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U.S. Dressage Looks Toward the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 Following Dressage Test Event CDI3*

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/25/2018 8:40:00 AM

Mill Spring, N.C. – An international contingent of dressage riders arrived at the Tryon International Equestrian Center for the FEI World Equestrian Games™ (WEG) Tryon 2018 Dressage Test Event CDI3* from April 19-22. Kasey Perry-Glass and Adrienne Lyle placed first and second, respectively, in the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Special on Friday and Sunday, respectively. Perry-Glass won the Grand Prix Special with a personal best score of 75.957%. Complete results can be found here . The...

Newsflash: Laura Graves and Verdades Claim Second Place in 2018 FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/14/2018 11:27:00 AM

Paris, France - Laura Graves and Verdades have defended their 2017 second place finish at the 2018 FEI World Cup Dressage Final. Graves and the 16-year-old KWPN gelding she owns with Curt Maes finished on a score of 89.082 percent, just behind Isabell Werth (GER) and Weihegold OLD's score of 90.0657 percent. Jessica von Bredow-Werndl (GER) and Unee BB finished third on a 83.725 percent. Full Results More information and photos to follow. The USEF International High Performance Programs are...

Laura Graves and Verdades Score Personal Best to Win FEI Grand Prix at FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final Paris 2018

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/13/2018 7:29:00 PM

Laura Graves and Verdades Paris, France – In their triumphant return to the FEI World Cup Dressage Final, Laura Graves (Geneva, Fla.) and Verdades claimed victory in the FEI Grand Prix on Friday evening to open the competition. On a grand prix personal best score of 81.413 percent, the powerful combination rode the centerline with poise and grace, showing the world that they arrived to compete. Germany’s Isabell Werth and Weihegold OLD placed second with a score of 78.261 percent,...

Newsflash: Laura Graves and Verdades Win FEI Grand Prix at World Cup™ Dressage Final Paris 2018

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/13/2018 12:43:00 PM

Paris, France - Laura Graves and Verdades, the 16-year-old KWPN gelding she owns with Curt Maes, have won the FEI Grand Prix at the World Cup Dressage Final. Finishing on a score of 81.413 percent, the combination finished ahead of Isabell Werth (GER) and Weihegold OLD's score of 78.261 percent. Jessica von Bredow-Werndl (GER) and Unee BB finished third on a 75.668 percent. Full Results More information and photos to follow. The USEF International High Performance Programs are generously...

Excitement Flying High at the FEI World Equestrian Games™ CVI3* Vaulting Test Event

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/12/2018 11:41:00 AM

Mill Spring, N.C. – Last weekend, the Tryon International Equestrian Center, host of the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 (WEG), welcomed top vaulters from the U.S. and abroad for the CVI3*, CVI2*, CVI1*, and CVIJ2* competitions from April 6-8. The CVI3* served as the official WEG Vaulting Test Event, allowing athletes an opportunity to become better acquainted with the venue, arena, and various facilities on the grounds. Vaulting is scheduled for the second week of WEG from...

Summary: “Competition & Member Summit: Facing Challenges Together”

by Glenye Cain Oakford | 1/16/2018 9:55:00 PM

US Equestrian’s "Competition & Member Summit: Facing Challenges Together" got the organization’s Jan. 17-20 Annual Meeting started a day early on Tuesday in Lexington, Ky. The summit grew out of feedback from US Equestrian’s members, competition organizers, licensed officials, experts, and staff. It brought the equestrian community together to address some of the issues expressed by individual members, licensed officials, competition organizers, experts, and staff...

US Equestrian Announces U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions as Host Event for 14 USEF Dressage National Championship Titles

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 12/22/2017 11:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. The U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions has been named as the home for all 14 USEF Dressage National Championships in 2018. Hosted at the Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Ill., from August 21 through 26, the Markel/USEF Young and Developing Horse Dressage National Championships as well as the USEF Young Adult ‘Brentina Cup’ Dressage National Championship presented by Dressage Today will be hosted in conjunction with the other dressage divisions. The U.S. Dressage...

The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Claims Silver at the Longines FEI Nations Cup™ Jumping Final at CSIO5* Barcelona

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/30/2017 12:11:00 PM

Barcelona, Spain - The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team of Lauren Hough, Laura Kraut, Beezie Madden, and McLain Ward claim the silver medal at the Longines FEI Nations Cup Jumping Final at CSIO5* Barcelona. Led by Chef d'Equipe Robert Ridland, the U.S. team finished on four faults. More information to follow. The USEF International High Performance Programs are generously supported by the USET Foundation, USOC, and USEF Sponsors and Members.

Halie Robinson Earns a Decisive Win in the 2017 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals - West

by Blenheim EquiSports | 9/24/2017 1:31:00 PM

September 24, 2017 - San Juan Capistrano, Calif. - The third time in the top 10 of the Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals - West was the charm for Halie Robinson. Having placed second and fifth in years past, Robinson rode with precision, consistency and previous experience that earned her the top call in this year's challenging four-phase competition. Halie Robinson and Caracas 89 (McCool) USEF Talent Search judges, Andre Dignelli, of Katonah, NY, and Patricia...

Newsflash: Kim Severson and Cooley Cross Border Win Ssangyong Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials CCI3*

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/17/2017 11:45:00 AM

Woodstock, England – Kim Severson and Cooley Cross Border finished on their dressage score of 37.8 to win the Ssangyong Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials CCI3*. More information and photos to follow. The USEF International High Performance Programs are generously supported by the USET Foundation, USOC, and USEF Sponsors and Members.