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Morgan, Whaley, Wilson, and Weber Shine on Marathon Day of USEF Combined Driving National Championships at Live Oak International

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/11/2017 7:50:00 PM

Morgan, Whaley, Wilson, and Weber Shine on Marathon Day of USEF Combined Driving National Championships at Live Oak International Ocala, Fla. – The exciting marathon phase took place Saturday at Live Oak International, moving the four USEF Combined Driving National Championships one step closer to determining the titles. Tracey Morgan, Katie Whaley, Steve Wilson, and Chester Weber had a great day with their ponies and horses to lead their respective divisions. Tracey Morgan and Fuego 88...

Madden and Breitlng LS Cap Off HITS Ocala with Second-Place Finish in $100,000 City of Ocala Grand Prix

by Dana Rossmeier, USEF Communications Department | 2/20/2017 8:05:00 AM

Ocala, Fla. – Beezie Madden and Breitling LS led the way for the U.S. contingent with a second-place finish in the $100,000 City of Ocala Grand Prix at HITS Ocala on Sunday. After guiding the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team to a second place finish in the FEI Nations Cup™ on Friday, she and Breitling LS earned their second consecutive double-clear. Ali Wolff and Casall, the reserve combination for the FEI Nations Cup™ team, landed in the jump-off to place third....

Macey Miles and Harlem's Wild and Wonderful Earn Triple Crown of Saddle Seat Equitation after Claiming the 2016 USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final presented by Elisabeth M. Goth

by Dana Rossmeier | 11/12/2016 11:08:00 PM

Kansas City, Mo. - Few have won the Triple Crown of Saddle Seat Equitation. Now, Macey Miles and Harlem's Wild and Wonderful join the coveted list of Triple Crown winners. They earned this feat after taking the 2016 USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final presented by Elisabeth M. Goth at the United Professional Horsemen's Association (UPHA) American Royal National Championship Horse Show on Saturday. The Triple Crown of Saddle Seat Equitation includes winning the UPHA Senior Challenge Cup, the...

Ryan Wood and Powell Finish Atop the Adequan® Advanced Gold Cup Finals Division As Competition at the 2016 Nutrena® USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) presented by Land Rover Concludes at Tryon International Equestrian Center

by Tryon International Equestrian Center | 9/4/2016 11:39:41 PM

Ryan Wood and Powell (Shannon Brinkman Photography) Mill Spring, N.C. - As the final day of the 2016 Nutrena® USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Land Rover (AEC) came to a close at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC), Ryan Wood graced the George H. Morris Arena after capturing first and second place in the Adequan® Advanced Gold Cup Finals aboard Powell and Woodstock Bennett respectively. Doug Payne and Vandiver earned third place, while the final four amateur...

Weber Finishes Fourth at 2016 FEI World Driving Championships for Four-in-Hand

by Kathleen Landwehr | 9/4/2016 3:54:45 PM

Breda, The Netherlands – The 2016 FEI World Driving Championships for Four-in-Hand came to its conclusion on Sunday with the cones phase deciding the final placings. Under the guidance of Chef d'Equipe Ed Young, the U.S. Driving Team of James Fairclough, Allison Stroud, and Chester Weber, along with individual Misdee Wrigley Miller, put forth a solid effort at the championship. Weber secured an impressive fourth-place finish with a score of 192.11, while the U.S. Driving Team finished...

U.S. Driving Team Poised for Start of 2016 FEI World Driving Championships for Four-in-Hand

by Kathleen Landwehr | 8/31/2016 1:15:48 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Following the horse inspection on Wednesday, the U.S. Driving Team is ready to compete in the 2016 FEI World Driving Championships for Four-in-Hand. Fifty-six combinations from 16 nations, including 14 teams, will contest the championship taking place August 31-September 4 in Breda, The Netherlands. Under the guidance of Chef d'Equipe Ed Young, the team of James Fairclough, Allison Stroud, and Chester Weber, along with individual Misdee Wrigley Miller, aims for a...

USA’s Karl Cook and Tembla Take Top Honors in $135,600 Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Langley

by Esther Hahn, FEI | 8/29/2016 12:35:29 PM

The United States’ Karl Cook pilots Tembla to the win in the $135,600 Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Langley. (FEI/Rebecca Berry) Langley, British Columbia, Canada - The USA’s Karl Cook jumped Tembla to a thrilling win in the $135,600 Longines FEI World Cup™ Qualifier, presented by Noel Asmar, at Langley CSI3*-W. Thunderbird Show Park hosted the first leg of the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping North American League West Coast sub-league on Sunday, August 28. “As Tembla...

Bechtloff and Ots on Top of Divisions at 2016 Markel/USEF Young & Developing Horse Dressage National Championships

by Dana Rossmeier | 8/26/2016 6:39:54 PM

Wayne, Ill. – The 2016 Markel/USEF Young & Developing Horse Dressage National Championships continued today with the first round tests for the remaining two divisions. The combinations of Holger Bechtloff and Clapton JP and Endel Ots and Lucky Strike stood out amongst the fields to lead the Developing Grand Prix and Six-Year-Old divisions, respectively. Today’s tests counted 40% towards their overall scores. FEI Six-Year-Old Preliminary Test Fresh off competing in Europe, Ots...

Tori Colvin and Cafino Capture $40,000 Bluegrass Festival Grand Prix at Bluegrass Festival Horse Show, Hesslink Takes Blue in $5,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby to Earn Series Title

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/21/2016 9:47:03 PM

Lexington, KY – Aug. 21, 2016 – Before she heads to the Hampton Classic on Monday, Tori Colvin snuck in one more victory aboard Take The High Road LLC’s Cafino in the $40,000 Bluegrass Festival Grand Prix, sponsored by Audi of Lexington, on the final day of Bluegrass Festival Horse Show. Tori Colvin and Cafino (Lauren Baker/Phelps Media Group) “This is my favorite week because the course designers bring the cool jumps out,” Colvin said. “It’s amazing to...

Two for Two! Mattias Tromp and Avon Clinch $50,000 Grand Prix CSI2* to Conclude Week Six of Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, Kelsey Wickham and Pick Six Capture Glory Days Farm, LLC $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby Victory at GLEF Six

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/21/2016 9:35:55 PM

Traverse City, Mich. – Aug. 21, 2016 – After just claiming the victory in Friday's $35,000 Welcome Stake CSI2*, Mattias Tromp (USA) and Beyaert Farm Inc.'s Avon continued their winning streak on Sunday, blazing through the two rounds of show jumping competition to win the $50,000 Grand Prix CSI2* at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF). Mattias Tromp and Avon concluded Week Six of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival with a win in the $50,000 Grand Prix CSI2* on Sunday....