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US Equestrian Announces U.S. Para Dressage Team for Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/2/2021 12:39:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced the four athlete-and-horse combinations that have been selected to the U.S. Para Dressage Team for the Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 alongside one direct reserve and two team alternates. Chef d’Equipe Michel Assouline and Team Leader Laureen Johnson will lead the team in Tokyo. Paralympic equestrian competition is set to begin on August 28 and continue through August 30, 2021, at the Equestrian Park venue in Tokyo, Japan. “Selectors...

NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team 10th in Round One, Moves on to Contest Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Final Challenge Cup

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/5/2018 7:02:00 PM

Deslauriers and Hester (Libby Law Photography) Barcelona, Spain - The NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team put forth a valiant effort Friday evening in the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup Final Round 1, finishing in 10th on a total of eight faults. Tied in a head-to-head battle for the eighth position with Switzerland, Germany, and France as they fought for a spot in the final round on Sunday, the U.S. team of Lucy Deslauriers, Andrew Kocher, Laura Kraut, and Jessica Springsteen will now move on to...

U.S. Vaulting Pas de Deux Shine in Final Freestyle at FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/20/2018 8:24:00 PM

Keville and Rubinger with Revlon (Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photo) Mill Spring, N.C. – In their final appearance at the FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) Tryon 2018, the U.S. Vaulting Pas de Deux of Kathryn Keville and Florence Rubinger as well as, Daniel Janes and Haley Smith made their presence known on home turf, in front of the U.S. crowd as they competed for a spot on the podium. The Freestyle scores from Wednesday were combined with Thursday’s scores for total results. After a...

US Equestrian Announces The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team for FEI Nations Cup™ CDIO5* Falsterbo

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/30/2017 9:32:00 AM

Falsterbo, Sweden – US Equestrian has named the following combinations to The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team for FEI Nations Cup CDIO5* Falsterbo, July 14-16, in Falsterbo, Sweden. CDIO5* Falsterbo is the fifth leg of the 2017 FEI Nations Cup series, with CDIO5* Aachan, July 19-23, and CDIO5* Hickstead, July 28-30, remaining. Teams for these events will be announced at a later date. Chase Hickok (Wellington, Fla.) with Hyperion Farm, Inc.’s Sagacious HF, a 1999 Royal Dutch Warmblood...

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...

U.S. Para-Driving Team Holds Third after Marathon in Sandringham

by Andrew Minnick | 6/28/2014 11:51:37 PM

Sandringham, England - After the Marathon phase of the FEI World Para-Equestrian Driving Championships for Singles, the U.S. Team is holding steady in Bronze Medal position. In Grade 2 competition, Robert Giles finished the marathon in 4th place and is in 2nd place overall. Virginia "Boo" Fitch finished the marathon in 4th, and Mary Gray in 9th. In Grade 1 competition, Diane Kastama was 13th ain the marathon. For full results, click here .

Another Successful Day at CHIO Aachen for U.S.; Weber Maintains Lead following Cones Phase, Roffman Is Second in CDI-U25

by USEF Communications Department | 6/28/2013 6:02:00 PM

Aachen, Germany – Strong performances continue from the U.S. competitors at the 2013 CHIO Aachen. In the CAIO-4 competition, Chester Weber maintained his Individual lead following the cones phase. Caroline Roffman rode Sagacious HF to a second place finish in the CDI-U25 Grand Prix Test, while Laura Kraut had a second place finish of her own with longtime partner Cedric. Driving CAIO-4 competition continued Friday in Aachen with the Prize of Soers cones phase, which counted towards...

U.S. Continues to Produce Top Finishes at CHIO Aachen: Weber Wins Again as Driving Team Stands Second, U.S. Dressage Team Third in Lambertz FEI Nations Cup

by USEF Communications Department | 6/27/2013 6:10:17 PM

Aachen, Germany - The United States produced top results for a second day running at the 2013 CHIO Aachen. In CAIO-4 competition, Chester Weber seized his second victory of the week as the U.S. Team stands in second place. In the Lambertz FEI Nations Cup, the U.S. Dressage Team put forth a polished effort to earn third-place honors. The American jumpers again went head-to-head with many of the best in the world in Aachen’s prestigious Main Stadium, while the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team...

CHIO Aachen in Full Swing, Weber Wins Preis der Fa. Horsch

by USEF Communications Department | 6/26/2013 5:05:38 PM

Aachen, Germany - Competition was in full swing at CHIO Aachen Wednesday with dressage, driving and jumping competitions all taking place. The U.S. had representation in all three disciplines and did not disappoint as American combinations notched solid results. Driving Leading the U.S. effort on Wednesday was veteran driver Chester Weber, who dominated the start of CAIO-4 competition. For the second consecutive year, Weber (Ocala, FL) claimed victory in the Preis der Fa. Horsch in a...

U.S. Eyes Top Finishes at CHIO Aachen

by USEF Communications Department | 6/24/2013 4:00:54 PM

Lexington, KY - The U.S. sends a strong group of athletes to Germany to compete across five disciplines at the prestigious CHIO Aachen. The host of the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games, Aachen draws many of the best in the game for world class competition held over ten days. In 2013, the competition runs June 21-30 and will feature 20 talented American athletes. Kimberly and Cassidy Palmer performing a Pas de Deux freestyle test on Saturday at CHIO Aachen (www.barny-th.de) Vaulting The first...