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Jennie Brannigan and Stella Artois Finish Fourth at Millstreet International Horse Trials CCI3*

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/28/2017 10:16:00 AM

Millstreet, Ireland – Jennie Brannigan and Stella Artois had a strong performance in the Noel C. Duggan Engineering CCI3* division at the Millstreet International Horse Trials, August 25-27. The pair had a nice dressage test on Friday to earn a score of 47.10. Brannigan (Reddick, Fla.) and Cory Walkey, Beth Lendrum, and Elsbeth Battel’s 2008 Holsteiner/Thoroughbred mare made light work of the tough cross-country track on Saturday, collecting 4.80 time penalties while jumping cleanly...

Call for Media Credential Applications: 2017 USEF Dressage National Championships at the Lamplight Equestrian Center

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/21/2017 4:35:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The 2017 USEF Dressage National Championships at the Lamplight Equestrian Center will take place August 23-27, 2017, in Wayne, Ill. Members of the media who would like to request credentials to cover the event should submit a completed application form prior to the start of the competition and/or bring it to the media tent upon arrival. The 2017 USEF Dressage National Championships at the Lamplight Equestrian Center will host the following championships and divisions: U.S....

U.S. Athletes Begin Competition at 2017 FEI World Driving Championships for Ponies

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/16/2017 1:47:00 PM

Minden-Kutenhausen, Germany – The best combined driving athletes and their ponies have come to the 2017 FEI World Driving Championships for Ponies, August 15-20, in hopes of winning a medal. Under the guidance of Chef d’Equipe Jennifer Matheson and Coach Thorsten Zarembowicz, Miranda Cadwell, Tracey Morgan, and Katie Whaley will compete as individuals for the U.S. The U.S. representatives are seasoned world championship competitors and will draw upon their experience while competing...

NAJYRC Team Canada 'big and bold' on cross country course as competition heats up at Rebecca Farm

by The Event at Rebecca Farm | 7/23/2017 10:30:00 AM

KALISPELL, Mont. (July 22, 2016)-- Spirits were high today as family and friends gathered at the Adequan/FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC), at The Event at Rebecca Farm, to celebrate a successful day of cross country for Team Canada's Young Rider team. Team Canada's combined score totaled 180.8 penalties, which was just enough to hold off second place team, Area 1/Area IV team at 182. April Simmons of Team Canada laughed,...

Land Rover/USEF Grant Recipients Dutton & Z Finish Fifth in Tattersalls International CCI3*

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/4/2017 6:11:00 PM

Ratoath, Co. Meath, Ireland – A strong contingent of U.S. combinations tackled The Irish Field CCI3* at the Tattersalls International Horse Trials on May 31-June 4. Land Rover/USEF eventing competition grant recipients Phillip Dutton and Z were the top U.S. finishers in a solid international field, taking home fifth-place honors. Three other U.S. combinations finished in the top 12 at the challenging competition. Phillip Dutton and Z (Courtesy of Tattersalls International Horse Trials)...

Dutton Wins Fifth Rolex/USEF CCI4* National Title with Return of Mr. Medicott at RK3DE presented by Land Rover

by Dana Rossmeier, US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/1/2017 2:16:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - Phillip Dutton’s mount, Mr. Medicott, has not competed in a four-star eventing competition since 2014. However, with the six-time Olympian in the driver’s seat, Mr. Medicott made his return a great one, as the combination placed fourth in the 2017 Rolex Kentucky Three Day-Event presented by Land Rover (RK3DE). As the top-placing American, Dutton picked up his fifth Rolex/USEF CCI4* Eventing National Championship for the Roger Haller Trophy. Germany’s Michael...

US Equestrian Selects Competitions for Roadster Pony and Hackney Roadster Pony Heel Measurements

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/20/2017 12:48:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (US Equestrian) Hackney Committee has selected the six competitions at which heel measurements will be required in Roadster Pony and Hackney Roadster Pony Championship classes as defined by USEF Hackney and Roadster Division rules. The mandatory heel measurements will be taken from the first-place and fourth-place ponies in the following competitions in 2017: Asheville Lions Club Benefit Horse Show – Fletcher, N.C. (May 17-20)...

USEF Announces Dates and Locations for 2017 USEF Dressage National Championships

by USEF Communications Department | 11/14/2016 4:30:07 PM

Lexington, Ky . – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the dates and locations for the 2017 USEF Dressage National Championships. The U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions will be divided between two competitions. The Grand Prix, Intermediaire I, and Young Adult 'Brentina Cup' National Championships will be held at the USET Foundation headquarters in Gladstone, N.J., May 18-21. The Children, Pony Rider, Junior, and Young Rider National Championships...

U.S. Driving Team Poised for Start of 2016 FEI World Driving Championships for Four-in-Hand

by Kathleen Landwehr | 8/31/2016 1:15:48 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Following the horse inspection on Wednesday, the U.S. Driving Team is ready to compete in the 2016 FEI World Driving Championships for Four-in-Hand. Fifty-six combinations from 16 nations, including 14 teams, will contest the championship taking place August 31-September 4 in Breda, The Netherlands. Under the guidance of Chef d'Equipe Ed Young, the team of James Fairclough, Allison Stroud, and Chester Weber, along with individual Misdee Wrigley Miller, aims for a...

McLain Ward Wins $30,000 Boar's Head Open Jumper Challenge, presented by Dan's Papers, at the Hampton Classic Horse Show

by Classic Communications | 8/28/2016 6:32:31 PM

McLain Ward and Tina La Boheme (The Book LLC) Bridgehampton, N.Y. - McLain Ward sped to the top in the $30,000 Boar's Head Open Jumper Challenge, presented by Dan's Papers, on opening day at the Hampton Classic Horse Show. The win marked the four-time Olympic veteran's first competition since leading the US team to a silver medal at the Rio Olympic Games. Ward's 2004 gold medal Olympic teammate Peter Wylde was second and Shane Sweetnam of Ireland was third. Ward of Brewster, NY,...