Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce that Robert Dover will act as Technical Advisor in addition to serving as Chef d'Equipe at agreed upon U.S. Dressage Team competitions. He will also continue to play a significant role in fundraising for U.S. Dressage programs. "I am thrilled and honored to remain in the position of Dressage Technical Advisor for the USEF," said Dover. "I look forward to continuing to work with staff, volunteers and...

Lexington, Ky. – Thomas Hagis and Dr. Margaret Sleeper will represent the United States at the 2016 Longines FEI World Endurance Championships for Seniors in Samorin, Slovakia, Saturday, September 17. Both will enter as individuals, joining 134 combinations from 45 nations striving for top individual and team honors. The competition will begin at one of Europe’s premier sporting centers, the X-Bionic® sphere. Combinations will embark on a five-loop 160 km race encompassing...

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 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,...

Laura Chapot and Quointreau Un Prince on their way to a $75,000 AIG Grand Prix win. (ESI Photography) Saugerties, N.Y. - As the curtain closed on Week V at HITS-on-the-Hudson, riders and horses gathered to take a shot at bringing home the lion’s share of the purse in the $75,000 AIG Grand Prix. The rider to beat all week was Laura Chapot of Neshanic Station, New Jersey. Chapot garnered top honors including the win and two more spots in the top five in both Friday’s $25,000 SmartPak...

West Sussex, England – The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team put forth a great effort in the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ of Great Britain presented by Longines at CSIO5* Hickstead. On Friday, Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland guided the team of Katie Dinan, Lauren Hough, Lillie Keenan, and Paris Sellon against a top international field of eight nations. After two rounds over a solid track designed by Kelvin Bywater (GBR), the U.S. tied with Switzerland for fourth place on 12...

Dublin, Ireland - The United States heads into tomorrow’s Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ presented by Longines at CSIO5* Dublin, Ireland, with heavy momentum. With one Team Gold medal, four Team Silver medals, and a spot in September’s Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ Jumping Final, the United States aims to continue its success. The Hermès Show Jumping Team of Georgina Bloomberg, Lauren Hough, Laura Kraut, and Jessica Springsteen have drawn second in the order, out of...

Washington, D.C. - While many American families were busy grilling and lighting sparklers on July 4, Paralympian Rebecca Hart participated in PBS's live broadcast "A Capitol Fourth," to celebrate the 240th birthday of the United States Rebecca Hart and Schroeter's Romani (Phelps Media Group) of "It was a huge honor to be invited, and to participate and represent the United States Olympic Committee," Hart explained. "It was an amazing experience and it was very nice to have paralympians...

Dear Fellow USEF Members, The Mid-Year meeting of the Board of Directors was held on June 20-21 at Hamilton Farm in Gladstone, N.J., the headquarters for the USET Foundation and training center for our U.S. teams. Gladstone also provides offices for some USEF staff members from our Sport and Education Departments. This was a historical occasion as it was the first time that we have met at Gladstone since the Board's restructure. The Foundation graciously hosted a reception and provided an...

In the lead-up to the 2016 SVAG FEI World Reining Championships, the United States Equestrian Federation will feature a four-part series that highlights the athletes, horses, and their owners that make up the U.S. Team. Before Troy Heikes and Denise Bixler met, both were at entirely different places in their reining lives. Heikes wanted to cut back, being selective of his clientele. Bixler was losing enthusiasm and love for the sport. Troy Heikes and RSD One Hot Deal competing in the $25,000...