U.S. Air Force veteran Derrick Perkins (Lindsay McCall) Lexington, Ky. - In support of Armed Forces Day on Saturday, May 17, Kai Handt, the U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Chef d’Equipe/Technical Advisor, will be showcasing demonstrations by Air Force veterans and other para-dressage athletes starting at 12:00 p.m. CDT at the North Texas Equestrian Center in Wylie, Texas. An introductory seminar on the exciting sport of para-equestrian dressage will be facilitated to the new members of the...

Ellie Brimmer and London Swing at AGDF in Wellington, FL. (Lindsay Y McCall) Wellington, Fla. - With only a few weeks left before the Adequan Global Dressage Festival 10 CPEDI3* scheduled March 12-16, 2014, para-dressage athletes have been working hard preparing their mounts for competition. Over two weekends February 20-23 and February 28- March 2, multiple para-equestrian riders showcased their new partnerships at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) 7 and 8 in Wellington and at the...

Robin Brueckman and Radetzky at the Veterinary Inspections (Lindsay McCall) Gladstone, NJ - Competition in the National Para-Equestrian Championships featuring the USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage Paralympic Selection Trials is set to begin Monday in five grades. All 24 horses presented at the Veterinary Inspection Sunday afternoon were accepted. Riders will perform three tests over three days of competition held at Pine Meadow which is part of the USET Foundation Headquarters. On Monday, riders...

Jonathan Wentz 2011 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Champion in Saugerties, NY (Lindsay Y McCall ) Gladstone, NJ - United States Para-Equestrians from California to New England will be making their way to Gladstone, New Jersey for the 2012 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage Paralympic Selection Trials and National Championships. The Trials and National Championships will take place at the USET Headquarters June 10-13, 2012. Although the final count of riders is not official at this time, this...

Laura Goldman (USA) and VPRH Pegasus vom Nieh-HOF (Lindsay McCall) Del Mar, CA - Day two of the 2012 Rancho Valencia Dressage Affaire CPEDI3* at the Del Mar Horse Park concluded with impressive results from the Para-Dressage competition. Multiple horse and rider combinations built upon yesterday's scores earning top results under FEI ground jury Hanneke Gerritsen 5* (NED), Marco Orsini 4* (FRA), and Ulf Wilken 5*. Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games participant Laura Goldman (USA) topped...

The Gold United States Para-Equestrian Team (Pictured Left to Right: Pam Lane, Chef d'equipe Missy Ransehousen, Rebecca Hart, Erin Alberda, Mary Jordan, and in front is Donna Ponessa). Photo: Hope Hand/USPEA. Lexington, KY - The U.S. Para-Equestrian Team continued to make strides in qualifying for the 2012 Paralympic Games by winning Team Gold at the 2011 Melbourne CPEDI3* held in conjunction with the Saddle World Dressage Festival. The U.S. was represented by Donna Ponessa, Becca Hart, Erin...

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.,...

Photo by PhelpsPhotos.com (Rebecca Hart and Norteassa) Lexington, KY – Rebecca Hart has had quite an eventful year. In 2008, she won her first National Championship aboard Norteassa in May, 2008, and then the pair went on to Hong Kong to compete in the 2008 Paralympic Games and barely missed winning an Individual medal. This year, Hart bested 16 other riders to defend her title as 2009 Cavalor/United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Para-Equestrian Dressage National Champion. The...

The World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc., announced Lloyd Landkamer, of Hamel, MN, as the Para-Equestrian Discipline Manager for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Landkamer becomes one of nine managers responsible for planning, managing and directing the World Championship competitions in eight equestrian sports, communicating with the high-performance community and related organizations, and overseeing development and administration of the discipline’s budget. The nine managers will...

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...