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Applications Open August 3 for Adequan® USEF Futures Team Challenge

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/23/2020 10:36:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – Applications for the 2020 Adequan® USEF Futures Team Challenge are open beginning on August 3. The Futures Team Challenge, part of USEF’s Eventing Pathway Program, was established in 2019 to prepare future senior team athletes by providing an opportunity to experience competing as part of a team and working with the U.S. team coaches. All eventing athletes are invited to apply. The competitions will take place as part of the Plantation Field International...

U.S. Eventing Team Takes Commanding Lead After Cross-Country With Tokyo 2020 Qualification in Sight

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/3/2019 10:05:00 PM

Lima, Peru – After a defining day of cross-country, the U.S. Eventing Team maintained their overall first place position as they head into the final phase of jumping at the Lima 2019 Pan American Games on Saturday. Each of the four combinations completed the intricate course, with Lynn Symansky and Boyd Martin, producing the only two double clear efforts of the day. The U.S. Team currently sits on a team score of 91.2, while Brazil moved into second with an overall score of 117.7. Canada...

US Equestrian’s 2019 Annual Meeting: Members Make It Happen!

by | 1/8/2019 3:00:00 PM

US Equestrian’s 2019 Annual Meeting kicks off on Wednesday, Jan. 9, at the Hilton West Palm Beach in Florida, with the theme Members Make It Happen. This year’s meeting is set to be better than ever, with the important General Session hosted by US Equestrian President Murray Kessler and a schedule packed with interactive and educational opportunities, free Safe Sport training sessions, lively panel discussions, and more. We’ll also be celebrating equestrians’...

Mark Bellissimo Presents FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 Update

by Kathleen Landwehr | 1/17/2018 10:00:00 PM

Mark Bellissimo, the guiding force behind the FEI World Equestrian Games Tryon 2018 (WEG), gave a presentation to US Equestrian Annual Meeting attendees on Wednesday. He provided his background, the vision for his properties, and details about the WEG and accompanying World Equine Expo. Bellissimo and his team operate five equestrian venues, including the Tryon International Equestrian Center, the home of the 2018 WEG, and several major competitions, such as the 12-week Winter Equestrian...

Kiernan and Salisbury Claim Pas de Deux Bronze at the 2017 FEI World Vaulting Championships for Juniors

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/6/2017 8:30:00 AM

Ebreichsdorf, Austria - Bridget Kiernan (San Mateo, Calif.) and partner Janie Salisbury (Atherton, Calif.) have claimed the World Championship bronze medal in the Pas de Deux Championship, besting seven other pairs at the 2017 FEI World Vaulting Championships for Juniors, August 2-5, 2017 in Ebreichsdorf, Austria. Bridget Kiernan and Janie Salisbury (Photo by: Michael Graf - MIKEs FotoGRAFie) The pair, led by Chef d’Equipe Mary McCormick and Assistant Chef d'Equipe Jessica Garrod,...

October 28 deadline for 2016 EQUUS Foundation/USEF Humanitarian Award Nominations

by EQUUS Foundation | 9/7/2016 1:56:40 PM

2015 Recipient Anna Ford (center), Chrystine Tauber, USEF President (left) and Lynn Coakley, EQUUS Foundation, President (right). (Adam Brennan Photos) Westport, Conn. - The EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award was jointly established by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and the EQUUS Foundation in 2009 to celebrate the humanitarian achievements made by members of the equine community. The award will be presented at the Pegasus Awards Dinner on Friday, January 13, 2017, during the...

Farrington Leads U.S. in Show Jumping Individual Final at Rio 2016 Olympic Games

by Classic Communications/USEF Communications Department | 8/19/2016 7:17:44 PM

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – The Rio 2016 Olympic Games show jumping competition came to a climatic close at Deodoro Olympic Equestrian Center on Friday, ending in a jump-off to determine the Individual medals. With two clear rounds, Kent Farrington and Voyeur earned a spot in the jump-off for the U.S. along with five other combinations. Farrington and Voyeur ultimately placed fifth overall following two rails down. Teammates McLain Ward and Azur finished tied for ninth and Lucy Davis with...

Ots and Wightman to Test Developing Talent at the 2016 Longines FEI/WBFSH World Breeding Dressage Championships for Young Horses

by Dana Rossmeier | 7/28/2016 10:46:20 AM

Ermelo, The Netherlands –Endel Ots and David Wightman will represent the United States at the 2016 Longines FEI/WBFSH World Breeding Dressage Championships for Young Horses, July 28-31, at the National Equestrian Center in Ermelo, The Netherlands. Since 1992, young dressage horses have converged at the World Breeding Dressage Championships to gauge their development among the world’s elite. A total of 112 combinations from 26 countries will perform individual tests in the five-,...

Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Aiming to Extend Lead at CSIO4* Coapexpan

by Dana Rossmeier | 4/28/2016 4:23:27 PM

Xalapa, Veracruz – The United States will look to increase its lead in the North America, Central America & Caribbean region of the 2016 Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ Jumping Series against two teams tomorrow at CSIO4* Coapexpan. Christine McCrea, Jonathan McCrea, Richard Spooner, and Ali Wolff will represent the U.S. and have drawn third in the order. From left to right: Richard Spooner, Jonathan McCrea, Ali Wolff, and Christine McCrea Pathfinding for the U.S. will be Jonathan...

USEF Names Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team for CSIO4* Coapexpan

by USEF Communications Department | 4/20/2016 9:30:45 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations who will represent the United States on the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team in Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup competition at CSIO4* Coapexpan, in Coapexpan, Mexico, April 28 through May 1, 2016. From left to right: Richard Spooner, Jonathan McCrea, Ali Wolff, and Christine McCrea The following athletes and horses will represent the United States (listed alphabetically):...