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The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Finishes in Fourth Place at CHIO Aachen Dressage Nations Cup CDIO5*

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 9/19/2021 6:53:00 PM

Aachen, Germany – The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team finished just off the podium in Nations Cup competition at the CHIO Aachen this week, taking fourth place on a combined total of 63 points. Germany took first on 22 points, the Netherlands earned second place with 40 points, while Great Britain rounded out the top three with 47 points. The CHIO Aachen served as the final team competition of 2021 for The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team, which saw strong performances from Anna Buffini and...

Collister Crowned Champion at USEF/NCEA Junior Hunter Seat Medal Final – Central

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/19/2021 9:47:00 AM

Wayne, Ill. – The United States Equestrian Federation/National Collegiate Equestrian Association Junior Hunter Seat Medal Final - Central welcomed 19 aspiring collegiate riders on Saturday, September 18, with Isabelle Collister (Lake Forest, Ill.) coming out on top. Isabelle Collister (Alison Hartwell Photography) Fourteen-year-old Collister rode Doreen MH, Kirsten Collister’s 2011 Holsteiner mare, to the win. Redemption was the name of the game for Collister and “Dory,”...

U.S. Para Dressage Team Completes First Day of Team Competition with One More Ride to Decide Team Medals

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/28/2021 7:34:00 AM

Tokyo, Japan – The U.S. Para Dressage Team finished the first day of team competition at Equestrian Park in Tokyo, Japan, and will see one more ride tomorrow for the team before team medal positions are decided. Roxanne Trunnell and Dolton led as the first team ride of the evening, contesting the FEI Grade I Team Test to Music where they received an 80.321 percent, while Rebecca Hart and El Corona Texel earned a 72.206 percent in the FEI Grade III Team Test to Music. The team will move on...

2021 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™ to Host Five Star Event

by Equestrian Events, Inc. | 2/10/2021 3:05:00 PM

Lexington, Kentucky – February 10, 2021 – An unprecedented outpouring of public support and a grassroots fundraising effort have led to a reversal of the announced cancellation of the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI Five Star presented by MARS Equestrian™ (LRK3DE). A new partnership between Equestrian Events, Inc. (EEI), producer of the world-class event, and the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation combined with the support of US Equestrian and longstanding sponsors Land...

US Equestrian Announces Continued Partnership with Toklat and MemberPerks Discount

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/25/2021 12:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce its continued partnership with Toklat, the Official Saddle Pad Supplier of US Equestrian. Toklat provides saddle pads for U.S. team athletes across multiple disciplines: vaulting, endurance, eventing, jumping, dressage, and para dressage. Toklat manufactures and distributes equestrian apparel and equipment from some of the most popular brands in the industry, including Irideon, Woof Wear, Myler, Cavallo, and more. US Equestrian members...

Helmet Safety Initiative Reaches $450,000 Fundraising Goal

by US Equestrian News | 12/15/2020 1:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian (USEF) is pleased to announce that an anonymous donor generously stepped up with a $25,000 commitment to the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab, ensuring this mission critical safety initiative hit the $450,000 goal set to complete the STAR Helmet rating project for equestrian sport. “Tom O’ Mara, US Equestrian President-Elect, called to let me know the good news! He actually was contacted by a donor following our announcement of reaching the $425,000 milestone...

US Equestrian Announces Continued Partnership with RIDE TV for 2021

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 12/3/2020 1:48:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - RIDE TV, a 24-hour television network dedicated to equestrian sports, culture, and lifestyle, will continue as an Official Media Partner of US Equestrian in 2021. RIDE TV brings viewers original programming and equestrian sports coverage via cable and satellite, as well as through its online streaming and on-demand video channel, RIDE TV GO. “RIDE TV is so excited to be renewing our wonderful partnership with USEF,” says Amanda Devan, Director of Marketing and...

FEI Driving World Championships Canceled Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

by From the Fédération Équéstre Internationale – Communications Department | 10/2/2020 6:38:00 PM

Lausanne (SUI) - The FEI Driving World Championships, due to be held behind closed doors in Valkenswaard (NED) from October 7-11, have been canceled due to increased case numbers of COVID-19 in the Netherlands. The decision to cancel the Championships, which were for four-in-hand horse teams, was made by the City of Valkenswaard today. “It is devastating that the FEI Driving World Championships at Valkenswaard have had to be cancelled at the last minute, as everyone involved has put in so...

A Successful Week of Distancing and Dressage Wraps Up on the Final Day of the 2020 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions

by Kathleen Landwehr and Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/23/2020 8:07:00 PM

Wayne, Ill. – The final day of the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions closed out a successful week of competition. With restrictions on spectators on the grounds and mandates in effect for mask-wearing and social distancing, the scene at HITS Chicago at Lamplight Equestrian Center looked a bit different from prior years. However, trainers and riders were glad to have the opportunity to get their horses in the competition arena, and the quality of horses and riding throughout the week...

US Equestrian Welcomes Dalman Jump Co. as Official Jump Company

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/10/2020 10:32:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce a new partnership with Dalman Jump Co., the Official Jump Company of US Equestrian. Established in 2012, Dalman Jump Co. has grown to become the largest jump company in the United States, building custom jumps that have been seen in arenas around the country, from some of the nation’s most prestigious competitions to home schooling arenas. Dalman Jump Co. truly builds jumps for all, from pony hunters to the grand prix ring and...