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U.S. Eventing Team Finishes in Sixth Place to Conclude Competition at Tokyo 2020 with All Three Combinations Finishing in the Top 25

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 8/2/2021 11:00:00 AM

Tokyo, Japan – The U.S. Eventing Team finished in sixth place out of 14 nations on the final day of competition at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 and end the competition with a team total of 125.80 faults. Doug Payne and Vandiver added four jumping faults to their overall score to finish the team phase with a 43.80, and Phillip Dutton and Z added eight jumping faults to their total for a final score of 43.30. The anchor combination of Boyd Martin and Tsetserleg added a single rail to their...

U.S. Eventing Team Delivers Three Strong Cross-Country Rounds to Improve Team Standing Ahead of Final Phase

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 8/1/2021 1:00:00 AM

Tokyo, Japan – The U.S. Eventing Team made strong work of Derek Di Grazia’s track at Sea Forest Cross Country Course in the middle of Tokyo Bay, with all three combinations crossing through the finish line with no jumping penalties. Doug Payne and Vandiver led off the team as the third combination to test the course and came home with just 6.8-time faults and move forward to tomorrow on a 39.80. Phillip Dutton and Z dashed through the course and finishing with just 4.8 time and...

U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team Set to Compete for 2018 Saddle Seat World Cup Titles

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/2/2018 4:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The saddle seat world is abuzz with excitement in anticipation of the 2018 Saddle Seat World Cup. Hosted at the Kentucky Horse Park from July 4-6, four teams from North America and Africa have arrived in Lexington, Ky. to represent their countries at this international saddle seat competition. The 2018 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team is set to compete on home turf against the Canadian, Namibian, and South African teams. Jaco Jonker (South Africa), Lewis McKim (Canada),...

2018 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team Chosen After Selection Trials at William Woods University

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 12/3/2017 9:48:00 AM

Fulton, Mo. – After impressive showings at the U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team Trials, 12 riders were chosen to represent the United States at the 2018 Saddle Seat World Cup. Thirty-two aspiring athletes from 18 states tried out at William Woods University on Saturday. Twenty riders competed in the three-gaited section and 12 riders competed in the five-gaited. Each phase consisted of one rail ride and one pattern ride on an unfamiliar horse. After the Trials, six riders from each section...

Wordley Goes Two for Two With Win in $130,000 1.50m Suncast® Welcome CSI 5* Aboard Casper

by Tryon International Equestrian Center | 6/10/2016 9:12:17 AM

Sharn Wordley and Casper (Flying Horse Photography) Mill Spring, N.C. - Sharn Wordley (NZL) continued his dominance at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) today, earning his second consecutive win during the FEI CSI 5* week at the venue. Wordley piloted Casper to a commanding victory in the $130,000 1.50m Suncast® Welcome CSI 5* finishing the track in 46.34 seconds. Andrew Bourns (IRL) collected second place aboard Hyakari with a time of 48.65 seconds, while Richie Moloney (IRL)...

Wordley Pilots Barnetta to First Win of Inaugural FEI CSI 5* Week at TIEC in $35,000 1.45 Horseware Ireland Open

by Tryon International Equestrian Center | 6/9/2016 10:10:38 AM

Sharn Wordley and Barnetta (Flying Horse Photography) Mill Spring, N.C. - Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) ushered in the first-ever FEI CSI 5* week today, as spectators watched Sharn Wordley (NZL) take the win in the $35,000 1.45m Horseware Ireland Open aboard Barnetta with a time of 41.985 seconds. Shane Sweetnam (IRL) and Cyklon 1083 collected second place, finishing in 43.219 seconds, while Karl Cook (USA) and Caillou 24 rounded out the top three, crossing the timers in 44.231...

Juan Ortiz and Nenuphar'Jac Finish Tryon Spring 7 with Win in $25,000 Lodge On Lake Lure Grand Prix

by Tryon International Equestrian Center | 6/6/2016 10:22:19 AM

Juan Ortiz and Nenuphar'Jac (Flying Horse Photography) Mill Spring, N.C. - Juan Ortiz of Wellington, FL, and Nenuphar'Jac captured the $25,000 Lodge on Lake Lure Grand Prix at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) with a time of 41.317 seconds to conclude competition at Tryon Spring 7. Kyle Timm of Apex, NC, and Georgie B finished in second, crossing through the timers in 40.287 seconds, while Sharn Wordley of Wellington, FL, and Corino collected third place, finishing in 41.31...

Jos Verlooy and Sunshine Victorious in $25,000 The Boeing Company Puissance at the 2015 Washington International Horse Show

by Lauren Fisher for Jump Media LLC | 10/24/2015 5:01:46 PM

Belgium's Jos Verlooy and Sunshine clear the Puissance wall at 2.13 meters (6'11") (Shawn McMillen Photography) Washington, D.C. – The 2015 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) featured a variety of fantastic competition on Friday, concluding in the evening with its annual $25,000 The Boeing Company International Jumper Puissance at Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. In his first trip to WIHS and competing in his first Puissance ever, Belgium’s Jos Verlooy cleared the wall up...

Colorado Horse Park Summer in the Rockies I Wrap Up

by Cat Allen for Jennifer Wood Media | 6/10/2015 2:23:29 PM

Parker, CO - June 10, 2015 - Colorado Horse Park (CHP) concluded its first week of hunter/jumper competition with the Summer in the Rockies I horse show this past weekend. Summer in the Rockies I featured a $30,000 Front Range Kubota Grand Prix and a $20,000 Open Welcome Stakes. The $30,000 Front Range Kubota Grand Prix saw 17 entries contest the first round course, and four combinations advanced to the jump-off, where the short course saw two double clear rounds. Victory was claimed by the...

U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team Leaves Aachen for France

by USPEA | 8/22/2014 7:23:07 AM

The 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ (WEG) U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team and Chef d' Equipe Kai Handt left Aachen and Training Camp for Caen, France, August 22. Riders had a successful week working with Chef d'Equipe Kai Handt, their coaches, and the U.S. support staff. Horses and riders will now settle in at La Prairie Racecourse in Caen, France, at the Para-Dressage facilities before their August 24, trot-up. The U.S. Team and Individual athletes include: Sydney...