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Deadline for 2024 Driving FEI Competition Calendar Applications is July 1, 2023

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/26/2023 7:00:00 AM

US Equestrian would like to remind driving competition organizers that the deadline for 2024 driving FEI competition calendar applications is Saturday, July 1, 2023. Applications for FEI competitions must be submitted online through the USEF Competition Dashboard at competitions.usef.org . Please refer to the updated FEI driving competition calendar policies and procedures , and direct questions to [email protected] . Requests for non-FEI national and lite competition licenses should be sent to...

Updated FEI Driving Competition Calendar Policies and Procedures Now Available

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 5/18/2023 3:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The US Equestrian Executive Committee has recently approved updated calendar policies and procedures for FEI driving competitions. The U.S. FEI Driving Calendar Policies and Procedures document is available for download here , and the policies and procedures are effective beginning with competitions for the 2024 FEI Driving Calendar. Applications for events for the 2024 calendar must be submitted to US Equestrian no later than July 1, 2023. US Equestrian staff and the US...

US Equestrian Announces Land Rover U.S. Driving Team for 2022 FEI Driving World Championship for Single Horses

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/8/2022 6:15:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the three combinations and ranked alternates selected to represent the Land Rover U.S. Driving Team at the 2022 FEI Driving World Championship for Single Horses hosted in Le Pin-au-Haras, France, from September 15-18, 2022. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Dee Aldrich, Team Coach Suzy Stafford, and Team Leader Danielle Aamodt with Team Veterinarian Dr. Jon Furlong. The following combinations have been selected to the Land...

2022 FEI Combined Driving World Championship News

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/8/2022 12:00:00 PM

Driving Selectors Announced The Selection Committee for the 2022 FEI Driving World Championship for Single Horses and the FEI Driving World Championship for Four-in-Hand Horses includes: Marc Johnson, Chair Ellen Epstein Nifty Hamilton Mary Phelps Gary Yeager This group brings a diverse wealth of experience and knowledge to the table. Selections are reviewed by the Driving Sport Committee (sans any conflicted individuals) before being approved by an Ad Hoc of the USEF Board of Directors. Watch...

2022 FEI Driving World Championship Selection Procedures Published

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/28/2022 2:30:00 PM

Selection procedures for the 2022 FEI Driving World Championship for Singles and selection procedures for the 2022 FEI Driving World Championship for Four-in-hands are both published on the USEF website . Athletes wishing to be considered for any of the 2022 FEI Driving World Championships can apply online via their Athlete Dashboard by May 1, 2022 with a $70 application fee . Late applications will be accepted through June 15, 2022 with a $300 late fee. FEI Qualification Criteria and...

Land Rover U.S. Driving Team Finishes Eighth, Jacob Arnold Is 12th at 2021 FEI Driving World Championship for Pairs

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/12/2021 5:07:00 PM

Kronenberg, the Netherlands – The U.S. contingent had solid performances at the 2021 FEI Driving World Championship for Pairs in Kronenberg, the Netherlands. Chef d’Equipe Marcie Quist guided the Land Rover U.S. Driving Team, consisting of Jacob Arnold, James Miller, and Paul Maye, to an eighth-place finish out of 18 teams with a final score of 386.06 penalty points. Arnold was the top U.S. finisher in 12 th place out of a field of nearly 100 competitors. Jacob Arnold, the top U.S....

USEF Preliminary Combined Driving National Championships Set to Begin at Grand Oaks CDE

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/28/2021 3:58:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The USEF Preliminary Combined Driving National Championships are ready to begin at the Grand Oaks Combined Driving Event (CDE), running January 28-31. The lovely Grand Oaks Resort in Weirsdale, Fla., will host the first set of 2021 USEF Combined Driving National Championships. A total of 15 entries in three preliminary divisions will vie for one of the national championship titles. USEF Preliminary Single Pony Combined Driving National Championship Six driver-pony...

US Equestrian Seeks Applications for U.S. Driving Technical Advisor Position

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/24/2020 12:10:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is actively seeking applications for the position of U.S. Driving Technical Advisor, overseeing the development and implementation of new initiatives to further build and advance the sport of driving in the United States. This individual will operate as part of the core driving team staff, primarily focused on the expansion of the USEF Driving Pathway Programs and encouragement of participation in the sport, while delivering support for sustained performance...

Five USEF Advanced Combined Driving National Championships Get Underway at Live Oak International

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/4/2020 11:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - Combined driving athletes have flocked to Ocala, Fla., this week for their chance at a USEF Advanced Combined Driving National Championship title. Live Oak International sets the stage for five USEF Advanced Combined Driving National Championships, taking place from March 4-8. USEF Advanced Single Pony Combined Driving National Championship Six combinations will face off in the USEF Advanced Single Pony Combined Driving National Championship. Jennifer Keeler (Paris, Ky.) seeks...

Florida Spring Fling CDE Ready to Host USEF Preliminary Combined Driving National Championships

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/14/2020 1:35:00 PM

Lexington, Ky . – The first set of 2020 USEF Combined Driving National Championships is ready to begin at the Florida Spring Fling Combined Driving Event (CDE), held February 14-16. The Florida Horse Park in Ocala, Fla., will serve as the backdrop for the USEF Preliminary Combined Driving National Championships. A total of 14 entries in four preliminary divisions will vie for one of the national championship titles. New USEF Preliminary Combined Driving National Champions will be crowned...