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From Pillar to Post: Leaders Finish Strong as The Event at Rebecca Farm Comes to a Close

by Edited press release from The Event at Rebecca Farm press team | 7/23/2018 1:19:00 AM

KALISPELL, Mont. - For the Broussard Family, The Event at Rebecca Farm is an opportunity to bring two of their favorite things together: the Kalispell community and the sport of eventing. "We're more than just horses," Event Organizer Sarah Broussard said as local families and competitors from near and far pass behind her on the Rebecca Farm show grounds. The Event at Rebecca Farm wrapped up on Sunday, closing out five days of food, family fun,and spectacular athletes - both the human and...

Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team Battles for Fourth at FEI Eventing Nations Cup CICO3* Aachen

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/21/2018 12:55:00 PM

Aachen, Germany – It was an uphill battle for the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team, however, their perseverance earned them fourth place at the FEI Eventing Nations Cup CICO3* Aachen. Led by Chef d’Equipe Erik Duvander, the U.S. team comprised of Will Coleman riding OBOS O’Reilly, Buck Davidson riding Carlevo, Lauren Kieffer riding Landmark’s Monte Carlo, and Kim Severson riding Cooley Cross Border ended on a score of 189.1. New Zealand earned gold with a score of 112.9...

Excellent Cross Country Effort Launches Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team to Silver in FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ Great Britain

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/27/2018 4:17:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – It was a Cinderella story for the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team at the 2018 FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ Great Britain. The team comprising Katherine Coleman and 2018 Karen Stives Endowment Fund Grant recipients Caroline Martin and Hallie Coon clinched the silver medal under the guidance of Chef d’Equipe Leslie Law with a score of 109.1 during the second leg of the 2018 FEI Nations Cup series. The Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team won the silver medal in the FEI...

Larson and Huss Tie for Gold, McCutcheon Bronze at FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 Reining Test Event and USEF Selection Trial

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/12/2018 10:22:00 PM

Mill Spring, N.C. – In an important step towards being named to the U.S. Reining Squad for the FEI World Equestrian Games™ (WEG) Tryon 2018, U.S. reining athletes contested the WEG Reining Test Event and USEF Selection Trial this week at the Tryon International Equestrian Center on Thursday, May 10 and Saturday, May 12. Jordan Larson and Arc Gunnabeabigstar (Photo by: Waltenberry) With scores compiled from both evening’s rounds, it was Jordan Larson and Dan Huss leading the...

US Equestrian Announces Athletes Selected for the 2018 Dressage European Young Rider Tour

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/4/2018 11:00:00 AM

Ben Ebeling (@ESI Photography) Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the three athlete-and-horse combinations who have been named to the 2018 Dressage European Young Rider Tour, which is linked to the Discover Dressage™ USEF/USDF Emerging Athlete Program. Combinations are required to earn at least two scores from the FEI Young Rider Team Test and two scores from the FEI Young Rider Individual Test in CDI-Y events between January 1, 2018 and April 30, 2018 to be considered...

Tryon International Equestrian Center Hosts Endurance Test Event in Preparation for the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/4/2018 9:43:00 AM

Becky Pearman Photography Mill Spring, N.C. – Last weekend, the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC), host of the FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) Tryon 2018, welcomed top endurance riders from around the world as they hosted the WEG Test Event CEI2*, TIEC’s first-ever endurance ride. Nearly 75 horse-and-rider combinations contested the 120 kilometer distance, with 24 combinations completing the race. Of the combinations that completed, four were Americans, including Heather...

Jung Back on Top After Cross-Country at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event

by Edited Press Release from Classic Communications | 4/28/2018 7:15:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The conditions could not have been more perfect for a day of brilliant cross-country action, and the riders and horses did not disappoint. Defending champion Michael Jung of Germany and fisherRocana FST showed the depth of their partnership to take over the top spot after adding only 0.4 penalties to his dressage score to lead with 27.5. Breathing down his neck is Australia's Chris Burton and Nobilis 18 (27.9) and Oliver Townend of Great Britain on Cooley Master Class (28....

Safe Sport – Keeping Our Sport Safe for All

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/15/2018 9:15:00 AM

Dear US Equestrian Members, The safety and welfare of our members, especially our children, is of paramount importance to US Equestrian. This is why we are writing directly to every member and to the parents of our junior members. We believe it is vital to the sustainability of the sport we love, to deliver Safe Sport information and resources directly to our members. US Equestrian has partnered with the U.S. Center for Safe Sport and assisted in the development of the policies that support it....

US Equestrian Announces Mirimichi Green Express as an Official Sponsor of the US Equestrian Federation

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/14/2018 10:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – The United States Equestrian Federation (US Equestrian) is pleased to announce Mirimichi Green Express as an Official Sponsor of US Equestrian and an Official Partner and Cross-Country Course Sponsor for the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event. Mirimichi Green Express’s support of US Equestrian and the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event includes helping to prepare and maintain the integrity of the cross-country course for the Kentucky Three-Day Event. In addition,...

U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team presented by Deloitte Victorious at Adequan® Global Dressage Festival 2 CPEDI3*

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/20/2018 9:18:00 PM

Wellington, Fla. – The U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team presented by Deloitte had another victorious outing at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) presented by Deloitte on January 19-21. The team consisted of Sydney Collier (Ann Arbor, Mich.), Katie Jackson (Austin, Texas), Angela “Annie” Peavy (Wellington, Fla.), and Kate Shoemaker (Peoria, Ariz.). The team competed in two tests – the FEI Team Test on Friday and the FEI Individual Test on Saturday –...