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Roll Call Earns Small Regular Hunter Pony Crown at 2016 US Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm

by USEF Communications Department | 8/11/2016 7:49:41 PM

Claire Campbell and Roll Call (Shawn McMillen Photography) Lexington, Ky. – Claire Campbell and Roll Call took home the title in the Small Regular Hunter Pony Championship in the US Hunter Pony Championships presented by Collecting Gaits Farm at the Kentucky Horse Park. The pair garnered a total score of 1026.32 through two days of competition. National titles are determined following three phases of competition, with Model and Under Saddle phases each counting towards 25% of the overall...

Future Stars Shine Bright in Inaugural National Dressage Pony Cup Futurity & Sport Horse Breeding Division Championships

by Jennifer Keeler, Yellow Horse Marketing | 7/12/2016 7:07:14 PM

Lauren Chumley and Nikolas show off their winning form in the inaugural National Dressage Pony Cup Five-Year-Old Futurity. (Jennifer M. Keeler) Lexington, Ky. - Ever since the Markel/United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) National Young Horse Dressage Program was launched 14 years ago, the awareness, knowledge, and popularity of breeding and developing future generations of quality dressage horses in this country have increased dramatically. Now the National Dressage Pony Cup shined a...

Caras Lies in Eighth after Cross-Country in Under 25 CCI3*, Montgomery Finishes Second in Event Riders Masters CIC3* at Equi-Trek Bramham International Horse Trials

by Kathleen Landwehr | 6/11/2016 4:30:29 PM

West Yorkshire, England – The Bishop Burton College Under 25 CCI3* division tackled Ian Stark’s challenging cross-country course at the Equi-Trek Bramham International Horse Trials on Saturday. Under the guidance of USEF Eventing Developing Rider Coach Leslie Law, Jenny Caras and Fernhill Fortitude had a great round to sit in eighth place heading into the final day of competition. Caras (Cartersville, Ga.) is competing at Bramham as part of the Karen Stives European Developing Tour...

Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Finishes Second in the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup at CSIO5* La Baule

by USEF Communications Department | 5/13/2016 1:50:50 PM

Lucy Davis and Barron (Eric Knoll) La Baule, France - The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team took the Silver medal in the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup at CSIO5* La Baule in France on Friday. Led by Chef d'Equipe Robert Ridland, the team of Lucy Davis, Margie Engle, Lauren Hough, and Todd Minikus put in solid rounds to finish on four faults. This performance sets an excellent tone for the summer as the event served as the first of four observation events for members of the Short List for the...

Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Finishes Second in the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup at CSIO5* La Baule

by USEF Communications Department | 5/13/2016 1:48:27 PM

La Baule, France - The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team took the Silver medal in the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup at CSIO5* La Baule in France on Friday. Led by Chef d'Equipe Robert Ridland, the team of Lucy Davis, Margie Engle, Lauren Hough, and Todd Minikus put in solid rounds to finish on four faults. This performance sets an excellent tone for the summer as the event served as the first of four observation events for members of the Short List for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Show Jumping Team...

Ryan Wood Leads CCI*** Following Dressage at Jersey Fresh International Three-Day Event

by Classic Communications | 5/13/2016 9:27:13 AM

Ryan Wood and Powell (Shannon Brinkman) Allentown, N.J. - Ryan Wood (AUS) has taken the lead in the CCI*** following dressage scoring 43.6 penalties with Powell in the Jersey Fresh International Three-Day Event (JFI), presented by BW Furlong & Associates. Allison Springer (USA) is second with Cascani and is the leading US rider with a score of 44.3 penalties. Will Faudree (USA) and Pfun are third with 45.0 penalties. All three riders were pleased with their tests and are looking forward to...

Hampton Classic Horse Show Adds New Classes and Thoroughbred Incentive Bonus to Opening Day of Show

by Classic Communications | 5/11/2016 8:57:49 AM

The Hampton Classic hosts highest level of show jumping competition (Classic Communications) Bridgehampton, N.Y. - The 41st annual Hampton Classic Horse Show, the world renown equestrian event, is pleased to announce new Opening Day competitions as well as a new exciting Thoroughbred Incentive Bonus when the elite event returns to Bridgehampton, NY on August 28-September 4. The Hampton Classic showcases the highest levels of equestrian show jumping competition at a world-class venue, offering...

Stafford and PVF Peace of Mind Earn 2016 USEF Single Horse Driving National Championship at Southern Pines CDE

by Kathleen Landwehr | 4/17/2016 8:35:33 PM

Raeford, N.C . – A field of seven talented combinations vied for top honors over the weekend in the 2016 USEF Single Horse Driving National Championship held at the Southern Pines CDE. Suzy Stafford and PVF Peace of Mind led from start to finish to claim their second consecutive National Champion title, finishing on a score of 134.17. In addition to the championship, the CAN2* Single Horse and Four-in-Hand divisions served as Selection Trials for this summer’s FEI World Driving...

Martin and Ruppel Finish at The Top of The Adequan USEA Gold Cup Advanced Divisions

by Shelby Allen, USEA | 4/10/2016 10:38:41 PM

Katie Ruppel and Houdini (USEA/Shelby Allen Photo) Norwood, N.C. - The Advanced entries followed up the smashing rounds of the CIC3*group this afternoon at The Fork. Because there were so many Kentucky hopefuls looking for their last great go before the big event, there were two sizeable Advanced divisions. Boyd Martin and Blackfoot Mystery (Out of Place x True Mystery) took the win in the Advanced A division, and Katie Ruppel and Houdini (Hot Rock x Nancy’s Star) won Advanced B coming...

Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Takes Second in FEI Nations Cup at CSIO4* Wellington

by USEF Communications Department | 3/4/2016 11:02:59 PM

Wellington, Fla . - The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team placed second in a highly competitive $150,000 FEI Nations Cup at the Winter Equestrian Festival. Competing in a seven-team field, the team of Georgina Bloomberg, Audrey Coulter, Laura Kraut, and Beezie Madden ended on a two-round total of eight faults. U.S. Team Takes Second (Sportfot) Leading off for the U.S. was Bloomberg (New York, N.Y.) with Gotham Enterprizes, LLC’s Lilli, who set a positive tone for the evening, jumping...