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Judges Determine Winner of AEGT Week 3

by Phelps Media Group | 1/29/2016 4:29:23 PM

It was too close to call for Robert Dover, MC of the America’s Equestrian’s Got Talent competition, to determine a winner for the third week of auditions. Nine acts competed in Tuesday night’s competition, which Teaghan James and Robert Dover by G. Cizadlo is a United States Equestrian Team Foundation event to benefit USEF Developing Programs. Hheld at the White Horse Fashion Cuisine in Wellington, all acts are seeking a spot in the line-up for the Finale to be held Sunday,...

2015 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North Come to a Successful Close

by USEF Communications Department | 7/23/2015 3:21:09 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The 2015 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) had five exciting days of competition from July 14-19 at the Kentucky Horse Park. A total of 222 riders from Canada, Mexico, and the United States from five disciplines rode with determination as they vied for medals. An NAJYRC victory gallop (Brant Gamma Photos) Special trophies and awards were given throughout the week. They were: The Howard B. Simpson High Five...

Albers Award Presented to Leslie Steele

by USDF | 7/21/2015 1:27:57 PM

Lexington, KY - July 21, 2015 - The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce that the Albers Award perpetual trophy was awarded to Alberta/British Columbia Chef d'Equipe Leslie Steele at this year's USDF/Platinum Performance North American Junior & Young Rider Dressage Championships, part of the Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC). This award, named in honor of longtime USDF Region 1 Chef...

Rebecca Hart Finishes European Tour With Three Top Finishes at CPEDI3* Hartpury Festival of Dressage

by Phelps Media Group | 7/15/2015 5:05:54 PM

Rebecca Hart and Schroeter's Romani concluded their European Tour with the first, second and third place finishes during the Hartpury Festival of Dressage. Photo By: Kevin Sparrow Hartpury, England - July 15, 2015 - Rebecca Hart and Schroeter's Romani continue to succeed on their whirlwind European tour, proving nothing will stand in their way on the road to the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. The duo gave it their all to finish third Friday in the Grade II Freestyle at the CPEDI3*...

When to Watch on Wednesday

by Andrew Minnick | 8/26/2014 8:16:35 PM

Dressage - Grand Prix Special Competition starts at 3:30am ET Adrienne Lyle & Wizard ride at 4:40am ET Laura Graves & Verdades ride at 8:35am ET Steffen Peters & Legolas 92 ride at 8:45am ET Para-Equestrian - Individual Test Competition starts at 3:00am ET Angela Peavy & Ozy Cooper ride at 3:54am ET Sydney Collier & Willi Wesley ride at 11:04am ET

U.S. Continues to Produce Top Finishes at CHIO Aachen: Weber Wins Again as Driving Team Stands Second, U.S. Dressage Team Third in Lambertz FEI Nations Cup

by USEF Communications Department | 6/27/2013 6:10:17 PM

Aachen, Germany - The United States produced top results for a second day running at the 2013 CHIO Aachen. In CAIO-4 competition, Chester Weber seized his second victory of the week as the U.S. Team stands in second place. In the Lambertz FEI Nations Cup, the U.S. Dressage Team put forth a polished effort to earn third-place honors. The American jumpers again went head-to-head with many of the best in the world in Aachen’s prestigious Main Stadium, while the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team...

Tina Konyot and Calecto V Take FEI Grand Prix Victory at WEF Dressage Classic CDI 3*

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 3/14/2013 8:44:38 PM

Tina Konyot and Calecto V (Susan J. Stickle) Wellington, FL - The third international competition for the 2013 Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) began today with the opening CDI competition, the FEI Grand Prix. This week's show, the WEF Dressage Classic CDI 3*, presented by Today's Equestrian & Fellows, runs March 14-17, 2013. Today's winner was Tina Konyot from Palm City, FL, riding Calecto V. There were 55 entries that jogged for the CDI competition this morning, with...

Protective Headgear Rule Change for Dressage to Go into Effect April 1, 2013

by USEF Dressage Department | 2/19/2013 9:09:06 AM

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) wishes to remind all dressage competitors of the rule change to DR120. This change goes into effect on April 1, 2013 and necessitates the usage of protective headgear by anyone mounted on the grounds at all USEF dressage competitions. DR120 has been amended to require protective headgear as follows: From the time horses are officially admitted to the competition grounds by competition management, anyone mounted on a horse at any...

U.S. Off to Strong Start as Weber Gains the Early Lead at 2012 FEI Four-in-Hand World Driving Championships

by Helen Murray | 8/16/2012 2:18:40 PM

Reisenbeck, Germany- The U.S. produced the strong start they were looking to make on Thursday at the FEI Four-in-Hand World Driving Championships, with two of the three American entries performing their dressage tests. Chester Weber led the charge for the U.S. driving a spectacular test scoring 33.41 to hold the lead after day one. Weber (Ocala, FL) has long been known for his ability to produce a winning dressage test and did not disappoint today in Germany. Driving his own Para and Boy W as...

U.S. Drivers Set Sights on Top Results at 2012 FEI Four-in-Hand World Driving Championships

by Helen Murray | 8/15/2012 5:32:44 PM

Lexington, KY - The U.S. Driving Team will be aiming for a place on the podium this week in Reisenbeck, Germany as they square-off with the best in the game at the 2012 FEI Four-in-Hand World Driving Championships. A total of 50 competitors from 19 Nations will attempt to stake their claim on Team and Individual world titles, August 16-19, 2012. The championships are off to a strong start for the U.S. as all 15 horses were accepted without incident during Tuesday’s First Horse Inspection....