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USEF Eventing National Championships Underway at The Dutta Corp. Tryon International Three-Day Event; Schedule Updated Due to Weather Advisory

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/10/2022 9:30:00 PM

Mill Spring, N.C. – Eventing athletes are vying for national champion titles this week as The Dutta Corp. USEF CCI4*-L Eventing National Championship and USEF Young Rider Eventing Championship presented by USEA (YRC) get underway in North Carolina. The Dutta Corp. Tryon International Three-Day Event is hosting these prestigious championships, which cap off the 2022 competition season for U.S. eventing. Liz Halliday-Sharp and Deniro Z. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian A total of 15...

2022 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals – West Underway

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/23/2022 5:00:00 PM

San Juan Capistrano, Calif. – Twenty-three athletes completed the first phase of competition at the 2022 Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals – West on Friday, kicking off a weekend of competition designed to showcase young riders with a promising future in the sport. Nicole McMillion and Campitello 5. ©McCool Photography After a warm-up round in which entrants have 90 seconds to practice over jumps, the competitors completed the flatwork phase of the...

US Equestrian Announces the Appointment of David O’Connor to the New Position of Chief of Sport

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/22/2022 2:30:00 PM

Lexington, KY- US Equestrian (USEF) announces the appointment of David O’Connor to the newly created position of Chief of Sport beginning October 3, 2022. O’Connor, a decorated Olympian, is no stranger to US Equestrian, having earned individual gold and team bronze medals in eventing at the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympics and a team silver medal at the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics. Additionally, David served as the USEF President from 2004 to 2012 and currently serves on the FEI Board...

Five Students Awarded USEF Higher Education Equestrian Scholarship

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/16/2022 5:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian (USEF) is pleased to announce the five recipients of the USEF Higher Education Equestrian Scholarships for graduating high-school seniors. Created to support students who are committed to continuing their involvement in equestrian sport while in college through an equestrian-related degree, volunteerism, or internship; riding on an intercollege equestrian team; or other equestrian-related activity, the scholarship awards a $1,000 grant to each recipient to...

Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team Accepted at First Horse Inspection of 2022 FEI Eventing World Championships Pratoni

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 9/14/2022 5:01:00 PM

Pratoni del Vivaro, Italy – All five combinations of the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team were accepted by the ground jury of Christina Klingspor (SWE), Peter Gray (CAN), and Christian Steiner (AUT) at Centro Equestre Federale in Pratoni del Vivaro, Italy ahead of the start of the 2022 FEI Eventing World Championship. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Bobby Costello and set to begin competition tomorrow with the first day of dressage with the first two combinations and final three...

US Equestrian Announces a Renewed Partnership with Dalman Jump Co. as the Official Jump Company

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/8/2022 10:19:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce a renewed partnership with Dalman Jump Co., the Official Jump Company of US Equestrian. Established in 2012, Dalman Jump Co. has grown to become the largest jump company in the United States, building custom jumps that have been seen in arenas around the country, from some of the nation’s most prestigious competitions to home schooling arenas. Dalman Jump Co. truly builds jumps for all, from pony hunters to the grand prix ring...

NEWSFLASH - Adequan® U.S. Para Dressage Team Takes Bronze in Orifarm Healthcare FEI World Para Dressage Championships at Herning 2022

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 8/13/2022 9:48:00 AM

Herning, Denmark - The Adequan U.S. Para Dressage Team has secured the bronze medal in team competition at the Orifarm Healthcare FEI World Para Dressage Championships at Herning 2022. The team finsihed on a final team total of 225.335. The Netherlands took the gold on a score of 230.225, while Denmark took silver on a final score of 229.751. The team was led by Chef d'Equipe Michel Assouline and Team Leader Laureen Johnson. The team saw excellent rides from the four combinations over two...

USA Zone 4, and USA Zone 5/7 Capture Gold in Junior and Young Rider Team Competition at Gotham North FEI North American Youth Jumping Championships, presented by USHJA

by Tori Bilas | 8/12/2022 10:00:00 PM

Day three of the Gotham North FEI North American Youth Jumping Championships, presented by USHJA, invited Junior and Young Rider teams to take center stage and vie for their podium positions. Over two rounds, teams battled it out for top honors, but it was ultimately Zone 4, with team members Caroline Mawhinney (Wellington, Fla.), Ella Duffy (Alpharetta, Ga.), Hailey Royce (Wellington, Fla.), and Mia Albelo (Miami, Fla.), taking gold in the Junior Team Final. A combined team of athletes from...

US Equestrian and Charles Owen Announce Continued Partnership for 2022

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/3/2022 3:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that equestrian safety product manufacturer Charles Owen will continue as a partner and the Official Helmet Supplier of US Equestrian for 2022. This longstanding partnership has been in place since 2017. This year, Charles Owen will expand its support of the U.S. Eventing Team, providing BodyBase Pro shirts and helmet covers in team colors for athletes on the World Championship and Nations Cup teams. Additionally, Charles Owen will...

US Equestrian Announces Continued Partnership with MARS EQUESTRIAN™ and BUCKEYE™ Nutrition

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/29/2022 4:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce its continued partnership with MARS EQUESTRIAN™ as well as the expanded partnership with BUCKEYE™ Nutrition. MARS EQUESTRIAN and BUCKEYE Nutrition are dedicated supporters of horse sports and can be seen at some of the most prestigious equestrian events in the U.S., including as presenting sponsor of the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event and title sponsor of MARS Great Meadow International, among others. “US...