Lexington, Ky. - A team of three U.S. drivers and two individuals are set to take on the challenge at the 2014 FEI World Para-Equestrian Driving Championships for Singles. Taking place at The Royal Estate in Sandringham, England, the championships will run from June 27-29. Virginia "Boo" Fitch, Bob Giles, and Diane Kastama will represent the U.S. in the team competition, while Mary Gray and Giles with a second horse will compete as individuals. Marie de Ronde will serve as Chef d'Equipe,...

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named three drivers to the Team and one Individual to represent the United States at the 2014 FEI World Para Equestrian Driving Championships for Singles in Sandringham, Great Britain, June 27-29. The following drivers have been named to the U.S. Team for the 2014 FEI World Para Equestrian Driving Championships for Singles (listed in Alphabetical Order): Virginia (Boo) Fitch (Penhook, Va.) will drive her own Kiko. Kiko is 2003...

Jonathan Wentz cheering on his team at the 2012 London Paralympics (Lindsay Yosay McCall) Richardson, TX - The equestrian community grieves today as we remember Jonathan Wentz who passed away over the weekend at the young age of 21. Jonathan was a delightful person and an inspiration to all. He will be greatly missed among his family and friends. Jonathan was in his final year at Southern Methodist University where he was well-respected among the staff and students. Born with Cerebral Palsy he...

Breda, The Netherlands - With the cones phase complete the FEI World Para-Equestrian Driving Championships for Singles has come to a close at the Outdoor Brabant. There was little movement in the standings for the U.S. team or individuals, but it was a good experience for America's top para-equestrian drivers. Once again leading the U.S. squad was Diane Kastama (Arroyo Grande, CA). She picked up 12 penalty points and 0 time faults to finish with 12 on cones and a total score of 171.55....

Lexington, KY - The Kentucky Equine Research U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team passed all 10 horses at the horse inspection for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games today. Of the 89 horses presented, four were held, and upon re-inspection, three were accepted. Academy Award, ridden by Ricky Balshaw of Great Britain, will be re-presented to the Ground Jury tomorrow. This will be the first time the Para-Equestrian Dressage World Championships have been held in conjunction with the other...

Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation® (USEF) is accepting bids to host the 2007 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championships, which will also be the selection trial for the 2007 Para-Equestrian Dressage World Championship team and a CDPI****. The CDPI**** would serve as a qualifying event for the 2008 Paralympics in Hong Kong, China. The event is currently awaiting FEI approval. The event must be held at a USEF-licensed dressage competition between April 15 and May...

Herning, Denmark – The Adequan U.S. Para Dressage Team finished a strong week at the ECCO FEI World Championships Herning 2022, taking two individual medals and team bronze in the Orifarm Health FEI Para Dressage World Championship. On the final day in the FEI Para Dressage Freestyles, the team saw all four combinations make their way down the centerline in BB Horse Arena. Shoemaker and Quiana began the morning with a personal best in the FEI Para Dressage Grade IV Freestyle, receiving an...

Tokyo, Japan – The U.S. Para Dressage Team finished with the bronze medal at the conclusion of team competition at the Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020. Kate Shoemaker and Solitaer 40 were the final combination to record a score for the team, earning a 71.825 percent from the ground jury in the FEI Grade IV Team Test to Music to help the team finish on a final total of 224.352. This is the best team finish for the U.S. Para Dressage Team at a Paralympic Games in the history of the program....

Rebecca Hart and El Corona Texel. Photo: Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Mill Spring, N.C. – The top of the leaderboard remained unchanged after the second day of competition at the 2020 Adequan®/USEF Para Dressage National Championship. Thirteen horse-and-rider pairs completed the FEI Para Individual Tests on Saturday at the Tryon International Equestrian Center in pursuit of a national championship title. In a repeat of yesterday’s success, Rebecca Hart (Wellington, Fla.) rode...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced the four athlete-and-horse combinations who will represent the Adequan U.S. Para Dressage Team at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival 3 CPEDI3*. The competition will run from January 22-25 in Wellington, Fla., and is the second CPEDI3* competition this year for the Adequan U.S. Para Dressage Team, led by Chef d’Equipe Michel Assouline. The following athlete-and-horse combinations will represent the Adequan U.S. Para Dressage Team in the...