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Three U.S. Athletes Finish in Top 20 at 2016 Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials CCI4*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 9/4/2016 9:55:26 PM

Stamford, England – A world-class field of 71 combinations competed in the 2016 Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials, including five U.S. combinations. At the end of Sunday’s show jumping phase, Land Rover/USEF Eventing Competition Grant recipient Phillip Dutton as well as Holly Payne-Caravella and Elisa Wallace finished in the top 20 of the field after four grueling days of competition. Phillip Dutton and Fernhill Fugitive (RedBayStock.com) Dutton (West Grove, Pa.) and Ann Jones and...

Halliday-Sharp Sits in Seventh after Show Jumping at Houghton International Horse Trials CICO3*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 5/28/2016 1:52:22 PM

Liz Halliday-Sharp and Fernhill By Night (Libby Law Photography) Norfolk, England – The Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team of Katherine Coleman, Tiana Coudray, and Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp remained in sixth place with a score of 167.5 following Saturday afternoon’s show jumping phase. Rodger Howe’s tough track shook up the leaderboard, but Halliday-Sharp and Fernhill By Night stayed near the top of pack in seventh place on a score of 42.9. Halliday-Sharp (East Sussex, England) had...

Halliday-Sharp Sits in Seventh after Show Jumping at Houghton International Horse Trials CICO3*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 5/28/2016 1:51:45 PM

Liz Halliday-Sharp and Fernhill By Night (Libby Law Photography) Norfolk, England – The Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team of Katherine Coleman, Tiana Coudray, and Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp remained in sixth place with a score of 167.5 following Saturday afternoon’s show jumping phase. Rodger Howe’s tough track shook up the leaderboard, but Halliday-Sharp and Fernhill By Night stayed near the top of pack in seventh place on a score of 42.9. Halliday-Sharp (East Sussex, England) had...

Head and Sir Rockstar Excel at Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials CCI4*, Jung Clinches Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing Title

by Kathleen Landwehr | 5/8/2016 2:50:15 PM

Badminton, Gloucestershire, England – The 2016 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials CCI4* came to an exciting conclusion on Sunday over Kelvin Bywater’s show jumping track. U.S. duo Libby Head and Sir Rockstar brought their wonderful weekend to a close by finishing in 31st place on a score of 89.4. Michael Jung (GER) made history by winning the $350,000 Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing after clinching the Badminton title with La Biosthetique-Sam FBW. Libby Head and Sir Rockstar...

Head and Sir Rockstar Shine on Cross-Country Day at Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials CCI4*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 5/7/2016 2:17:38 PM

Badminton, Gloucestershire, England – It was an influential cross-country day at the 2016 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials CCI4* with 48 of 75 starters finishing Giuseppe Della Chiesa’s substantial track. Libby Head and Sir Rockstar were the top U.S. combination on Saturday in 33rd place, making light work of the track that caused problems for several veteran pairs. Libby Head and Sir Rockstar (Shannon Brinkman Photo) Head (Talbotton, Ga.) and her own Sir Rockstar looked...

Colvin Wins Young Rider Grand Prix presented by Hollow Creek Farm at CSIO Wellington

by From the USEF Communications Department | 3/6/2016 5:02:35 PM

Wellington, Fla. - CSIO Wellington came to a close with the Grand Prix for Children, Juniors, Young Riders, and Seniors taking place in Palm Beach International Equestrian Center's International Arena. Topping the $10,000 Young Rider Grand Prix presented by Hollow Creek Farm was Victoria Colvin, who earned the win with a lightning fast jump-off round aboard Zidane. Victoria Colvin and Zidane (Sportfot) A field of 13 top Young Riders took on the Steve Stephens-designed track with six...

Stafford Holds onto Lead in USEF Single Horse Driving National Championship on Hermitage Classic CDE’s Marathon Day

by Kathleen Landwehr | 10/17/2015 6:17:29 PM

Goshen, Ky. – The leaderboard in the 2015 USEF Single Horse Driving National Championship remained unchanged following an exciting marathon day at the Hermitage Classic CDE. Suzy Stafford and PVF Peace of Mind navigated the tough marathon track designed by Barry Hunter (GBR) to maintain their lead in the championship division with a total score of 126.71. Suzy Stafford and PVF Peace of Mind (Picsofyou.com) Stafford (Wilmington, Del.) and her own 2007 Morgan mare put forth a determined...

Colvin Leads on First Night of 2015 Neue Schule/USEF National Junior Jumper Championship

by USEF Communications Department | 10/9/2015 9:17:43 AM

Harrisburg, Pa. – The 2015 Neue Schule/USEF National Junior Jumper Championship kicked off Thursday evening at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show with Phase I of competition, the Speed Leg, as efficiency and clean jumping were of utmost importance in the faults-converted class. Victoria Colvin outran the field of 29 that went to task over Michel Vaillancourt’s track to hold the early lead in the Individual standings. Colvin and Take The High Road LLC’s Cafino finished 6.6...

Weber Maintains Lead in USEF Four-in-Hand Driving National Championship at Kentucky Classic CDE

by Kathleen Landwehr | 10/3/2015 6:21:11 PM

Lexington, Ky. – A rainy day at the Kentucky Classic CDE did not stop the competitors in the USEF Four-in-Hand Driving National Championship from delivering competitive performances in the marathon phase over the picturesque grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park. Chester Weber won the phase and remained atop the leaderboard as he looks to claim his 12th National title. Chester Weber (Picsofyou.com) Weber (Ocala, Fla.) and his and Jane Clark’s team looked phenomenal throughout the...

Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Finishes Fourth in Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup Jumping Final

by Kathleen Landwehr | 9/27/2015 7:35:10 AM

Barcelona, Spain – Eight nations took to the main arena of the Real Club de Polo de Barcelona on Saturday night for the last round of the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup Jumping Final. The teams faced a highly difficult track designed by Santiago Varela (ESP) as they competed for top honors at CSIO Barcelona. Led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland, the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team of Lauren Hough, Reed Kessler, Laura Kraut, and Beezie Madden had a strong performance in a tough round...