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Adequan U.S. Para Dressage Team in the Hunt for Podium Finish with One More Combination to Ride

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 8/12/2022 5:09:00 PM

Herning, Denmark – The Adequan U.S. Para Dressage Team had a strong start to the first day of team competition and are firmly in the running for a podium position at the conclusion of team competition tomorrow. Kate Shoemaker and Quiana led the team off this morning, earning a 75.415 percent in Grade IV competition, followed by Beatrice de Lavalette and Sixth Sense, who earned a 73.235 percent in Grade II. Roxanne Trunnell and Fortunato H20, the youngest horse in the entire competition,...

Hart Holds the Lead on Day Two of the 2020 Adequan®/USEF Para Dressage National Championship

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/24/2020 10:15:00 PM

Rebecca Hart and El Corona Texel. Photo: Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Mill Spring, N.C. – The top of the leaderboard remained unchanged after the second day of competition at the 2020 Adequan®/USEF Para Dressage National Championship. Thirteen horse-and-rider pairs completed the FEI Para Individual Tests on Saturday at the Tryon International Equestrian Center in pursuit of a national championship title. In a repeat of yesterday’s success, Rebecca Hart (Wellington, Fla.) rode...

Adequan® U.S. Para Dressage Team Wins Adequan Global Dressage Festival 1 CPEDI3*

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/12/2020 6:34:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The Adequan U.S. Para Dressage Team kicked off the 2020 competition season with a win at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival 1 CPEDI3*. Chef d’Equipe Michel Assouline led the team of David Botana, Rebecca Hart, Kate Shoemaker, and Roxanne Trunnell to top honors in the team competition in Wellington, Fla. The respective FEI Team Tests and FEI Individual Tests on Thursday and Friday, counted for the team competition, while Saturday’s FEI Freestyle Tests were an...

The Adequan® U.S. Para Dressage Team Takes Silver at Caledon Spring Jubilee CPEDI3*

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/2/2019 11:29:00 AM

Ontario, Canada – The Adequan® U.S. Para Dressage Team of Mary Jordan, Alanna Flax-Clark, and Laurietta Oakleaf, led by Chef d’Equipe Regina Cristo earned a cumulative score of 183.275% after two days of competition, resulting in a second place finish behind Canada. Canada who narrowly bested the U.S., ended their team competition with a final score of 193.143% at the Caledon Spring Jubilee CPEDI3* on May 31-June 1. “I’m proud of how our riders persevered and...

USET Foundation Supports US Equestrian High-Performance Programs with Spring Soirée

by United Stated Equestrian Team Foundation | 4/10/2019 8:07:00 AM

Rancho Santa Fe, CA – April 8, 2019 – The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation announced today it will host a fundraising event at the beautiful Pomponio Ranch in Rancho Santa Fe, California on Friday, April 26, 2019. Dubbed the Spring Soirée, the evening fundraiser will benefit the US Equestrian High Performance programs and give attendees the opportunity to bid on unique silent and live auction items and experiences. Purchase tickets here . The USET Foundation...

2016 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championships sponsored by Deloitte and the Selection Event for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games Gets Underway

by USEF Communications Department | 6/2/2016 8:05:40 AM

Credit: SusanJStickle.com & Moonfyre Photography Grass Lake, Mich. – The country’s top para-dressage athletes and horses have gathered at the Waterloo Hunt Club this week to compete in the 2016 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championships sponsored by Deloitte and the Selection Event for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. Five athlete-and-horse combinations are entered in the National Division, while eight combinations plan to compete in the High Performance Division. Of the...

2016 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championships sponsored by Deloitte and the Selection Event for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games Gets Underway

by USEF Communications Department | 6/2/2016 8:04:39 AM

Grass Lake, Mich . – The country’s top para-dressage athletes and horses have gathered at the Waterloo Hunt Club this week to compete in the 2016 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championships sponsored by Deloitte and the Selection Event for the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games. Five athlete-and-horse combinations are entered in the National Division, while eight combinations plan to compete in the High Performance Division. Of the 11 athletes scheduled to compete this weekend, nine...

United States Para-Dressage Individuals Complete First Day of Mulhouse CPEDI3*

by : Lindsay Y. McCall, USPEA | 6/19/2015 1:55:35 PM

U.S Para- Dressage riders with their coaches at the Mulhouse, CPEDI3* Left to Right Rider Deborah Stanitski with ribbon and trainer Lauren Palmer Rebecca Hart (sitting) with Todd Flettrich; and Annie Peavy with Heather Blitz. Mulhouse, France - June 19, 2015 - U.S. Para-Dressage individuals Annie Peavy, Rebecca Hart, and Deborah Stanitski completed the first day of Team Tests at the Mulhouse, France CPEDI3*. These three riders and four horses traveled to Europe to compete in both the Mulhouse,...

United States Para-Dressage Athletes Dominate at the 2015 Adequan Global Dressage Festival CPEDI3*

by Lindsay Y. McCall | 1/10/2015 1:43:52 PM

U.S. Riders Dominate Four out of the Five Para-Dressage Grades. U.S. Riders (Left to right ) Derrick Perkins, Dale Dedrick, Roxanne Trunnell, Elliie Brimmer, Angela Peavy, Rebecca Hart, MAry Jordan, and Sydney Collier(Lindsay Y. McCall) Wellington, Fla. - The 2015 Adequan Global Dressage Festival CPEDI3* commenced with 13 horse and rider combinations showcasing the Para-Equestrian Dressage Team Test. Para-Dressage athletes from Grades Ia, Ib, II, III, and IV, competed in the Van Kampen Arena at...

Para-Equestrian Dressage Athlete Mary Jordan Leaves Lasting Impression at Official USA Olympic Day

by USPEA | 7/22/2012 9:32:24 PM

Mary Jordan speaking to campers at USOC Olympic Day Photo courtesy Saco Parks & Recreation Department in Saco, Maine Saco, ME - As the London Olympics/Paralympics approach athletes have been promoting and creating awareness of this spectacular event. On June 29, 2012, the Official USA Olympic Day occurred where hundreds of Olympians and Paralympians participated around the country in interactive and informative public speaking events. Created by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC),...