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AEC Adequan Gold Cup Advanced Division Combinations Aiming for USEF Open Horse Trial National Championship

by Dana Rossmeier, US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/30/2017 6:14:00 PM

Tryon, NC – There are plenty of accolades up for grabs at the 2017 United States Eventing Association (USEA) American Eventing Championships (AEC) presented by Land Rover and Nutrena, running August 30 – September 3. Not only are the 21eventing athletes in the Adequan® USEA Gold Cup advanced division competing for the right to be named the Adequan USEA Gold Cup champion, the top-placed American combination will also earn the USEF Open Horse Trial National Championship for the...

U.S. Athletes Look for Success at the 2017 FEI World Vaulting Championships for Juniors

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/1/2017 7:10:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Artistry, athleticism, and talent will be on display this week when U.S. vaulting is showcased at the 2017 FEI World Vaulting Championships for Juniors. Running from August 2-5, 2017, in Ebreichsdor, Austria, the U.S. brings a contingent of 14 vaulters competing for titles in the Individual Female, Individual Male, Pas de Deux, and Squad Junior Championships. Chef d'Equipe Mary McCormick and Assistant Chef d'Equipe Jessica Garrod will guide the U.S. vaulters....

Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team Ready to Ride in Great Meadow International CICO3*

by Classic Communications/US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/7/2017 4:00:00 PM

The Plains, Va. – All U.S. horses passed the horse inspection for the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team competing in the FEI Nations Cup™ CICO3*at the Great Meadow International, presented by Adequan®. The team consisting of Boyd Martin, Jennie Brannigan, Lynn Symansky and Phillip Dutton will be the third and final team in the order. “This is a really good team,” says Joanie Morris, acting as Chef d’Equipe. “We’re looking forward to this weekend....

Jacqueline B. Mars Competition Grant Recipient Heard Shines at Millstreet International Horse Trials CCI3*

by USEF Communications Department | 8/30/2016 12:49:26 PM

Millstreet Town, Co. Cork, Ireland – A small but mighty field contested the Millstreet International Horse Trials CCI3* this weekend with Jacqueline B. Mars Competition Grant recipient Lillian Heard giving a stellar performance to finish in fourth place. Lillian Heard and LCC Barnaby (Denisa Photo) Heard (Poolesville, Md.) and her own LCC Barnaby, a 2006 Irish Sport Horse gelding, had a respectable test to start the competition off with a dressage score of 58.7 and sit in 12th place. They...

Todd Minikus and Quality Girl Capture $216,000 Tryon Estates Grand Prix CSI 4* at Tryon Summer IV

by Tryon International Equestrian Center | 7/24/2016 2:52:10 AM

Mill Spring, NC - July 23, 2016 - Todd Minikus (USA) and Quality Girl rode to victory in the $216,000 Tryon Estates Grand Prix CSI 4* at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC), taking the final tour around the jump-off course and finishing as the only pair to earn a double clear effort on the night. Minikus and Quality Girl crossed through the timers in 41.093 seconds to secure the win, while Marilyn Little (USA) and Clearwater collected second place, finishing the track in 41.473 seconds...

Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team is the Overnight Leader at the Land Rover Great Meadow International presented by Adequan®

by USEF Communications Department | 7/9/2016 9:27:00 PM

The Plains, Va . – The Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team is in the lead following day one of the first-ever FEI Nations Cup™ Eventing competition in North America at the Land Rover Great Meadow International presented by Adequan®. The team of Phillip Dutton, Lauren Kieffer, Boyd Martin, and Clark Montgomery hold a two-phase lead on a score of 132.3 penalties. Great Britain is second with a score of 157.2 penalties and Canada is third with 171.7 penalties. The FEI Nations Cup™...

Gluch Tops U.S. Field at CDIO-Y Hagen, Final Event of USEF Dressage Young Rider European Tour

by Dana Rossmeier | 6/11/2016 6:30:30 PM

Hagen, Germany – The 2016 United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Dressage Young Rider European Tour came to an end at the Future Champions event, CDIO-Y Hagen on Saturday. Led by Chef d’Equipe George Williams, the U.S. contingent of Lauren Asher, Barbara “Bebe” Davis, and Kerrigan Gluch gained valuable individual and team experience over the three days of competition. Gluch and Vaquero HGF were the highest-ranked U.S. combination, placing in the top 10 each day....

Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Heads to CSIO5* La Baule

by USEF Communications Department | 5/12/2016 3:46:56 PM

La Baule, France – Members of the Short List for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Show Jumping Team will compete this week in the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup at CSIO5* La Baule in France. The competition is a designated observation event as part of the selection process for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Show Jumping Team. Led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland, the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team will include Lucy Davis, Margie Engle, Lauren Hough, and Todd Minikus. The U.S. has drawn fifth in the...

Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Heads to CSIO5* La Baule

by USEF Communications Department | 5/12/2016 3:46:13 PM

La Baule, France – Members of the Short List for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Show Jumping Team will compete this week in the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup at CSIO5* La Baule in France. The competition is a designated observation event as part of the selection process for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Show Jumping Team. Led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland, the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team will include Lucy Davis, Margie Engle, Lauren Hough, and Todd Minikus. The U.S. has drawn fifth in the...

Emma Weinert O’Rourke Earns Her First International Victory on Final Day of Dressage Festival of the Horse CDI3*

by Yellow Horse Marketing for California Dreaming Productions | 4/3/2016 9:33:53 PM

Emma Weinert O’Rourke and Velvet WD (Terri Miller) San Juan Capistrano, Calif. – The final day of competition at California Dreaming Productions' Festival of the Horse CDI 3*/Y/J/U-25 (held March 31-April 2 in San Juan Capistrano) was also a day of firsts as Australia’s Emma Weinert O’Rourke rode her former KWPN broodmare Velvet WD (Polansky x Papayja by Jazz) to their very first CDI victory by topping 10 other competitors in the Grand Prix Special sponsored by Dressage...