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Dressage European Young Rider Tour Earns Top-Five Finish at Future Champions Hagen CDIO-Y

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/16/2019 2:05:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The Dressage European Young Rider Tour finished fourth in the team competition at the Future Champions Hagen CDIO-Y, a test event for the new Olympic format. The Tour, a link to the Discover Dressage™ USEF/USDF Emerging Athlete Program , is an important part of the dressage pathway, introducing a group of young riders in the U.S. to international competition as individuals and as part of a team. From June 12-16, U.S. Dressage Youth Coach George Williams led Tour...

US Equestrian Names The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team for FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ The Netherlands

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/3/2019 4:15:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced the following combinations to The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team for the FEI Dressage Nations Cup The Netherlands from June 22-23 in Geesteren, the Netherlands. Debbie McDonald will serve as Chef d’Equipe for the U.S. team. The following combinations are representing The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team for the FEI Dressage Nations Cup The Netherlands (in alphabetical order): Shelly Francis (Loxahatchee, Fla.) and Danilo, Patricia...

Strong Performances from U.S. Vaulting Contingent at FEI Vaulting World Cup™ Final

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/20/2019 7:17:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The U.S. vaulting contingent competed in the 2019 FEI Vaulting World Cup™ Final this week to perform in the Pas de Deux and Individual Male divisions. From April 18-20, Chef d’Equipe Jennifer Arntsen led the talented group of Daniel Janes, Kristian Roberts, and Haley Smith as they put in strong performances across three rounds of intense competition at the École Nationale d’Équitation in Saumur, France. FEI Vaulting World Cup Final –...

US Equestrian Announces FEI Vaulting World Cup™ Final U.S. Contingent

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/22/2019 11:15:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the following athletes will compete at the 2019 FEI Vaulting World Cup™ Final in Saumur, France, from April 18-20. Chef d’Equipe Jennifer Arntsen will lead the talented U.S. contingent as they seek top scores across the board. Individual Male Final : Kristian Roberts (Moss Beach, Calif.) Pas de Deux Final : Daniel Janes (Moss Beach, Calif.) and Haley Smith (Woodside, Calif.) Stay up to date with the U.S. vaulting contingent...

American Regent Animal Health Renews Sponsorship with US Equestrian Through 2022

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/18/2019 4:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian (USEF) and American Regent Animal Health, a division of American Regent, Inc. and the manufacturer of Adequan® i.m. (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan), are proud to announce that Adequan® i.m. will continue its sponsorship with US Equestrian as an Official Partner and Official Joint Therapy Product through November 30, 2022. In addition to its official sponsor designations, Adequan® i.m. will continue as the title sponsor of the Adequan FEI North...

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...