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US Equestrian Announces 2021 USEF Eventing High Performance Winter Training Lists

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/25/2020 3:50:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced the USEF Eventing High Performance Elite, Pre-Elite, and Development Training Lists for the winter of 2021. The training lists are part of U.S. Performance Director Erik Duvander’s U.S. Eventing Pathway Program, focused on developing combinations to deliver sustainable success for the USEF Eventing Program at the international championship level. Full program details and criteria for the training lists are available here . “Having...

Panel: The Future of Equestrian: Leveraging Data & Technology

by US Equestrian Communications | 1/8/2020 8:48:00 PM

For this engaging conversation about data and technology in the equestrian world— available on demand at USEF Network — US Equestrian’s Chief Information Officer Justin Provost joined Nathan Rolfe , co-founder of the new Center for Equine Performance; Shelley Campf , owner of the OZ Incorporated training center in Oregon and co-owner of Team NW Equestrian Sports; and Eric Willemenot , founder of Move ’N See and inventor of the Pixio robotic video camera. Justin Provost...

US Equestrian Announces Updates to Training Lists for U.S. Eventing Pathway Program

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/26/2019 3:46:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced updates to the Elite, Pre-Elite and Development Training Lists of U.S. Performance Director Erik Duvander’s U.S. Eventing Pathway Program. Full details on the Pathway Program, including selection criteria for the training lists, are available on the USEF website . “With just over eight months until the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, it is exciting to have many combinations that could up their game in the spring and show readiness to compete...

US Equestrian Announces 2018 Eventing Winter Training Lists

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/22/2017 11:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – The US Equestrian (USEF) Eventing High Performance Committee has approved the following athletes for the 2018 Eventing Winter Training List. The US Equestrian High Performance Program is designed to achieve Olympic qualification and medals in the current Games cycle, in addition to building a sustainable foundation for the success of future championships. The Eventing High Performance Program consists of the Elite, Development, and Emerging Athletes Programs. The Elite...

Update: US Equestrian Federation Adds Puissance America as Official Media Partner

by From the US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/22/2017 11:57:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – The US Equestrian Federation (US Equestrian) is proud to announce a media partnership with the European-inspired Puissance America magazine. Puissance America will bring U.S. equestrian content into its fold tucked around hundreds of vibrant photos and unique stories throughout the equestrian world. As an official US Equestrian MemberPerk , active US Equestrian members can save 25% on the next issue. Puissance America joins the following 11 top equestrian multi-media...

William Woods hosts Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup Team Selection Trials

by William Woods University | 11/30/2015 1:04:33 PM

Riders selected for the 2014 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team in both three-gaited and five-gaited are (left to right) front row, Brooke Boyer, Kristen Smith, Maisie Benfield, Eleanor Rainbolt-Forbes and Quinn Mercier; back row, William Nalty, Emily Gutenkunst, Aleia Brown, Sydney Shaw, Nadine Van Zomeren, McGee Bosworth and Macey Miles. Fulton, Mo. –The top saddle seat equitation riders in the country will assemble this weekend when William Woods University again hosts the United States...

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by Merial | 7/1/2014 1:48:21 PM

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Centenary College Shines at Intercollegiate Horse Show Association National Championships

by USHJA | 5/6/2014 9:30:35 AM

2014 IHSA Collegiate Cup Champions Centenary College and USEF/Cacchione Cup winner Alex Carlton (Al Cook) Harrisburg, Pa. - Centenary College may have traveled to the 41st Intercollegiate Horse Show Association National Championships with a small team, but their results were huge. They clinched the Collegiate Cup high-point honors May 1-3 at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, PA. "We're thrilled. We have such a great team," said Michael Dowling, who coaches the Centenary Equestrian team...

Step Up to Support the 2014 Saddle Seat World Cup Competition

by USEF National Affiliates Department | 3/14/2014 10:34:05 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States is hosting the 2014 Saddle Seat World Cup competition during the Blue Ridge Classic Horse Show in Asheville, NC July 20-25. This is an excellent opportunity for you to volunteer your services, offer a horse for use in the competition, or make a donation to support this prestigious event. Volunteer Volunteering at the Saddle Seat World Cup is a great way for equestrian enthusiasts to get involved and find out what the program is all about. You can attend...

Brown Wins Again at Kentucky Reining Cup World Championship Freestyle

by Classic Communications | 4/27/2013 10:05:54 PM

Shane Smith & Shepherd Star (Shannon Brinkman) Lexington, KY For the second time in three years, Shane Brown won the World Championship Freestyle Reining tonight at the Kentucky Horse Park. He rode Shepherd Star to the title, receiving 228 points from the three judges. Brown’s score put him just 1 point ahead of three riders who tied for second with a score of 227—Aaron Ralston on Blue Taris Glo, Drake Johnson on Sonic Chic Dream, and Pete Kyle on A Ruf Gal. The winners split a...