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HITS Culpeper Kicks Off with a Win from Peter Leone in the $40,000 EMO Grand Prix, Presented by Pfizer Animal Health

by By the HITS Media Team | 4/29/2010 9:52:00 AM

Photo by ESI Photography (Peter Leone and Nerval de la Batia win their first Grand Prix of the season at HITS Culpeper.) Peter Leone and Nerval de la Batia, owned by the Beaupre Group, are on the road to the Pfizer Million as they took home the victory in Sunday's $40,000 EMO Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, to highlight the Commonwealth National. "It means a lot to me to come here and kick-off the season," said Leone of Greenwich, CT, who competed in his first of eight needed...

2009 Paso Fino Horse Association Awards Announced

by By the Paso Fino Horse Association | 10/13/2009 11:42:00 AM

The Paso Fino Horse Association (PFHA) announced their 2009 award winners through their e-newsletter. The following list includes those outstanding participants in the Paso Fino horse world who shined in 2009. Trainer of the Year Ricky Mendoza Voted Amateur Owner of the Year Debbie Suder - Rockville, VA Amateur Owner of the Year Gay Culverhouse - Middleborough, MA Senior Amateur Owner of the Year Glen Van Loon - Murray, KY High Point Junior (13-15) of the Year Jo Beth Gaston - Chester, SC High...

New LG-PRE-ANCCE Stud Book Office Opens in the U.S.

by By Stud Book ANCCE | 9/24/2008 10:38:00 AM

Since February 2008, LG-Asociación Nacional de Criadores de Caballos de Pura Raza Española (ANCCE) has issued 137 new Breeder Codigos in the United States, sponsored two clinics, supported three horse shows and through USPRE has made four Inscription and Revision tours servicing in excess of 2000 horses. The grand opening of the LG-ANCCE office in Miami, FL, is a further testimony of the continued ANCCE commitment to provide breeders in North America with timely and enhanced quality services....

Recapping the First Rounds of the 2023 Gotham North/FEI North American Youth Jumping Championships Presented by USHJA

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/9/2023 9:00:00 PM

Traverse City, Mich. – The first rounds of 2023 Gotham North/FEI North American Youth Jumping Championships presented by USHJA are in the books after the Children and Pre-Juniors completed their first team and individual qualifiers on Wednesday morning at Traverse City Horse Shows. Lauren Padilla and Diadem de Revel VG. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian The Children’s division was first on the schedule, with 17 athletes putting down their first scores against the clock. Lauren...

US Equestrian Focuses on Working Together for Our Future in 2023

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/13/2023 10:39:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian President Tom O’Mara and CEO Bill Moroney spoke during the General Session presentation to members and staff on January 13 th at the US Equestrian Annual Meeting. They looked back at progress made by US Equestrian in 2022 and laid out three priorities for 2023 with the theme of Working Together for Our Future. “Each year, we take this time to review our progress from the prior year, reassess where we stand, and establish the key goals and strategies...

NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team Finishes Sixth in Mercedes-Benz Jumping Nations Cup CSIO5*

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 6/30/2022 5:45:00 AM

Aachen, Germany - The NetJets U.S. Jumping Team finished sixth in the Mercedes-Benz Jumping Nations Cup of Aachen CSIO5* on a final team total of 27 faults. The team featured Lillie Keenan and Argan de Beliard, Chloe Reid and Souper Shuttle, Adrienne Sternlicht and Cristalline, and was anchored by McLain Ward and Kasper van het Hellehof. The team led by Chef d'Equipe Robert Ridland. Lillie Keenan & Argan de Beliard ©TaylorPence/US Equestrian Keenan (New York, N.Y.) and Argan de...

Vaulter Rebecca Share Wins 2021 USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 12/15/2021 10:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce Rebecca Share (Potomac, Md.) as the winner of the 2021 USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award in recognition of her contributions and achievements this year. The USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award identifies outstanding youth members actively involved in their respective discipline or breed organizations and acknowledges their potential as future leaders in the equine industry. The American Vaulting Association (AVA) nominated Share, who...

US Equestrian Announces Host Sites for 2020 USEF Combined Driving National Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/25/2019 12:06:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Following a successful 2019 USEF Combined Driving National Championship season, US Equestrian has released the selected host sites for the 2020 USEF Combined Driving National Championships, pending the approval of the US Equestrian Board of Directors. US Equestrian will offer 18 national championship divisions across three events. The following are tentative dates, locations, and divisions of the 2020 USEF Combined Driving National Championships: Jacob Arnold competes at...

U.S. Vaulters Impress at the World Equestrian Festival CHIO Aachen

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/16/2018 12:03:00 PM

Aachen, Germany – With the FEI World Equestrian Games™ (WEG) Tryon 2018 drawing closer, U.S. vaulters impressed as they represented the United States in individual male and female, pas de deux, and squad divisions, as well as gained team experience in the FEI Nations Cup CVIO4* at the FEI World Equestrian Festival CHIO Aachen in the Albert Vahle Arena, July 13-15. Kristian Roberts (Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photography) The U.S. vaulting contingent, led by Chef d’Equipe Emma...

U.S. Athletes Look for Success at the 2017 FEI World Vaulting Championships for Juniors

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/1/2017 7:10:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Artistry, athleticism, and talent will be on display this week when U.S. vaulting is showcased at the 2017 FEI World Vaulting Championships for Juniors. Running from August 2-5, 2017, in Ebreichsdor, Austria, the U.S. brings a contingent of 14 vaulters competing for titles in the Individual Female, Individual Male, Pas de Deux, and Squad Junior Championships. Chef d'Equipe Mary McCormick and Assistant Chef d'Equipe Jessica Garrod will guide the U.S. vaulters....