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Updated: US Equestrian Names Entries for FEI Driving World Championships for Pairs/Ponies

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/10/2019 5:11:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian has announced the following entries for the 2019 FEI Driving World Championships for Pairs, taking place in Drebkau, Germany, September 11-15, as well as the 2019 FEI Driving World Championships for Ponies, running September 25-29, in Ászár-Kisbér, Hungary. The following competitors will compete in the 2019 FEI Driving World Driving Championships for Pairs: Pair Horse The following competitors will compete in the team event: Jacob Arnold with...

The Power of Media and Membership: US Equestrian Taps into its Base with Effective Marketing

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/9/2019 10:37:00 PM

Each day, the media landscape constantly changes and evolves, which is affecting the way US Equestrian interacts with its members. The US Equestrian marketing department is on the front lines of this climate, making sure to stay on top of trends to grow its membership and base. US Equestrian marketing staff, including Andrea Evans, Director, Social and Video Content, Taylor Rea, Manager, Membership Engagement, and Jamie Unseld, Senior Director, USEF Network and Operations, took the opportunity...

U.S. Driving Team Remains in Gold-Medal Position After Marathon at FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/22/2018 6:36:00 PM

Mill Spring, N.C. – Battling through the heat and humidity, the U.S. Driving Team of James “Jimmy” Fairclough, Misdee Wrigley Miller, and Chester Weber steered their talented teams of four-in-hand horses through Richard Nicolls’s obstacles on the marathon course at the FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) Tryon 2018 on Saturday. Holding the lead position after dressage, the U.S. Driving Team, led by Chef d’Equipe Barry Hunter, maintained their gold-medal position to...

US Equestrian Clarification in Entries for FEI World Driving Championships for Singles

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/17/2018 2:33:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - Following the submission of the Definite entries for the 2018 FEI World Driving Championships for Singles, US Equestrian was informed by the FEI that Mr. Gary Yeager had not met the necessary qualification criteria. Despite US Equestrian’s efforts, he is ineligible to compete at the Championships because he obtained his 3* status after he achieved the required CAI2*-H1 eligibility qualifying scores. The FEI requires that the athlete meet the 3* status before the required...

USEF Names U.S. Driving Team for CHIO Aachen

by USEF Communications Department | 7/6/2016 1:30:45 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named the U.S. Driving Team for CHIO Aachen. The CAIO4*-H4 division of CHIO Aachen will take place July 13-17, 2016, in Aachen, Germany. Ed Young will serve as Chef d'Equipe for the team. The following combinations will compose the U.S. Driving Team for CHIO Aachen (in alphabetical order): Allison Stroud (West Grove, Pa.) and Willow Star LLC’s Anesco 4, a 2005 KWPN gelding; Antonio, a 1999 KWPN gelding; Enzo, a...

Bromont International Driving: James Fairclough Dominates FEI2* Horse Four-In-Hand Division

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 6/21/2015 10:41:45 PM

James Fairclough Dominates FEI2* Horse Four-In-Hand Division. Photo Credit: Tom von Kap-herr Bromont, Quebec - June 21, 2015 - The Bromont International Driving, held June 19 to 21, 2015, concluded today at the Olympic Equestrian park, with the victory of American driver James Fairclough in the FEI2* Horse Four-In-Hand Division. Fairclough, who was leading after the dressage and marathon phases, stayed ahead of his closest competitor, Misdee Wrigley-Miller (KY) by close to a 35-point spread....

Morgans Represent USA in FEI World Driving Championship for Singles

by Stephen Kinney for The Morgan Horse | 9/24/2014 9:57:37 AM

Check out this article from The Morgan Horse ! Morgans Represent USA in FEI World Driving Championship for Singles

Weber Wins Driving Silver!

by Andrew Minnick | 9/7/2014 8:35:11 AM

Chester Weber drove a clear round through the cones today and won the Silver medal!

U.S. Pairs Driving Team Finishes 4th in Riesenbeck

by Andrew Minnick | 8/5/2013 11:10:13 AM

The pairs driving competition at CAIO Riesenbeck finished up on Sunday with the cones phase of competition. The U.S Team of Misdee Wirgley-Miller, Scott Dancer, and Rachael Blanchard finished in 4th place behind Germany, Austria, and Hungary. Dancer, with the team of Redfordt and Wimbeldon 44, was the top American through the cones with 8.94 total penalties, but it was Wrigley Miller with Sam and Clemens that was the top U.S. driver of the competition. She started off hot with a 5th place...

USEF Names Team for 2010 FEI World Singles Driving Championships

by By Joanie Morris | 7/8/2010 3:33:00 PM

Photo by PicsofYou.com (National Champions Robin Groves and Thor's Toy Truck) Lexington, KY - Pending the final approval of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Ad Hoc Committee on Selection, the following combinations have been named to represent the USA at the FEI World Singles Driving Championship in Pratoni del Vivaro, Italy July 30 - August 1, 2010. Team: National Champions Robin Groves and Thor's Toy Truck (Picsofyou.com) Robin Groves/65/Brownsville, VT/Thor's Toy...