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Coleman and Smith Earn 2017 The Dutta Corp./USEF CCI3* and CCI2* Eventing National Championship Titles

by US Equestrian Communications Department/Classic Communications | 10/15/2017 8:14:00 PM

Fair Hill, Md. – The show jumping phase proved influential for CCI3* competitors on Sunday at the 2017 The Dutta Corp. Fair Hill International Three-Day Event, with Will Coleman and Tight Lines claiming the title of The Dutta Corp./USEF CCI3* Eventing National Champions. Tamra Smith and Sunsprite Syrius remained unaffected by the challenging show jumping phase to close out a start-to-finish win of the CCI2* division. Will Coleman and Tight Lines (Photo by: Shannon Brinkman) In the CCI3*,...

Rutledge Gallops to CCI3* Lead at The 2017 Dutta Corp. Fair Hill International Three-Day Event

by US Equestrian Communications Department/Classic Communications | 10/14/2017 11:05:00 PM

Fair Hill, Md. – Spectators and competitors enjoyed a thrilling day of cross-country at The Dutta Corp. Fair Hill International Three-Day Event, where international pairs proved their mettle over Derek di Grazia's challenging track. Colleen Rutledge held on to her lead in The Dutta Corp./USEF CCI3* Eventing National Championship with Covert Rights, and Tamra Smith and Sunsprite Syrius kept their lead in the The Dutta Corp./USEF CCI2* Eventing National Championship. A fast...

The Dutta Corp./USEF CCI3* Eventing National Championship Officially Underway at The Dutta Corp. Fair Hill International Three-Day Event

by US Equestrian Communications Department/Classic Communications | 10/13/2017 10:00:00 PM

Fair Hill, Md. – Spectators were greeted with crisp, fall weather Friday at the 2017 The Dutta Corp. Fair Hill International Three-Day Event. At the conclusion of the dressage phase, Selena O’Hanlon (Ontario, Canada) and Foxwood High, a 14-year-old Canadian Sport Horse, lead the CCI3* division with a score of 39.4. Colleen Rutledge and Covert Rights (Carla Duran for Shannon Brinkman Photo) Second place belongs to Colleen Rutledge (Frederick, Md.) and her 11-year-old Thoroughbred...

Over 100 Horses Set to Compete at the 2017 The Dutta Corp. Fair Hill International Three-Day Event

by US Equestrian Communications Department/Classic Communications | 10/12/2017 12:38:00 PM

Fair Hill, Md. – Competitors dressed to impress this afternoon at the first horse inspection for the 2017 The Dutta Corp. Fair Hill International Three-Day Event. Set in Fair Hill, Md., this event attracts top athletes and horses, ready for their chance to compete for the title of national champion in The Dutta Corp./USEF CCI3* and CCI2* Eventing National Championships, CCI2* Young Horse, CCI2* Young Rider, and Developing Rider divisions. Jordan Linstedt and Revitavet Capato (Shannon...

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...

Halie Robinson Earns a Decisive Win in the 2017 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals - West

by Blenheim EquiSports | 9/24/2017 1:31:00 PM

September 24, 2017 - San Juan Capistrano, Calif. - The third time in the top 10 of the Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals - West was the charm for Halie Robinson. Having placed second and fifth in years past, Robinson rode with precision, consistency and previous experience that earned her the top call in this year's challenging four-phase competition. Halie Robinson and Caracas 89 (McCool) USEF Talent Search judges, Andre Dignelli, of Katonah, NY, and Patricia...

Peavy and McIntosh Secure Top Honors at 2017 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championships Sponsored by Deloitte

by Julian McPeak, US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/17/2017 9:31:00 PM

Mill Spring, N.C. - The 2017 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championships sponsored by Deloitte wrapped up Sunday with Grade IV athlete Angela “Annie” Peavy and Royal Dark Chocolate crowned National Champions. Grade I athlete Margaret McIntosh and Heros earned Reserve National Champion honors. Sunday’s FEI Freestyle Tests accounted for the final 20% of the overall championship scores with the first 80% split equally between Friday’s FEI Team Test and...

The Deloitte U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team Wins Title at the 2017 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championships Sponsored by Deloitte

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/16/2017 8:09:00 PM

Deloitte U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team Mill Spring, N.C. - The 2017 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championships sponsored by Deloitte continued Saturday with competitors performing their respective FEI Individual Tests, the second of three tests in the National Championships and the remaining test in the team competition. The Deloitte U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team comprised of Katie Jackson (Austin, Texas), Michele Bandinu (Santa Barbara, Calif.), Angela “Annie”...

U.S. Athletes Make a Clean Sweep of the FEI Team Test Across All Grades on Day One of the 2017 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championships Sponsored by Deloitte

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/15/2017 9:52:00 PM

Mill Spring, N.C. - The 2017 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championships sponsored by Deloitte began Friday with competitors performing the FEI Team Test, the first of three tests in the competition. U.S. athletes finished on top in all five grades to put the Deloitte U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team ahead of Canada. With National Championship titles on the line, Friday’s Team Test will account for 40% of the overall championship totals. Saturday will feature the Individual...

Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Seeking Eighth Podium Appearance of 2017 at Spruce Meadows’ BMO Nations Cup

by Dana Rossmeier, US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/8/2017 4:16:00 PM

Calgary, Alta. – The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team will look to head into this month’s FEI Nations Cup™ Jumping Final on a high note. They can do just that with another podium finish at Spruce Meadows’ BMO Nations Cup on Saturday. In what has been an impressive year under Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland, the U.S. show jumping team has the opportunity to earn its eighth FEI Nations Cup podium appearance at Spruce Meadows. The U.S. team, comprised of Lauren...