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Little Holds the Lead and Halliday-Sharp Moves into Second Place at the 2020 Buckeye Nutrition USEF CCI4*-L Eventing National Championship

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/13/2020 8:23:00 PM

Marilyn Little and RF Scandalous. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Mill Spring, N.C. – Marilyn Little and RF Scandalous are on top of the leaderboard in the 2020 Buckeye Nutrition USEF CCI4*-L Eventing National Championship at the conclusion of the dressage phase on Friday at the MARS Tryon International Three-Day Event. The pair earned a 21.5 on their test on Thursday, and no one from the field of 62 national championship contenders could top it. Little (Frederick, Md.) is happy to be...

Top Riders Set to Compete in 73rd Annual USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/13/2020 10:00:00 AM

Kansas City, Mo. – The country’s top saddle seat equitation riders have arrived in Kansas City, Mo., for the USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final this Saturday, November 14. Held in Hale Arena during the United Professional Horseman’s Association (UPHA)/American Royal National Championship Horse Show , the class features 23 horse-and-rider combinations who will go head-to-head in pursuit of the title. Michael Arquilla, 2019 USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final champion, making his victory...

Dates Announced for 2021 USEF Combined Driving National Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/8/2020 4:15:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - As the final Combined Driving National Championship of 2020 wraps up at Garden State CDE this weekend, US Equestrian announces the selected host sites for the 2021 USEF Combined Driving National Championships which have been approved by the Board of Directors. US Equestrian will offer 16 national championship classes across five events. The following are the dates, locations, and classes offered for the 2021 USEF Combined Driving National Championships: USEF Preliminary...

US Equestrian Announces 2021 Robert Dover Horsemastership Clinic Week

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/28/2020 10:43:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian invites dressage riders to apply for the wildcard spots at the 2021 Robert Dover Horsemastership Clinic Week (RDHCW). The annual program is planned to take place at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Fla., in January 2021, with exact dates to be announced soon. The purpose of the RDHCW is to identify and develop the next generation of U.S. Dressage Team talent. Throughout the week, participants receive expert instruction on a variety of...

US Equestrian Announces Virtual Program Observation Events for Dressage

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/18/2020 1:21:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – As part of its mission to identify and support up-and-coming athletes, USEF Dressage coaching staff will conduct a series of Virtual Observation Events to take place in October. These events are open to new athlete/horse combinations in three categories: Development (U25, Small Tour through Grand Prix) Youth (FEI Junior and Young Rider age) Young Horse (Four- to Seven-year-old horses) Selected athletes will receive feedback from the USEF coaching staff, and...

PFHA Grand National Championship Show Celebrates Paso Fino’s Athleticism and Heritage

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/13/2020 8:48:00 AM

Perry, Ga. – The Paso Fino Horse Association's (PFHA) Grand National Championship Show kicks off on Monday, September 14, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, Ga. The Grand National delivers six days of world-class competition featuring the best Paso Fino horses in the nation. From September 14-19, professional, amateur, and youth riders will exhibit these unique, naturally gaited horses, all competing for the glory of the title of champion. These elite horses are showcased...

USEF, Pennsylvania National, and Washington International Announce Schedules at Tryon International Equestrian Center for USEF Medal Finals, USEF Junior Jumper National Championships, USEF Talent Search Finals East, Washington International Horse Show Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/23/2020 4:35:00 PM

Lexington, KY – As announced previously, the Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Finals, Neue Schule/USEF Junior Jumper National Championships, Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals–East and WIHS Championship Finals will relocate to the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) for 2020. TIEC was selected as the best location to host these events because of the size and scope of the facility, its central location relative to other venues, the existing...

Young Arabian Horse Competitors Return to Oklahoma City for 2020 Youth Nationals

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/15/2020 11:00:00 AM

Oklahoma City, Okla. – The Arabian Horse Association’s 28 th Annual Youth National Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show is set to kick off at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, Okla., from July 16-25. In addition to the full schedule of Youth Nationals divisions, AHA has added Mid-Summer National Championship classes to the 10-day competition. The show is one of the most prestigious competitions on the calendar for Arabian horse youth competitors across the country,...

US Equestrian Welcomes Adequan® as Title Sponsor for the USEF Futures Team Challenge for Eventing

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/13/2020 9:45:00 AM

Lexington, Ky – US Equestrian is pleased to announce Adequan® i.m. (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan) as the title sponsor for the USEF Futures Team Challenge for Eventing – West and East Coasts. The Futures Team Challenge is a component of the U.S. Eventing Pathway Program that offers athletes the opportunity to compete in a simulated team competition under the guidance of U.S. Performance Director Erik Duvander and U.S. Development and Emerging Coach Leslie Law. “The...

Top Equitation Riders Vie for USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final Championship Title

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/7/2020 10:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – Some of the country’s best adult amateur saddle seat equitation riders will compete for the title of 2020 USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final champion on Wednesday, July 8, during the historic Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show. Hailing from as far as New Orleans, La., competitors have arrived at the Kentucky Horse Park to demonstrate their skill for the judging panel of Cindy Mugnier (Belchertown, Mass.), Jimmy Robertson (Simpsonville, Ky.), and Tim...