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Ioannou Finish Up

by Andrew Minnick | 9/5/2014 8:42:22 AM

Elizabeth Iaonnou was the first of two U.S. vaulters to finish up in the Female Individual Final Competition at WEG today. She had aslip toward the end of her routine and ended up with a 7.677 score .

Athletes to Watch at the 2014 American Gold Cup CSI4*-W

by Phelps Media Group | 9/5/2014 8:08:21 AM

2013 American Gold Cup Winner Brianne Goutal (Carrie Wirth) North Salem, N.Y. - The American Gold Cup gets underway on Sept. 10, 2014, and runs through Sunday, Sept. 14, culminating with the iconic event, the $200,000 American Gold Cup CSI4*-W, on the Grand Prix field of Old Salem Farm. It will be an all-star event and will include an impressive list of show jumping's who's who, all focused on winning the prestigious American Gold Cup. The turf Grand Prix field at Old Salem Farm is...

McCormick Leads U.S. Effort on Third Day of Vaulting - Full Recap

by Kathleen Landwehr | 9/4/2014 10:11:40 PM

The third day of vaulting competition was another exciting one at the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, with the Individual Female and Male competitors performing their Second Round Technical Tests and the Pas de Deux pairs taking to the main arena in the Zénith for the first time. The judging panel of Sue Detol, Elzbieta Dolinska, Anita Flamand, Véronique Girard, Pavla Krauspe , Anna Kull, Helma Schwarzmann, and Karolina Wickholm had their work cut out for them with...

Stroud and Wrigley Miller Strong on First Day of Driving - Full Recap

by Kathleen landwehr | 9/4/2014 8:19:18 PM

The 2014 FEI World Team and Individual for Four-in-Hands Driving Championship, held as part of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, got underway with 23 drivers performing their dressage tests. The U.S. sent two drivers before the Ground Jury of Klaus Christ (GER), Andrew Counsell (GBR), Anne-Marie Turbe (FRA), Joaquin Medina (ESP), and Pia Skar (DEN). Both Misdee Wrigley Miller and Lisa Stroud are making their Four-in-Hand World Championship debut this week and did not disappoint in the...

McCormick Leads U.S. Effort on Third Day of Vaulting at 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

by Kathleen Landwehr | 9/4/2014 6:57:04 PM

Caen, France – The third day of vaulting competition was another exciting one at the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, with the Individual Female and Male competitors performing their Second Round Technical Tests and the Pas de Deux pairs taking to the main arena in the Zénith for the first time. The judging panel of Sue Detol, Elzbieta Dolinska, Anita Flamand, Véronique Girard, Pavla Krauspe , Anna Kull, Helma Schwarzmann, and Karolina Wickholm had their work cut out...

Springer in Third after Day One at Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials

by USEF Communications Department | 9/4/2014 6:05:17 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The first day of dressage began at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials on Thursday at Burghley House, Stamford in Lincolnshire, England, with the first batch of U.S. riders coming down the centerline. In the CCI4*, a talented international field performed their tests in front of the judging panel of Christian Landolt, Ernst Topp, and Angela Tucker. Allison Springer (Upperville, Va.) and Arthur had a stellar dressage test, earning a 41.2 and putting them in third place, just...

Another Day of Solid Performances for U.S. Vaulters - Full Recap

by Kathleen Landwehr | 9/3/2014 10:07:25 PM

The second day of vaulting consisted of the First Round Freestyle Tests for the Squads, Individual Females, and Individuals Males at the Zénith on Wednesday. The judging panel of Sue Detol (USA), Elzbieta Dolinska (POL), Anita Flamand (AUT), Véronique Girard (FRA), Pavla Krauspe (SVK), Anna Kull (SUI), Helma Schwarzmann (GER), and Karolina Wickholm (FIN) saw an array of intricate performances from the top-notch field of competitors. The scores from Tuesday’s Compulsory Tests...

Ioannou Leads U.S. Women in Vaulting Freestyle

by Andrew Minnick | 9/3/2014 10:23:01 AM

Elizabeth Ioannou had the best performance of any U.S. individual female vaulter today and earned an 8.347% score. That has put her into the top 15 overall and guaranteed that she will advance to the final rounds of vaulting competition at WEG.

McCormick Eanrs 7.939 for Her Freestyle

by Andrew Minnick | 9/3/2014 9:40:05 AM

A slip on the dismount probably kept Mary McCormick from earning over 8 for her freestyle test today, but she will probably hold onto a top ten spot at the end of competition today .

U.S. Vaulters Ready

by Kathleen Landwehr | 9/1/2014 9:03:12 PM

The vaulting portion of the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games is underway in Normandy with the Horse Inspection taking place on Monday. All U.S. horses passed and vaulters in the Individual Female, Individual Male, Pas de Deux, and Squad championships are ready to begin the competition and represent their country. FEI World Squad Vaulting Championship Having a fantastic year in 2014, the Woodside Vaulters will represent their country in Normandy in the FEI World Squad Vaulting...