Hagen, Germany – The 2016 United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Dressage Young Rider European Tour came to an end at the Future Champions event, CDIO-Y Hagen on Saturday. Led by Chef d’Equipe George Williams, the U.S. contingent of Lauren Asher, Barbara “Bebe” Davis, and Kerrigan Gluch gained valuable individual and team experience over the three days of competition. Gluch and Vaquero HGF were the highest-ranked U.S. combination, placing in the top 10 each day....

Emanuel Andrade aboard Natif Des Roches (SEL Photography) Lexington, Ky. - After the Gala at the Rock, the black tie affair that Split Rock has quickly become known for, went well into the night, the third morning of competition kicked off at 10 am with the $2,000 Brook Ledge High JR/AO 1.40m Jumper. Victory was claimed by Emanuel Andrade aboard Natif Des Roches who won by a large margin with a speedy jump-off. Maria Roberts and Bongo (TPence Photo) The next class to follow was the $7,500 Kask...

Kristen Vanderveen and Bull Run's Faustino De Tili (Sharon Packer Photography) Mill Spring, N.C. - Kristen Vanderveen (USA) and Bull Run's Faustino De Tili were unbeatable today in the first FEI class of the season at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC), as the duo picked up their first major win at the venue since last year, finishing the $35,000 FEI 1.45m Horseware Ireland Speed Stake with a time of 66.25 seconds. Samuel Parot (CHI) piloted both of his mounts to a top three...

Steffen Peters and Rosamunde (Terri Miller) San Juan Capistrano, Calif. – Anticipation was high as a crowd gathered for the CDI Grand Prix Freestyle (sponsored by Adventure Farms), the highlight class of the second day of competition at California Dreaming Productions' Festival of the Horse CDI 3*/Y/J/U-25 being held March 31-April 2 in San Juan Capistrano. All eyes were on U.S. Team veteran Steffen Peters and fan-favorite Rosamunde (Rheinlander mare Rock Forever x First Lady by...

Gothenburg, Sweden – The 2016 Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final concluded this afternoon with 26 starters entering the Scandinavium Arena for day three’s round one. Twenty combinations moved forward to round two, taking on challenging tracks set by course designer Santiago Varela Ullastres. Impressing in their FEI World Cup™ Final debut, Callan Solem and VDL Wizard finished the day as the top-placed American combination in seventh place. Also representing the U.S. in...

Gothenburg, Sweden – The quest for the 2016 Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final championship title continued tonight in the Scandinavium Arena at the Gothenburg Horse Show. Prized World Cup points were up for grabs as 33 combinations went head-to-head over the Santiago Varela Ullastres-designed course with seven returning for the jump-off. The U.S. sent Peter Lutz forward to the jump-off, where he finished seventh. Lutz surged up the leaderboard on the strength of this...

DEL MAR, CA – In the midst of a hard-fought Olympic Games qualifying season, Steffen Peters was looking for a confidence-building performance for his veteran partner Legolas 92, and he got exactly what the doctor ordered on the first day of California Dreaming Productions’ Dressage Affaire CDI3*/Y/J/U-25, being held March 10-13 at the Del Mar Horse Park. With a correct and expressive test, Peters and Four Winds Farm’s Steffen Peters & Legolas 92 were victorious in the CDI...

Ocala, Fla. -The 2016 USEF Four-in-Hand Driving National Championship came to a close with the cones phase at Live Oak International. Chester Weber earned his 13th USEF Four-in-Hand Driving National Championship title after leading the competition from start to finish. The field of four competitors demonstrated great driving throughout the competition and is looking strong as the U.S. prepares for the 2016 FEI World Championship this summer. Top Three in the USEF National Championship...

Andres Rodriguez and S.F. Ariantha (Sportfot) Mill Spring, N.C. - Andres Rodriguez (VEN) and the talented grey mare S.F. Ariantha proved too quick to beat in the $127,000 Tryon Estates Grand Prix CSI 3*, the final Grand Prix of the 2015 season at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). Rodriguez and S.F. Ariantha flew through the timers, securing the fastest double clear effort of the night, finishing with a time of 43.26 seconds. Andrew Kocher (USA), winner of the $34,000 Suncast®...

Ermelo, The Netherlands – The United States showed up in force this week at the inaugural FEI World Vaulting Championships for Juniors, sending a full contingent of athletes and collecting three podium finishes. The competition wrapped-up today with the round two freestyle tests. Leading from the start and earning the Gold medal in the Pas-de-Deux was Bodhi Hall and Michelle Guo, while compatriots Sarah Dunn and Janie Salisbury also stood on the podium as the Bronze medal winners. The U.S....