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U.S. Dressage and Vaulting Combinations Complete Horse Inspections, U.S. Jumpers Finish Training Session at FEI World Cup™ Finals Omaha 2023

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/5/2023 12:30:00 PM

Omaha, Neb. – The U.S. dressage and vaulting combinations had their horse inspections on Tuesday to prepare for the start of the FEI World Cup™ Finals Omaha 2023. With the U.S. jumping combinations having already completed their horse inspection on Monday, they had an opportunity to train in the main arena before competition begins Wednesday. Alice Tarjan presents Serenade MF at the dressage horse inspection (Shannon Brinkman Photo) The FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final presented...

Schuyler Dayner Wins 2022 USEF/NCEA Junior Hunter Seat Medal Final – East

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Communications | 10/25/2022 9:00:00 AM

Harrisburg, Pa. – The historic Pennsylvania National Horse Show hosted 31 up-and-coming hunter seat equitation competitors last weekend for the 2022 USEF/NCEA Junior Hunter Seat Medal Final – East. Schuyler Dayner (Odessa, Fla.) earned the win, impressing the judges across three phases of competition. Schuyler Dayner and Joske Van De Knuffel. ©Andrew Ryback Photography The USEF/NCEA Finals consist of an initial jumping round with fences set at 3’3”, and from there,...

Whitaker and Conway Earn Individual Gold at North American Youth Championships in Pre-Junior and Children’s Categories

by Tori Bilas | 8/13/2022 8:00:00 PM

Jumping athletes were put to the ultimate test Saturday as they competed for individual honors in the Gotham North FEI North American Youth Championships for Jumping, presented by USHJA. Over two rounds, the Children’s and Pre-Juniors attempted to record clear efforts to their overall scores and emerge on the podium. In the Children’s, Rylynn Conway (Zone 2 – Fair Haven, N.J.) took the gold medal after a tiebreaking jump-off, while in the Pre-Junior category, Lawson Whitaker...

Adequan® U.S. Para Dressage Team Finishes Three Combinations in Top Six Across Three Grades

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 8/10/2022 6:57:00 PM

Herning, Denmark – The Adequan U.S. Para Dressage Team saw their first day of competition come to a close late this afternoon in BB Horse Arena, with three grades completing their FEI Individual Test throughout the course of the day. Grades IV, II, and I were featured to start the Orifarm Health FEI World Para Dressage Championships at the ECCO FEI World Championships Herning 2022. Competition will continue tomorrow with the FEI Individual Tests for Grades III and V. Kate Shoemaker...

Adequan® U.S. Para Dressage Team Prepares for First Day of Competition at Herning 2022

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 8/9/2022 4:55:00 PM

Herning, Denmark - The Adequan® U.S. Para Dressage Team presented their four combinations for the First Horse Inspection today and prepared for their opening of competition tomorrow with formal ring familiarization in the BB Horse Arena late this afternoon. The Orifarm Health Care FEI World Para Dressage Championships will begin tomorrow and conclude on Sunday, August 14. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Michel Assouline and team leader Laureen Johnson. Roxanne Trunnell &...

Kimberly Palmer Leads U.S. Vaulting Team with Personal Best on Second Day of FEI Individual Female Championship Competition

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 8/7/2022 5:58:00 PM

Herning, Denmark – Kimberly “Kimmy” Palmer (Half Moon Bay, Calif.) topped the standings again for the U.S. Vaulting Team again today in the FEI Individual Female Technical Test, earning a personal best score of 8.329, to hold sixth place overall with a combined score of 8.129 heading into the final day of competition. Teammate Tessa Divita earned a 7.724., with an overall two-test score of 7.782, to hold tenth place, while Emily Rose (Santa Cruz, Calif.) received a 6.495, for...

US Equestrian Announces Adequan® U.S. Para Dressage Team for 2022 Orifarm Healthcare FEI Para Dressage World Championships

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 7/25/2022 5:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the combinations selected to represent the Adequan U.S. Para Dressage Team at the 2022 Orifarm Healthcare FEI Para Dressage World Championships to be hosted in Herning, Denmark, from August 10-14, 2022. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Michel Assouline and Team Leader Laureen Johnson. The following combinations have been selected to represent the Adequan U.S. Para Dressage Team and are listed in alphabetical order. Beatrice...

US Equestrian Announces U.S. Vaulting Team for 2022 Mustang Corp. FEI World Vaulting Championship

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/21/2022 8:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes who will represent the U.S. Vaulting Team in Individual, Pas de Deux, and Squad competition at the Mustang Corp. FEI World Vaulting Championship in Herning, Denmark, August 6-10, 2022. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Jennifer Arntsen and Team Leader Michelle McQueen. The following athletes have been selected to the U.S. Vaulting Team and are listed in alphabetical order: Individual Female Tessa Divita (Portola...

McLain Ward & Contagious Dash to Second Win at CHIO Aachen in RWE Prize of North Rhine-Westphalia

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 7/1/2022 6:50:00 PM

Aachen, Germany – In a masterful show of talent and speed, McLain Ward (Brewster, N.Y.) and Contagious captured their second win of the week at CHIO Aachen, tackling the 1.60m track designed by Frank Rothenberger (GER) in the main stadium. The pair dashed through the jump-off timers in 41.70 seconds, the only combination in the jump-off field of seven to finish under 42 seconds. Steve Guerdat (SUI) and Albfuehren’s Maddox finished in second place with a time of 42.38 seconds, while...

US Equestrian Announces NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team for CHIO Aachen

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 6/20/2022 3:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the NetJets U.S. Jumping Team for the CHIO Aachen to be held in Aachen, Germany from June 23-July 3, 2022. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and return to defend their 2021 title as champions of the Mercedes-Benz Nations Cup of Aachen CSIO5* on Thursday, June 30, with the Rolex Grand Prix of Aachen CSIO5* set for Sunday, July 3. The following athletes have been selected to...