Laura Goldman and Carlingford JD (Photo by Shannon Brinkman for USEF) Lexington, KY - The FEI World Para Dressage Championships kicked off today with riders competing in the Team Test. The Kentucky Equine Research U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team fielded a group of four riders, three of whom were new to the international stage for the team competition. Jonathan Wentz, Laura Goldman and Susan Treabess all represented the U.S. for the first time at the championship level, with the 2000 and 2008...

Lexington, KY - Support of equine athletes and their human counterparts isn’t new to Kentucky Equine Research (KER). The global equine nutrition research and consulting company showed its commitment again when the U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF) announced on September 2 that KER is the Official Sponsor of the U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. "Our Para-Equestrian Dressage Team is deeply appreciative of the commitment by KER," said Kathy Meyer,...

Photo by Dr. C. Mike Tomlinson (Para-Equestrians at CDI at Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, IL.) The United States Para-Equestrian Association (USPEA) would like to announce that it is now a 501(c)(3) public charitable organization. The USPEA provides programs, clinics, and competition opportunities for athletes with physical disabilities. Riders compete under the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) rules during their competitions and many of the athletes compete at the highest...

Equine Canada is pleased to announce that three FEI Para-Dressage courses will be held in conjunction with the WindReach International Para-Dressage CPEDI3*, which is being held May 28–30, 2010 in Ashburn, ON, and we are pleased to invite individuals from your National Federation to participate. An FEI para-dressage judge course, an FEI para-dressage steward course, and an FEI para-dressage classifier course will be offered onsite at the event. The courses promise to provide a wealth of...

Paralympian Lynn Seidemann added yet another championship to her list of accomplishments when she won the 2007 USEF National Para-Equestrian Championship. (BobTarr.com ) Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named the horse-and-rider combinations that will represent the United States at the 2007 FEI World Para-Dressage Championships. The announcement follows the 2007 USEF National Para-Equestrian Championship and World Championship Selection Trial, which was...

The United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (USEF) is pleased to present a 2 day Para Equestrian Driving Clinic at the Golden State Dressage CPEDI3*, Rancho Murieta, California on June 14-16, 2015, 9:00 AM. Hardy Zante (Courtesy of USPEA) The featured clinicians will be Driving Judge Hardy Zantke and USEF Para-Equestrian Driver Diane Kastama. Topics include what judges are looking for on the Dressage Field, Dressage demonstration by Diane Kastama followed by individual Dressage lessons with...

Herning, Denmark - Kate Shoemaker (Wellington, Fla.) and Quiana , her own 2014 Rhinelander mare, earned a personal best score of 80.275 percent in the FEI Para Dressage Grade IV Freestyle to secure the silver medal - Shoemaker's first silver medal in individual international competition. The pair were rewarded handsomely for their flowing and accurate test composed by Tom Hunt. This is the Adequan U.S. Para Dressage Team 's third medal of the Orifarm Health Care FEI World Para Dressage...

Mill Spring, N.C. - Thirteen athlete-and-horse combinations are set to compete in the Perrigo CPEDI3* this weekend at Tryon Summer Dressage. The event serves as the final observation event ahead of team selection for the 2022 FEI Para Dressage World Championships, which will be held in Herning, Denmark, August 6-14. Among the competitors are all four athletes who represented the U.S. at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics where the team took home the bronze medal. Three of them will team up with their...

Lexington, Ky. – Following a successful CPEDI competition at the Adequan®/USEF Para Dressage National Championships at Tryon International Equestrian Center in October 2020, the following athlete/horse combinations have been promoted on the Para Dressage Pathway lists: Sydney Collier and All in One moved up to Elite Cynthia Screnci and Eragon VF moved up to Development Eleanor Brimmer and Richelieu Stensvang moved up to Development Genevieve Rohner added Viessa to her emerging horses...

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (US Equestrian) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michel Assouline as Head of Para-Equestrian Coach Development and High Performance Consultant. Michel Assouline joins US Equestrian after nearly 12 years as head coach to the multi-medal winning British para-equestrian dressage program. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge about para-equestrian dressage and dressage trainer/coach development. Assouline will work hand-in-hand...