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Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Finishes Second in the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup at CSIO5* La Baule

by USEF Communications Department | 5/13/2016 1:48:27 PM

La Baule, France - The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team took the Silver medal in the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup at CSIO5* La Baule in France on Friday. Led by Chef d'Equipe Robert Ridland, the team of Lucy Davis, Margie Engle, Lauren Hough, and Todd Minikus put in solid rounds to finish on four faults. This performance sets an excellent tone for the summer as the event served as the first of four observation events for members of the Short List for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Show Jumping Team...

Head and Sir Rockstar Excel at Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials CCI4*, Jung Clinches Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing Title

by Kathleen Landwehr | 5/8/2016 2:50:15 PM

Badminton, Gloucestershire, England – The 2016 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials CCI4* came to an exciting conclusion on Sunday over Kelvin Bywater’s show jumping track. U.S. duo Libby Head and Sir Rockstar brought their wonderful weekend to a close by finishing in 31st place on a score of 89.4. Michael Jung (GER) made history by winning the $350,000 Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing after clinching the Badminton title with La Biosthetique-Sam FBW. Libby Head and Sir Rockstar...

Head and Sir Rockstar Shine on Cross-Country Day at Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials CCI4*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 5/7/2016 2:17:38 PM

Badminton, Gloucestershire, England – It was an influential cross-country day at the 2016 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials CCI4* with 48 of 75 starters finishing Giuseppe Della Chiesa’s substantial track. Libby Head and Sir Rockstar were the top U.S. combination on Saturday in 33rd place, making light work of the track that caused problems for several veteran pairs. Libby Head and Sir Rockstar (Shannon Brinkman Photo) Head (Talbotton, Ga.) and her own Sir Rockstar looked...

Davidson and The Apprentice Are Top U.S. Pair after Dressage at Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials CCI4*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 5/6/2016 4:00:37 PM

Badminton, Gloucestershire, England – Two days of dressage at the 2016 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials CCI4* saw 77 combinations come down the centerline in front of the Ground Jury of Marilyn Payne (USA), Andrew Bennie (NZL), and Angela Tucker (GBR). Buck Davidson and The Apprentice are just outside the top 20 after the first phase and lead the U.S. contingent with a score of 45.7, followed by Land Rover/USEF Eventing Competition Grant recipient Boyd Martin and Cracker Jack and...

EQUUS Foundation Announces 2016 Champion Scholarship Recipients Sponsored by Ariat International

by Equus Foundation | 5/6/2016 3:22:45 PM

The EQUUS Foundation is pleased to announce this year's Champions of Equine Service Scholarships made possible by Ariat International to the following seven equine volunteers: Chelsea Ammons, Kimberly Ball, Victoria Isaacson, Alexis Lalor, Terry Pratt, Mackenzie Russ and MerriBeth Vaughn. Read more about these exceptional individuals who logged hundreds of hours in support of organizations on our Equine Welfare Network while still maintaining a dedication to academic excellence by achieving...

Land Rover/USEF Eventing Competition Grant Recipient Martin Ready for Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials CCI4*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 5/4/2016 4:10:49 PM

Badminton, Gloucestershire, England – A field of 77 combinations are set for the start of the 2016 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials CCI4*, taking place May 4-8. Land Rover/USEF Eventing Competition Grant recipient Boyd Martin, with his mount, Cracker Jack, and two other U.S. combinations, Buck Davidson & The Apprentice and Libby Head & Sir Rockstar, are ready to tackle the prestigious event. Boyd Martin and Cracker Jack (Libby Law Photography) Martin (Cochranville, Pa.)...

USEF Names The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team for CDIO5* Compiegne

by USEF Communications Department | 5/4/2016 10:38:27 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named four athlete-and-horse combinations for the CDIO5* and two combinations for the CDI3* at Compiegne May 19–22, 2016. Both competitions are designated observation events for determining the 2016 U.S. Olympic Dressage Team. The following athletes and horses will compose The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team for the CDIO5* (in alphabetical order): Allison Brock (Loxahatchee, Fla.) with Claudine and Fritz Kundrun’s...

USEF Names The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team for CDIO5* Compiegne

by USEF Communications Department | 5/4/2016 10:36:50 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named four athlete-and-horse combinations for the CDIO5* and two combinations for the CDI3* at Compiegne May 19–22, 2016. Both competitions are designated observation events for determining the 2016 U.S. Olympic Dressage Team. The following athletes and horses will compose The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team for the CDIO5* (in alphabetical order): Allison Brock (Loxahatchee, Fla.) with Claudine and Fritz Kundrun’s...

Interscholastic Equestrian Association had a Successful 2016 National Finals at the Kentucky Horse Park

by Phelps Media Group | 5/4/2016 10:14:31 AM

Kayla Lott - Elvenstar, Moorpark, California 2016 IEA Leading Hunt Seat Rider (Ron Schwane Photography) Columbus, Ohio - 549 of the nation's leading middle school and high school equestrians competed in the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. The finalists represented over 1,300 teams and over 11,000 student-riders from eight zones throughout the country. Individuals and teams participated in multiple competitions during regular season shows, regional finals and...

USEF Names Dressage Squad for European Observation Events

by USEF Communications Department | 5/2/2016 6:45:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named nine athlete-and-horse combinations to the squad for the European Observation Events as part of the selection process for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Dressage Team. The athletes and their horses will compete in designated CDIO/CDI observation events taking place May 19 – June 26, 2016. The following athletes and horses have been named to the squad (in alphabetical order): Allison Brock (Loxahatchee, Fla.) with Claudine...