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Short List Announced for 2004 Olympic Dressage Team Athens Could Be Sixth Olympics for Robert Dover, 1st for McDonald Ranked #2 in World

by Ben Sledge | 6/24/2004 12:00:00 AM

The United States Equestrian Federation today announced the Short List for the 2004 Olympic Dressage Team. The four horse/rider combinations and two substitutes are as follows: Rider Age Hometown Horse Age, Breed, Sex Debbie McDonald 49 Hailey, Idaho Brentina 1991, ch. M. Hanoverian (Brentano II - Liselotte) Robert Dover 48 Wellington, FL FBW Kennedy 1989 ch.g, Baden Wurttemberger, (Tiro - Katy) Guenter Seidel 43 Del Mar, CA Aragon 1992 gr.g. Bavarian (Abydos - La Sabrina) Guunter Seidel 43 Del...

Steffen Peters and Suppenkasper Finish Fifth in FEI Grand Prix to Begin 2023 FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final Presented by Havensafe Farm

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 4/6/2023 1:30:00 AM

Omaha, Neb. – Steffen Peters and longtime mount Suppenkasper notched a top-five finish in the FEI Grand Prix, kicking off dressage competition at the 2023 FEI Dressage World Cup Final presented by Havensafe Farm to finish as the highest-placed U.S. combination. Peters and Suppenkasper earned a 74.581 percent from the judging panel, while Anna Buffini and FRH Davinia La Douce placed ninth with a 70.047 percent. Alice Tarjan and Serenade MF rode to a 67.065 percent in their championship...

California EHV-1 Update

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/26/2022 8:09:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - USEF continues to work closely with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), competition organizers, and participants to manage the EHV-1 situation in CA and provide updates to our membership. The information provided below is based on information available to USEF at the time of distribution. USEF learned last night about three (3) new horses confirmed positive for EHV-1 with no neurologic signs. One horse is at DIHP in isolation. The other two horses are off...

Oliver Townend and Ballaghmor Class Take Over Lead in 2021 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™; Boyd Martin and On Cue Hold Second Place Heading into Final Day of Competition

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/24/2021 6:19:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – After an exciting day of cross-country action from 61 CCI5*-L combinations at the 2021 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian, the leaderboard saw several changes, finishing with Oliver Townend (GBR) and Ballaghmor Class holding a slight lead over Boyd Martin (Cochranville, Pa.) and On Cue, who currently are in second place. Tim Price (NZL) and Xavier Faer round out the top three, as all eyes turn to the final phase tomorrow. Boyd Martin and On...

Adequan® Returns as Title Sponsor of the 2020 Adequan/USEF Para Dressage National Championship

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/15/2020 1:20:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian welcomes the return of Adequan® i.m. (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan) as the title sponsor of the 2020 Adequan/USEF Para Dressage National Championship, which is set to take place October 22-25 at the Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, N.C. Additionally, Adequan® proudly supports U.S. para dressage athletes as the sponsor of the Adequan U.S. Para Dressage Team. “We’re honored to be part of showcasing the elite talent of...

USEF Update on COVID-19: Suspension Extended

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/25/2020 1:30:00 PM

Dear USEF Members and Competition Organizers (Licensees and Managers), We are all anxious for equestrian sport to start up again and for our families and friends to return to their normal lives pre-COVID-19 Pandemic. We also understand the financial pain that this is having on so many in our industry. We, too, at USEF are feeling that pain. However, we are not through this yet. The pandemic continues to cause unprecedented impact throughout the world. The Las Vegas World Cup Finals were...

Horse Inspections Initiate the North American Youth Show Jumping Championships presented by USHJA

by US Equestrian Communicaitons Department | 8/1/2018 7:22:00 PM

Photo credit Taylor Pence/US Equestrian North Salem, N.Y. – The North American Youth Show Jumping Championships presented by the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA), part of the Adequan®/FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) presented by Gotham North, began on Wednesday, August 1 with the horse inspections. A total of 87 athletes and their equine partners across the children’s, junior, and young rider divisions presented their horses to the ground jury...

Adequan®/FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) presented by Gotham North Underway with First Horse Inspection

by Jump Media | 7/31/2018 6:13:00 PM

North Salem, NY - Competition is underway at the Adequan®/FEI North American YouthChampionships (NAYC) presented by Gotham North, at Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY. Young Rider dressage competitors from the United States and Canada participated in the first horse inspection, with all 28 horses passing the Ground Jury’s inspection. Ava MacCoubrey and Ritter Benno ( SusanJStickle.com ) They ride their Team Test to decide the team medals on Wednesday, August 1. Junior dressage riders...

Debbie McDonald to Succeed Robert Dover as U.S. Dressage Technical Advisor Following FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/20/2018 2:25:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The United States Equestrian Federation (US Equestrian) announces that Debbie McDonald will succeed Robert Dover as the U.S. Dressage Technical Advisor following the FEI World Equestrian Games™ (WEG) Tryon 2018. Dover has served in the position since2013 and will retire following the WEG as planned when he renewed his agreement with US Equestrian in 2016.US Equestrian conducted a comprehensive search process aimed at identifying the best individual to succeed Dover...

US Equestrian Now Accepting Bids to Host the USEF Junior Hunter National Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/1/2018 2:52:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian (USEF) is now accepting bids to host the 2019, 2020, and 2021 USEF Junior Hunter National Championships. Anyone requesting a bid packet does so with the understanding that the bid will be hosted at the same location and under the same licensee/management for the 2019, 2020, and 2021 competition years. Bids are due by 5:00 p.m. ET on Friday, March 30, 2018. Any request received after this time will not be considered. Please contact Kelsey Shanley at...