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Para-Reining to be Featured at AQHA World Championship Show

by USA Reining | 10/25/2013 5:46:55 PM

USA Reining, the official sport affiliate for the western discipline of Reining within the international structure of horse sport, announces together with the United States Para-Equestrian Association (USPEA) as well as partners: the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) and the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA), the introduction of Reining into the Para-Equestrian movement. To be featured at the 2013 AQHA World Championship Show in Oklahoma City, OK, Para-Reining will include a...

Horse Radio Network Features Kristi Wysocki and Gil Merrick on Para-Equestrian Hour

by USPEA | 4/26/2013 1:40:42 PM

Thousand Oaks, CA - The Horse Radio Network provides the equestrian world with an entertaining and impressive line-up of radio shows for multiple disciplines. Executive Director of the Horse Radio Network, Glenn the Geek, makes it his goal to provide informative yet enjoyable radio shows for everyone in the equestrian industry. On April 25, 2013 the Dressage Radio Show, featuring regular hosts Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Philip Parks, handed the reins over to United States Para-Equestrian...

U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team Stories; Video Now Available

by Erin Ryder, Kentucky Equine Research | 10/6/2010 3:55:00 PM

Each rider has a story, and you can hear from each member of the Kentucky Equine Research (KER)/U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in this new video. These inspiring riders of all ages have overcome adversity to reach an international stage with their horses, and they are vying not only for a place on the medal podium but also the realization of personal goals. “My mom is a physical therapist, and she’s really up on different types of therapy, and...

The United States Para-Equestrian Association Announces 501(c)(3) Status

by By Lindsay McCall | 6/11/2010 11:21:00 AM

Photo by Dr. C. Mike Tomlinson (Para-Equestrians at CDI at Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, IL.) The United States Para-Equestrian Association (USPEA) would like to announce that it is now a 501(c)(3) public charitable organization. The USPEA provides programs, clinics, and competition opportunities for athletes with physical disabilities. Riders compete under the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) rules during their competitions and many of the athletes compete at the highest...

Canada to Host Three FEI Para-Dressage Courses

by Equine Canada | 1/11/2010 2:36:00 PM

Equine Canada is pleased to announce that three FEI Para-Dressage courses will be held in conjunction with the WindReach International Para-Dressage CPEDI3*, which is being held May 28–30, 2010 in Ashburn, ON, and we are pleased to invite individuals from your National Federation to participate. An FEI para-dressage judge course, an FEI para-dressage steward course, and an FEI para-dressage classifier course will be offered onsite at the event. The courses promise to provide a wealth of...

Adequan® U.S. Para Dressage Team Finishes Three Combinations in Top Six Across Three Grades

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 8/10/2022 6:57:00 PM

Herning, Denmark – The Adequan U.S. Para Dressage Team saw their first day of competition come to a close late this afternoon in BB Horse Arena, with three grades completing their FEI Individual Test throughout the course of the day. Grades IV, II, and I were featured to start the Orifarm Health FEI World Para Dressage Championships at the ECCO FEI World Championships Herning 2022. Competition will continue tomorrow with the FEI Individual Tests for Grades III and V. Kate Shoemaker...

US Equestrian Welcomes Perrigo as Title Sponsor of U.S. Para Dressage Competitions

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/10/2021 8:45:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce Perrigo Company plc as the new title sponsor of all U.S. CPEDI para dressage competitions in 2021 and 2022. The first of these competitions is the Perrigo CPEDI 3*, which will take place from March 12-14, 2021 at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Fla., followed by the Perrigo Tryon Summer Dressage CPEDI hosted from June 17-20 in Mill Spring, N.C. “We’re proud to sponsor the Perrigo/U.S. Para Dressage...

US Equestrian Announces Promotions on the Para Dressage Pathway Lists

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/4/2020 1:40:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Following a successful CPEDI competition at the Adequan®/USEF Para Dressage National Championships at Tryon International Equestrian Center in October 2020, the following athlete/horse combinations have been promoted on the Para Dressage Pathway lists: Sydney Collier and All in One moved up to Elite Cynthia Screnci and Eragon VF moved up to Development Eleanor Brimmer and Richelieu Stensvang moved up to Development Genevieve Rohner added Viessa to her emerging horses...

Adequan® Returns as Title Sponsor of the 2020 Adequan/USEF Para Dressage National Championship

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/15/2020 1:20:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian welcomes the return of Adequan® i.m. (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan) as the title sponsor of the 2020 Adequan/USEF Para Dressage National Championship, which is set to take place October 22-25 at the Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, N.C. Additionally, Adequan® proudly supports U.S. para dressage athletes as the sponsor of the Adequan U.S. Para Dressage Team. “We’re honored to be part of showcasing the elite talent of...

U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team presented by Deloitte© Wins at the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon Para-Dressage Test Event CPEDI3*

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/21/2018 6:20:00 PM

U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team presented by Deloitte Mill Spring, N.C. - The U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team presented by Deloitte added another victory to their resume this week at the FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) Tryon Para-Dressage Test Event CPEDI3*, April 20-22. The U.S. team of Rebecca Hart (Wellington, Fla.), Katie Jackson (Austin, Texas), Kate Shoemaker (Peoria, Ariz.), and Roxanne Trunnell (Rowlett, Texas) was led by Chef d’Equipe Kai Handt and assisted by USEF Head of...