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Thousands of Dollars in Savings Available to USEF Members Through John Deere

by By Sarah Lane | 9/16/2004 12:00:00 PM

No, this is not an internet pop-up, and not the latest in a series of paper trail scams. It’s just an everyday benefit that comes with your membership at the United States Equestrian Federation—no strings attached! Think it’s too good to be true? Here’s one story that might change your mind. When Jennifer Corbett and her husband purchased a small farm outside of Boston not long ago, they knew they were making a good move. With added space for the horses to run, this was a chance to build their...

Olympic Contenders Will Battle at Aachen Super League

by gaillardm | 7/2/2004 12:00:00 AM

SAMSUNG SUPER LEAGUE 2004 – PRESS RELEASE NO. 11 TIGHT AT THE TOP AT THE HALFWAY STAGE….. Less than three points separate France, at the top of the table, from The Netherlands in second spot after four of the eight legs of the Samsung Super League which has more than lived up to expectations in its second season. The French looked really confident at the last round in Rotterdam where the home side had a terrible day, failing to find anything like the form they displayed when...

Applications Now Open for USEF Endurance Competition and Licensed Officials Grants

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 1/3/2024 12:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is now accepting applications for the Endurance Competition Grant and Endurance Licensed Officials Grant. Applications for both grants are due February 1, 2024. USEF Endurance Competition Grant The purpose of this grant is to support U.S-based FEI endurance competitions in order to maintain a healthy calendar of competitions within the U.S. Eligibility: Competitions must be licensed with USEF and sanctioned by the FEI as an endurance competition....

U.S. Team Selection Trial for 2024 Saddle Seat World Cup Set to Begin

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 12/2/2023 8:00:00 AM

Fulton, Mo. – A total of 23 of the country’s top saddle seat equitation athletes have convened at William Woods University this weekend for the U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team Trials. The trials will determine the roster for the three-gaited and five-gaited teams that will compete at the 2024 International Saddle Seat World Cup in Parys, South Africa, next December. Athletes at the World Cup compete on horses they’ve never ridden before, loaned by owners in the host country....

2023 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals – West Set to Begin

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/22/2023 8:00:00 AM

San Juan Capistrano, Calif. – Youth athletes will vie for top honors in the 2023 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals – West this week during the Blenheim International Jumping Festival at the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park. The athletes will compete in four phases over three days of competition demonstrating their skills on the flat and over fences to determine the winner of the Finals. Ella Dyson, winner of the 2022 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping...

US Equestrian Announces NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team for BMO Nations Cup at 2023 Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/4/2023 12:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the NetJets ® U.S. Jumping Team for the BMO Nations Cup at the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ from September 6-10, 2023. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland. The following athletes have been named to the NetJets U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in alphabetical order: Brian Cournane (Wellington, Fla.) Natalie Dean (Palo Alto, Calif.) Mimi Gochman (Palm Beach, Fla.)...

US Equestrian Announces Land Rover U.S. Driving Team for the FEI Driving World Championship for Pair Horses

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/15/2023 1:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the Land Rover U.S. Driving Team at the 2023 FEI Driving World Championship for Pair Horses. The championship will take place Sept. 27-Oct. 1 at Le Pin-au-Haras, France. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Jeff Legg and US Equestrian Director of Driving Anna Brooks Thomas. The following combinations are listed in alphabetical order: Jacob Arnold (Stamping Ground, Ky.) with Kenji V, Kenzo,...

US Equestrian Announces Change to U.S. Endurance Team for FEI Endurance World Championship Young Riders and Juniors

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/12/2023 10:10:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. -- US Equestrian has announced the combinations selected for the FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Riders and Juniors will now compete as individuals on September 2 in Castelsagrat, France, due to a combination withdrawal. The U.S. will be led by Chef d’Equipe Lisanne Dorion with support from Dr. Olivia Rudolphi as veterinarian. Fine Cut Gold, a 2011 Arabian mare owned by Valerie Kanavy and Wendy MacCoubrey, and ridden by Alex Shampoe (Colorado Springs, Colo.), has...

US Equestrian Announces NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team for FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Sweden at 2023 Falsterbo Horse Show CSIO5*

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/10/2023 4:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the NetJets ® U.S. Jumping Team for the FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Sweden at the Falsterbo Horse Show CSIO5*, from July 13-16, 2023. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland. The following athletes have been named to the NetJets U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in alphabetical order: Karl Cook (Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.) Natalie Dean (Palo Alto, Calif.) Bliss Heers (Las...

US Equestrian Announces U.S. Endurance Team for 2023 FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Riders & Juniors

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/29/2023 10:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations that will represent the United States at the 2023 FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Riders & Juniors, scheduled to take place September 2, 2023, at Castelsagrat, France. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Lisanne Dorion with support from Dr. Olivia Rudolphi as the team veterinarian. The following combinations will represent the U.S. Endurance Team and are listed in alphabetical...