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NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team Claims Commanding Win in FEI Jumping Nations Cup Wellington CSIO4*

by US Equestrian Communications Department/Jump Media | 2/29/2020 11:45:00 PM

Wellington, Fla. – The NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team topped a field of nine teams to win the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Wellington CSIO4* on Saturday, February 29, during the 2020 Winter Equestrian Festival at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. In his senior Nations Cup debut, 18-year-old Brian Moggre (Flower Mound, Texas) delivered a double-clear performance to lead the young U.S. team of Andrew Kocher (Wellington, Fla.), Lucas Porter (Wellington, Fla.), and Adrienne...

Cheryl Van Deusen and Kate Bishop Awarded Top Honors in Endurance

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/3/2020 10:19:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the winners of two prestigious awards in the discipline of endurance. Cheryl Van Deusen has been awarded the Maggy Price Endurance Excellence Award, and Kate Bishop has been awarded the Brunjes Junior/Young Rider Trophy. Cheryl Van Deusen and Hoover the Mover at the USEF Endurance National Championships (Becky Pearman Photography) The Maggy Price Endurance Excellence Award is presented to the top U.S. senior endurance rider. This award...

US Equestrian Introduces Informal Team Challenge at the Live Oak International

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/10/2019 7:45:00 PM

Team Holding Gold took first place (Photo by Andrea Evans/US Equestrian) Ocala, Fla. – As part of the U.S. Developing Athlete Program and Elite Athlete Program for Combined Driving, US Equestrian (USEF) introduced an informal team competition this week at the Live Oak International. Overseen by the Driving Sport Committee, the Team Challenge offers USEF Pathway Program athletes or team applicants the opportunity to gain valuable experience in team competition format, including team...

Applications Now Open for 2019 FEI Driving World Championships for Ponies Four-in-Hand, Pairs and Singles; FEI Driving World Championships for Pairs

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/1/2019 11:20:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian announces that applications are now open and available online for the 2019 Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) Driving World Championships for Ponies Four-in-Hand, Pairs and Singles and the FEI Driving World Championships for Pairs. Athlete and pony/horse combinations wishing to be considered for these events must submit an online application via the “My USEF” portal with the appropriate fee. Applications submitted on or before...

2016 Rio Team Silver Medal Olympians Kent Farrington and McLain Ward to Compete in 3rd Annual Rolex Central Park Horse Show Grand Prix

by Central Park Horse Show | 9/1/2016 11:04:52 AM

Wollman Rink in New York City's iconic Central Park will host the Rolex Central Park Horse Show for its third year. (Meg Banks) New York, N.Y. - The third Annual Rolex Central Park Horse Show announces an exciting line-up for show jumping fans at its event in New York City on September 21-25, 2016. U.S. Show Jumping Team Silver medalists from the Rio Olympic Games, McLain Ward and Kent Farrington, come to New York to battle for the prestigious title of U.S. Open Champion on Thursday, September...

Frankie Thieriot-Stutes Leads CCI** Following Dressage at Jersey Fresh International Three-Day Event

by Classic Communications | 5/12/2016 9:35:22 AM

Frankie Thieriot-Stutes and Chatwin (Shannon Brinkman) Allentown, N.J. - Frankie Thieriot-Stutes of Occidental, Calif. leads the CCI** following dressage scoring 44.5 penalties on Chatwin in the Jersey Fresh International Three-Day Event (JFI), presented by BW Furlong & Associates. Local rider Holly Payne Caravella and Bruisyard Hall are second with 46.3. Tied for third with 47.1 penalties are Mara DePuy (USA) riding Congo Brazzaville C and Tamra Smith (USA) on Lagos Star. A record number...

Applications Available for 2016 Eventing 18 Program

by USEF Communications Department | 3/3/2015 10:45:13 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation is pleased to announce that the 2016 Eventing 18 Program outline and application are now available. The Eventing 18 Program is the beginning of the athlete pipeline and aims to build a foundation of future horsemen and women that will hopefully go on to represent the United States. Selection into the program will be based on talent, competitiveness, commitment, and potential. Applicants must compete at the Preliminary level or above...

Tara Metzner and Fabricio Nearly Flawless in the Haley Farms LLC Grand Prix Hunter Derby

by West Palms Event Managment | 10/19/2013 10:48:12 AM

Tara Metzner and Fabricio (Captured Moment Photography) Del Mar, Calif. - Some of the region's top hunters competed under the lights tonight in the last qualifying Grand Prix Hunter Derby before the Final next week. Twenty-three entries took on the Autumn-themed course in the Haley Farms LLC Grand Prix Hunter Derby, Presented by Fleeceworks. Tara Metzner and Davlyn Farms' Fabricio wowed the judges and the crowd with a nearly flawless round, earning an average score of 99 to come out on...

Wellington Nations Cup Team Results Pending Due to Protest

by Jennifer Wood Media and Public Relations | 4/13/2013 9:06:58 AM

Wellington, FL - The Wellington Nations Cup CDIO 3* was held today with 10 teams participating at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival. Following the close of competition, a protest was filed with the Appeals Committee for Mikala Munter Gundersen (DEN) of Team Europe on the judging of her ride. The Chef d'Equipe for Team Europe filed the protest within the one hour time limit. The Appeals Committee consists of Marian Cunningham (PER), Lorraine McDonald (CAN), and Sandy Hotz (USA). The...

Top U.S. Vaulters Set to Compete in France at FEI World Vaulting Championship

by Kathleen Landwehr | 8/15/2012 4:05:17 PM

Lexington, KY - The best vaulters from across the U.S. are ready to begin competition at the FEI World Vaulting Championship at the Pole Europeen du Cheval in Le Mans, France from August 16-19, 2012. Vaulters will be vying for World Championship titles in the Individual Female, Individual Male, Pas de Duex, and Team competitions. The recently crowned Gold Individual Female National Vaulting Champion Mary McCormick (Woodside, CA) hopes to continue her success in France. Having also won the...