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Laura Graves and Verdades Move to Number Two in FEI World Dressage Rankings

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/1/2017 12:52:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Laura Graves and Verdades have advanced to the number two spot in the FEI World Dressage Rankings after a successful showing at the 2017 World Equestrian Festival CHIO Aachen in July. This equals the highest ranking ever by a U.S. dressage combination. Germany’s Isabell Werth and Weihegold OLD remain world-ranked number one. Great Britain’s Carl Hester and Nip Tuck are ranked third. Previously, Graves (Geneva, Fla.) and the 2002 KWPN gelding, who defeated...

Dates Announced for the USEF 2017 USEF Horsemastership Training Session

by USEF Communications Department | 10/31/2016 2:30:16 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is excited to announce the 11th annual USEF Horsemastership Training Session, to be held at The Stadium at Equestrian Village, the home of the Global Dressage Festival, in Wellington, Fla., January 3-7, 2017. The training session is designed to identify and develop the next generation of top U.S. Equestrian Team talent through instruction in a variety of aspects of horsemastership. Past participants have gone on to represent the U....

Bill Moroney Named CEO of the United States Equestrian Federation

by USEF Communications Department | 6/22/2016 3:43:45 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Board of Directors (BOD) has chosen Bill Moroney to serve as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CEO oversees the USEF staff and all day-to-day operations, reports to the President, and keeps the Board of Directors and Officers fully informed of the conditions and oper¬ation of the Federation and all material concerns. The BOD made this decision during its Mid-Year Meeting held on June 21 at the USET Foundation...

Dates Announced for the USEF 2016 USEF Horsemastership Training Session

by USEF Communcations Department | 11/3/2015 4:55:26 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is excited to announce the 10th annual USEF Horsemastership Training Session, to be held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Fla., December 30, 2015 through January 2, 2016. The training session is designed to identify and develop the next generation of top U.S. Equestrian Team talent through instruction from experts in a variety of aspects of horsemastership. Past participants include members of recent...

Cruciotti Victorious at 2015 Pessoa/US Hunter Seat Medal Final

by USEF Communications Department | 10/11/2015 9:02:58 PM

Harrisbrug, Pa . – The Pessoa/US Hunter Seat Medal Final was center stage at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show today as a field of 287 competitors looked to earn the prestigious national championship title. Kelli Cruciotti rose to the occasion to win the Adrian Van Sinderen Memorial Trophy as the 2015 National Champion. Taking reserve champion honors was Hunter Holloway; McKayla Langmeier finished in third. Kelli Cruciotti (Al Cook) Following a preliminary round that featured natural...

Riders Announced for 2015 USEF Horsemastership Training Session presented by the USHJA

by USEF Communications Department | 12/11/2014 3:15:26 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the riders and schedule for the 2015 USEF Horsemastership Training Session presented by the USHJA. In its ninth year the prestigious clinic returns to the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Fla., December 29-January 3. The following 12 riders will participate in the five day training session which is sponsored by Adequan, Zoetis, Practical Horseman , Toklat, Ariat, and Equestrian Sport...

Riders Announced for 2015 USEF Horsemastership Training Session presented by the USHJA

by USEF Communications Department | 12/11/2014 3:12:36 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the riders and schedule for the 2015 USEF Horsemastership Training Session presented by the USHJA. In its ninth year the prestigious clinic returns to the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Fla., December 29-January 3. The following 12 riders will participate in the five day training session which is sponsored by Adequan, Zoetis, Practical Horseman, Toklat, Ariat, and Equestrian Sport...

Strong Field of 244 Set for 2014 Pessoa/US Hunter Seat Equitation Medal Finals presented by Randolph College

by Helen Murray | 10/11/2014 6:21:10 PM

244 entries are ready to stake their claim on the 2014 Pessoa/USEF Hunter Seat Equitation Medal Finals presented by Randolph College title (Al Cook Photography) Harrisburg, Pa. - A talented field of 244 juniors are set to go head-to-head on Sunday displaying their best style in order to claim the 2014 Pessoa/US Hunter Seat Equitation Medal Finals presented by Randolph College title at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. All riders will contest the Preliminary round in front of the judging...

Keenan Earns Impressive Victory in 2013 Pessoa/US Hunter Seat Medal Finals presented by Randolph College

by Helen Murray | 10/14/2013 5:12:08 PM

Lillie Keenan, winner of the 2013 Pessoa/US Hunter Seat Medal Finals presented by Randolph College (©alcookphoto.com) New Cumberland, Pa.- More than 200 of the most talented junior riders went to task on Sunday in the Pessoa/US Hunter Seat Medal Finals presented by Randolph College. Held during junior week of the 68th Annual Pennsylvania National Horse Show, judges Ralph Caristo and Leo Conroy brought 25 riders back for the second round and tested the top six riders to crown the 2013 champion....

Dates Announced for Eighth Annual USEF Horsemastership Training Session

by USEF Communications Department | 10/7/2013 10:00:44 AM

Lexington, Ky - Mark your calendars and plan to attend the 2014 USEF Horsemastership Training Session. In its eighth year, this prestigious clinic will again be held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Fla., December 31-January 4. The following 12 riders will be invited to participate: The USHJA North American Junior and Young Rider Individual Show Jumping Champions at the 2013 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham...