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Michael Jung Wins Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Land Rover/Phillip Dutton Secures Fourth Rolex/USEF CCI4* Eventing National Championship Title

by Leah Oliveto | 4/26/2015 5:00:18 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Land Rover came to a conclusion this afternoon as 41 combinations went head-to-head over Richard Jeffery’s show jumping course inside Rolex Stadium at the Kentucky Horse Park. Michael Jung of Germany rode the impressive mare, fischerRocana FST, in yet another foot perfect jumping effort to win the title of Rolex Kentucky Champion on their dressage score of 39.3. Jung said of fischerRocana FST, “She is very...

U.S. Stands Strong, Maintains Five in Top Ten After Cross-Country at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Land Rover

by Leah Oliveto | 4/25/2015 4:39:08 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Cross-country was the order of the day at the Kentucky Horse Park as the second phase of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Land Rover took place under rainy skies. Despite deteriorating conditions the competition went off as planned with 72 starters challenging Derek di Grazia’s course of 47 jumping efforts. It was a tough day for the American contingent with several top placed athletes opting to retire on course, but brave rides were rewarded as the U....

Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Takes the Win at Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup at CSIO4* Coapexpan

by Leah Oliveto | 4/24/2015 8:35:18 PM

Xalapa, Mexico –The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team took an emphatic win today in the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup at CSIO4* Coapexpan. Led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland, the U.S. team of Candice King riding Kismet 50, Callan Solem riding VDL Wizard, Ali Wolff riding Casall, and Brianne Goutal riding Nice de Prissey stood atop the podium on the strength impressive jumping efforts, including a double clear round from Wolff. The U.S. has now clinched the North and Central America...

Dressage Phase Wraps Up with Five Americans in the Top Ten at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Land Rover

by Leah Oliveto | 4/24/2015 6:40:14 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The dressage phase of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Land Rover wrapped up today with an expected shake-up of the leaderboard. The remaining starters in the field went to task today in the Rolex Stadium before the ground jury of Dr. Ernst Topp (GER), Angela Tucker (GBR), and Wayne Quarles (USA). The U.S. now holds five positions within the top ten, led by Colleen Rutledge and Covert Rights in fifth place. Rutledge and Covert Rights , a nine-year-old...

Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Takes the Win at Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup at CSIO4* Coapexpan

by Leah Oliveto | 4/24/2015 6:37:59 PM

Ali Wolff and Casall (photo by Anwar Esquivel) Xalapa, Mexico – The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team took an emphatic win today in the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup at CSIO4* Coapexpan. Led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland, the U.S. team of Candice King riding Kismet 50, Callan Solem riding VDL Wizard, Ali Wolff riding Casall, and Brianne Goutal riding Nice de Prissey stood atop the podium on the strength impressive jumping efforts, including a double clear round from Wolff. The U.S....

Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Named for Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup at CSIO4* Coapexpan, Draws Second

by Helen Murray | 4/23/2015 1:51:58 PM

Xalapa, Mexico – Having drawn second in the order of four teams, the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team is set for a strong performance in Friday’s Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup at CSIO4* Coapexpan. Led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland, the U.S. team looks to earn valuable points in qualifying in this second North American qualifier for the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup Final in September in Barcelona, Spain. The following combinations will represent the Hermès U.S. Show...

CSIO4* Coapexpan Media Guide Is Now Available

by USEF Communications Department | 4/22/2015 12:55:54 PM

Media Guide

Brian Walker and Tamara 296 Claim Victory in Culpeper $40,000 HITS Grand Prix

by HITS E-News | 4/22/2015 12:07:32 PM

Brian Walker and Tamara 296 (ESI Photography) Culpeper, Va. - Brian Walker and Tamara 296 claimed victory in the first Grand Prix at HITS Culpeper in the Commonwealth National Show on April 19, going last in the four-rider jump-off to complete the course three seconds faster than second-place finisher Filip De Wandel on his Gentley. "The course was difficult enough [Sunday] with only four clear, but that worked in my favor," said Walker, after his win. "The jump-off, with long gallops between...

The Arabian Horse Association and Certified Horsemanship Association Form Educational Alliance

by Arabian Horse Association | 4/20/2015 8:34:09 PM

Aurora, Colo. - The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) is thrilled to announce its recent Educational Alliance partnership with the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA). CHA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that strives to teach and promote excellence in safety and education for the benefit of the entire horse community and industry. By certifying instructors, accrediting equine facilities, and producing educational conferences and resources such as horsemanship manuals, DVD’s, safety videos,...

AHA Announces May, 2015, ‘Celebration of the Arabian Horse Month.’

by Arabian Horse Association | 4/20/2015 8:31:53 PM

Aurora, Colo. - The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) is excited to announce that they are officially naming May, 2015, 'Celebration of the Arabian Horse Month.' This is a time for Arabian horse enthusiasts to share in their communities the wonderful, intelligent and beautiful Arabian breed. AHA encourages members, clubs and regions to host at least one outreach event during the month of May in their area. Designed as a grassroots marketing initiative, Arabian Horse Month encourages local...