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Vaulting Director of Performance Isabelle Parker Organizes First USEF Vaulting Pathways Training Camps for Junior Vaulters

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/2/2018 8:21:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - Thirty junior individual and squad vaulters from 10 vaulting clubs spent two weekends training at the Horse Park at Woodside in Woodside, Calif., Atlantis Farm in Fort Lupton, Colo., and Summit Equestrian in Longmont, Colo., with Germany’s top vaulter and coach, Daniel Kaiser, along with Elizabeth Osborn (Menlo Park, Calif.), Isabelle Parker (Redwood City, Calif.), Mary McCormick (Canon City, Colo.), and Katie Peuvrelle (San Jose, Calif.). Upon accepting the USEF Vaulting...

California Girls Lead the Way in the 2018 The Dutta Corp./USEF CCI3* and CCI2* Eventing National Championships at The Dutta Corp. Fair Hill International

by Edited Press Release from Classic Communications/US Equestrian | 10/19/2018 9:28:00 PM

Fair Hill, MD – The West coast made sure their presence was known on Friday at the 2018 The Dutta Corp. Fair Hill International with Californians sweeping the international and young horse divisions. Frankie Thieriot Stutes leads The Dutta Corp./USEF CCI3* Eventing National Championship, and Heather Morris took over The Dutta Corp./USEF CCI2* Eventing National Championship after the dressage phase. Thieriot Stutes and Chatwin (Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photo) Three-star winners once...

US Equestrian Partners With Prestige Italia as Official Saddle Sponsor

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/15/2018 12:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The United States Equestrian Federation (US Equestrian) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Prestige Italia as the Official Saddle of US Equestrian. Through this sponsorship, US Equestrian members will receive a 5% MemberPerk discount on new saddles purchased through the Prestige Italia authorized dealers and sales representatives, some exclusions may apply. Prestige Italia will be a generous prize sponsor for the jumping, dressage, and eventing divisions at the...

Sophie Gochman Crowned Champion in the 2018 Neue Schule/USEF National Junior Jumper Championship at the 73rd Pennsylvania National Horse Show

by US Equestrian Communications Department/Classic Communications | 10/13/2018 9:25:00 PM

Sophie Gochman and Carola BH (©Al Cook- www.alcookphoto.com ) Harrisburg, Pa. – Sophie Gochman of Wellington, Fla., and Carola BH claimed the 2018 Neue Schule/USEF National Junior Jumper Champion title at the 73 rd Pennsylvania National Horse Show after posting a combined, three-day total of six faults. “I haven’t really processed it yet,” said Gochman. “I came in here thinking a top-10 finish would be great because it’s such a challenging competition....

NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team Earns Second in Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Final Challenge Cup

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/6/2018 6:08:00 PM

Barcelona, Spain – The NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team battled for second Saturday evening in the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup Final Challenge Cup. It came down to the final combinations, and a clear round from Germany meant the U.S. would miss out on a jump-off by a mere four faults. Led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland, the young U.S. team of Andrew Kocher, Alex Granato, and Lucy Deslauriers closed out their Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup Final debut on a total of nine faults....

NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team 10th in Round One, Moves on to Contest Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Final Challenge Cup

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/5/2018 7:02:00 PM

Deslauriers and Hester (Libby Law Photography) Barcelona, Spain - The NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team put forth a valiant effort Friday evening in the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup Final Round 1, finishing in 10th on a total of eight faults. Tied in a head-to-head battle for the eighth position with Switzerland, Germany, and France as they fought for a spot in the final round on Sunday, the U.S. team of Lucy Deslauriers, Andrew Kocher, Laura Kraut, and Jessica Springsteen will now move on to...

NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team Mixes Rising Talent and Experienced Veterans in Barcelona at FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Final

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/4/2018 2:05:00 PM

Barcelona, Spain – The NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team is ready to compete at the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup Final at CSIO5* Barcelona. Prepared to showcase and give valuable experience to up-and-coming combinations in one of show jumping’s most prestigious team challenges, the U.S. team will meld new talent with those of experienced veterans as they compete for a spot on the podium. With seven podium appearances in 2018, and an FEI World Equestrian Games™ (WEG) Tryon...

NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team Shows Strong Individual Finishes at FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/23/2018 6:04:00 PM

Mill Spring, N.C. – On the final day of the FEI World Equestrian Games™ (WEG) Tryon 2018, the NetJets U.S. Jumping Team showed their strength and depth with all four riders finishing in the top-16 of the FEI World Jumping Individual Championship. The team’s top finisher was McLain Ward (Brewster, N.Y.) on Clinta, an 11-year-old Oldenburg mare he owns with Sagamore Farm. They just missed the medal podium, placing fourth.. Ward with Clinta (Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photo) Ward...

NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team Scores Olympic Qualification, Earns Historic Gold Medal in Jump-Off at FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018

by US Equestrian Communications Department/Jump Media LLC | 9/21/2018 10:57:00 PM

Ward, Sternlicht, Kraut, and Ryan (Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photo) Mill Spring, N.C. – To the roars of the home crowd, the NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team secured an historic gold medal in a thrilling jump-off against Sweden on Friday, September 21, in the FEI World Team Jumping Championship at the FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) Tryon 2018. With this incredible finish, the U.S. team of Devin Ryan, Adrienne Sternlicht, Laura Kraut, and McLain Ward, led by Chef d’Equipe Robert...

U.S. Driving Team Steers to Lead After Dressage at FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/21/2018 4:02:00 PM

Mill Spring, N.C. – The U.S. Driving Team steered their way to the lead on Friday following the dressage phase, the first of three phases that will culminate in the world championship team title at the FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) Tryon 2018. Led by Chef d’Equipe Barry Hunter, the U.S. team of James Fairclough, Misdee Wrigley Miller, and Chester Weber aimed for high marks in the U.S. team’s strongest phase of the event. Accomplishing their goal, the U.S. Driving Team heads...