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Beezie & Cortes 'C' Clear!

by Andrew Minnick | 9/3/2014 10:18:58 AM

Bezzie Madden & Cortes 'C' were clear again today. They are second in the individual standings, and have helped the team climb to second place in the team rankings.

Horse Shows by the Bay Ads Jumper Prize Money

by Cameron Green Media | 6/23/2014 11:04:25 AM

Traverse City, Mich. - Horse Shows by the Bay traditionally draws top national and international jumper riders to scenic Traverse City, Michigan, and this year's competitors will find even more rewards await them as they journey from throughout the United States and Canada. "Each year, after the show season is over, we review how things went and everyone's feedback. And, for sure, 'more prize money' in the Grand Prix was a request by many, so it became priority for us to make it...

Correction: USEF Names Short List For the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team

by USEF Communications Department | 6/16/2014 5:40:19 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named 10 horse-and-athlete combinations to the Short List for the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team. The top four ranked horse-and-athlete combinations with serve as the Team and the fifth ranked combination will serve as the self-funded Individual, the remaining combinations will serve as ranked alternates. The following 10 horse-and-athlete combinations have been named to the Short...

U.S. Eyes Victory at the Saumur CAIO4*

by From the USEF Communications Department | 6/4/2014 10:39:18 AM

Saumur, France - The United States has fielded an exciting team for this week’s Saumur CAIO4*, which will run June 5-9, in Saumur, France. Chester Weber, Lisa Stroud, and Misdee Wrigley-Miller have their sights set on top Team and Individual placings in Four-in-Hand competition, while Laurie Astegiano will represent the U.S. as an Individual in the Pony Team division. Weber on his way to a win last year in Saumur (Photo Courtesy of Chester Weber) Weber (Ocala, Fla.) heads to Saumur on...

USEF Names Teams for CSIO3* Lisbon and CSIOY Hagen

by USEF Communications Department | 5/22/2014 4:30:48 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the riders who will represent the U.S. in Nations Cup competition at CSIO3* Lisbon and CSIOY Hagen. DiAnn Langer will serve as Chef d’Equipe at both competitions. The following riders are listed in alphabetical order: CSIO3* Lisbon, Portugal, May 29-June 1 Abigail McArdle (Wellington, Fla.) Alise Oken (Charlotte, N.C.) Catherine Pasmore (Wellington, Fla.) Paris Sellon (Los Angeles, Calif.) Jessica...

2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival Prize List Available Online

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 12/15/2013 12:24:05 PM

The International Arena hosts top competition for the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla - Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) is pleased to announce the highlights of the 2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF). The 12-week circuit held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, FL, will run January 8 through March 30, 2014, awarding over $8 million in prize money....

Lillie Keenan Named Junior Equestrian of the Year

by USEF Communications Department | 12/4/2013 12:19:03 PM

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the names of five equestrians who have been selected to receive the year's most coveted honors. Awarded by the USEF, the Lifetime Achievement Award, Junior Equestrian of the Year, and the Pegasus Medals of Honor will be presented during the Pegasus Awards gala on Friday, January 10, at The Hyatt Regency Lexington in Lexington, Ky. The winner of the Equestrian of the Year Award will be announced at the Pegasus Awards. More...

USEF Names Teams for CSIO5* Hickstead and CSIO5* Dublin

by USEF Communications Department | 7/3/2013 12:36:11 PM

Lexington, KY - The following athletes have been named by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) to represent the U.S. in Nations Cup competition at the CSIO5* Hickstead, July 30-August 4, 2013 in Hickstead, England and at the CSIO5* Dublin August 6-11, 2013 in Dublin, Ireland. CSIO5* Hickstead The five following athletes will represent the U.S. at the CSIO5* Hickstead: Reed Kessler (Lexington, KY) Beezie Madden (Cazenovia, NY) McLain Ward (Brewster, NY) Katie Dinan (Wellington, FL)...

Top Competitors Ready for Action at Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Western Selection Trial

by USEF Communications Department | 5/22/2013 3:45:42 PM

Lexington, KY - The future of U.S. dressage will be on full display this weekend as the Dressage at Flintridge CDI1*Y/J hosts the 2013 Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Western Selection Trial. Many of the top five and six-year-old horses in the nation will be vying for a spot to represent the U.S. at the FEI World Breeding Championships for Dressage Young Horses in Verden, Germany in August as well as a spot on the Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Short List. Combinations will need to score 8.2...

Patrice Delaveau tops Jessica Springsteen in a GCT speed duel

by Global Champions Tour Media Service | 9/14/2012 10:02:28 PM

(Sportfot/GCT) Lausanne, Switzerland - Patrice Delaveau wowed the GCT Lausanne with a sprint finish to win the 2nd CSI 5* today on Ornella Mail. American rider Jessica Springsteen set the pace in the 1m50 speed class, accelerating and clearing the three challenging double combinations around the compact sand arena in 60.23. Jessica, daughter of “The Boss” Bruce Springsteen, has rocketed into the 5* league and is fiercely competitive. She was clearly delighted with her round on...