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Five Fast Facts About the USEF Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention (MAAP) Policies: What You Need to Know

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/7/2019 3:20:00 PM

On June 1, 2019, US Equestrian’s Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention (MAAP) Policies went into effect. These policies apply to USEF members who are 18 years old and older (regardless of their USEF age), referred to as “Adults” below. As members work to change their behaviors to further support and protect minor athletes (anyone under 18 years of age regardless of USEF age), in our sport, the following are five fast facts you need to know about the mandatory requirements outlined in...

NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team Mixes Rising Talent and Experienced Veterans in Barcelona at FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Final

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/4/2018 2:05:00 PM

Barcelona, Spain – The NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team is ready to compete at the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup Final at CSIO5* Barcelona. Prepared to showcase and give valuable experience to up-and-coming combinations in one of show jumping’s most prestigious team challenges, the U.S. team will meld new talent with those of experienced veterans as they compete for a spot on the podium. With seven podium appearances in 2018, and an FEI World Equestrian Games™ (WEG) Tryon...

U.S. Reining Team Sets Out to Defend World Champion Title at FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/11/2018 2:56:00 PM

Mill Spring, N.C. – The U.S. Reining Team will take on the world’s top teams at the FEI World Equestrian Games™ (WEG) Tryon 2018 tomorrow, September 12. Chef d’Equipe Jeff Petska leads the team of Casey Deary and Heavy Duty Chex, Dan Huss and Ms Dreamy, Jordan Larson and ARC Gunnabeabigstar, and Cade McCutcheon and Custom Made Gun, with Gabe Hutchins and FM Shine N Tag Chex competing as an individual combination, as they set out to defend U.S. reining’s title as...

NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team Contests FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Ireland as Last FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 Observation Event

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/9/2018 4:42:00 PM

Dublin, Ireland – The NetJets U.S. Jumping Team will contest its final observation event in preparation for the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 at the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Ireland on Friday, August 10. A combination of veteran talent and rising stars will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland as Jamie Barge, Lucy Deslauriers, Laura Kraut, and Adrienne Sternlicht look to defend their 2017 gold medal and Aga Kahn Trophy. The U.S. has drawn seventh in the order of...

NetJets® U.S. Show Jumping Team Continues European Tour at the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup The Netherlands

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/22/2018 9:24:00 AM

Rotterdam, Netherlands – After a bronze-medal finish in Poland, the NetJets® U.S. Show Jumping Team contests their second FEI World Equestrian Games™ (WEG) Tryon 2018 observation event at the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup The Netherlands, on Sunday, June 24. Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland will lead the team of Laura Kraut and Zeremonie, Beezie Madden and Breitling LS, Adrienne Sternlicht and Cristalline, and McLain Ward and Clinta. Michael Hughes and Zerlin will take the...

The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Ready for FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ The Netherlands

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/20/2018 5:02:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team aims for a top placing in the FEI Dressage Nations Cup The Netherlands, the team’s first European Nations Cup of the season. Chef d’Equipe Robert Dover will lead the team of Olivia LaGoy-Weltz and Lonoir, Adrienne Lyle and Salvino, Kasey Perry-Glass and Goerklintgaards Dublet, and Steffen Peters and Rosamunde at CHIO Rotterdam, June 21-23. The team combinations, along with individual U.S. competitors Shelly Francis and...

NetJets® U.S. Show Jumping Team Set to Compete in Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Poland

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/16/2018 1:41:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The NetJets U.S. Show Jumping Team is set to compete in the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup Poland this Sunday, June 17, at the Lotto CSIO Sopot. Following the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup Canada, where the U.S. secured a spot for the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup Final, U.S. Show Jumping Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland will lead the team of Jamie Barge and Luebbo, Margie Engle and Royce, Lillie Keenan and Super Sox, Devin Ryan and Eddie Blue, and reserve rider...

Veterans McCormick and Roberts Headline Successful USEF/AVA Vaulting National Championships in Utah

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/28/2017 8:04:00 PM

South Jordan, Utah – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF)/American Vaulting Association (AVA) Vaulting National Championships were held on August 24-27, 2017, at the Salt Lake County Equestrian Park in South Jordan, Utah. Leading the way were U.S. vaulting veterans Mary McCormick and Kristian Roberts, who won the Female Gold and Male Gold divisions, respectively. Individual Competition McCormick, (Cañon City, Colo.), captured an astonishing seventh national championship...

McLain Ward Closes Out Devon Horse Show with Open Jumper Championship

by Phelps Media Group | 6/6/2016 9:44:15 AM

McLain Ward and Tina La Boheme (The Book, LLC) Devon, Pa. - On Friday, McLain Ward of Brewster, New York, was named the Longines World Number One in show jumping. He has spent the last week competing at the historic Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, and on Saturday night he captured his third victory, winning the $50,000 Idle Dice Open Jumper Stake aboard Tina La Boheme. Six entries advanced to the jump-off in the highlight event of the evening sponsored by Harvest Seasonal Grill & Wine...

McLain Ward Continues Winning Ways with $50,000 Welcome Stake Victory at Devon Horse Show

by Phelps Media Group | 6/1/2016 11:03:05 AM

McLain Ward and Tina La Boheme Win $50,000 Devon Welcome Stake (Rebecca Walton/Phelps Media Group) Devon, Pa. - It is no secret that Olympian McLain Ward has been on a hot streak recently, racking up six major victories from New York to Rome in just three weeks. The $50,000 Devon Welcome Stake CSI4* proved to be no exception as Ward rode away with the top two spots, winning the event aboard Tina La Boheme and placing second with his reigning Pan American Games double gold medalist mount,...