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American Warmblood Society Recognizes 2005 Award Winners

by By the American Warmblood Society | 1/24/2006 3:22:44 PM

Anthem earned his "Supreme" status with 86.500 at his Inspection in Randall, MN, in August of 2005. Anthem was sired by Alano, out of Megan, both Holsteiners, and bred by Diane Kilmer, VA. The American Warmblood Society (AWS) is a non-profit Horse Registry founded in 1983 dedicated to talented Sport horses from the grassroots through the highest levels. As one of the Full Members of the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses (WBFSH), the AWS promotes, represents, records and registers...

David Dorner Takes Away Multiple Jumper Victories On First Day of Equifest I

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 7/25/2013 9:49:28 AM

David Dorner and Clyde 9 rode to the $5,000 1.40m Jumper victory on the first day of Equifest I Wayne, IL - It could not have been a more perfect day at the Lamplight Equestrian Center as riders were welcomed to the first day of Equifest I. There was not a cloud in the sky as the courses were set for the opening day of jumper competition, as top contenders gathered at the Grand Prix Ring for a day of enticing show jumping. It was David Dorner who stole the spotlight in the arena Wednesday,...

This Week in USEF International Disciplines - August 8

by USEF Communications Department | 8/8/2011 9:07:12 AM

Dressage CDI Verden in Germany hosted the 2011 FEI World Breeding Championships and the U.S. was represented in this prestigious event by dressage rider Jennifer Hoffman. Hoffmann and Florentinus V were eighth in the first qualifying competition for 5-year old horses with a score of 8.42, with Ratzinger Z, Hoffmann was tied for eighth in the 1st qualifying competition 6-year old horses with a score of 8.36. Hoffman qualified for the Finals in both the 5-and 6-year-old divisions, which was a...

This Week in USEF International Disciplines - August 8

by USEF Communications Department | 8/8/2011 9:07:12 AM

Dressage CDI Verden in Germany hosted the 2011 FEI World Breeding Championships and the U.S. was represented in this prestigious event by dressage rider Jennifer Hoffman. Hoffmann and Florentinus V were eighth in the first qualifying competition for 5-year old horses with a score of 8.42, with Ratzinger Z, Hoffmann was tied for eighth in the 1st qualifying competition 6-year old horses with a score of 8.36. Hoffman qualified for the Finals in both the 5-and 6-year-old divisions, which was a...

This Week in USEF International Disciplines - June 8

by USEF Communications Department | 6/8/2011 5:00:12 PM

Dressage American dressage star Guenter Seidel returned to top form at CDI Hamburg, winning the Grand Prix Freestyle on UII. Seidel, who has represented the United States on numerous occasions, broke his pelvis a year ago and has made an amazing recovery to the top of the sport. After a third place finish in the Grand Prix in Hamburg, Seidel topped the field in the Freestyle with a score of 73.400%. Lillann Jebsen of Norway was second on Pro-Set and Alexandra Bimschas was third for Germany on...

USEF Process for Date Transfer for Wellington Show Grounds Based on Specific Criteria

by gaillardm | 5/7/2007 4:25:50 PM

(Lexington, KY) - The United States Equestrian Federation is the National Governing Body for equestrian sport as designated by the United States Olympic Committee under the Ted Stevens Amateur Sports Act. Consistent with the mission of USEF and among its responsibilities under the Ted Stevens Act are the licensing of competitions that are in the best interest of equestrian sport and conducting a national program of athletic competition on a level of proficiency appropriate for the selection of...

Young Talent Ready for Neue Schule/USEF National Junior Jumper Championships at Pennsylvania National Horse Show

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/10/2018 5:21:00 PM

Harrisburg, Pa . – Talented junior jumper competitors from eight zones across the country have arrived at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show for the Neue Schule/USEF National Junior Jumper Championships. For several of these young athletes, this competition serves as their first team experience and a valuable learning opportunity to develop as equestrians. Briley Koerner and For Jef VD Wezelse, members of the Zone 7 gold-medal winning team in the 2017 Neue Schule/USEF National Junior...

USEF National Advanced Horse Trials Championship Gets Underway at USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feed

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/29/2018 2:11:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Nearly 450 horses have descended upon the Colorado Horse Park in Parker, Colo., for the 15 th annual United States Eventing Association (USEA) American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds (AEC). Kicking off Thursday, August 30, and running through Sunday, September 2, the AEC sets the stage for the US Equestrian (USEF) National Advanced Horse Trials Championship. The Advanced division at the AEC is designated as the USEF National Advanced Horse Trials...

USEF Announces Dates and Locations for 2015 Adequan/USEF Open Reining National Championship and 2015 USEF Youth Reining National Championships

by USEF Communications Department | 2/3/2015 1:05:04 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the dates and locations for the 2015 Adequan/USEF Open Reining National Championship and 2015 USEF Youth Reining National Championships. Held as a CRI3*, the 2015 Adequan/USEF Open Reining National Championship will run during the High Roller Reining Classic, September 11-20, at the South Point Arena and Event Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Learn more about the High Roller Reining Classic here . The 2015 USEF...

Wrigley-Miller in 5th After Pairs Dressage at Riesenbeck CAIO

by Andrew Minnick | 8/2/2013 12:59:51 PM

Misdee Wrigley Miller is looking to continue a successful summer competing in Europe, and she's off to a good start in Riesenback. With her team of Sam and Clemens ( can't have a much more American team name than that ), Wrigley-Miller put forth a collected effort that earned her a total score of 928.5, or 74.28%. That was good for a 5th place finish, and gives her a competition score of 41.15 heading into the Marathon on Saturday. The competition leader, Germany's Carola Diener, is...