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Update to COVID-19 Competition Action Plan for USEF-Licensed Competitions

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/17/2020 10:07:00 AM

Dear USEF Members, Competition Organizers (Licensees and Managers), and Licensed Officials, Now that some competitions have resumed, it is important that we all remain vigilant in our efforts to reduce the risk of COVID-19 virus transmission when attending a USEF-licensed competition. Please remember that we are among the first sports to reopen, and by strictly adhering to these requirements and best practices we can demonstrate to local, state and federal authorities that the equestrian...

USEF Mid-Year Meeting Goes Virtual with Tom O’Mara Nominated for USEF President

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/29/2020 2:30:00 PM

The USEF Board of Directors' Mid-Year Meeting scheduled for June 22-23, 2020, will be held virtually to support ongoing efforts to minimize gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This decision was approved by the Board of Directors in a meeting held Friday, April 24. The USEF Mid-Year meeting will be open to up to 1000 people, including the media and USEF members, with further details available in the coming days regarding the schedule and how to register for the meeting. A key agenda...

US Equestrian Announces Updates for USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final, USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final, and Saddle Seat World Cup

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/24/2020 1:57:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian (USEF) has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 virus outbreak and the inevitable impact this pandemic will have on qualifications for our national finals and world championships. We know it has been a challenging time for everyone, and we appreciate the way our saddle seat community has come together. The following amendments to qualifications for the 2020 USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final and 2020 USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final are effective immediately....

The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Secures Gold at Stillpoint Farm FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ USA

by US Equestrian Communications Department/Jump Media | 3/12/2020 11:31:00 PM

Wellington, Fla. – The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team started their 2020 Nations Cup campaign with a top finish in the Stillpoint Farm FEI Dressage Nations Cup USA CDIO3* on Thursday, March 12. Chef d’Equipe Debbie McDonald led the team of Katherine Bateson-Chandler with Alcazar, Adrienne Lyle with Harmony’s Duval, Anna Marek with Dee Clair, and Steffen Peters with Suppenkasper, who tallied a total team score of 439.992. Taylor Pence/US Equestrian Team Canada followed the USA...

Five USEF Advanced Combined Driving National Championships Get Underway at Live Oak International

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/4/2020 11:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - Combined driving athletes have flocked to Ocala, Fla., this week for their chance at a USEF Advanced Combined Driving National Championship title. Live Oak International sets the stage for five USEF Advanced Combined Driving National Championships, taking place from March 4-8. USEF Advanced Single Pony Combined Driving National Championship Six combinations will face off in the USEF Advanced Single Pony Combined Driving National Championship. Jennifer Keeler (Paris, Ky.) seeks...

News Flash: NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team Tops Podium in FEI Jumping Nations Cup Wellington CSIO4*

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/29/2020 9:59:00 PM

Wellington, Fla. – The NetJets U.S. Jumping Team has won the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Wellington CSIO4* hosted at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center on Saturday, February 29. The team, led by Chef d'Equipe Robert Ridland, saw Andrew Kocher (Wellington, Fla.) aboard Squirt Gun, Lucas Porter (Wellington, Fla.) and C Hunter, Brian Moggre (Flower Mound, Texas) and MTM Vivre Le Reve, and Adrienne Sternlicht (Greenwich, Conn.) and Just a Gamble, secure the podium finish. Ireland...

U.S. Youth Teams Sweep Top Podiums for Second Consecutive Year in Palm Beach Masters CSI Team Competition

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/15/2020 11:08:00 PM

Wellington, Fla. – In a battle for top honors and striving to gain valuable team experience, the U.S. Young Rider, Junior, and Children’s Jumping Teams dominated their respective competitions in the Palm Beach Masters CSI on Saturday, February 15, sweeping the first place podiums for the second year in a row. The Children’s team started the day with a win in the $3,500 Children’s Team Competition, followed by the U.S. Junior Jumping Teams winning first and second place...

Florida Spring Fling CDE Ready to Host USEF Preliminary Combined Driving National Championships

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/14/2020 1:35:00 PM

Lexington, Ky . – The first set of 2020 USEF Combined Driving National Championships is ready to begin at the Florida Spring Fling Combined Driving Event (CDE), held February 14-16. The Florida Horse Park in Ocala, Fla., will serve as the backdrop for the USEF Preliminary Combined Driving National Championships. A total of 14 entries in four preliminary divisions will vie for one of the national championship titles. New USEF Preliminary Combined Driving National Champions will be crowned...

US Equestrian and EquiFit Announce Continued Sponsor Partnership

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/29/2020 5:09:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian and EquiFit, the Official Performance Boot and Leg Wear of US Equestrian, are pleased to announce a renewed commitment to their long tenured partnership, which provides an array of EquiFit products to US Equestrian High Performance Teams and supports members through product awards and event sponsorship. TaylorPence/US Equestrian EquiFit has remained a dedicated supporter of US Equestrian and continues to grow its sponsor presence through many key events and...

Adequan® U.S. Para Dressage Team Tops Competition at AGDF 3 CPEDI3*

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/26/2020 6:16:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The Adequan® U.S. Para Dressage Team concluded their second official outing of the 2020 season with a win in team competition at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival 3 CPEDI3* in Wellington, Fla. Team competition began on Wednesday, January 22, and continued on Friday, January 24, while the individual FEI Para Freestyle Tests were hosted under the lights on Saturday evening. The team of Beatrice de Lavalette, Rebecca Hart, Roxanne Trunnell, and Marie Vonderheyden were...