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US Equestrian Announces New Partnership with Horse & Country

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/1/2020 2:34:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce a new marketing, production, and distribution partnership with Horse & Country (H&C), the leading international equestrian sports network. US Equestrian members will benefit from this partnership with new perks, including: Discounted annual subscription to H&C’s streaming service, H&C+ Exclusive first views of H&C premium content Additional coverage of major US Equestrian events on H&C+ US Equestrian fan...

NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team Places Fifth at Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ CSIO5* of Great Britain

by US Equestrian Communications Department/Jump Media | 7/26/2019 1:00:00 AM

Hickstead, England – The NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team took fifth place in the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Great Britain on July 26 during the Longines Royal International Horse Show at the All England Jumping Course in Hickstead, England. Robert Ridland served as Chef d’Equipe for the team of Laura Kraut, Wilton Porter, Jessica Springsteen, and Catherine Tyree. “Everybody had good rounds today, but you need great rounds to win a Nations Cup,” said...

The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Brings Home Bronze in the FEI Nations Cup™ Germany

by US Equestrian Communications Department/Classic Communications | 7/20/2019 2:13:00 PM

Aachen, Germany – It was a hotly contested race for a podium finish at the FEI Dressage Nations Cup Germany at the World Equestrian Festival CHIO Aachen on Saturday. When the dust settled, The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team earned the bronze medal under the leadership of Chef d’Equipe Debbie McDonald. The U.S. team of Katherine Bateson-Chandler, Shelly Francis, Adrienne Lyle, and Steffen Peters produced a final score of 450.775 for a podium finish. Host country Germany won the title...

U.S. Young Rider Jumping Team Brings Home Gold at the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Hagen CSIOY

by US Equestrian Communications Department/Classic Communications | 6/16/2019 6:32:00 PM

Hagen, Germany – The FEI Nations Cup Hagen at Future Champions in Hagen, Germany, unveiled the official format for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Jumping and Dressage. Representing the U.S. in jumping, the U.S. Young Rider Jumping Team of Samantha Cohen, Claire McKean, and Giavanna Rinaldi rode brilliantly under the guidance of Chef d’Equipe Anne Kursinski to a fault-free win in the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Hagen CSIOY. Germany finished second with four faults, followed by France...

Hoffman Jumps Clear For U.S. Show Jumping Development Team at FEI Nations Cup Lisbon CSIO3*

by US Equestrian Communications Department/Jump Media | 5/31/2019 9:03:00 PM

Lisbon, Portugal – The U.S. Show Jumping Development Team, led by Chef d’Equipe Anne Kursinski, finished ninth in the FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Lisbon CSIO3* in Lisbon, Portugal, having gained valuable experience. Zazou Hoffman (Santa Monica, Calif.) jumped a clean round as the anchor rider for the team on Samson II, Woodacres Stables LLC’s 15-year-old Swedish Warmblood gelding, and placed third in the class individually. “Zazou was here last year on the Development...

US Equestrian Announces Teams for CDIO-Y Hagen and FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ France

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/30/2019 6:01:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian has named the following combinations to the U.S. Dressage Young Rider European Tour who will compete in the CDIO-Y Hagen from June 11-16, 2019, and The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team for the FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ France from May 18-19, 2019. U.S. Dressage Youth Coach George Williams will serve as Chef d’Equipe for the Young Rider European Tour. U.S. Dressage Development Coach Charlotte Bredahl will lead the team as Chef d’Equipe in France. US...

US Equestrian Announces 2018 Equestrian of the Year Nominees, Voting Now Open

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 12/19/2018 12:46:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to introduce the 2018 Equestrians of Honor. Voting is now open online through Thursday, January 3 at midnight. The 2018 Equestrian of the Year will be awarded Thursday evening, January 10 at the Pegasus Awards dinner at the US Equestrian Annual Meeting in West Palm Beach, Fla. US Equestrian’s Pegasus Awards honor some of the great men and women of equestrian sport. Learn more about the nine 2018 Equestrians of Honor: Victoria Colvin...

Sights Set on Olympic Qualification for NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team at the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/18/2018 7:07:00 PM

Mill Spring, N.C. – The NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team arrives at the FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) Tryon 2018 with a primary goal of Tokyo 2020 Olympic team qualification and a spot on the podium. Led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland, a top-six placing is needed from the U.S. team of Laura Kraut with Zeremonie, Devin Ryan with Eddie Blue, Adrienne Sternlicht with Cristalline, and McLain Ward with Clinta, if they are to secure their team invite to Tokyo. With the support of a home...

Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team Perseveres at FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ Ireland

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/26/2018 3:04:00 PM

Co Cork, Ireland – With some challenges and a new Olympic format to contend with, The Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team persevered this weekend during the FEI Eventing Nations Cup Ireland at the Millstreet International Horse Trials, finishing fifth. Personal bests, injuries, and stellar cross-country efforts made their presence known among the U.S. team, but Buck Davidson, Hallie Coon, and Liz Halliday-Sharp rose to the occasion when the going got tough. “It was really good to test the...

Jones Reaches Gold Medal Goal at the Adequan®/FEI North American Youth Championships presented by Gotham North

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/3/2018 8:43:00 PM

North Salem, N.Y. – After having the best overall score in Thursday’s Team Championship, Callie Jones and Don Philippo turned around to win the USDF North American Young Rider Individual Championship on Thursday at the Adequan®/FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) presented by Gotham North. Jones and Don Philippo performed a stunning test to earn a score of 72.20%, besting a field of 28 entries. Canada’s Beatrice Boucher and Delfiano earned silver with a score of...