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U.S. Vaulters Successful in Round One of 2015 FEI World Vaulting Championships for Juniors

by USEF Communications Department | 8/7/2015 1:57:29 PM

Ermelo, The Netherlands – Following round one of competition for the Individual Males, Individual Females, and Pas-de-Deux at the 2015 FEI World Vaulting Championships for Juniors, the United States sits poised for top placings as it sends five individuals and both Pas-de-Deux forward to round two. In the Individual Males, the top 15 athletes move forward to round two. Colton Palmer aboard Zygo, lunged by Maurits De Vries, leads the American effort in seventh place on a score of 6.964....

U.S. Junior Vaulters Poised for Success at FEI World Vaulting Championships for Juniors

by USEF Communications Department | 8/6/2015 12:30:27 PM

Ermelo, The Netherlands – The United States contingent of six individuals, two pas de deux, and one squad are set to compete at the inaugural FEI World Vaulting Championships for Juniors in Ermelo, The Netherlands August 6-9. The small, quaint town in central Holland will host a total of 21 nations including 37 individual females, 18 individual males, 11 pas de deux, and 12 squads, all competing for the coveted title of World Champion. U.S. Junior World Vaulting Championship Contingent...

Haddad-Staller and Page Awarded USEF Dressage High Performance Pre-Games Training and Competition Grants

by From the USEF Communications Departmet | 4/15/2014 9:50:29 AM

Lexington, Ky . - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce that USEF Dressage High Performance Pre-Games Training and Competition Grants have been awarded to two horse-and-rider combinations. These grants were awarded based on the riders’ detailed plans for training and competition in Europe as it relates to preparation for the Selection Trial for the U.S. Dressage Team Short List and 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, as well as their prospect of...

Evaluating the Hunter and Hunter/Jumping Seat Equitation Judging Process

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/9/2023 4:30:00 PM

In September 2022, USEF appointed a Hunter and Hunter/Jumping Seat Equitation Judges Task Force charged with evaluating, analyzing, and improving the current hunter and equitation judging system. With ever-present video, streaming, and social media input, the adjudication process is under constant scrutiny and criticism. While any subjectively judged sport endures some level of criticism from those who disagree with a judge’s or judging panels’ decisions, USEF acknowledged the...

Panel Featuring Olympic medalist Kursinski, Acclaimed Director Fox Sheds Light on Safe Sport’s Importance

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/8/2019 3:00:00 PM

The panel “Safe Sport: What You Need to Know” takes place at US Equestrian’s 2019 Annual Meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 9, at 8 a.m. in Coral Ballroom ABC at the Hilton West Palm Beach in West Palm Beach, Fla. The panel, which also will be streamed live on USEF Network, will feature a frank and open discussion about sexual abuse and its aftermath and why survivors often hesitate to come forward, as well as efforts to prevent and report sexual abuse. Panelists will include Olympic...

Newsflash: Platinum Performance U.S. Junior Team Earns Silver at 2017 SVAG FEI World Reining Championships for Juniors and Young Riders

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/11/2017 3:49:00 PM

Givrins, Switzerland – The Platinum Performance U.S. Junior Team earned the team silver medal at the 2017 SVAG FEI World Reining Championships for Juniors and Young Riders. The team, comprised of Sam Flarida, Emma Lane, and Emilia Reutimann, claimed the team silver medal with a score of 639.0 under the guidance of Chef d’Equipe Jeff Petska. Italy won gold with a score of 645.0 and France received bronze with a score of 634.5. The Platinum Performance U.S. Young Rider Team finished...

Sophie Simpson Shines in Young Rider Individual Final aboard Why Not; Nicholas Hansen and Ritter Benno Take Young Rider Freestyle to Earn Three Gold Medals; Upchurch and Greystoke Take Gold in Junior Rider Individual Test; Area I Team Leads CH-J* while Area V/IX Team Holds CICY2*

by The Colorado Horse Park/USEF | 7/31/2016 12:45:55 PM

Parker, Colo. - The Adequan®/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) concluded the fourth day of competition at The Colorado Horse Park (CHP) showcasing show jumping, eventing, and dressage and featuring the USHJA North American Junior & Young Rider Show Jumping Championships Young Rider Individual Final, USDF North American Junior & Young Rider Junior Rider Individual Final and Young Rider Freestyle, while eventing took to the...

U.S.Dressage Teams Conclude Performances at CDIO5* Falsterbo and CDIO5* Hagen

by Kathleen Landwehr | 7/12/2015 1:53:38 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The U.S. Dressage Teams in Sweden and Germany brought their weekends to a close at CDIO5* Falsterbo and CDIO5* Hagen. At CDIO5* Falsterbo, the Nations Cup competiton wrapped up on Sunday with two U.S. combinations performing in the Grand Prix Freestyle. Catherine Haddad Staller (Wellington, Fla.) and Rowan O’Riley’s Mane Stream Hotmail, a 13-year-old Oldenburg gelding, scored 71.175% for 11th place, while Brian Hafner (Penngrove, Calif.) and LHF Lombardo, Rebecca...

An Invitation to Attend the USEF Town Hall Meeting May 18, 2015 – 3:00-6:00 PM ET

by USEF Communications Department | 4/16/2015 4:57:47 PM

In an effort to create a dialogue between the USEF and its members about issues pertinent to the Mileage Rule Revision Task Force, the USEF will host a Town Hall Meeting on May 18 at 3:00 p.m. ET. The event will take place at the Marriott Griffin Gate Resort in Lexington, Ky. and will be broadcast live on USEFNetwork.com . The Town Hall is open to all USEF equestrians. Participation from every breed and discipline is strongly encouraged. The panel of USEF Mileage Rule Revision Task Force...

Karl Cook starts first in the order and finishes first in the class in the ShowBiz Magazine/iJump Sports Welcome Stake

by Jump Del Mar | 10/25/2012 12:06:11 PM

Karl Cook and ASB Conquistador over the troublesome fence seven oxer. (Captured Moment Photography) Del Mar, CA - Karl Cook and ASB Conquistador topped a field of 50 to take home the blue ribbon in the ShowBiz Magazine/iJump Sports Welcome Stake. The pair was one of only six clear rounds in tonight's speed class. Also, don't forget that the USEF Network will be live­streaming two of our featured events this week at the Del Mar Fall Festival. Tune in at 6:30pm on Friday night for the...