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Perrigo U.S. Para Dressage Team Earns Win at 2024 World Equestrian Center - Ocala CPEDI3*

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/31/2024 11:00:00 PM

Ocala, Fla. – The Perrigo U.S. Para Dressage Team tallied their third win of 2024 at the World Equestrian Center - Ocala CPEDI3* in Ocala, Fla. Chef d’Equipe Michel Assouline led Beatrice de Lavalette and Sixth Sense, Rebecca Hart and Floratina, Kate Shoemaker and Colijn, and Roxanne Trunnell and Fan Tastico H to top honors in the team competition. Both seasoned and newer horses delivered strong efforts for the U.S. athletes in the CPEDI3* debut at the WEC – Ocala facility....

USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund Assists Texas Horses Affected by Wildfires

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/29/2024 10:45:00 AM

Taylor Pence/US Equestrian Lexington, Ky. – As officials continue to assess the destruction and impact brought on by the largest wildfire in the history of Texas, US Equestrian is aiding work being done on the ground to help the ongoing recovery efforts. The fires, which were in the panhandle of Texas, burned more than one million acres of land and have had a detrimental impact on the local farming and livestock industries, as well as the livelihoods of many Texas citizens. Through the...

US Equestrian Announces Perrigo U.S. Para Dressage Team for World Equestrian Center - Ocala CPEDI3*

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/28/2024 7:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent the Perrigo U.S. Para Dressage Team at the CPEDI3* at World Equestrian Center - Ocala CPEDI3* in Ocala, Fla., from March 29-31. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Michel Assouline. The following athlete-and-horse combinations are listed in alphabetical order: Beatrice de Lavalette (Lake Fort Worth, Fla.) and Sixth Sense , a 2010 Oldenburg gelding (Sir Donnerhall I x...

US Equestrian Announces Athletes for the 2024 FEI World Cup™ Finals for Dressage and Jumping

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/28/2024 11:45:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes who will represent the U.S. in dressage and jumping at the 2024 FEI World Cup Finals. The Finals will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 16-20, 2024. U.S. Dressage The following athlete-and-horse combinations will represent U.S. Dressage in the FEI Dressage World Cup ™ Final and are listed in alphabetical order: Ben Ebeling (Wellington, Fla.) and Indeed , a 2008 Danish Warmblood mare (Hofrat x Gorklintgards...

Chester Weber Wins the 2024 USEF Combined Driving National Championship for Advanced Four-in-Hand Horses

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | 3/17/2024 8:00:00 PM

Ocala, Fla. – Chester Weber added another title to his long list of accomplishments, taking home his 21 st USEF Combined Driving National Championship for Advanced Four-in-Hand Horses this week at Live Oak International. Chester Weber. ©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian Weber was the wire-to-wire leader in the class, posting a commanding lead after Thursday’s dressage test where he scored a 39.59. Weber and his team continued their winning ways into Saturday’s marathon phase,...

Team Leslie Wins the 2024 USEF Futures Team Challenge at the Setters' Run Farm Carolina International CCI Horse Trials

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | 3/16/2024 7:00:00 PM

Raeford, N.C. – After three days of exciting eventing competition at the 2024 USEF Futures Team Challenge, Team Leslie emerged victorious in the head-to-head competition with Team Bobby, finishing on a team total of 116.6 penalties to Team Bobby’s 132.2. The team competition was held within the CCI3*-S and CCI4*-S divisions at the Carolina International CCI at Setters' Run Farm. Jenny Caras and Sommersby had the best finish in the 2024 USEF Futures Team Challenge. ©Allie...

2024 USEF Combined Driving National Championship for Advanced Four-in-Hand Horses Set to Begin at Live Oak International

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 3/13/2024 7:00:00 PM

Ocala, Fla. – The U.S. driving community turns its attention to Ocala this week as the 33 rd edition of the Live Oak International CAI gets underway. This year’s event will host the 2024 USEF Combined Driving National Championship for Advanced Four-in-Hand Horses and promises to be an exciting competition for athletes and spectators alike. Three teams will vie for the national championship title after all horses were accepted at Wednesday’s horse inspection. Driving on his...

The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Set for 2024 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ USA CDIO3*

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/21/2024 5:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The horse inspections at the FEI Dressage Nations Cup USA CDIO3* set the stage for an exciting week of competition at the Adequan ® Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Fla., from Feb. 22-25, 2024. Four nations will be represented with teams from the U.S., Canada, Germany, and Sweden. The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team of Jan Ebeling and Jubi’s Tenacity, Kevin Kohmann and Duenensee, Erin Nichols and Elian Royale, and Jennifer Williams and Joppe K will be led...

Kevin Kohmann and Duenensee Clinch FEI Grand Prix Special Gold at 2024 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ USA CDIO3*

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/24/2024 8:30:00 PM

Wellington, Fla. – The individual competitions of the 2024 FEI Dressage Nations Cup USA CDIO3* continued Saturday at the Adequan ® Global Dressage Festival. Three U.S. combinations competed in the CDIO3* FEI Grand Prix Special with Kevin Kohmann and Duenensee leading the way and claiming the individual gold medal. Not far behind were U.S. teammates Erin Nichols and Elian Royale taking bronze, while Michael Klimke and Domino 957 (GER) earned silver. Kevin Kohmann and Duenensee (Devyn...

The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Earns Silver in 2024 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ USA CDIO3*

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/22/2024 8:00:00 PM

Wellington, Fla. – The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team put forth strong efforts in the FEI Grand Prix for the FEI Dressage Nations Cup USA CDIO3*. Under the guidance of Chef d’Equipe Christine Traurig, the team of Jan Ebeling and Jubi’s Tenacity, Kevin Kohmann and Duenensee, Erin Nichols and Elian Royale, and Jennifer Williams and Joppe K earned the silver medal. The U.S. U25 combinations also had an opportunity to take center stage at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival...