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Host Bid Application Open Now for 2025 USEF Combined Driving National Championships; Athlete Participation Criteria Approved

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 5/16/2024 2:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is now accepting bids to host the 2025 USEF Combined Driving National Championships for ponies, horses, and para driving. The deadline for applications is June 30, 2024. Click here to download a pdf of the bid application. The application can also be found on the USEF Combined Driving National Championships page on USEF.org . Additionally, the updated 2025 USEF Combined Driving National Championship criteria for athletes and horses/ponies were approved by...

US Equestrian Announces Perrigo U.S. Para Dressage Team for Mannheim CPEDI3*

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/3/2024 2:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent the Perrigo U.S. Para Dressage Team at the Maimarkt-Turnier CPEDI3* in Mannheim, Germany, from May 4-7. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Michel Assouline. The following athlete-and-horse combinations are listed in alphabetical order: Beatrice de Lavalette (Lake Worth Beach, Fla.) and Sixth Sense , a 2010 Oldenburg (Sir Donnerhall I x Edosta) gelding owned by Elizabeth...

US Equestrian Announces New USEF Para Dressage Center of Excellence

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/30/2024 1:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the addition of Unicorn Therapeutic Riding of Pennington, N.J., as the ninth USEF Para Dressage Centers of Excellence (COE). Unicorn Therapeutic Riding began in 1988 providing equine-assisted activities for children and adults with physical, cognitive and/or emotional disabilities. The USEF COE program, founded in 2015, is designed to grow the sport of para dressage throughout the United States, playing a critical role in pipeline...

Perrigo U.S. Para Dressage Team Completes Successful Weekend at Fontainebleau CPEDI3* & Test Event for the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Dept. | 4/25/2024 1:44:00 PM

Fontainebleau, France – The Perrigo U.S. Dressage Team finished a banner weekend at the Fontainebleau CPEDI3* and Test Event for the 2024 Paralympic Games, showcasing new horse and rider combinations and improving on marks from the firs few CPEDI competitions this season. The team was led by Chef d’Equipe Michel Assouline and consisted of three U.S. combinations with Rebecca Hart and Floratina, Fiona Howard aboard Jagger, and Kate Shoemaker with Vianne. Fiona Howard & Jagger...

US Equestrian Announces Perrigo U.S. Para Dressage Team for Fontainebleau CPEDI3*

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/19/2024 5:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent the Perrigo U.S. Para Dressage Team at the Le Printemps des Sports Équestres CPEDI3* in Fontainebleau, France, from April 22-24. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Michel Assouline. The following athlete-and-horse combinations are listed in alphabetical order: Rebecca Hart (Loxahatchee, Fla.) and Floratina , a 2008 Hanoverian mare (Fidertanz x Rubina) owned by...

Adequan® Continues Partnership with US Equestrian

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/18/2024 10:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that American Regent Animal Health, makers of Adequan® i.m. (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan), will continue as the Official Joint Therapy Product of US Equestrian, an Official Supplier of the U.S. Equestrian Teams, and the title sponsor of the Adequan USEF Para Dressage National Championships and the Adequan/USEF Para Dressage Athlete of Honors program. For more than 30 years, Adequan has supported horses and riders at all levels....

Perrigo U.S. Para Dressage Team Earns Win at 2024 World Equestrian Center - Ocala CPEDI3*

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/31/2024 11:00:00 PM

Ocala, Fla. – The Perrigo U.S. Para Dressage Team tallied their third win of 2024 at the World Equestrian Center - Ocala CPEDI3* in Ocala, Fla. Chef d’Equipe Michel Assouline led Beatrice de Lavalette and Sixth Sense, Rebecca Hart and Floratina, Kate Shoemaker and Colijn, and Roxanne Trunnell and Fan Tastico H to top honors in the team competition. Both seasoned and newer horses delivered strong efforts for the U.S. athletes in the CPEDI3* debut at the WEC – Ocala facility....

US Equestrian Announces Perrigo U.S. Para Dressage Team for World Equestrian Center - Ocala CPEDI3*

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/28/2024 7:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent the Perrigo U.S. Para Dressage Team at the CPEDI3* at World Equestrian Center - Ocala CPEDI3* in Ocala, Fla., from March 29-31. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Michel Assouline. The following athlete-and-horse combinations are listed in alphabetical order: Beatrice de Lavalette (Lake Fort Worth, Fla.) and Sixth Sense , a 2010 Oldenburg gelding (Sir Donnerhall I x...

Perrigo U.S. Para Dressage Team Secures Second Win of 2024 at Adequan® Global Dressage Festival 9 CPEDI3*

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/10/2024 4:00:00 PM

The Perrigo U.S. Para Dressage Team takes top honors at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival 9 CPEDI3* (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Fla. – The Perrigo U.S. Para Dressage Team had their second outing of the 2024 competition season at the Adequan ® Global Dressage Festival 9 CPEDI3* in Wellington, Fla. Chef d’Equipe Michel Assouline guided Beatrice de Lavalette and Sixth Sense, Rebecca Hart and Floratina, Fiona Howard and Fleuresse 4, and Cynthia Screnci and Sir Chipoli to...

US Equestrian Announces Perrigo U.S. Para Dressage Team for Adequan® Global Dressage Festival 9 CPEDI3*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 3/7/2024 5:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent the Perrigo U.S. Para Dressage Team at the CPEDI3* at Adequan ® Global Dressage Festival 9 in Wellington, Fla., from March 8-10. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Michel Assouline. The following athlete-and-horse combinations are listed in alphabetical order: Beatrice de Lavalette (Lake Fort Worth, Fla.) and Sixth Sense , a 2010 Oldenburg (Sir Donnerhall I x Edosta)...