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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):...

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...

U.S. Finishes 10th at 2014 FEI World Driving Championships for Singles, Arnold Seventh Individually as Crookston Earns Bronze in the Cones

by Helen Murray | 9/28/2014 1:22:14 PM

Izsak, Hungary – The United States closed out the 2014 FEI World Driving Championships for Singles on a high note with strong performances in the cones phase. Jacob Arnold and Donna Crookston were among only seven competitors to produce clears on Sunday, while Leslie Berndl also left all the balls in place, just collecting a handful of time faults. With its strong performance on Sunday, the U.S. finished the championship in 10th place on a score of 301.68. Arnold (Snow Camp, N.C.) turned...

4 Faults for Lucy Davis

by Andrew Minnick | 9/4/2014 11:27:12 AM

Lucy Davis & Barron were the closest to a clear round yeat for the U.S. Team. Their one rail came with just three fences left.

Good Recovery for Davis

by Andrew Minnick | 9/2/2014 10:22:05 AM

Lucy Davis & Barron had one navigation error in the speed class and it led to fence 5 coming down. They left the rest of the rails up and recovered for a total time of 89.43s.

Mandy McCutcheon Into the Lead!

by Andrew Minnick | 8/30/2014 4:08:11 PM

Mandy mcCutcheon & yellow Jersey are guaranteed a medal!.With a 227 score and only two riders left they are in the lead.

Mandy McCutcheon Ties for Reining Lead!

by Andrew Minnick | 8/26/2014 5:10:06 AM

Mandy McCutcheon & Yellow Jersey earned a 224 and tied teammates Andrea Fappani & Custom Cash Advance at the top of the individual reining standings. That score has increased the U.S. lead in the team competition to 9 points with only Shawn Flarida left to ride.

Porter Brothers Sweep Individual Jumping Gold at NAJYRC

by USEF Communications Department | 7/20/2014 11:45:06 PM

Lexington, Ky . – The 2014 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) came to a close Sunday with the last medals of the Championship being awarded. In the USHJA North American Junior and Young Riders' Show Jumping Championship, brothers Wilton and Lucas Porter made history at the NAJYRC’s 40th anniversary by being the first brothers to win Young Rider and Junior Individual Gold, respectively, at the Championship. Four...

Dorman Cruises to Victory in the $40,000 Grand Prix of Traverse City

by Cameron Green Media | 7/6/2014 9:09:19 PM

Michael Dorman and Zephyr (Tricia Booker Photography) Travers City, Mich. - As Michael Dorman stood at the in-gate before the jump-off for the $40,000 Grand Prix of Traverse City, he came to a simple realization. "I watched David Beisel, who was winning, go before me, so I knew there was no time to take chances," he said. "You had to go in and try to win or not. You weren't going to win otherwise. He was really fast, and once he left it all up, I knew I had to go all the way." So, Dorman...