Competition Grant, through the USET Foundation, to attend Burghley. She will use...

EQUUS Foundation Awards Over $250,000 in Grants & Scholarships in 2015

by Phelps Media Group | 9/1/2015 4:04:39 PM

The Board of Directors of the EQUUS Foundation is proud to announce that over $250,000 was awarded in grants and scholarships in 2015 to ensure the well-being of horses, improve the quality of life of people through equine-assisted activities and therapies, and foster the horse-human bond. "Our challenge is to not only come to the rescue of horses in need and to make equine therapy available to more people, it is also to ensure that the charities receiving financial support are operating at the...

USEF Announces Additional Eventing Competition Grant Recipients for Fall Competitions

by USEF Communications Department | 9/1/2015 2:00:34 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the recipients of USEF Land Rover Competition Grants for The Dutta Corp. Fair Hill International CCI3* and the Galway Downs CCI3*. In addition, two previous grant have been reallocated for other competitions. The following combination has received a grant for The Dutta Corp. Fair Hill International CCI3* taking place October 15-18 in Elkton, Md.: Tamra Smith (Murrieta, Calif.) and Alexandra Ahearn, Ellen...

Sponsors Announced for Split Rock Jumping Tour's Bourbon International CSI 3*

by Marty Bauman, Classic Communications | 8/27/2015 3:56:38 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The Split Rock Jumping Tour is delighted to welcome Four Points by Sheraton Lexington, Brook Ledge Horse Transportation and Horseflight among official sponsors of the second leg of their international jumping series, the Bourbon International CSI 3*, which takes place October 9-11 at Split Rock Farm in the "Horse Capital of the World", Lexington, Ky. The Split Rock Jumping Tour, a new international show jumping show series modeled after successful European shows, is creating an...