Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the following athletes have been named to Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team competing in FEI Nations Cup events at CSIO5* Falsterbo and CSIO5* Mannheim. Robert Ridland will serve as the Chef d'Equipe at both events. The following athletes will represent the U.S. in the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup at CSIO5* Falsterbo, July 9-12 in Falsterbo, Sweden: Heather Caristo-Williams (Saugerties, N.Y.) Kirsten Coe...

Sarah Segal and Cantara 59 ©BarryKosterPhotography Mill Spring, NC - July 1, 2015 - Competition at Tryon Summer 2 began today with a strong showing by Ireland's Tom Foley aboard 2005 Swedish Warmblood mare, Beluga, owned by Spy Coast Farm, LLC. The duo kicked off the week with a win in the $34,000 1.50m Speed Stake hosted at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC), the first of three FEI classes to be held throughout the duration of the competition week. Tryon Summer 2 will continue...

Beezie Madden of USA riding Simon © Spruce Meadows Media Services Calgary, AB, Canada – June 26, 2015 – The ‘Canada One’ Tournament at Spruce Meadows continued on Friday, with two international competitions featured in the Meadows on the Green, and wins for USA’s Beezie Madden and Todd Minikus. Madden won the $34,000 Duncan Ross Cup 1.50m riding Abigail Wexner’s Simon. Minikus topped the $34,000 WestJet Cup 1.45m aboard Nancy Gooding’s Con Capilot. The...

Top: Sarah Cohen, Sadie Lahey. Bottom: Jennifer Foulon, Rosie Julian Simoes, Kalie Beckers Lincoln, Neb. - June 22, 2015 – Four young riders have been selected for the 2015 International Dream Program that annually sends US young riders to Europe for an intensive dressage experience. The program is administered and funded annually by The Dressage Foundation (TDF). An independent selection committee, after reviewing dozens of applications, chose the following young riders to make the...

Equi-Sport, LLC's E.S. Finou 4 and Vale fly over a jump in the Olympic Arena yesterday on their way to the winner's circle. Atlanta, Georgia - June 21, 2015 - Atlanta was jumping last night when the $35,000 Classic Company Grand Prix, presented by EMO took to the Olympic Arena before a sold out VIP tent and a spectator lined arena. The course was designed by notable Olympic Course Designer Steve Stephens of Palmetto, Florida. Stephens is a USEF licensed hunter course designer, 4* FEI course...

The Plains, Va. – Competition at the Land Rover Great Meadow International presented by Adequan wrapped up this morning with cross-country taking place over the hallowed ground at the Great Meadow Foundation in The Plains, Va. Twenty combinations contested the CIC3* and 12 combinations competed in the Pan American Preparation Event division over the Mike Etherington-Smith-designed course. Taking home the win in the Preparation Event was overnight leader Lauren Kieffer and Marie Le...

Lisa Goldman and Centurion B win the $50,000 Wells Fargo Advisors Grand Prix during the Spring Spectacular III. (Kendall Bierer/Phelps Media Group) Wayne, IL - June 20, 2015 - Lisa Goldman retraced familiar steps today during the highlight event of the Showplace Spring Spectacular III, finding her spot at the top of the $50,000 Wells Fargo Advisors Grand Prix leaderboard with longtime partner Centurion B. They tripped the timers in 39.048 seconds, only 2/10ths of a second ahead of second place...

Giavanna Rinaldi and G.P.S. Brilliant Disguise win the $10,000 SJHOF High Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic, presented by Upper Echelon Academy at the Spring Spectacular II. Wayne, IL - June 14, 2015 - The final day of the Showplace Spring Spectacular II opened to grey skies and remnants of rain remaining from the previous night's storms, but that did not stop the strong jumper competition as the Junior and Amateur-Owner Jumpers took the limelight in the Grand Prix Ring at the Lamplight...

May 29, 2015 New Zealand's Kirk Webby Zips to $25,000 Devon Speed Challenge Victory By: Rebecca Walton Riders in Friday night's $25,000 Devon Speed Challenge gave the crowd a reason to cheer at the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair as they raced to win the coveted title. Multiple riders managed to traverse the track without error, but it was Kirk Webby and Brando du Rouet who won the "hoof race" with a blazing round in 59.443 seconds. Kirk Webby and Brando du Rouet (Rebecca...

Kelli Cruciotti Captures First Grand Prix Win in $100,000 Sapphire Grand Prix of Devon By: Rebecca Walton Beginners luck or youthful indiscretion can be used when a young person takes home a major victory, but none of those correctly describe Kelli Cruciotti. Hard working, determined - those are the best adjectives to describe the 17-year-old athlete who won her first grand prix with Chamonix H during Thursday night's prestigious $100,000 Sapphire Grand Prix of Devon. Kelli Cruciotti and...