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Navigating 101 with Marc Johnson

by By the American Driving Society | 12/3/2009 10:02:00 AM

Join online for a free, 90-minute webinar on December 10 that will cover all the things a good navigator needs to know for successfully participating in a combined driving event. Topics covered will include: calculating and keeping accurate time, proper position on the carriage, helpful hints to improve driver navigator communication and the rules you need to know. This seminar is a must for those new to navigating and for those that need a little brush-up on essential skills. Marc Johnson is a...

Second Time Is the Charm: Alexander Dawson Gets His Chance at the Adequan®/FEI North American Youth Championships presented by Gotham North

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/4/2018 7:54:00 PM

North Salem, N.Y. – Alexander Dawson qualified for his first Adequan®/FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) presented by Gotham North two years ago. He anticipated competing against talent from all across North America. Unfortunately, three days before the NAYC he was riding at home and his horse reared, lost his footing, and landed on its side. One of Dawson’s stirrups ended up lodged between his foot and horse, which broke Dawson’s tibia and fibula. This...

Land Rover North America Announces Title Sponsorship of Kentucky Three-Day Event

by Jaguar Land Rover/Equestrian Events International/US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/12/2017 11:00:00 AM

Land Rover North America and Equestrian Events, Inc. announce title sponsorship of Kentucky Three-Day Event, extending partnership with the prestigious equestrian event with new four-year deal Today, Land Rover North America, with Equestrian Events, Inc. (EEI) and the United States Equestrian Federation, announced that Land Rover will now be title sponsor of the Kentucky Three-Day Event, signing a four-year agreement. Taking place at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, April 26-29, 2018, the...

Letter From USEF President Chrystine Tauber

by Chrystine Tauber | 7/7/2016 9:33:17 AM

Dear Fellow USEF Members, The Mid-Year meeting of the Board of Directors was held on June 20-21 at Hamilton Farm in Gladstone, N.J., the headquarters for the USET Foundation and training center for our U.S. teams. Gladstone also provides offices for some USEF staff members from our Sport and Education Departments. This was a historical occasion as it was the first time that we have met at Gladstone since the Board's restructure. The Foundation graciously hosted a reception and provided an...

Morgan, Matheson and Stroud Earn National Titles at Southern Pines CDE

by Helen Murray | 4/14/2013 5:30:48 PM

Raeford, NC - The Southern Pines CDE came to a conclusion on Sunday at the picturesque Carolina Horse Park as three pony drivers were crowned 2013 National Champions. In the USEF National Combined Driving Single Pony Championship Tracey Morgan had the trip of day to claim the Single Pony Title for the first time. Jennifer Matheson claimed her third USEF National Combined Driving Pair Pony Championship, with a solid cones phase. The USEF National Combined Driving Pony Team Championship went to...

Fairclough, Stroud, O’Brien and Maye Clinch National Titles

by Helen Murray | 10/7/2012 8:13:57 PM

Lexington, KY- The Kentucky Classic CDE came to an exciting conclusion Sunday with the final cones phase. Additional accolades were on the line as competitors in the Pair and Ponies divisions vied for National Titles. The leaders following the marathon refused to yield, driving accurate final phases to clinch coveted USEF National Championships . USEF National Pairs Championship Jimmy Fairclough entered the cones phase with an 11 point lead over second placed competitor Misdee Wrigley-Miller....

USEF Announces Wofford, Arnold to Receive Year's Highest Equestrian Awards at the 2012 Pegasus Awards

by Brian Sosby | 12/16/2011 3:59:54 PM

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is proud to announce the names of five equestrians who have been selected to receive the year's most coveted awards. Presented by the USEF, the Lifetime Achievement Award, Junior Equestrian of the Year, and the Pegasus Medals of Honor will be presented during the Pegasus Awards gala on Saturday, January 14, at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza. Additionally, the Equestrian of the Year Award will be announced at the Pegasus...

USET Foundation Recaps 2010 Award Winners

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. Intern | 12/8/2010 4:09:00 PM

Gladstone, NJ - December 8, 2010 - This year during their fundraising event, the United States Equestrian Team Foundation recognized the Whitney Stone Cup recipient McLain Ward. The award is given to an active competitor whose consistent excellence in international competition, and whose standards of sportsmanlike conduct and contributions as an ambassador for the sport and for the USET, exemplify the Team's highest ideals and traditions. In 2009, Ward was unstoppable as he consistently...

This Week in USEF International Disciplines

by From the USEF Communications Department | 4/14/2010 10:07:00 AM

Joe Yoder Wins at the Southern Pines CDE (Cazzy Smith) Dressage Competition took place on the West coast at the Golden State Dressage Festival CDI3*/Y/J. Mette Rosencrantz and Finally took home wins in the Prix St. Georges and Intermediaire I. For more information please visit Golden State Dressage Festival . Driving Under blue skies at the Carolina Horse Park the fifth selection trials for the 2010 Alltech World Equestrian Games took place as part of the Southern Pines CDE. In the Four-In-Hand...

Weber and Johnson Vie for Record Seventh USEF National Four-in-Hand Title

by Joanie Morris | 10/1/2009 8:57:00 PM

Six USEF National Driving Championships Draw Quality Competition to the Kentucky Horse Park Lexington, KY – For the first time ever, all six USEF National Driving Championships are running con Chester Weber Leads USEF National Four-in-Hand Driving Championship (Picsofyou.com) currently, and the first day got off to a fantastic start at the 2009 Kentucky Cup and Lexington Driving Classic which is also serving as a test event for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. All six FEI...