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Madden Moves Up, Tied for Fourth After Round II of Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/5/2019 4:32:00 AM

Beezie Madden and Breitling LS (Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photo) Gothenburg, Sweden – With ground to cover, the U.S. combinations headed into Friday evening’s Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final II looking to improve their positions in the second round of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final. Round II saw a shift in the leaderboard, and Madden and Breitling LS jumped a commanding and nearly flawless round to place fifth in the class and fourth overall. After jumping a...

Graves Takes Second with All U.S. Dressage Combinations in Top Eight in FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final Grand Prix

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/5/2019 4:31:00 AM

Laura Graves and Verdades (Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photo) Gothenburg, Sweden – With poise and grace, the U.S. dressage combinations trotted down centerline on Friday ready to represent American dressage. Their hard work and dedication paid off, resulting in all three combinations placing in the top eight in the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final Grand Prix. Laura Graves and Verdades led the way for the U.S., placing second on 80.109% closely behind Germany’s Isabel Werth. Graves...

Madden Leads the Way for U.S. Jumping at Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Final in Gothenburg

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/4/2019 3:14:00 PM

Beezie Madden and Breitling LS (Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photo) Gothenburg, Sweden – Riding against some of the best athletes in the world, the U.S. jumping combinations battled their way through Thursday evening’s Longines FEI World Cup Jumping Final I (Jumping Speed Class), the first round of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cup Final at the Gothenburg Horse Show. In the end, two-time World Cup Final champion Beezie Madden placed 10th, leading the way for the U.S. Riding in her...

Strong U.S. Dressage Contingent Sets Sights on 2019 FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/4/2019 9:58:00 AM

Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photo Gothenburg, Sweden – Three strong dressage combinations will represent the U.S. in the 2019 FEI Dressage World Cup Final at the Gothenburg Horse Show in the Scandanavium Arena. With three of the four U.S. team silver medalists from the FEI World Equestrian Games™ (WEG) Tryon 2018 in tow, the U.S. will make a strong push to finish in top positions. Eighteen athletes from 12 countries including defending champion Isabel Werth (Germany), and top riders...

Team Erik Duvander Victorious in First USEF/USET Foundation North American Futures Team Challenge

by United States Eventing Association | 3/25/2019 4:13:00 PM

Raeford, N.C. - It was a great weekend of competition at the Cloud 11~Gavilan North LLC Carolina International CCI and Horse Trial in Raeford, N.C., and the USEF/USET Foundation North American Futures Team Challenge added an extra element of excitement to the event. Eight athletes had the opportunity to compete on two teams: Team Erik Duvander and Team Leslie Law. They started their week with two days of team training at the Carolina Horse Park before the competition got underway on Thursday...

US Equestrian Announces FEI Vaulting World Cup™ Final U.S. Contingent

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/22/2019 11:15:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the following athletes will compete at the 2019 FEI Vaulting World Cup™ Final in Saumur, France, from April 18-20. Chef d’Equipe Jennifer Arntsen will lead the talented U.S. contingent as they seek top scores across the board. Individual Male Final : Kristian Roberts (Moss Beach, Calif.) Pas de Deux Final : Daniel Janes (Moss Beach, Calif.) and Haley Smith (Woodside, Calif.) Stay up to date with the U.S. vaulting contingent...

USEF/USET Foundation North American Futures Team Challenge Offers Exciting Educational Opportunity at Carolina International

by United States Eventing Association/US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/21/2019 12:30:00 PM

Raeford, N.C. - The first ever USEF/USET Foundation North American Futures Team Challenge kicks off this week at Cloud 11~Gavilan North LLC Carolina International CCI and Horse Trial in Raeford, N.C. Eight U.S. athletes and two reserve combinations will be named to two teams to gain experience competing in a team environment. The Team Challenge was announced during the 2018 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention last December as part of U.S. eventing’s strategic plan , spearheaded by Erik...

News Flash: The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Claims Gold at FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ USA

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/14/2019 8:40:00 PM

Wellington, Fla. - The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team of Jennifer Baumert, Shelly Francis, Ashley Holzer, and Charlotte Jorst has claimed the gold medal at the FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ USA. Led by Chef d'Equipe Debbie McDonald, The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team finished on a score of 437.693. Canada earned silver with 433.685 and Germany the bronze on 402.724. More news and photos to follow. Support The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team by following US Equestrian on Instagram , Twitter...

US Equestrian Announces New Appointees to International Disciplines Council and Endurance Sport Committee

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/13/2019 10:02:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian (USEF) has announced the approval of the appointment of Jan Stevens (Ashland, Mont.) to the International Disciplines Council (IDC), and Cheryl Newman (Candler, N.C.), Natalie Muzzio (Clifton, Va.), Lisanne Dorion (Williston, Fla.), Meg Sleeper (Frenchtown, N.J.), and Carolyn Hock (Riverside, Calif.) to the Endurance Sport Committee (ESC). These appointments will remain in place until, or if, a new endurance affiliate is approved by the US Equestrian Board...

The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Seeks Strong Start in FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ USA

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/12/2019 5:31:00 PM

Wellington, Fla. - The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team will make their 2019 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ debut in front of a home crowd when the FEI Dressage Nations Cup USA gets underway on Wednesday, March 13, in Wellington, Fla. In addition, the U.S. will compete in the CDIO-U25 Nations Cup, running alongside the FEI Dressage Nations Cup USA on Wednesday. Newly appointed Technical Advisor and Chef d’Equipe Debbie McDonald will lead The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team of Jennifer...