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Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team Finishes Fifth in FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ Netherlands CCIO4*-L

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/9/2022 7:00:00 PM

Enschede, the Netherlands – The FEI Eventing Nations Cup Netherlands CCIO4*-L at Military Boekelo-Enschede concluded on Sunday with the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team of James Alliston, Liz Halliday-Sharp, Boyd Martin, and Alyssa Phillips finishing in fifth place out of 10 nations. Under the guidance of Chef d’Equipe Bobby Costello, the U.S. team consisted of veteran athletes with newer mounts and up-and-coming combinations testing out their skills against top international...

US Equestrian Announces Formation of Hunter & Hunter/Jumping Seat Equitation Judging Task Force

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/15/2022 1:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian (USEF) announces it will form a USEF Hunter & Hunter/Jumping Seat Equitation Judging Task Force in the coming weeks to address member feedback received regarding judging in the hunter and hunter/jumping seat equitation disciplines, especially at the highest levels. Over the past several months, numerous members have contacted USEF leadership to provide input and express their concerns. Specific observations expressed have revealed the need to review several...

US Equestrian Announces Formation of Hunter & Hunter/Jumper Seat Equitation Judging Task Force

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/14/2022 9:30:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian (USEF) announces it will form a USEF Hunter & Hunter/Jumping Seat Equitation Judging Task Force in the coming weeks to address member feedback received regarding judging in the hunter and hunter/jumping seat equitation disciplines, especially at the highest levels. Over the past several months, numerous members have contacted USEF leadership to provide input and express their concerns. Specific observations expressed have revealed the need to review several...

US Equestrian Announces New Ranch Division Open to All Breeds

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/12/2022 6:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce a new ranch section to be offered in the Western discipline beginning December 1, 2022. Ranch is a rapidly growing section across many breeds, and this new section within the Western chapter of the USEF Rulebook will aid in ensuring consistency and efficiency for licensed competitions offering these popular classes. A new ranch section will be offered in the Western discipline beginning December 1, 2022 (Ashley Swift/US Equestrian)...

Adrienne Lyle and Salvino Take Sixth in Blue Hors FEI World Dressage Grand Prix Freestyle Championship presented by Helgstrand

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 8/10/2022 6:52:00 PM

Herning, Denmark – Adrienne Lyle and Salvino impressed in their FEI Grand Prix Freestyle under the lights at Stutteri ASK Stadium this evening, producing an 83.704 percent to take sixth place overall in the extremely competitive final competition for dressage combinations this week at the ECCO FEI World Championships Herning 2022. Charlotte Fry (GBR) took the gold aboard Glamourdale with a score of 90.654 percent, while Catherine Laudrup-Dufour (DEN) and Vamos Amigos earned silver on a 89....

NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team Finishes Eighth in FEI Jumping Nations Cup of Knokke Hippique CSIO5*

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 7/8/2022 1:36:00 PM

Knokke-Heist, Belgium – The NetJets U.S. Jumping Team finished eighth overall in the FEI Jumping Nations Cup of Knokke Hippique CSIO5* today, completing the two-round effort on a final total of 28. The team was comprised of Bliss Heers, Michael Hughes, Brian Moggre, and Jessica Springsteen, and led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland. “Despite our overall results not being what we had hoped for, there were some bright spots, nevertheless, including Brian’s two solid rounds...

Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team Holds Third Place in Standings Heading into Cross-Country in SAP Cup CCIO4*-S

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 7/1/2022 6:54:00 PM

Aachen, Germany – The Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team finished a competitive day of two phases at CHIO Aachen in the SAP Cup CCIO4*-S sitting in third place heading into the final phase tomorrow. All four combinations contested dressage earlier this morning, with the stadium phase taking place in the evening in the main stadium with cross-country set to begin tomorrow morning at 9:30 a.m. GMT+2. Buck Davidson & Carlevo ©ShannonBrinkmanPhotography The team was led by Sydney Elliott...

US Equestrian and W.F. Young Announce Continued Partnership; UltraShield Continues as the Official Fly Control Product of USEF

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/15/2022 5:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the continued partnership with W.F. Young and Absorbine ® , makers of UltraShield ® . UltraShield is the Official Fly Control Product of USEF and features a range of insect repellents and fly masks to help horse owners to keep their horses comfortable and protected during fly season. US Equestrian members receive a 10% discount on UltraShield orders through Absorbine.com thanks to an exclusive MemberPerk . “Absorbine is...

US Equestrian Announces Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team for CHIO Aachen CCIO4*-S

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/23/2022 4:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team for the CHIO Aachen CCIO4*-S at CHIO Aachen World Equestrian Festival in Aachen, Germany, from July 1-2, 2022. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Bobby Costello. “It is important for the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team to participate in such prestigious events as Aachen,” said Costello. “This event provides a great opportunity for our program to compete on the world stage....

US Equestrian Announces U.S. Vaulting Team Short List Ahead of 2022 FEI Vaulting World Championships for Seniors in Herning, Denmark

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 5/9/2022 10:11:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to the U.S. Vaulting Team Short List ahead of the 2022 FEI Vaulting World Championships for Seniors to be hosted in Herning, Denmark from August 6-11, 2022. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Jennifer Arnsten and feature athletes in Individual, Pas de Deux, and Squad competition. The following athletes have been selected to the U.S. Vaulting Team Short List and are listed in alphabetical order. Individual...