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Lizzie Snow Clocks Miles on I-20 and in the Saddle at USEF Training Sessions

by Lizzie Snow | 3/22/2011 5:49:43 PM

Lizzie Snow graduated from High School in 2010 and has represented Area VII at the Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North in 2009 and 2010. In 2010 she won Team Gold and Individual Bronze at the 2010 event and made a successful move up to the CCI2* level. The Portland, OR native is now based in Southern Pines, NC. I can’t believe it’s already the end of March. I feel like the year just began but now the spring season is halfway done! My...

Amateur Task Force Member Survey

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/13/2021 4:55:00 PM

The USEF Amateur Task Force is requesting your valuable feedback on several USEF Amateur Rule changes under consideration by the USEF Amateur Task Force. This survey addresses the first phase of rule changes developed to address member feedback received by the task force and to achieve the goals of providing more access, flexibility and opportunity for amateurs and increased participation in the sport. TAKE 12-QUESTION SURVEY The survey will close at the end of the day on Thursday, September 16.

NEWSFLASH: U.S. Jumping Team Earns Silver Medal in Team Competition at Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/7/2021 9:02:00 AM

Tokyo, Japan - The U.S. Jumping Olympic Team has earned a Silver Medal in Team Competition at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 . Full release to follow.

US Equestrian Announces Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team for CHIO Aachen CCIO4*-S

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 7/26/2021 5:37:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team at the CHIO Aachen CCIO4*-S in Germany, Sept. 15-19, 2021. “Simultaneously as we are out in Tokyo in our last preparation before the Olympic Games, our eyes have consistently been looking forward to the FEI Eventing World Championship in Pratoni, Italy next year,” said Erik Duvander, U.S. Performance Director of Eventing. “This...

US Equestrian Driving News – March 2021

by US Equestrian Driving | 3/12/2021 1:00:00 PM

Driving Sport Committee News US Equestrian welcomes the following new members to the Driving Sport Committee which oversees the FEI Non-Olympic discipline of Combined Driving at USEF: Anna Koopman, a PATH-certified instructor as well as active driver. John Porter, an FEI Driving Steward and Organizer. Steve Wilson, a four-time Advanced Pair horse National Champion and two-time US Team driver. Additionally, USEF President Thomas O’Mara requested letters of motivation from Driving Sport...

US Equestrian Announces NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team for FEI Jumping Nations Cup Wellington CSIO4*

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/19/2021 3:15:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the NetJets U.S. Jumping Team at the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Wellington CSIO4* hosted at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, Fla. Competition will begin on Wednesday, March 3, and continue through Sunday, March 7. The first round of the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Wellington CSIO4* is set to take place Friday, March 5, at 4:30 p.m., with the top eight teams returning for...

US Equestrian Introduces MARS Equestrian™ as Title Sponsor of Tryon International Three-Day Event and Buckeye Nutrition as Title Sponsor of 2020 USEF CCI4*-L Eventing National Championship

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/2/2020 6:17:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce MARS Equestrian as the title sponsor of the Tryon International Three-Day Event, as well as Buckeye Nutrition as title sponsor of the 2020 USEF Eventing CCI4*-L National Championship set to take place at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) in Mill Spring, N.C. from November 12-15, 2020. The MARS Equestrian Tryon International Three-Day Event is new to the calendar in 2020 and will feature CCI4*-S, CCI3*-L, and CCI2*-L competition...

US Equestrian Announces Amendments to Qualifications for Junior Hunter National Championships and USEF Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/24/2020 2:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian (USEF) has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 virus outbreak and the inevitable impact this pandemic will have on qualifications for our national championships and finals. We know it has been a challenging time for everyone, and we appreciate the way our hunter/jumper community has come together. The following amendments to qualifications for the 2020 USEF Junior Hunter National Championships and 2020 USEF Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm are...

US Equestrian Announces Updates for USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final, USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final, and Saddle Seat World Cup

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/24/2020 1:57:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian (USEF) has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 virus outbreak and the inevitable impact this pandemic will have on qualifications for our national finals and world championships. We know it has been a challenging time for everyone, and we appreciate the way our saddle seat community has come together. The following amendments to qualifications for the 2020 USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final and 2020 USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final are effective immediately....

Application Deadline Reminders for 2020 FEI World Championships for Para Driving, Four-in-Hands, and Single Horses

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/17/2020 2:37:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian announces that applications are now open and available online for the 2020 Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) Driving World Championships for Para Driving, Four-in-Hands, and Single Horses. Athlete and pony/horse combinations wishing to be considered for these events must submit an online application via the Athlete Dashboard with the appropriate fee. All selection procedures are published on the USA Driving page. Application deadlines...