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Madden and McDonald Among Top Three in World Rankings

by gaillardm | 6/12/2004 12:00:00 PM

Beezie Madden of Casanovia, New York has moved up to third position in the FEI/Gandini World Riders Ranking behind 2003 World Cup Winner Marcus Ehning, and Ludger Beerbaum, both of Germany. Swiss rider Markus Fuchs is fourth. This is the first time in recent years that an American rider has been in the top five. Madden riding Authentic was the highest placed rider at last month’s Olympic Show Jumping Selection Trials in California earning her the #1 position on the Short List for the Olympic...

USET Foundation Supports US Equestrian High-Performance Programs with Spring Soirée

by United Stated Equestrian Team Foundation | 4/10/2019 8:07:00 AM

Rancho Santa Fe, CA – April 8, 2019 – The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation announced today it will host a fundraising event at the beautiful Pomponio Ranch in Rancho Santa Fe, California on Friday, April 26, 2019. Dubbed the Spring Soirée, the evening fundraiser will benefit the US Equestrian High Performance programs and give attendees the opportunity to bid on unique silent and live auction items and experiences. Purchase tickets here . The USET Foundation...

News Flash: McLain Ward Is World #1 on Longines FEI Jumping Rankings

by USEF Communications Department | 6/3/2016 11:00:30 AM

Lexington, Ky. - Following spectacular performances in May, McLain Ward is now number one in the world on the Longines FEI Jumping Rankings. Ward (Brewster, N.Y.) accumulated seven FEI wins throughout the month of May, moving up from fourth in the standings from April. Compatriot Kent Farrington (Wellington, Fla.) remains in sixth place in the standings, while Beezie Madden (Cazenovia, N.Y.) sits just outside the top ten in 11th place. View the full Longines FEI Jumping Rankings .

Little Change In NCEA Rankings This Week

by Sean Cartell for NCEA | 3/17/2015 10:58:49 PM

Waco, Texas. - Little change was seen in the latest National Collegiate Equestrian Association national team rankings, as determined by the NCEA Selection Committee and announced on Tuesday. Auburn and Texas A&M were the only ranked NCEA squads in action last week. The Aggies defeated the Tigers in College Station and the two squads switched spots in the latest rankings. Texas A&M is now ranked No. 4, while Auburn is No. 6. The 2015 NCEA Championship will take place April 15-18 at the...

NCEA Announces Latest Team Rankings

by Cory Burkarth for NCEA | 10/3/2013 2:04:00 PM

Waco, Texas – Several changes are seen in the latest National Collegiate Equestrian Association rankings, which include results from the opening two weeks of competition and were released Thursday by the NCEA Selection Committee. Georgia remains the nation’s No. 1 team following a 16-3 win against Fresno State on Sunday. Auburn downed Fresno State 15-2 on Saturday and stays at No. 2. South Carolina is No. 3, following two wins on the year against Kansas State and Fresno State....

Beezie Madden Lights up Chantilly GP as Christian Ahlmann Takes Over GCT Rankings

by Global Champions Tour Press Office | 7/20/2013 3:46:04 PM

Originally published 20/07/2013 at www.globalchampionstour.com . Beezie Madden & Cortes 'C' (Global Champions Tour) Chantilly, France - Beezie Madden pulled off a stunning victory in Chantilly in a power-packed Grand Prix that saw the very best in the world in one of the most stunning jump offs of the 2013 championship race. Beezie snatched victory from the hands of Christian Ahlmann, but his second place finish propelled him to the top of the Longines Global Tour ranking - a clear 19...

Alltech National Horse Show is NARG's Top Ranked American Event for 2011

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 2/1/2012 8:19:56 AM

Lexington, KY – The Alltech National Horse Show, following its debut at the Kentucky Horse Park last November, on Tuesday evening was awarded the North American Riders Group’s highest ranking for any American horse show. The North American Riders Group (NARG), representing the riders and owners in North America, is comprised of the top horsemen from the United States, Canada and Mexico and was formed with the goal of improving the sport of show jumping. In their presentation of the...

Preliminary USDF Year-end Awards Rankings Now Available Online

by By the United States Equestrian Federation | 6/29/2006 2:45:32 PM

Competitors who want to know their current rankings in various United States Dressage Federation's (USDF) year-end awards programs should check out "2006 Preliminary Awards Standings" at www.usdf.org. This member service helps track a rider's and/or a horse's progress toward year-end awards throughout the year. Once a rider/horse meets the eligibility criteria, they appear on the ranking list. Median scores and rankings will be available weekly after staff enters competition results into the...

Georgia Tops NCEA Pre-Season Rankings

by Cory Burkarth for NCEA | 9/16/2013 12:07:09 PM

Waco, TX – Georgia is the nation’s No. 1 team according to the National Collegiate Equestrian Association Preseason Rankings, as determined by the NCEA selection committee and announced Monday. The Bulldogs were the runners-up a year ago for both the NCEA Overall National Championship and the NCEA Hunter Seat National Championship. Auburn, which won the 2013 NCEA Overall National Championship and the NCEA Hunter Seat National Championship, is ranked No. 2 in the preseason, while...

Laura Kraut Regains Top GCT Ranking in Cannes

by Andrew Minnick | 6/17/2013 9:12:14 AM

Cannes, France - Laura Kraut entetred the GCT Grand Prix CSI5* in Cannes on Saturday one point back of the GCT Championship rankings lead. After a four fault effort over two rounds with Jubilee d'Ouilly and a top ten finish, Kraut is now back on top with 132 points. She lost the top ranking to Portugal's Luciana Diniz in London one week ago, but with the dust settling in Cannes is now 8-points ahead of Germany's Christian Ahlmann. Only five combinations jumped clear in the first...