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Richie Moloney and Alsvid Start Off Tryon Summer 3 With Win in $34,000 Tryon 1.45m Challenge

by Tryon International | 7/8/2015 10:34:06 PM

Richie Moloney and Alsvid ©LizCrawleyPhotography Mill Spring, NC - July 8, 2015 - Starting off the third week of the Tryon Summer Series by making a major statement, Richie Moloney (IRL) and Alsvid took the first FEI class of the week in good form with a speedy jump-off round clocking in at 36.375 seconds to take the win at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). Kristen Vanderveen (USA) had a strong showing with both her mounts, finishing second and third aboard Bull Run's Eternal in...

Colorado Horse Park Summer in the Rockies I Wrap Up

by Cat Allen for Jennifer Wood Media | 6/10/2015 2:23:29 PM

Parker, CO - June 10, 2015 - Colorado Horse Park (CHP) concluded its first week of hunter/jumper competition with the Summer in the Rockies I horse show this past weekend. Summer in the Rockies I featured a $30,000 Front Range Kubota Grand Prix and a $20,000 Open Welcome Stakes. The $30,000 Front Range Kubota Grand Prix saw 17 entries contest the first round course, and four combinations advanced to the jump-off, where the short course saw two double clear rounds. Victory was claimed by the...

U.S. Team Produces Strong Result in Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup at CSIO3* Lisbon

by Leah Oliveto | 5/29/2015 6:12:22 PM

Lisbon, Portugal – The Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup presented by Baloubet de Rout at CSIO3* Lisbon took place this afternoon with nine nations taking part. The U.S. produced a solid result, finishing in fifth place on 21 faults. Having already secured a spot in the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup Final, the U.S. was represented by a talented team of promising combinations competing on their first U.S team: Heather Caristo-Williams, Alex Granato, Paige Johnson, and Denise Wilson. Spain led the way...

News Flash: Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Wins Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup at CSIO4* Coapexpan

by Leah Oliveto | 4/24/2015 2:05:44 PM

Xalapa, Mexico – The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team has won the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup at CSIO4* Coapexpan in Mexico. The Team is composed of Candice King riding Kismet 50, Callan Solem riding VDL Wizard, Ali Wolff riding Casall, and Brianne Goutal riding Nice de Prissey. More news and photos to follow.

Deloitte Announces Sponsorship of Laura Graves

by PSDressage | 4/6/2015 10:30:50 AM

Verdades with Laura Graves, Debbie McDonald, and Judy Sloan (CA Bose/PSDressage.com) Wellington, Fla. - Deloitte, one of the "Big Four" professional services firms, has announced its sponsorship of Laura Graves as she pursues her goals of riding for the United States at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto and the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. News of the sponsorship, which is unprecedented in the sport of dressage, was shared with media members at a cocktail event on Saturday...

Molly Talla and Java Keltic Courage Are First Rate in the $40,000 Spring Classic I Grand Prix

by Blenheim Equisports | 3/30/2015 10:43:32 AM

Molly Talla and Java Keltic Courage (McCool) San Juan Capistrano, Calif. - The second week of Spring season competition at the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park at San Juan Capistrano culminated in today's $40,000 Spring Classic I Grand Prix. Eighteen entries competed for the top prize in the showcase class, presented by The Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, over a sweeping track designed by Brazil's Guilherme Jorge. After 15 years of course designing for Blenheim EquiSports, Jorge is an...

USEF Response to FEI Suspension of UAE National Federation

by USEF Communications Department | 3/13/2015 3:06:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - In an unprecedented move, the FEI has suspended the national federation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following a thorough investigation into major horse welfare issues and rule non-compliance. UAE has been suspended for an "indeterminate period" from attending FEI meetings, organizing international events, and participating in international events. However, UAE athletes - in disciplines other than endurance - competing in international competitions outside of the UAE may...

Kraut and Cedric Cruise to $150,000 Ocala Grand Prix Victory

by Helen Murray | 2/15/2015 6:15:56 PM

Laura Kraut and Cedric (USEF Archive) Ocala, Fla . - Following an uncharacteristic performance in Friday’s Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup presented by Edge Brewing Barcelona, Laura Kraut and Cedric got redemption on Sunday as they blazed to victory in the $150,000 Ocala Grand Prix at CSIO4* Ocala. The Team Gold medalists from the 2008 Olympic Games were one of only four combinations to go double clear on Sunday, and as the penultimate pair in the seven horse jump-off they could not be caught...

Kraut and Cedric Cruise to $150,000 Ocala Grand Prix Victory

by Helen Murray | 2/15/2015 5:44:15 PM

Ocala, Fla. - Following an uncharacteristic performance in Friday’s Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup presented by Edge Brewing Barcelona, Laura Kraut and Cedric got redemption on Sunday as they blazed to victory in the $150,000 Ocala Grand Prix at CSIO4* Ocala. The Team Gold medalists from the 2008 Olympic Games were one of only four combinations to go double clear on Sunday, and as the penultimate pair in the seven horse jump-off they could not be caught after posting a time of 36.04....

Derek Petersen and Cassevel Top the Brookledge Welcome at HITS Ocala

by HITS E-News | 1/29/2015 10:22:31 AM

Derek Petersen and Cassevel win the $2,500 Brook Ledge Open Welcome ESI Photography) Ocala, Fla. - Derek Petersen of Archer, Florida, riding his and Maddie Skimming’s Cassevel, came out on top in the $2,500 Brook Ledge Open Welcome on Wednesday at HITS Post Time Farm, after placing second in the same class during the first week. The Brook Ledge Welcome included two combinations set in the course designed by Foster, and proved to be a challenge for the competitors. Only two, Petersen with...