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News Flash: The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Claims Gold at FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ USA

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/14/2019 8:40:00 PM

Wellington, Fla. - The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team of Jennifer Baumert, Shelly Francis, Ashley Holzer, and Charlotte Jorst has claimed the gold medal at the FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ USA. Led by Chef d'Equipe Debbie McDonald, The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team finished on a score of 437.693. Canada earned silver with 433.685 and Germany the bronze on 402.724. More news and photos to follow. Support The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team by following US Equestrian on Instagram , Twitter...

News Flash: NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team Claims Gold at FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ CSIO4* Wellington

by US Equestrian Communications Department/Jump Media | 3/2/2019 9:49:00 PM

Wellington, Fla. - The NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team of Beezie Madden, Wilton Porter, Adrienne Sternlicht, and McLain Ward claim the gold medal at the FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ CSIO4* Wellington. Led by Chef d'Equipe Robert Ridland, the NetJets U.S. Jumping Team finished on eight faults and took the gold in a jump-off against Ireland. More news and photos to follow. The USEF International High Performance Programs are generously supported by the USET Foundation, USOC, and USEF...

Frequently Asked Questions: U.S. Center for SafeSport Training

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/27/2019 9:30:00 AM

Lexington, KY – The US Equestrian Federation (USEF) announced a rule change on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 requiring that effective January 1, 2019 all USEF members 18-years-old and older, with a Competing Membership, must complete SafeSport Training in order to be eligible to participate in USEF activities, including competitions. To provide further guidance, below are a list of Frequently Asked Questions regarding the new rule change. Please note, there are three modules to the training...

NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team Named for FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ CSIO4* Wellington

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/26/2019 3:35:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has named the following athletes to the NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team for the FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ CSIO4* Wellington on Saturday, March 2, beginning at 7:00 p.m. ET. The Nations Cup is part of week eight of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center and serves as the main event for WEF’s popular Saturday Night Lights series. The team will compete under the guidance of Chef d’Equipe Robert...

US Equestrian Launches Pilot Phase of U.S. Dressage Coaches Support Network

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/14/2019 11:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian (USEF) has announced the launch of a new U.S. Dressage Coaches Support Network that will gain momentum in 2019. Still in its infancy, the aim of this pilot program is to establish a group of like-minded dressage trainers to support U.S. dressage program events and initiatives. Select dressage trainers will work in concert with, and support the current U.S. dressage coaching staff of Technical Advisor and Chef d’Equipe Debbie McDonald, Development Coach...

2019 US Equestrian Annual Meeting Moderated Forums and Workshops: SafeSport Panel – What You Need to Know

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/9/2019 8:08:00 PM

Jennifer Fox (left) and Anne Kursinski (right) speak during the SafeSport Panel (Photo by Taylor Pence/US Equestrian) Last year was a breakthrough year for legislation and education surrounding the U.S. Center for SafeSport’s Code and the US Equestrian Safe Sport Policy and requirements for its members. In the wake of the #metoo movement and over 200 gymnasts who came forward about abuse they suffered at the hands of Larry Nassar, equestrians and non-equestrians alike stepped forward to...

US Equestrian and the Driving Sport Committee Open Search Process for Driving Performance Manager

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/5/2018 4:01:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian (USEF) and its Driving Sport Committee are accepting applications for the newly created position of the U.S. Driving Performance Manager. This position will be part of the core U.S. driving team and staff that will lead U.S. Combined Driving into sustained success at the national and world championship level. The position will be on part-time basis and report to the USEF Director of Driving, held accountable by annual review to the USEF Sport Director and...

Palm Beach Masters Series® Awarded Host Site for 2019-2021 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ USA

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/11/2018 3:18:00 PM

Photo by Kathy Russell Photography Lexington, Ky. – The Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI) recently awarded the Palm Beach Masters Series the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of the United States (USA) for three years beginning in 2019. Held February 14 – 17, on the showgrounds at the Deeridge Farms in Wellington, Fla., the 2019 CSIO5* event serves as the only qualifier on U.S. soil for the 2019 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Final. A...

News Flash: Roxanne Trunnell Earns Bronze Medal at the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/22/2018 2:58:00 PM

Mill Spring, N.C. - U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team presented by Deloitte para-athlete Roxanne Trunnell has earned the bronze medal in the FEI Grade I Freestyle at the FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) Tryon 2018 on Saturday. She and Dolton, Kate Shoemaker's six-year-old Hanoverian gelding, earned a score of 75.487%. This is Trunnell's first WEG medal and the third medal for U.S. para-equestrian dressage at the WEG Tryon 2018. Italy's Sara Morganti won the gold medal and...

The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Secures Olympic Qualification, Earns Silver at FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/13/2018 5:31:00 PM

Mill Spring, N.C. - The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team has secured their Olympic team qualification for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and claimed the silver medal at the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018. The U.S. team, comprised of Laura Graves riding Verdades, Adrienne Lyle riding Salvino, Kasey Perry-Glass riding Goerklintgaards Dublet, and Steffen Peters riding Suppenkasper, and led by Chef d'Equipe Robert Dover, earned an overall score of 233.229.Germany claimed the gold,...