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Friesian Breed’s Esteemed IFSHA World and Grand National Championship Horse Show Gets Underway

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/29/2021 8:48:00 AM

Springfield, Ohio – The International Friesian Show Horse Association (IFSHA) is set to host the 2021 World and Grand National Championship Horse Show in Springfield, Ohio, from September 29 through October 3. Entries have brought the best of the Friesian breed to compete in more than 200 classes over the course of the show. Classes include a variety of disciplines, such as dressage, Western dressage, English pleasure, carriage pleasure driving, trail, in-hand, and more. Judges Ron...

National Show Horse Finals Welcomes Top Competitors

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/15/2021 10:51:00 AM

Springfield, Ill. – The best National Show Horses from across the country are gathering in the heart of Illinois for the National Show Horse Finals. Hosted by the National Show Horse Registry (NSHR), a packed weekend of competition kicks off on Thursday, September 16, and runs through Saturday, September 18. The versatility and beauty of the National Show Horse will be proudly displayed throughout the weekend as judges Cary Bartz (Stillwater, Minn.), David Mikosz (Blufton, S.C.), and Mike...

U.S. Jumping Team Passes Second Horse Inspection in Preparation for Team Qualifier at Tokyo 2020

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 8/5/2021 9:50:00 AM

Tokyo, Japan - All four combinations of the U.S. Jumping Team passed the Second Horse Inspection at Equestrian Park in Tokyo, Japan, as they prepare for the Jumping Team Qualifier tomorrow night under the lights, beginning at 7:00 p.m. JST/6:00 a.m. EDT. US Equestrian Tomorrow's team competition will see Laura Kraut (Royal Palm Beach, Fla.) and Baloutinue lead-off as the pathfinding combination for the team, while Jessica Springsteen (Colts Neck, N.J.) and Don Juan van de Donkhoeve will go...

U.S. Eventing Team Concludes Mandatory Outing with Strong Showing of Show Jumping Skills

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 7/2/2021 10:20:00 PM

The Plains, Va. – The U.S. Eventing Team concluded their final outing before their departure to Europe in preparation for Tokyo 2020 with a morning of show jumping at Great Meadow International in The Plains, Va. Athletes and horses contested the Chris Barnard-designed course which featured a technical and well-built track. Taylor Pence/US Equestrian Six combinations finished with double clear efforts around the solid 1.30m track and showcased finessed skill following two days of dressage...

US Equestrian Announces U.S. Eventing Olympic Team for Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 5/27/2021 3:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the four athlete-and-horse combinations who will represent the U.S. Eventing Olympic Team as part of Team USA at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 in Tokyo, Japan. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Erik Duvander and Team Leader Jenni Autry. Competition will begin July 30 and continue through August 2, 2021, at the Equestrian Park and Sea Forest Cross-Country Course venues. Three combinations will compete as a team with one...

U.S. Dressage Short List Mandatory Observation Event to be Streamed Live on USEF Network With Spectator Tickets Available for Purchase

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 5/20/2021 4:00:00 PM

Wellington, Fla. – The U.S. Dressage Short List Mandatory Observation Event is set to be hosted at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, Fla. from June 8-11, 2021, and spectators will have the opportunity to purchase tickets to attend the evening events in person which will include food and beverage. The event will highlight the 15 U.S. Short List athlete-and-horse combinations vying for team selection ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games over two...

2022 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions Preliminary Qualifying Memos Now Available Online

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 5/10/2021 9:30:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – The preliminary qualifying information for the 2022 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions is now available online. The 2022 U.S. Festival of Champions will host top competition across a variety of levels and, for the first time ever, include the USEF Para Dressage National Championship. Preliminary information is being made available to assist competitors with competition planning and may be subject to change. The current preliminary qualification information is based upon...

Apply Now for US Equestrian National Youth Sportsman’s Award

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/5/2021 1:32:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that the application period for the 2021 National Youth Sportsman’s Award is now open. The award serves to identify future leaders across US Equestrian’s 29 recognized breeds and disciplines and to celebrate outstanding youth for their achievements. Applications will be accepted through August 15, 2021. Active members age 17 years and younger as of December 1, 2020 and in good standing with US Equestrian and their...

US Equestrian Announces New Dates and Locations for CCI3*-L and CCI4*-L Eventing National Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/31/2020 5:05:00 PM

Lexington, Ky – New dates and locations have been selected for the USEF CCI3*-L and CCI4*-L Eventing National Championships for 2020. The CCI3*-L Eventing National Championship will be held at the Galway Downs International Three-Day Event in Temecula, Calif., October 29 – November 1. The CCI4*-L Eventing National Championship will be held at the Tryon International Three-Day Event in Tryon, N.C., November 11-15. The Galway Downs International Three-Day Event is a long-running fall...

Applications Open August 3 for Adequan® USEF Futures Team Challenge

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/23/2020 10:36:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – Applications for the 2020 Adequan® USEF Futures Team Challenge are open beginning on August 3. The Futures Team Challenge, part of USEF’s Eventing Pathway Program, was established in 2019 to prepare future senior team athletes by providing an opportunity to experience competing as part of a team and working with the U.S. team coaches. All eventing athletes are invited to apply. The competitions will take place as part of the Plantation Field International...