Reed Kessler and Cylana (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - USA's Reed Kessler and Cylana were the winners of the $130,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 5 on Thursday afternoon at the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, FL. Competing in the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), Kessler and Cylana topped the week five class over Elizabeth Gingras (CAN) and Coup de Chance in second, and Yann Candele (CAN) aboard First Choice 15 in...

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and the United States Para-Equestrian Association (USPEA) are seeking existing equestrian training facilities to serve as Para- Equestrian Dressage Centers of Excellence (COE), which will be at the heart of the development of Para-Equestrian Dressage throughout the United States. The objective of a COE is to serve as a foundation for High Performance Para Dressage athlete development. The USEF/USPEA are committed to work with COEs...

Caledon, Ont. – The final medals in equestrian competition at the 2015 Pan American Games were decided in thrilling fashion this afternoon at the Caledon Equestrian Park. Both Individual Jumping Gold and Bronze were Gold for Ward and Bronze for Hough (StockImageServices.com) decided by jump-offs after two rounds of intense competition over the big and impressive Michel Vaillancourt-designed tracks. McLain Ward jumped three clear rounds, including in the jump-off against Venezuela’s...

Thousand Oaks, CA- June 22, 2015 - United States Para-Equestrian Association would like to honor all the 2015 graduates including 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) athlete Annie Peavy and fellow WEG athlete Sydney Collier, and Para-Dressage international rider Cambry Kaylor. USPEA's President Hope Hand praised, "The USPEA family and friends congratulate our graduates. Their dedication and commitment to their education while still competing at horse shows Internationally and...

Lexington, Ky. - In an unprecedented move, the FEI has suspended the national federation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following a thorough investigation into major horse welfare issues and rule non-compliance. UAE has been suspended for an "indeterminate period" from attending FEI meetings, organizing international events, and participating in international events. However, UAE athletes - in disciplines other than endurance - competing in international competitions outside of the UAE may...

Izsak, Hungary – The United States closed out the 2014 FEI World Driving Championships for Singles on a high note with strong performances in the cones phase. Jacob Arnold and Donna Crookston were among only seven competitors to produce clears on Sunday, while Leslie Berndl also left all the balls in place, just collecting a handful of time faults. With its strong performance on Sunday, the U.S. finished the championship in 10th place on a score of 301.68. Arnold (Snow Camp, N.C.) turned...

Lucy Davis & Barron were the closest to a clear round yeat for the U.S. Team. Their one rail came with just three fences left.

Lucy Davis & Barron had one navigation error in the speed class and it led to fence 5 coming down. They left the rest of the rails up and recovered for a total time of 89.43s.

Mandy mcCutcheon & yellow Jersey are guaranteed a medal!.With a 227 score and only two riders left they are in the lead.

Molly Ashe-Cawley & Carissimo (Shawn McMillen photo) Bridgehampton, N.Y. - Molly Ashe-Cawley and Carissimo scored a comeback victory in the $50,000 Douglas Elliman Grand Prix Qualifier, presented by Longines, at the Hampton Classic. Their jump-off time of 43.80 seconds defeated Karen Polle, representing Japan, on With Wings (44.38) and Ronan McGuigan, representing Ireland, on Capall Zidane (46.99). The 39th annual Hampton Classic Horse Show runs Aug. 24-31. The Hampton Classic features...