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Kocher Steals Win in Modified Grand Prix at International Bromont

by Phelps Media Group | 7/31/2016 3:39:12 PM

Andrew Kocher and Zantos II (Tom von kap-Herr) Bromont, Quebec - Andrew Kocher added another victory to his collection on July 30, with a win in the Modified Grand Prix as he made it clear, in the last two weeks, that he was a fierce competitor at the 2016 International Bromont. Eight Pairs Make Jump-Off The demanding course, designed by Guilherme Jorge, proved to be a challenge for the 31 horse and rider combinations who competed in the class. Eight riders brought their horses to the jump-off,...

U.S. Show Jumping Teams Ready for CSIO5* Hickstead and CSIO3* Samorin

by USEF Communications Department | 7/28/2016 5:40:19 PM

Lexington, Ky. - Two teams of talented U.S. show jumping athletes will take on Nations Cup competition at CSIO5* Hickstead in West Sussex, England, and CSIO3* Samorin in Samorin, Slovakia, on Friday. At CSIO5* Hickstead, Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland will guide the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team of Katie Dinan, Lauren Hough, Lillie Keenan, and Paris Sellon. The Hickstead team has drawn fourth in the order of eight nations. At CSIO3* Samorin, Chef d'Equipe DiAnn Langer will lead...

Pony Club Represented at North American Junior Young Rider Championships

by USPC Communications Department | 7/26/2016 10:10:42 AM

July 26, 2016 (Lexington, KY) — Over forty riders with Pony Club connections will be competing at the 2016 Adequan/FEI North American Junior Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) held at the Colorado Horse Park July 26-31st. Riders from all over country and North American will be representing their Country, Region, Zone and Area at this prestigious Continental Championship recognized by the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI). NAJYRC is the only championship...

Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Carrying Podium Energy into CSIO5* Dublin

by Dana Rossmeier | 7/21/2016 3:55:35 PM

Dublin, Ireland - The United States heads into tomorrow’s Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ presented by Longines at CSIO5* Dublin, Ireland, with heavy momentum. With one Team Gold medal, four Team Silver medals, and a spot in September’s Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ Jumping Final, the United States aims to continue its success. The Hermès Show Jumping Team of Georgina Bloomberg, Lauren Hough, Laura Kraut, and Jessica Springsteen have drawn second in the order, out of...

Maryann Charles Garners the Blue in the $30,000 HITS Grand Prix at HITS Culpeper

by HITS Horse Shows | 7/19/2016 10:50:40 AM

Maryann Charles and FVF Sailor Man on their way to a $30,000 HITS Grand Prix win. (ESI Photography) Culpeper, Va. - As the third week of competition at HITS Culpeper came to an end, riders descended on the Grand Prix ring at HITS Commonwealth Park to vie for a victory in the $30,000 HITS Grand Prix. Maryann Charles of Southern Pines, North Carolina, and FVF Sailor Man, owned by Fox View Farm, have been knocking on the door all season at HITS Culpeper. They have brought home two third-place...

Chester Weber Takes Third, U.S. Driving Team Finishes Seventh at CHIO Aachen

by USEF Communications Department | 7/17/2016 10:58:50 AM

Aachen, Germany –The CAIO4*-H4 Nations Cup competition concluded on Sunday at CHIO Aachen with the cones phase. Under the guidance of Chef d’Equipe Ed Young, the U.S. Driving Team of Chester Weber and Chester Weber (Shannon Brinkman Photography) Allison Stroud finished in seventh place. Weber was the top-ranked American, earning third. The Netherlands maintained its dominate two-phase lead to take the Gold medal in team competition. Germany placed second and Belgium finished in...

U.S. Driving Team Seventh after CAIO4*-H4 Marathon Phase at CHIO Aachen

by USEF Communications Department | 7/16/2016 3:30:00 PM

Aachen, Germany –The CAIO4*-H4 Nations Cup competition continued on Saturday at CHIO Aachen with the marathon phase. Under the guidance of Chef d’Equipe Ed Young, the U.S. Driving Team of Chester Weber and Allison Stroud now sits in seventh place with a total of 401.640 after the second phase of the competition. Weber is the top-ranked U.S. athlete, lying in third place on a score of 158.40. The Netherlands leads the team competition with a total of 311.760. Hungary moved into...

Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team Finishes Sixth at CICO3* Aachen

by USEF Communications Department | 7/16/2016 9:58:26 AM

Aachen, Germany – The DHL-Prize CICO3* at CHIO Aachen concluded Saturday with the cross-country phase. Led by Chef d'Equipe David O’Connor, the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team of Matt Brown, Hannah Sue Burnett, Phillip Dutton, and Lauren Kieffer finished in sixth on a total of 203.30 penalties. Taking the Gold medal was Australia on a total of 145.40, followed by Germany in second on 154.90, and Ireland in third on 179.90. Michael Jung of Germany rode fisherTakinou to the...

Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team Sits in Sixth after Dressage and Show Jumping at CICO3* Aachen

by USEF Communications Department | 7/15/2016 4:02:49 PM

Aachen, Germany – The Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team of Matt Brown , Hannah Sue Burnett , Phillip Dutton , and Lauren Kieffer put forth strong efforts in day one’s dressage and show jumping phases at the Aachen CICO3*. Led by Chef d'Equipe David O’Connor, the team will move forward to day two’s cross-country phase in sixth place on a total of 159.10 penalties. The leaderboard is topped by Australia on a total of 139.80, followed closely by New Zealand on 142.20 in...

Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Ties for Silver Medal at CSIO5* Aachen

by USEF Communications Department | 7/14/2016 7:12:16 PM

Aachen, Germany – Members of the U.S. Olympic Show Jumping Team performed in the Mercedes-Benz Nations Cup at CHIO Aachen Thursday, which served as their final Nations Cup competition prior to the Rio Olympic Games. Led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland, the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team of Lucy Davis, Laura Kraut, Beezie Madden, and McLain Ward put in valiant efforts in a very competitive field to tie with France for the Silver medal on four faults. Germany won the Gold medal...