Breaking US Equestrian news releases contain the latest information regarding the organization, national championships, U.S. athletes and teams in international competition, breed news, and important member alerts. Manage the news you receive at the US Equestrian Preference Center.

Individual Session Tickets for the 2015 FEI World Cup Finals in Las Vegas To Go on Sale on February 17

by World Cup Las Vegas | 2/17/2015 1:17:38 PM

The 2015 FEI World CupTM Finals in Las Vegas has announced that tickets for individual sessions of both the Longines FEI World CupTM Jumping Final and the Reem Acra FEI World CupTM Dressage Final will go on sale on the event’s website on February 17, 2015. The FEI World CupTM Finals return to Las Vegas, April 15-19, 2015, marking the Finals' first time in the U.S. since 2009, and the sixth time that Las Vegas has had the honor of hosting one of the world’s most prestigious...

Farnam Adult Medal and Best Adult Rider Winners Crowned at the 2011 Marshall & Sterling League National Finals

by HITS Media | 9/20/2011 10:00:13 AM

SAUGERTIES, NY – Just as Marshall & Sterling League action reached its peak at the National Finals, riders entered the Strongid® C 2X Grand Prix Stadium on Saturday to compete for the popular Farnam Adult Medal. Elysse Ruschmeyer of South Glastonbury, Conneticut aboard her own Arktis was crowned the winner of the Farnam Adult Medal. She topped a field of 41 riders who competed all year in hopes of qualifying for the finals. Ruschmeyer also rode to a top-five finish in the Hudson...

Rebekah Chenelle Shines in the National PHA Medal Final at HITS-on-the-Hudson

by HITS Media | 9/18/2011 4:58:11 PM

SAUGERTIES, NY – In the midst of the Marshall & Sterling League National Finals, HITS-on-the-Hudson rolled out the red carpet on Saturday afternoon for the prestigious 2011 National PHA Medal Final. Like many of the classes held in Saugerties this week, the PHA Medal Final took place in the famous Strongid® C 2X Stadium where Rebekah Chenelle of Hebron, Connecticut emerged as the big winner after she topped the field of 25 riders. “We love coming to these Finals,” said...

Marshall & Sterling League National Finals Crowns Winners in the Adequan Working Hunter Division and Bit O’ Straw Hunter Classic

by HITS Media | 9/17/2011 11:15:00 AM

SAUGERTIES, NY – On a beautiful and sunny Friday morning, 30 qualified riders took to the Strongid® C 2X Grand Prix Stadium at HITS-on-the-Hudson in Saugerties, NY to compete for the Marshall & Sterling Adult Working Hunter Championship. In the end, Lindsay Lynch and Bethany Greskovich’s Brother Bear stood in the winner’s circle to accept the honors. Lynch, of Medford, New Jersey, was one of 30 competitors who competed in the Adult Hunter Division over courses designed...

THIS and ARIAT Equitation Finals Lead Riders to Capital Challenge

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 9/3/2011 8:43:57 AM

Upper Marlboro, MD - The Capital Challenge Horse Show is pleased to announce that during its 2011 competition it will once again host the finals for two of the most prestigious equitation series in the country. Held at Prince George's Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD, the show will begin with its BigEq.com weekend on October 1-2 and will continue through October 9. The Taylor Harris Insurances Services (THIS) National Children's Medal Finals will be held on Sunday, October 2....

The EQUUS Foundation Announces 2011 Grant Awards

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 9/2/2011 9:00:14 AM

Westport, CT - The Board of Directors of The EQUUS Foundation, Inc. is pleased to announce the award of over $270,000 in grant awards to 72 charitable organizations that are improving the quality of life for horses and the people who benefit from their unique ability to empower, teach, and heal. "Each year, the number of worthy charities applying for grants has increased, and this year was no exception. The selection process was very difficult," said Jenny Belknap Kees, Board Chairman....

US Region 7 Wins Young Riders Dressage Team Gold at CN North American Junior and Young Riders’ Championships, Presented by Gotham North and UlcerGard

by Joanie Morris | 8/3/2007 11:35:00 AM

Lexington, VA—August 1, 2007—US Region 7 won the first Gold Medal of the 2007 CN North American Junior and Young Riders’ Championships (NAJYRC), presented by Gotham North and UlcerGard, when they won the Young Riders Dressage Team Championship. The 2007 NAJYRC is being held at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, VA, July 31 – August 5. Region 7 received a team score of 204.223 points to claim the win over Silver Medalist Region 2 who totaled 202.578 points and Bronze...

Canada Wins Junior Team Dressage Gold Medal at 2007 CN North American Junior and Young Riders’ Championships Presented by Gotham North and UlcerGard

by Joanie Morris | 8/3/2007 11:32:00 AM

Lexington, VA—August 2, 2007—Canada won the Junior Dressage team Gold Medal at the 2007 CN North American Junior and Young Riders’ Championships (NAJYRC), presented by Gotham North and UlcerGard, at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, VA. Canada earned its Gold Medal with a combined score of 204.450 points. The team consists of Jade Deter of Kemptville, Ontario who scored 69.750% on Mastermind, Jaimie Holland of Caledon, Ontario, who scored 67.800% on Fleurina, Sara Regehr...

USEF Process for Date Transfer for Wellington Show Grounds Based on Specific Criteria

by gaillardm | 5/7/2007 4:25:50 PM

(Lexington, KY) - The United States Equestrian Federation is the National Governing Body for equestrian sport as designated by the United States Olympic Committee under the Ted Stevens Amateur Sports Act. Consistent with the mission of USEF and among its responsibilities under the Ted Stevens Act are the licensing of competitions that are in the best interest of equestrian sport and conducting a national program of athletic competition on a level of proficiency appropriate for the selection of...

NetJets® U.S. Show Jumping Team Depending on Depth for Shot at Podium in $150,000 FEI Nations Cup™ CSIO4* Wellington

by From the US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/2/2018 9:08:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – The NetJets U.S. Show Jumping Team’s Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland will rely on his depth of experience depth in the $150,000 FEI Nations Cup CSIO4* Wellington presented by U.S. Trust and Bank of America Merrill Lynch on Saturday. U25 athletes Lillie Keenan, Catherine Tyree and Adrienne Sternlicht will team up with four-time Olympian Beezie Madden as they work for a podium finish at home against eight teams. The U.S. has drawn sixth in the order, with Keenan...