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The 2017 IALHA National Championship Horse Show Exhibits the Nation’s Best Iberian Horses

by International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association/US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/9/2017 9:00:00 AM

Katy, Texas – The 2017 International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association (IALHA) National Championship Horse Show returns to the Great Southwest Equestrian Center, October 10 through 15, and is dedicated to Malen Dell. Judges Leslie Connor, Joan Harms, and Richard Petty will be joined by dressage judge Peggy Klump and international guest judges Rafael Ortíz Alcalá-Zamora (Spain) and João Ralão Duarte (Portugal) to evaluate the country’s best...

Barcelona Beckons as the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Readies for Longines FEI Nations Cup™ Jumping Final at CSIO5* Barcelona

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/27/2017 5:43:00 PM

Barcelona, Spain – The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team heads to the Longines FEI Nations Cup Jumping Final at CSIO5* Barcelona with the reigning Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Finals Champion and boasting eight podium appearances out of 10 Nations Cup competitions, four of them gold medal performances. The U.S. team is ready to compete in Barcelona, September 28-30. Under the experienced guidance of Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland, team members Lauren Hough, Laura Kraut,...

Young Talent Ready to Shine at 2017 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/21/2017 4:15:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The future stars of U.S. show jumping will be tested when they meet for the Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals. The Finals will take place on both coasts with the West edition taking place September 21- 23 at Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano, Calif. Two weeks later, the East edition will be held October 6-8 at the United States Equestrian Team Foundation Headquarters in Gladstone, N.J. Peyton Warren, 2016 Platinum Performance/USEF...

USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund Raises over $150,000 for “Harvey” Horses Thanks to Generosity of Equestrian Community

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/31/2017 5:01:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund put out a call to the equestrian community on Monday to donate towards hurricane aid and relief for horses in the Houston, Tx., area and the response has been remarkable. Since that call to action, the fund has generated over $150,000 in donations thanks to the giving of concerned equestrians. One hundred percent of these donations will be given to the Houston SPCA, Texas A&M University, the Texas Equine Veterinary Association...

Five Ways To Make the Most of the FEI World Cup™ Finals with US Equestrian

by Glenye Oakford, US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/20/2017 10:17:00 AM

When the FEI World Cup™ Finals comes to Nebraska’s CenturyLink Center Omaha from March 29 to April 2, US Equestrian will be at the heart of the action. Whether you’re a dressage fan taking in every minute of the FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final or the big obstacles of the Longines FEI World Cup™ Show Jumping Final are more your bag, you’ll find that World Cup weekend has lots to offer outside the ring, too, starting with the US Equestrian booth. Hit the US...

McLain Ward Takes Second after Thrilling Jump-Off in the CP International Grand Prix presented by Rolex

by Dana Rossmeier | 9/11/2016 9:07:21 PM

Calgary, Alta. – The United States’ McLain Ward and HH Azur went head-to-head against Great Britain’s Scott Brash and Ursula XII in a nail-biting jump-off at the CP International Grand Prix presented by Rolex on Sunday. Because the defending champions went triple-clear, Ward and HH Azur needed to complete the jump-off under 41.19 seconds. Unfortunately, they had a rail at fence two, a Rolex vertical, to end on four faults for second place. Italy’s Lorenzo De Luca and...

Repeat Victory! Aaron Vale and Carlo Speed to $50,000 Flintfields Farm Grand Prix Win to Conclude GLEF Series One

by Phelps Media | 7/31/2016 8:45:12 PM

Aaron Vale and Carlo win the $50,000 Flintfields Farm Grand Prix, sponsored by Meijer, during the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival. (Kendall Bierer/Phelps Media Group) Traverse City, Mich. - It was déjà vu for spectators on the final day of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF) as Aaron Vale and Carlo blazed their way to the victory in the $50,000 Flintfields Farm Grand Prix, sponsored by Meijer, topping the ranks with a double-clear posted in 37.269 seconds. Only one-week...

Families Welcomed to Connect with Horses on National Meet-A-Horse Day

by Time To Ride | 7/15/2016 10:12:48 AM

Washington, D.C. – People across the country are invited to take part in National Meet-A-Horse Day on July 23rd, at any Time to Ride Challenge Host location. Families will be welcomed into stables, camps, clubs and organizations competing in the Time to Ride Challenge, in hope of creating new riders and lifelong equestrians. This is the third year National Meet-A-Horse Day will be celebrated and participating equine businesses are more excited than ever to share their unique,...

Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team is the Overnight Leader at the Land Rover Great Meadow International presented by Adequan®

by USEF Communications Department | 7/9/2016 9:27:00 PM

The Plains, Va . – The Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team is in the lead following day one of the first-ever FEI Nations Cup™ Eventing competition in North America at the Land Rover Great Meadow International presented by Adequan®. The team of Phillip Dutton, Lauren Kieffer, Boyd Martin, and Clark Montgomery hold a two-phase lead on a score of 132.3 penalties. Great Britain is second with a score of 157.2 penalties and Canada is third with 171.7 penalties. The FEI Nations Cup™...

Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Finishes Fifth at CSIO5* Rotterdam

by USEF Communications Department | 6/24/2016 3:25:39 PM

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team placed fifth in the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ at CSIO5* Rotterdam on Friday. Led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland, the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team of Kent Farrington, Laura Kraut, Beezie Madden, and Callan Solem overcame a difficult round one to produce strong efforts in round two. The Netherlands secured the win on their home turf in commanding fashion on zero faults. Switzerland placed second on...