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US Equestrian Announces 2023 Eventing Pathway Elite Program Members

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 12/5/2022 3:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes named to the 2023 Eventing Elite Program. The aim of the Eventing Elite Program is to identify and support combinations with demonstrated medal-winning potential at the next World Championships or Olympic Games, and provide them with the best possible preparation to represent the U.S. The following combinations have met the objective criteria as outlined in the Eventing Elite Program Task Force (EEPTF) Recommendations for...

Augusta Iwasaki Wins 2022 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Final – East

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/9/2022 10:00:00 PM

Gladstone, N.J. – The final standings for the 2022 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Final – East came down to the influential final round, where the top four competitors returned for the ride-off. In the end, it was Augusta Iwasaki who rode her way into the top spot, masterfully guiding her own horse—and the other three horses in the final four—through the Round IV test. Augusta Iwasaki and Freedom. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Iwasaki...

2022 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals – West Underway

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/23/2022 5:00:00 PM

San Juan Capistrano, Calif. – Twenty-three athletes completed the first phase of competition at the 2022 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals – West on Friday, kicking off a weekend of competition designed to showcase young riders with a promising future in the sport. Nicole McMillion and Campitello 5. ©McCool Photography After a warm-up round in which entrants have 90 seconds to practice over jumps, the competitors completed the flatwork phase of the...

Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team Eyes Show Jumping Phase to Conclude FEI Eventing World Championships After Banner Day on Cross-Country

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 9/17/2022 3:51:00 PM

Pratoni del Vivaro, Italy – The Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team had a fantastic day on cross-country in the hills of Pratoni, finishing all four team combinations and individual combination around the course designed by Giuseppe Della Chiesa (ITA). The team currently sits in second behind Germany on a team score of 77.4, while Tamie Smith and Mai Baum hold third place individually overnight on their score of 24.0. “Today absolutely met my expectations and I think everyone leading up...

Misdee Wrigley Miller Withdraws from 2022 FEI Driving World Championship for Four-in-Hand Horses

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/13/2022 1:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Misdee Wrigley Miller (Lakewood Ranch, Fla.) has notified US Equestrian that she will unfortunately be unable to participate in the 2022 FEI Driving World Championship for Four-in-Hand Horses due to untimely personal health concerns and based on the recommendation from her physician. The 2022 FEI Driving World Championships for Four-in-Hand horses will take place from September 21-25, 2022, in Pratoni del Vivaro, Italy. As a result of Miller’s withdrawal, Chester...

NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team Announced for BMO Jumping Nations Cup Spruce Meadows CSIO5*

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 9/6/2022 4:45:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the NetJets U.S. Jumping Team in the BMO Jumping Nations Cup Spruce Meadows CSIO5* hosted in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, from September 7-11, 2022, during the venue’s Masters’ week. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland. The following athletes have been selected to represent the NetJets U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in alphabetical order. Nicholas Dello Joio...

US Equestrian Announces NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team for FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Ireland

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 8/1/2022 3:43:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the NetJets U.S. Jumping Team for the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Ireland, hosted in Dublin, Ireland, at the Dublin Horse Show from August 17-21, 2022. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland. The following athletes have been selected to represent the NetJets U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in alphabetical order. Katie Dinan (New York, N.Y.) Lillie Keenan (New York, N.Y.) Laura Kraut...

US Equestrian Announces Adequan® U.S. Para Dressage Team for 2022 Orifarm Healthcare FEI Para Dressage World Championships

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 7/25/2022 5:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the combinations selected to represent the Adequan U.S. Para Dressage Team at the 2022 Orifarm Healthcare FEI Para Dressage World Championships to be hosted in Herning, Denmark, from August 10-14, 2022. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Michel Assouline and Team Leader Laureen Johnson. The following combinations have been selected to represent the Adequan U.S. Para Dressage Team and are listed in alphabetical order. Beatrice...

US Equestrian Announces NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team for CHIO Aachen

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 6/20/2022 3:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the NetJets U.S. Jumping Team for the CHIO Aachen to be held in Aachen, Germany from June 23-July 3, 2022. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and return to defend their 2021 title as champions of the Mercedes-Benz Nations Cup of Aachen CSIO5* on Thursday, June 30, with the Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen CSIO5* set for Sunday, July 3. The following athletes have been selected to...

RealResponse Adds US Equestrian As Strategic Partner Program Launching as a State-of-the-Art Safe, Secure Reporting Program To Assist Members Reporting Violations of the USEF SafeSport Policy

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/14/2022 12:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - RealResponse, (@RealResponseHQ), the award-winning safe and secure feedback, monitoring and anonymous reporting platform for athletic teams and organizations, today announced a strategic partnership with US Equestrian, further expanding its reach across the Olympic and Paralympic sport landscape. This new platform will provide members with the opportunity to report concerns to USEF about emotional and physical abuse as well as violations of the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention...