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USEF Announces Vaulters to Represent the U.S. at CHIO Aachen

by USEF Communications Department | 6/10/2013 4:55:30 PM

Lexington, KY - The following vaulters have been named by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) to represent the U.S. in the CVIO3* held during the CHIO Aachen in Germany, June 20-23, 2013. The United States will be represented by the following vaulters: Individual Female Alicen Divita (Redwood City, CA) Elizabeth Ioannou (Saratoga, CA) Mary Garrett (Seal Beach, CA) Individual Male Kristian Roberts (Moss Beach, CA) Pas de Deux Cassidy Palmer (Half Moon Bay, CA) Kimberly Palmer (Half...

Eric Lamaze and Wang Chung Score Spruce Meadows Victory on Sunday

by Starting Gate Communications | 6/9/2013 8:00:14 PM

2008 Olympic Champion Eric Lamaze riding Wang Chung M2S scored victory in the $40,000 ATCO Structures & Logistics Cup on Sunday, June 9, at the Spruce Meadows “National” Tournament in Calgary, AB (Spruce Meadows Media Services) Calgary, Alberta – 2008 Olympic Champion Eric Lamaze was in the winner’s circle after claiming the $40,000 ATCO Structures & Logistics Cup on Sunday, June 9, at the Spruce Meadows “National” Tournament in Calgary, AB. While Lamaze has...

Laura Kraut Looks to Maintain No.1 GCT Ranking in London

by Global Champions Tour Press Office | 6/5/2013 1:13:55 PM

London, England - The best riders and horses in the world are already warming up at the stunning sand arena next to London’s Olympic Stadium for four days of the highest calibre show jumping. It is the first major sporting event at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park since the Games last summer. The stage is set for the thrilling debut of the Longines Global Champions Tour in London with the €450,000 1m 60 Grand Prix highlight on Saturday night and a host of VIPs, celebrities and...

Katie Dinan and Nougat du Vallet Stay Clear for Victory in $100,000 Empire State Grand Prix presented by The Kincade Group

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 5/20/2013 9:41:24 AM

Katie Dinan and Nougat du Vallet (The Book LLC) North Salem, NY – Three teenagers and a veteran rounded out the jump-off in the $100,000 Empire State Grand Prix presented by The Kincade Group, and the first to go in was the one to return to the winner's circle. Nineteen-year-old Katie Dinan of New York, NY, and her energetic partner Nougat du Vallet were double clear to win the biggest class of the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows, which ran May 7-12 and 14-19. Sunday's...

Abigail McArdle and Cosma 20 Capture 1.45m Open Jumper Victory at Kentucky Spring Classic

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 5/16/2013 9:19:27 AM

Abigail McArdle and Cosma 20 (Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International) Lexington, KY - The heat was on as the Kentucky Spring Classic got underway Wednesday at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. Five riders produced double clear rounds during the 1.45m Open Jumpers, but it was the last do so that proved to be the fastest. Abigail McArdle and Cosma 20 broke the beam at 30.378 seconds for the win by 3/10ths of a second over Reed Kessler and Soraya De L'Obstination....

Aaron Vale Takes Home First and Fourth-Place Ribbons in $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, Presented by Zoetis, at HITS Ocala

by HITS Communications | 3/15/2013 12:42:45 PM

Aaron Vale returned to the winner’s circle at HITS Ocala Thursday and piloted Zippo II to a victory in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis, to get the last week of competition at HITS Ocala underway (ESI Photography) Ocala, FL – As the last week of HITS Ocala turns on the warm weather for a spectacular finale, Aaron Vale got the excitement started early on with a win in Thursday’s $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis, aboard Zippo II, owned by 2VR...

Conor Swail and Martha Louise Win $33,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 10

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 3/14/2013 8:51:16 PM

Conor Swail and Martha Louise (Sportfot) Wellington, FL - Ireland's Conor Swail and Chinook Valley, Inc.'s Martha Louise were victorious in Thursday's $33,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 10 during week ten of the 2013 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival's (FTI WEF), sponsored by Horseware Ireland. Week ten's competition runs March 13-17 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) featuring CSI 3* competition. Highlights include the $33,000...

Rich Fellers Named 2012 USEF Equestrian of the Year

by USEF Communications Department | 1/19/2013 10:11:04 PM

Rich Fellers, 2012 USEF Equestrian of the Year (Susan J. Stickle/PhelpsSports.com) Louisville, KY - He was the first American in 25 years to win the Rolex/FEI World Cup Final, highest placing U.S. Equestrian at the London 2012 Olympic Games, and winner of all four observation classes he entered. Now you can call Rich Fellers 2012 USEF Equestrian of the Year as well. Eight equestrians were nominated for the award and Fellers was revealed as the winner Saturday night at the USEF Pegasus Awards in...

Kent Farrington and Dynamo Win $100,000 Trump Invitational Grand Prix CSI 2* at The Mar-a-Lago Club

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 1/7/2013 2:44:40 PM

The competition field at The Mar-a-Lago Club on the Intracoastal Waterway. (Sportfot) Palm Beach, FL - The first ever $100,000 Trump Invitational Grand Prix CSI 2* debuted to rave reviews on Sunday, January 6, at the beautiful Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, FL. With some of the world's top show jumpers competing on the lawn of Donald Trump's scenic estate overlooking South Florida's Intracoastal Waterway, U.S. rider Kent Farrington jumped to victory in the inaugural class aboard...

USEF Weekend Preview November 14, 2012

by USEF Communications Department | 11/14/2012 5:03:28 PM

Major equestrian competitions attended by U.S. athletes, both domestic and overseas, are listed in this weekly preview. Please look below to find competition listings by discipline* and breed. We hope you will follow the competitions that most interest you, but check Equestrian Weekly on Monday for a report of any top finishes by U.S. Equestrians. *lists of competitions in all international disciplines will include only FEI competitions or USEF Championships within the USA and international FEI...