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Changes to the 2011 Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team for Boekelo CCI3*

by USEF Communications Department | 10/4/2011 2:36:41 PM

The following changes have been made to the 2011 Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team for the Boekelo CCI3* running in The Netherlands, October 5-9, 2011. Michael Pollard (Dalton, GA) was added to the entry last week on DV8, an 11-year-old New Zealand Thoroughbred gelding owned by Carl Bouckaert, Nathalie Pollard and Michael Pollard. In addition, Ali Slusher has withdrawn Last Call and Jules Stiller has withdrawn Charlie Weld leaving the following athlete/horse combinations contesting the CCI3*. Boyd...

Peters and Ravel Take Second in Grand Prix Freestyle; Ward and Rothchild Win Yageo Prize at Aachen CHIO

by Jennifer Wood for USEF | 7/17/2011 4:35:55 PM

Steffen Peters and Ravel Sunday at CHIO Aachen (Photo: Ken Braddick/dressage-news.com). Aachen, Germany – Team USA wrapped up the 2011 World Equestrian Festival CHIO in Aachen, Germany with more strong performances, including a second place finish for Steffen Peters and Ravel in the Grand Prix Freestyle CDIO and a win for show jumper McLain Ward on Rothchild. Peters and Ravel, owned by Akiko Yamazki and Four Winds Farm, stepped up their game today and gave the best dressage horse in the...

U.S. Vaulting Team Posts Medal-Winning Results at CHIO Aachen

by Jennifer Wood for USEF | 7/13/2011 9:40:18 AM

Aachen, Germany – July 10, 2011 – The U.S. Vaulting contingent posted fantastic results at this year's CHIO in Aachen, Germany, with a full complement of athletes. The “developing team” was made up of a mixture of seasoned veterans and vaulters new to performing at CHIO Aachen. The squad won two medals at the world's most competitive vaulting competition, and has had solid results through three days of classes. Mary McCormick gave a very impressive performance...

This Week in International Disciplines

by From the USEF Communications Department | 11/16/2010 4:50:00 PM

Brianne Goutal and Ballade Van Het Indihoff (Michelle Dunn) Jumping Four U.S. Show Jumping riders travelled to CSIO Buenos Aires in Argentina, and their trip proved worth the miles when they scored a big win in Friday's Nations Cup. Led by the four fault efforts of Young Rider Lucy Davis and John McConnell, the U.S. Team that also included Megan Edrick and Saer Coulter, put in an impressive effort to win on 24 faults over the Canadians who finished on 37. The home nation was third on a score of...

American Saddlebred Horse Association Convention, Youth Conference, Saddlebred Ball Set for February 14-16

by By Daniel Rieffer | 1/2/2008 3:27:00 PM

The American Saddlebred Horse Association's (ASHA) Annual Meeting and Youth Conference will be held Thursday–Friday, February 14-16, at the Embassy Suites in Lexington. The weekend ends with the annual Saddlebred Ball at Keeneland Race Course. Open meetings and forums with committees begin Thursday, as is customary, and the Charter Club Council will also conduct a workshop. Thursday evening is highlighted by a Welcome Reception sponsored by the FEI & Emerging Disciplines Committee. Friday...

Addison Phillips Rides Mirasol to Victory in the 2007 USEF National Junior Hunter Championship-East Coast

by By HITS | 8/10/2007 11:59:00 AM

Saugerties, NY—Addison Phillips of New York, NY, rode Mirasol to the grand championship at the 2007 USEF National Junior Hunter Championships-East Coast presented by Stacey and Tom Siebel on Wednesday, August 8, at HITS Saugerties. "I am very happy with the maturity my horse showed throughout the competition," said Phillips. "He's a young horse, so I was really happy for him to have a big win. Plus, he needed the points for indoors, so that made it all the better." The annual competition...

Junior and Young Rider Freestyles Bring 2023 FEI North American Youth Dressage Championships Presented by USDF to a Close

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | 8/13/2023 10:00:00 PM

Traverse City, Mich. – The 2023 edition of the FEI North American Youth Dressage Championships Presented by USDF came to a spectacular conclusion on Sunday, August 13, as the Juniors and Young Riders performed their freestyle tests. ©KTB Creative Group Junior Freestyle Championship After winning two silver medals in team and individual competition, Madison Sumner (Wellington, Fla.) and Briar, the 2007 KWPN gelding she co-owns with Wayne Sumner, struck gold in the freestyle. The pair...

Selection Procedures Now Available for 2024 FEI Endurance World Championship

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/19/2023 5:50:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. -- The USEF Selection Procedures for athletes interested in competing at the 2024 FEI Endurance World Championship in Monpazier, France, are now available on the endurance section of USEF.org . Athletes wishing to be considered for the championship must complete the online Application of Intent by June 4, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. ET. The FEI Endurance World Championship will take place in Monpazier, France, September 7, 2024. Athlete/horse combinations will be selected based on the...

Application Deadline is July 15 for FEI Pan American Endurance Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/13/2023 3:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Athletes interested in competing at the 2023 FEI Pan American Endurance Championships for Seniors and Juniors/Young Riders must submit their Application of Intent online no later than 11:59 p.m. ET on Saturday, July 15, 2023. The Pan American Championships will take place in Llay Llay, Chile, November 10-12, 2023. Selection procedures for athletes interested in competing at the 2023 FEI Pan American Endurance Championships for Seniors and Juniors/Young Riders are...

Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team Finishes Second at FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ Poland CCIO4*-NC-S

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | 6/26/2023 2:00:00 PM

Strzegom, Poland – The Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team had a successful outing over the weekend at the FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ Poland, holding a wire-to-wire second-place standing in the competition at LOTTO Strzegom Horse Trials. The team finished on a 142.8, with The Netherlands taking first on a 133.8. “The point [of the tour] was to give a younger group team experience,” said USEF Eventing Emerging and Development Coach Leslie Law, who led the team in Strzegom....