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USEF Accepting Applications for 2007 Para-Equestrian Part-Time Coaches

by Jeannie Putney | 8/15/2006 4:46:00 AM

Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation® (USEF) is requesting applicants for part-time dressage coaching positions as needed for the 2007 para-equestrian year. These coaching positions will provide support to the head coach, Missy Ransehausen. USEF holds up to four para-equestrian training sessions during a season, one selection trial and one or two international trips. Applicants must have coaching expertise in dressage and preferably have a background working with...

Update to Safe Sport Sanctions List

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/30/2018 4:30:00 PM

As a follow up to yesterday’s email, we are providing you with the full list of all equestrians’ currently on the USEF Safe Sport Sanctions List which includes individuals sanctioned by the U.S. Center for SafeSport (Center), or the USEF prior to the March 2017 launch of the Center. Please click to view the SafeSport Sanctions. These individuals are prohibited from participating in any activities and competitions that USEF licenses, endorses or sponsors. USEF General Rule 703...

USEF High Performance Para-Driving Clinic at Whispering Oaks Performance Horses in Newcastle, California

by USPEA | 8/17/2015 3:31:04 PM

USEF High Performance Para-Driving Clinic at Whispering Oaks Performance Horses Newcastle, California August 31, 2015 9:00 AM For Actively Competing Para-Equestrian Drivers Newcastle, Calif. - The United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (USEF) is pleased to present a one day Para Equestrian Driving Clinic featuring clinician Olof Larsson at Whispering Oaks Performance Horses in Newcastle, California. The high performance clinic is geared to currently competing para-equestrian drivers who are...

USPEA Congratulates the 2015 Para-Equestrian Graduates

by Lindsay Y. McCall | 6/22/2015 12:02:42 AM

Thousand Oaks, CA- June 22, 2015 - United States Para-Equestrian Association would like to honor all the 2015 graduates including 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) athlete Annie Peavy and fellow WEG athlete Sydney Collier, and Para-Dressage international rider Cambry Kaylor. USPEA's President Hope Hand praised, "The USPEA family and friends congratulate our graduates. Their dedication and commitment to their education while still competing at horse shows Internationally and...

U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team Leaves Aachen for France

by USPEA | 8/22/2014 7:23:07 AM

The 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ (WEG) U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team and Chef d' Equipe Kai Handt left Aachen and Training Camp for Caen, France, August 22. Riders had a successful week working with Chef d'Equipe Kai Handt, their coaches, and the U.S. support staff. Horses and riders will now settle in at La Prairie Racecourse in Caen, France, at the Para-Dressage facilities before their August 24, trot-up. The U.S. Team and Individual athletes include: Sydney...

The Jonathan Wentz Memorial Challenge for High Performance Para Dressage Established

by The USET Foundation | 4/16/2014 11:20:19 AM

Jonathan Wentz and NTEC Richter Scale at the 2012 London Paralympics. Photo (Lindsay Yosay McCall) Gladstone, N.J. - The United States Equestrian Team Foundation is pleased to announce an exciting new fundraising initiative, The Jonathan Wentz Memorial Challenge for High Performance Para Dressage, made possible through the generosity of Margaret H. Duprey and The Barnfield Foundation. The goal of the initiative is to raise $800,000 for High Performance Para Dressage. Mrs. Duprey and the...

First Qualifier of 2014 for Para-Equestrians Taking Place at Adequan Global Dressage Festival 10

by USEF Communications Department | 3/11/2014 12:20:32 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The Adequan Global Dressage Festival 10 sponsored by Today’s Equestrian & GF Enterprise LLC plays host to a CPEDI3* March 12-16. A total of 20 riders from Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. will compete in Team, Individual, and Freestyle tests in their respective grades in front of the judging panel of Kjell Myhre (NOR), Marc Urban (BEL), and Kristi Wysocki (USA) at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Fla. The CPEDI3* will also serve as a...

U.S. Para-Equestrian Drivers Complete Dressage Tests in Breda

by Andrew Minnick | 8/30/2012 6:30:00 PM

Breda, The Netherlands - Competition at the 2012 FEI World Para-Equestrian Driving Championships for Singles commenced Thursday at the Outdoor Brabant in Breda, The Netherlands. All three competitors on the U.S. Team successfully completed their dressage tests and the team sits in 4th place on a score of 124.0 Veteran Diane Kastama's 57.40 was the best score of the day for the Americans and it has her tied for 13th individually. Kastama (Arroyo Grande, CA), who is driving the de Ronde's...

Alberda, Fryke, Decker and Goldman Complete Individual Freestyle Tests in Para-Equestrian Dressage

by Erica Larson | 10/9/2010 12:25:00 PM

Laura Goldman and Carlingford JD (Photo by Shannon Brinkman for USEF) Lexington, KY - It was a chilly morning at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, but the sun quickly warmed the air as the Grade III and Grade Ia Para-Equestrian athletes were ready to wow the crowds with their individual freestyle tests. This was the first group of freestyle tests for the Para-Dressage riders, with the individual and team tests having been performed earlier in the week. The Grade III riders were the first...

Para-Equestrian Benefit Next Week in Florida

by By USPEA | 2/4/2010 3:05:00 PM

The U.S. Para Equestrian Association (USPEA) is hosting a benefit for U.S. para-equestrians called "Journey to the Games." Cocktails, light fare and musical entertainment with Mack Bailey and Rachel Levy will be provided. The event will take place on Friday, February 12 at 7 p.m. at the Horse Park at Equestrian Estates in Loxahatchee, FL. Hosted by Walter and Mary Ann McPhail, tickets are $35. Donations are also accepted and can be made to the USPEA, c/o Tomlinson Equine, 3940 Verde Vista Dr.,...