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Sharon White Takes Early Lead in CCI2* at the Volvo Bromont Three Day Event

by Starting Gate Communications | 6/7/2013 7:10:57 AM

Sharon White of the United States riding Don Sheffield leads the CCI2* division following the opening phase of dressage competition at the Volvo Bromont CCI*** Three Day Event taking place June 6 to 9, 2013, in Bromont, Quebec (Photo by Cealy Tetley) Bromont, Quebec – The 2013 Volvo CCI3* Bromont Three Day Event, The Todd Sandler Challenge, opened on Thursday, June 6, at the Bromont Olympic Horse Park in Bromont, Quebec, with the first of two days of dressage competition. The CCI2*, one...

Volvo CCI3* Bromont Three Day Event Set to Begin

by Starting Gate Communications | 6/5/2013 9:12:18 AM

Jonathan Holling of the United States, pictured here riding Downtown Harrison, will attempt to defend his title at the Volvo Bromont CCI*** Three Day Event to be held June 6 to 9, 2013, in Bromont, Quebec. (Cealy Tetley, www.tetleyphoto.com) Bromont, Quebec – The 2013 Volvo CCI3* Bromont Three Day Event, The Todd Sandler Challenge, gets underway at the Bromont Olympic Horse Park in Bromont, Quebec, on June 6, concluding on June 9. Over the past 27 years, Bromont has attained elite status...

Talented American Combinations to Compete in Prestigious European CDIs this Summer

by USEF Communications Department | 5/31/2013 9:55:39 AM

Lexington, KY - In preparation for future success on the international stage, many of the top American dressage combinations have travelled overseas to hone their skills in Europe. Talented horse-and-rider pairs from throughout the U.S. will compete in many of the most prestigious European CDIs throughout the course of this summer. "Dressage is a ‘Who Beats Whom, Where Sport’ and this fact makes it imperative that our American athletes at all levels compete against the best in the...

Faudree and Little Produce Top Ten Finishes at Saumur CCI3*

by Helen Murray | 5/26/2013 2:05:47 PM

Saumur, France - Clear rounds were at a premium Sunday at the Saumur CCI3* as 34 combinations went forward into the show jumping. Only threecompetitors, including winner Bill Levett, were able to produce faultless trips over Pierre Michelet’s demanding track. The U.S. entries of Will Faudree, Marilyn Little and Hannah Sue Burnett each incurred eight faults over the course, as all three Land Rover Competition Grant recipients dislodged two rails. Will Faudree and Andromaque (Shannon...

Land Rover Renews Support of the United States Equestrian Federation

by USEF Communications Department | 4/11/2013 1:35:05 PM

Lexington, KY - Land Rover North America and the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) announced today that they will continue their longstanding partnership through 2016. Land Rover, the leader in world-class sport utility vehicles, will remain the official vehicle sponsor of the USEF as well as title sponsor of the Land Rover United States Eventing Team and the Land Rover Competition and Training Grant Program for Eventing Riders. "The Land Rover brand is distinguished for combining...

Show Jumping Hall of Fame Inducts Four New Members

by Classic Communications | 4/8/2013 5:07:40 PM

Charles “Sonny” Brooks, D. “Jerry” Baker, Starman and Nautical Inducted in Annual Ceremony at Gene Mische American Invitational Brooks is First African-American So Honored Lexington, KY —April 8, 2013—The Show Jumping Hall of Fame held its annual induction ceremony at the Gene Mische American Invitational at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, FL, on April 6. Honored with induction were two horses, Nautical and Starman, and two people, D. “Jerry”...

U.S. and Canada Vie for Para-Equestrian Team Championship at 2013 Adequan Global Dressage Festival WEF Dressage Classic CPEDI3*

by Lindsay McCall for USPEA | 3/16/2013 9:24:44 AM

Lauren Barwick (CAN) and Off To Paris (Lindsay McCall) Wellington, FL - Opening day at the 2013 Adequan Global Dressage Festival WEF Dressage Classic CPEDI3*, presented by Today's Equestrian and Fellows, showcased many of North America's top Para-Dressage riders. Equestrians from Canada and the U.S. competed in the Team Test completing their first of three days of para-dressage tests. The friendly but competitive atmosphere between the countries was illustrated among the riders as they...

U.S. Jumpers Ready for Competition at CSIO-W Buenos Aires

by USEF Communications Department | 11/9/2012 4:00:57 PM

Lexington, KY- Four U.S. riders head to Argentina this week to take part in FEI Nations Cup competition at the prestigious CSIO-W Buenos Aires. The show running November 6-11 hosts the final Nations Cup for the U.S. jumpers to compete in for 2012. American riders Charlie Jacobs, Quentin Judge, Catherine Pasmore and Alison Robitaille will be under the guidance of Norman Dello Joio as he provides veteran leadership in the role of Chef d’Equipe. Due to rain, Nations Cup competition has been...

Three Olympians and The Defending Champion: Ready For Galway Downs International Three-Day Event

by Del Mar Eventing Communications | 10/27/2012 11:39:08 AM

Temecula, CA — A decorated field of riders and horses will be vying for the top prizes at the Galway Downs International Three-Day Event Nov. 1-4, with three Olympians competing in the CCI3*, as well as the 2011 defending champion and a Pan Am games gold medalist. Equine Insurance of California, Land Rover Professional’s Choice and the Professional Riders Organization are the presenting sponsors of the Galway Downs International Three-Day Event. A portion of all tickets sales will...

Eighty-Five to Vie for National Titles at 2012 Dansko Fair Hill International CCI

by Helen Murray | 10/17/2012 1:14:01 PM

Elkton, MD - The Dansko Fair Hill International CCI once again boasts top quality fields in both two- and three-star competition. The annual fall championship, running October 18-21, is always a fixture of the eventing calendar and will again crown USEF National Two- and Three-Star Eventing Champions. USEF National Three-Star Eventing Championship A total of 34 horses were presented and accepted without incident at the First Horse Inspection Wednesday and 30 of those are in the running for the...