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US Equestrian Announces Athletes for the 2024 FEI World Cup™ Finals for Dressage and Jumping

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Mar 28, 2024, 11:45 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes who will represent the U.S. in dressage and jumping at the 2024 FEI World Cup Finals. The Finals will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 16-20, 2024. U.S. Dressage The following athlete-and-horse combinations will represent U.S. Dressage in the FEI Dressage World Cup ™ Final and are listed in alphabetical order: Ben Ebeling (Wellington, Fla.) and Indeed , a 2008 Danish Warmblood mare (Hofrat x Gorklintgards...

NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team Finish Third in Inaugural North American Leg of Longines League of Nations at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Mar 23, 2024, 11:30 PM

Ocala, Fla. – The NetJets U.S. Jumping Team earned a solid third-place finish in the first-ever North American leg of the new Longines League of Nations competition hosted at World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Fla. The team finished with a final score of 12 faults after two rounds of elite jumping competition against the 10 best teams in the world. Ireland took the win on a total of five, while Switzerland finished in second on eight faults. “The format here gives you options and we...

US Equestrian and DEFENDER Renew Longstanding Partnership

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Mar 15, 2024, 9:00 AM

Lexington, KY. – We are excited to announce the renewal of an expanded, multiyear partnership between Defender and US Equestrian. The renewed commitment will position Defender as the Official Luxury Vehicle of US Equestrian and name Defender as the title sponsor of the U.S. Eventing Team, title sponsor of the U.S. Driving Team, title sponsor of the USEF CCI5* National Championship at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian, and the Official Vehicle of all USEF...

2024 USEF Combined Driving National Championship for Advanced Four-in-Hand Horses Set to Begin at Live Oak International

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Mar 13, 2024, 7:00 PM

Ocala, Fla. – The U.S. driving community turns its attention to Ocala this week as the 33 rd edition of the Live Oak International CAI gets underway. This year’s event will host the 2024 USEF Combined Driving National Championship for Advanced Four-in-Hand Horses and promises to be an exciting competition for athletes and spectators alike. Three teams will vie for the national championship title after all horses were accepted at Wednesday’s horse inspection. Driving on his...

US Equestrian Announces NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team for 2024 Longines League of Nations™ Ocala

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Mar 6, 2024, 11:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the NetJets ® U.S. Jumping Team at the Longines League of Nations™ Ocala CSIO5*-LLN in Ocala, Fla., from March 20-23, 2024. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson and supported by U.S. Jumping Team Veterinarian Dr. Heather Sherman and U.S. Jumping Team Equine Therapist Janus Marquis along with the grooms and horse owners. The following...

NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team Earns Podium Finish in $150,000 Nations Cup CSIO4* Wellington

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Mar 2, 2024, 10:56 PM

Wellington, Fla. – The NetJets U.S. Jumping Team finished in third place following two rounds of Nations Cup competition at Wellington International in Wellington, Fla. The first of two international team jumping competitions hosted in the U.S. this year, the NetJets U.S. Jumping Team produced a two-round final total of 24 faults. The team was led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and competed in front of an energetic hometown crowd for the $150,000 Jumping Nations Cup CSIO4*...

Five USEF Combined Driving National Champions Crowned at Spring Fling CDE

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | Feb 26, 2024, 8:00 AM

Ocala, Fla. – At the conclusion of four exciting days of driving competition at the 2024 Spring Fling CDE, five new USEF Combined Driving National Champions emerged. With both veteran teams and some new faces gracing the winner’s circle, it was an enticing look at some of what’s to come for the sport in the season ahead. Jacob Arnold with Kenzo and Kenji V. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Advanced Pair Horses National Champion: Jacob Arnold with Kenji V and Kenzo Jacob...

U.S. Combinations Claim Silver and Bronze in CDIOU25 FEI Grand Prix Freestyle at 2024 FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ USA

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | Feb 25, 2024, 3:21 PM

Wellington, Fla. – The individual competitions of the FEI Dressage Nations Cup USA concluded Sunday on Friday at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival. Three U.S. U25 combinations rode their tests for the CDIOU25 FEI Grand Prix Freestyle. Josh Albrecht and Goldenboy Vinckenburgh secured the silver medal, while Dennesy Rogers and Chanel took home the bronze medal with strong performances. CDIOU25 FEI Grand Prix Freestyle individual medalists: Josh Albrecht, Kate Kyros, and Dennesy...

US Equestrian Announces YETI® Partnership

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Feb 22, 2024, 2:07 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is excited to announce YETI as the Official Cooler and Insulated Drinkware of US Equestrian and the U.S. Equestrian Teams. YETI’s innovative, durable, and premium-quality products align with the demands of equestrian sport, providing the US Equestrian membership and US Equestrian Teams with a reliable solution for their drinkware and coolers. “We are thrilled to welcome YETI on board as an official sponsor,” said US Equestrian Chief...

2024 USEF Saddle Seat Medal Finals Qualifying Season Has Begun

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Feb 20, 2024, 2:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian invites saddle seat equitation athletes in the junior exhibitor and adult amateur ranks to plan their path to the 2024 USEF Saddle Seat Medal Finals . The finals will be held once again at the UPHA American Royal National Horse Show in Kansas City, Mo., in November. 2023 USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final champion Izzy Fischer riding Sugar Fund. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Competitors in medal qualifying classes and in the finals may ride any breed of horse,...