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US Equestrian Announces U.S. Vaulting Team for 2024 FEI Vaulting World Championship for Seniors

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/24/2024 6:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes who will represent the U.S. Vaulting Team in Individual Female, Individual Male, Pas de Deux, and Squad competition at the 2024 Vaulting FEI World Championship for Seniors. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Emma Seely, Assistant Chef d’Equipe Lisa Zielenske, and Team Leader Michelle McQueen. The following athletes have been selected to the U.S. Vaulting Team and are listed in alphabetical order and...

Perrigo U.S. Para Dressage Team Wins at Tryon Summer Dressage CPEDI3*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/17/2024 2:00:00 PM

Mill Spring, N.C. – The Perrigo U.S. Para Dressage team posted another winning result over the weekend, this time at the Tryon Summer Dressage CPEDI3*. The team of Sydney Collier and Bell Bottoms, Cynthia Screnci and Sir Chipoli, Kate Shoemaker and Colijn, and Roxanne Trunnell and Fantastico H earned a team victory in a head-to-head competition with Team Canada. ©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian This competition served as a final observation event ahead of team selection for the Paris...

Perrigo U.S. Para Dressage Team Wins Top Honors in Hagen CPEDI3*

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | 6/9/2024 6:00:00 PM

Hagen, Germany – The Perrigo U.S. Para Dressage Team emerged victorious after a banner weekend at the CPEDI Hagen. The team of Rebecca Hart and Floratina, Fiona Howard and Diamond Dunes, Beatrice de Lavalette and Sixth Sense, and Kate Shoemaker and Vianne posted excellent scores across the FEI Para Dressage Grand Prix A and B tests, with seven out of eight scores exceeding 70%. The U.S. Para Dressage Team at Hagen CPEDI3*. ©foto rüchel The relatively new partnership of Howard...

Defender U.S. Eventing Team Finishes in Second Place at FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ Ireland CCIO4*-NC-S

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | 6/2/2024 5:00:00 PM

Millstreet, Ireland – The Defender U.S. Eventing Team concluded a successful outing at the FEI Eventing Nations Cup CCIO4*-NC-S – Ireland on Sunday, securing a team second-place finish at the event held at the Millstreet International Horse Trials. Millstreet is part of the European Development Tour , which is intended to give up-and-coming combinations experience competing overseas in a team environment. ©Libby Law Photography All U.S. combinations finished in the top half of...

California Hunter/Jumper Calendar Updates & Changes

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 5/27/2024 4:20:00 PM

Dear Members, On April 25, 2024, US Equestrian was notified that the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park (Riding Park) was indefinitely closed to equestrian activities by the Orange County Coastkeeper (Coastkeeper). This closure was due to The Ridland Group’s (TRG) failure to comply with certain requirements and commitments made under a 2018 Consent Decree. Following efforts to verify when the Riding Park would be permitted to resume equestrian operations, US Equestrian had no alternative...

Chester Weber Wins the 2024 USEF Combined Driving National Championship for Advanced Four-in-Hand Horses

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | 3/17/2024 8:00:00 PM

Ocala, Fla. – Chester Weber added another title to his long list of accomplishments, taking home his 21 st USEF Combined Driving National Championship for Advanced Four-in-Hand Horses this week at Live Oak International. Chester Weber. ©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian Weber was the wire-to-wire leader in the class, posting a commanding lead after Thursday’s dressage test where he scored a 39.59. Weber and his team continued their winning ways into Saturday’s marathon phase,...

Team Leslie Wins the 2024 USEF Futures Team Challenge at the Setters' Run Farm Carolina International CCI Horse Trials

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | 3/16/2024 7:00:00 PM

Raeford, N.C. – After three days of exciting eventing competition at the 2024 USEF Futures Team Challenge, Team Leslie emerged victorious in the head-to-head competition with Team Bobby, finishing on a team total of 116.6 penalties to Team Bobby’s 132.2. The team competition was held within the CCI3*-S and CCI4*-S divisions at the Carolina International CCI at Setters' Run Farm. Jenny Caras and Sommersby had the best finish in the 2024 USEF Futures Team Challenge. ©Allie...

2024 USEF Combined Driving National Championship for Advanced Four-in-Hand Horses Set to Begin at Live Oak International

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 3/13/2024 7:00:00 PM

Ocala, Fla. – The U.S. driving community turns its attention to Ocala this week as the 33 rd edition of the Live Oak International CAI gets underway. This year’s event will host the 2024 USEF Combined Driving National Championship for Advanced Four-in-Hand Horses and promises to be an exciting competition for athletes and spectators alike. Three teams will vie for the national championship title after all horses were accepted at Wednesday’s horse inspection. Driving on his...

Applications Open for 2024 FEI North American Youth Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/1/2024 1:00:00 PM

A podium moment from the 2023 FEI North American Youth Championships (Leslie Potter/US Equestrian) Lexington, Ky. – Youth athletes in dressage and jumping are invited to submit their applications for the 2024 FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC), which will take place in Traverse City, Mich., July 30 – Aug. 4. NAYC is open to jumping athletes FEI ages 12-21 and dressage athletes FEI ages 14-25. The Championships provide exciting opportunities for youth athletes to gain...

2024 USEF Saddle Seat Medal Finals Qualifying Season Has Begun

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 2/20/2024 2:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian invites saddle seat equitation athletes in the junior exhibitor and adult amateur ranks to plan their path to the 2024 USEF Saddle Seat Medal Finals . The finals will be held once again at the UPHA American Royal National Horse Show in Kansas City, Mo., in November. 2023 USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final champion Izzy Fischer riding Sugar Fund. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Competitors in medal qualifying classes and in the finals may ride any breed of horse,...