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USEF Names U.S. Para-Driving Team for FEI World Para-Driving Championships for Singles

by USEF Communications Department | 6/17/2016 10:04:14 AM

Lexington, Ky. – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named three athletes for the FEI World Para-Driving Championships for Singles. The Championships will take place August 3-6, 2016, in Beesd, The Netherlands. The following athletes will compose the Team (in alphabetical order): Virginia Boo Fitch West (Penhook, Va.) Theresa Leal (Auburn, Calif.) Stefanie Putnam (Lafayette, Calif.) The USEF International High Performance Programs are generously supported by the USET...

Kentucky Equine Research U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team in 10th After First Day at the FEI World Para Dressage Championship

by Helen Murray | 10/5/2010 9:38:00 PM

Laura Goldman and Carlingford JD (Photo by Shannon Brinkman for USEF) Lexington, KY - The FEI World Para Dressage Championships kicked off today with riders competing in the Team Test. The Kentucky Equine Research U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team fielded a group of four riders, three of whom were new to the international stage for the team competition. Jonathan Wentz, Laura Goldman and Susan Treabess all represented the U.S. for the first time at the championship level, with the 2000 and 2008...

United States Para-Equestrian Association Announces Riders for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Selection Trials

by By Lindsay McCall | 6/23/2010 11:48:00 AM

Photo by Dr. C. Mike Tomlinson (Missy Ransehousen, Chef d'Equipe for Para-Dressage at 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.) The United States Para-Equestrian Association would like to announce their qualified riders for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) Selection Trials scheduled for June 24-27, 2010. The amount of Para-Dressage participants has tripled in one year, which means more para-equestrians are challenging themselves to international competition. The riders making...

Horse-and-Rider Combinations Announced for FEI World Para-Dressage Championships; Lynn Seidemann Named 2007 USEF National Para-Equestrian Champion

by By Stacey Meier | 5/17/2007 4:41:00 AM

Paralympian Lynn Seidemann added yet another championship to her list of accomplishments when she won the 2007 USEF National Para-Equestrian Championship. (BobTarr.com ) Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named the horse-and-rider combinations that will represent the United States at the 2007 FEI World Para-Dressage Championships. The announcement follows the 2007 USEF National Para-Equestrian Championship and World Championship Selection Trial, which was...

NEWSFLASH - Kate Shoemaker & Quiana Score 80.275% to Take Silver in FEI Para Dressage Grade IV Freestyle in Orifarm Health Care FEI World Para Dressage Championship

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 8/14/2022 4:49:00 AM

Herning, Denmark - Kate Shoemaker (Wellington, Fla.) and Quiana , her own 2014 Rhinelander mare, earned a personal best score of 80.275 percent in the FEI Para Dressage Grade IV Freestyle to secure the silver medal - Shoemaker's first silver medal in individual international competition. The pair were rewarded handsomely for their flowing and accurate test composed by Tom Hunt. This is the Adequan U.S. Para Dressage Team 's third medal of the Orifarm Health Care FEI World Para Dressage...

Riders and Coaches Enjoy Carlisle Academy's Para-Equestrian Pipeline Training Camp and Three Day Clinic

by Lindsay McCall for USPEA | 9/15/2015 1:53:20 PM

Para-Equestrian Dressage riders enjoyed the Carlisle Academy's Para-Equestrian Pipeline Training Camp August 25-28, 2015 in Lyman, Maine, with 5* Olympic and Paralympic Judge Hanneke Gerritsen from Holland and International Para-Dressage Coach Clive Milkins. Carlisle along with the United States Para-Equestrian Association (USPEA) and the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) work together to create these educational opportunities for riders and coaches. Lyman, Maine - Para-Equestrian...

Para-Dressage Athletes Prepare for Golden State Dressage Classic CPEDI3*

by United States Para-Equestrian Association | 6/12/2015 9:21:07 AM

Susan Treabess and Kamiakin at the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Normandy, France. Photo (C) SusanJStickle.com Rancho Murieta, CA - June 11, 2015 - Eleven horse and rider combinations from Canada and the United States showcased their mounts for the Golden State Dressage Classic CPEDI3* FEI jog. Scheduled June 11-14, 2015, the Golden State Dressage Classic CPEDI3* takes place at the Murieta Equestrian Center in Rancho Murieta, CA. The Golden State Dressage Classic features top...

Announcing the USEF High Performance West Coast Para-Equestrian Driving Clinic

by United States Para-Equestrian Association | 5/18/2015 12:49:01 PM

The United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (USEF) is pleased to present a 2 day Para Equestrian Driving Clinic at the Golden State Dressage CPEDI3*, Rancho Murieta, California on June 14-16, 2015, 9:00 AM. Hardy Zante (Courtesy of USPEA) The featured clinicians will be Driving Judge Hardy Zantke and USEF Para-Equestrian Driver Diane Kastama. Topics include what judges are looking for on the Dressage Field, Dressage demonstration by Diane Kastama followed by individual Dressage lessons with...

Para-Reining to be Featured at AQHA World Championship Show

by USA Reining | 10/25/2013 5:46:55 PM

USA Reining, the official sport affiliate for the western discipline of Reining within the international structure of horse sport, announces together with the United States Para-Equestrian Association (USPEA) as well as partners: the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) and the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA), the introduction of Reining into the Para-Equestrian movement. To be featured at the 2013 AQHA World Championship Show in Oklahoma City, OK, Para-Reining will include a...

Horse Radio Network Features Kristi Wysocki and Gil Merrick on Para-Equestrian Hour

by USPEA | 4/26/2013 1:40:42 PM

Thousand Oaks, CA - The Horse Radio Network provides the equestrian world with an entertaining and impressive line-up of radio shows for multiple disciplines. Executive Director of the Horse Radio Network, Glenn the Geek, makes it his goal to provide informative yet enjoyable radio shows for everyone in the equestrian industry. On April 25, 2013 the Dressage Radio Show, featuring regular hosts Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Philip Parks, handed the reins over to United States Para-Equestrian...