Jonathan Wentz cheering on his team at the 2012 London Paralympics (Lindsay Yosay McCall) Richardson, TX - The equestrian community grieves today as we remember Jonathan Wentz who passed away over the weekend at the young age of 21. Jonathan was a delightful person and an inspiration to all. He will be greatly missed among his family and friends. Jonathan was in his final year at Southern Methodist University where he was well-respected among the staff and students. Born with Cerebral Palsy he...

Breda, The Netherlands - With the cones phase complete the FEI World Para-Equestrian Driving Championships for Singles has come to a close at the Outdoor Brabant. There was little movement in the standings for the U.S. team or individuals, but it was a good experience for America's top para-equestrian drivers. Once again leading the U.S. squad was Diane Kastama (Arroyo Grande, CA). She picked up 12 penalty points and 0 time faults to finish with 12 on cones and a total score of 171.55....

Lexington, KY - A star-studded field of 22 horse-and-rider combinations is set to contest the USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship this weekend in Saugerties, NY. Held September 16-18 during the NEDA Fall Festival elite competition will be held in Grades 1a- IV. These championships are held in conjunction with the Saugerties CPEDI3*, which will host riders not only from the U.S. but also Bermuda, Canada, Ireland, and Mexico. Rebecca Hart 2010 National Champion. Photo by Fire and...

Lexington, KY - The Kentucky Equine Research U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team passed all 10 horses at the horse inspection for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games today. Of the 89 horses presented, four were held, and upon re-inspection, three were accepted. Academy Award, ridden by Ricky Balshaw of Great Britain, will be re-presented to the Ground Jury tomorrow. This will be the first time the Para-Equestrian Dressage World Championships have been held in conjunction with the other...

Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation® (USEF) is accepting bids to host the 2007 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championships, which will also be the selection trial for the 2007 Para-Equestrian Dressage World Championship team and a CDPI****. The CDPI**** would serve as a qualifying event for the 2008 Paralympics in Hong Kong, China. The event is currently awaiting FEI approval. The event must be held at a USEF-licensed dressage competition between April 15 and May...

Herning, Denmark – The Adequan U.S. Para Dressage Team finished a strong week at the ECCO FEI World Championships Herning 2022, taking two individual medals and team bronze in the Orifarm Health FEI Para Dressage World Championship. On the final day in the FEI Para Dressage Freestyles, the team saw all four combinations make their way down the centerline in BB Horse Arena. Shoemaker and Quiana began the morning with a personal best in the FEI Para Dressage Grade IV Freestyle, receiving an...

Tokyo, Japan – The U.S. Para Dressage Team finished with the bronze medal at the conclusion of team competition at the Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020. Kate Shoemaker and Solitaer 40 were the final combination to record a score for the team, earning a 71.825 percent from the ground jury in the FEI Grade IV Team Test to Music to help the team finish on a final total of 224.352. This is the best team finish for the U.S. Para Dressage Team at a Paralympic Games in the history of the program....

U.S Para- Dressage riders with their coaches at the Mulhouse, CPEDI3* Left to Right Rider Deborah Stanitski with ribbon and trainer Lauren Palmer Rebecca Hart (sitting) with Todd Flettrich; and Annie Peavy with Heather Blitz. Mulhouse, France - June 19, 2015 - U.S. Para-Dressage individuals Annie Peavy, Rebecca Hart, and Deborah Stanitski completed the first day of Team Tests at the Mulhouse, France CPEDI3*. These three riders and four horses traveled to Europe to compete in both the Mulhouse,...

U.S. Riders Dominate Four out of the Five Para-Dressage Grades. U.S. Riders (Left to right ) Derrick Perkins, Dale Dedrick, Roxanne Trunnell, Elliie Brimmer, Angela Peavy, Rebecca Hart, MAry Jordan, and Sydney Collier(Lindsay Y. McCall) Wellington, Fla. - The 2015 Adequan Global Dressage Festival CPEDI3* commenced with 13 horse and rider combinations showcasing the Para-Equestrian Dressage Team Test. Para-Dressage athletes from Grades Ia, Ib, II, III, and IV, competed in the Van Kampen Arena at...

Mary Jordan speaking to campers at USOC Olympic Day Photo courtesy Saco Parks & Recreation Department in Saco, Maine Saco, ME - As the London Olympics/Paralympics approach athletes have been promoting and creating awareness of this spectacular event. On June 29, 2012, the Official USA Olympic Day occurred where hundreds of Olympians and Paralympians participated around the country in interactive and informative public speaking events. Created by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC),...