Debbie McDonald (left) and Charlotte Bredahl (right) Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced the appointment of Charlotte Bredahl as the U.S. Dressage Development Coach, pending final contract negotiations. Bredahl will take over for the newly appointed U.S. Dressage Technical Advisor and Chef d’Equipe, Debbie McDonald, who previously held the position of Development Coach. The role of the Development Coach is to work hand in hand with the Managing Director of Dressage, the...

Las Vegas, Nev. – The United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) hosted the first ever AON/USHJA National Championships at The Las Vegas National CSI4*-W from November 13-18. Throughout the week, USHJA members earned national championship titles, participated in free educational seminars, and enjoyed the electric Las Vegas atmosphere. The inaugural event hosted riders as they vied for national championship titles and the 26 medals, 1,450 ribbons, 34 horse coolers, 70 sponsor awards,...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian (USEF) and its Driving Sport Committee are accepting applications for the newly created position of the U.S. Driving Performance Manager. This position will be part of the core U.S. driving team and staff that will lead U.S. Combined Driving into sustained success at the national and world championship level. The position will be on part-time basis and report to the USEF Director of Driving, held accountable by annual review to the USEF Sport Director and...

Colorado Springs, Colo. – Standout performances during September earned indoor volleyball player Matt Anderson (West Seneca, New York), shooter Caitlin Connor (Winnfield, Louisiana) and the NetJets U.S. Jumping Team Best of September honors for the Team USA Awards presented by Dow, the United States Olympic Committee announced today. The NetJets U.S. Jumping Team (Shannon Brinkman Photo) Anderson helped lead Team USA to a historic bronze medal at the FIVB World Championship –the...

Ocala, Fla. - All five divisions of the USEF Combined Driving National Championships faced an intimidating, yet thrilling marathon course at the Live Oak International on Saturday. The course included seven technical, compact obstacles questioning the obedience and athleticism of the equine athletes. This influenced the fluctuation in the top three across all divisions, while two new drivers took the lead in the intermediate single pony and intermediate pony pair divisions. The 14-time advanced...

Union City, Calif. — Ariat International , the leader in innovative equestrian footwear and apparel, announces an expanded partnership with the US Equestrian Federation (USEF). Starting in 2018, Ariat will be the official footwear and apparel partner of the USEF and will outfit the nation’s top equestrian athletes in team competition. An additional component of this partnership is an exclusive offering of U.S. team apparel available for purchase through USEF and Ariat retail...

Lexington, Ky. – The United States Equestrian Federation (US Equestrian) is pleased to announce that Ice Horse ® , a leading manufacturer of equine cold therapy products, has signed an agreement to become an Official Sponsor of US Equestrian. Effective immediately, Ice Horse products are now the Official Cold Therapy Products of US Equestrian. "We are thrilled to welcome Ice Horse as a sponsor of US Equestrian," said US Equestrian CEO Bill Moroney. "The welfare of our equine athletes...

Valeggio sul Mincio, Verona, Italy – The Distance Depot/U.S. Endurance Team met the substantial challenges of Saturday’s 2017 FEI World Endurance Championships for Young Riders and Juniors, with three riders completing the course for a successful U.S. team finish. Leading the U.S. team to finish in the 11 th position against 16 other national teams, was Chef D’Equipe Mark Dial. “The entire Team showed a lot of maturity in their riding and professionalism throughout the...

Sopot, Poland – The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team had a strong performance at their first European FEI Nations Cup competition of the season, facing off against 12 other teams and winning gold after an intense fight to the finish. Olaf Peterson Jr.’s course proved to be challenging with only one combination going double-clear. Led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland, the U.S. team of Lauren Hough, Laura Kraut, Chloe Reid, and Paris Sellon held on through a jump-off against...

Lexington, Ky. – The United States Equestrian Federation (US Equestrian) has reluctantly accepted the resignation of its U.S. Eventing Technical Advisor David O’Connor. “Over many years, David has been a leader for US Equestrian as a whole and for eventing in particular,” remarked Murray Kessler, President of US Equestrian. “We reluctantly accept David’s resignation and support his desire to focus on chairing the Fédération Equestre...