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Avery Betz-Conway and RAS Istanbul Complete in Top 20 at 2023 FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Riders and Juniors

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 9/3/2023 6:00:00 PM

Castelsagrat, France – U.S. endurance athlete Avery Betz-Conway (Kingsland, Ga.) and RAS Istanbul, a 2011 Arabian gelding owned by Estanar S. A., completed the 2023 FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Riders and Juniors on Saturday, finishing in 18 th place out of a field of 70 starters and 37 finishers. The pair finished the 120 km ride in a time of 9:39:27. Avery Betz-Conway and Istanbul. ©Claire Sapet “It was a very technical ride, but it was a lot of fun,” said...

Conor Swail and Simba de la Roque Win Opening Speed Class at the 2015 Washington International Horse Show

by Lauren Fisher and Lindsay Brock for Jump Media LLC | 10/22/2015 4:54:48 PM

Conor Swail and Simba de la Roque (Shawn McMillen Photography) Washington, D.C. – The 2015 Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) hosted its first day of jumper competition at Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday with a win for Ireland’s Conor Swail and Simba de la Roque in the feature $10,000 International Jumper speed class, sponsored by Amalaya Investments. The $10,000 WIHS Children’s and Adult Jumper Championships were also highlighted with a win for Katy...

Ireland's Paul O'Shea and Primo De Revel Capture $75,000 Equestrian Estates Planning Group Grand Prix at Silver Oak Jumper Tournament

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/11/2013 10:02:09 PM

Paul O'Shea and Primo de Revel Win$75,000 Equestrian Estates Planning Group Grand Prix at Silver Oak (Tammy Hardy) Hampton Falls, NH - The inaugural edition of the Silver Oak Jumper Tournament drew to a close on Sunday, under gorgeous sunny skies, low humidity and perfect temperatures in mid 70's. The fantastic weather put an exclamation point on what can only be described as an extraordinary debut for what certainly will become one of the nation's premier show jumping extravaganzas. A...

Dutton, Montgomery, Little and Symansky Climb the Leaderboard after Influential Cross Country Day at Les Étoiles de Pau CCI4*

by Helen Murray | 10/26/2013 2:14:51 PM

Phillip Dutton and Mr.Medicott (Libby Law) Pau, France- Cross country day at the 2013 Les Étoiles de Pau CCI4* saw American combinations climb the leaderboard with efficient, clear performances. Pierre Michelet's 33 obstacle track produced trouble throughout the day with thirty six combinations coming home without jumping penalties and of those only six were able to finish within the 11:48 time allowed. Phillip Dutton, Clark Montgomery, Marilyn Little and Lynn Symansky proved their...

U.S. Lands Two in Top 15 Following the Dressage at 2013 Les Étoiles de Pau CCI4*; Dutton Seventh, Burnett Eleventh

by Helen Murray | 10/25/2013 4:15:59 PM

Pau, France - The second day of dressage at the 2013 Les Étoiles de Pau CCI4* hosted the final 35 combinations, five of which were representing the U.S., as they performed their tests in front of the Ground Jury of Angela Tucker, Christina Klingspor , and Alain James. Leading the way for the United States after the first phase are Land Rover Competition Grant recipients Phillip Dutton and Mr. Medicott on a score of 44.2 in seventh place. Marilyn Little, Kristi Nunnink and Michael...

USEF Announces World Cup Qualifying Schedule and Planned Improvements to Venues

by Joanie Morris | 8/27/2007 11:25:00 AM

For Immediate Release August 27, 2007 Lexington, KY - The USEF has announced the World Cup Qualifiers for the upcoming season to culminate with the World Cup Final in Gothenburg, Sweden April 23-26, 2008. East Coast Qualifiers Fall ’07 – Spring ‘08 Date Competition Location Aug 26-Sept 2 Hampton Classic Bridgehampton, NY Sept 19-23 American Gold Cup Moreland Hills, OH Sept 28 Kentucky National Lexington, KY Oct 1-7 Capital Challenge Upper Marlboro, MD Oct 8-14 Washington International...

Gold Coast Opener CDIW/CDIY Rescheduled- Feb 16-18. New Closing Date February 1

by gaillardm | 1/16/2007 2:59:32 PM

(Palm Beach, FL) - JOIN US February 16-18, 2007 at the NEW Palm Beach County Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in W. Palm Beach, FL. As a result of the overwhelming response from both competitors and USEF officials, the Gold Coast Opener CDIW/ CDIY, canceled for January due to the EHV1 outbreak, is now on, and rescheduled for February 16-18, at the Palm Beach County Equestrian Center. Manager and Gold Coast Dressage Association president Noreen O’Sullivan-Flanagan, has the dates and officials in...

2006 Winter Equestrian Festival Dates Announced

by By Phelps Media Group | 10/13/2005 11:33:00 AM

The Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, FL,is a seven-week long hunter/jumper and three-week long dressage horse show circuit produced by Stadium Jumping, Inc. It takes place every year at the Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club. The Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club is the site of the first outdoor Nations Cup held in the United States. The competition areas include the 400’ x 400’ grass Internationale Arena, which is surrounded by bermed seating, chalets and VIP areas; plus the Bertalan...

Update to Safe Sport Sanctions List

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/30/2018 4:30:00 PM

As a follow up to yesterday’s email, we are providing you with the full list of all equestrians’ currently on the USEF Safe Sport Sanctions List which includes individuals sanctioned by the U.S. Center for SafeSport (Center), or the USEF prior to the March 2017 launch of the Center. Please click to view the SafeSport Sanctions. These individuals are prohibited from participating in any activities and competitions that USEF licenses, endorses or sponsors. USEF General Rule 703...

WPCSA Annual General Meeting to be held Feb. 23-26, 2012, Raleigh-Durham, NC

by Welsh Pony & Cob Society of America | 1/22/2012 12:00:00 PM

The WPCSA will hold its Annual General Meeting and Awards Banquet at the Embassy Suites, Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle, Cary, NC, February 23-26, 2012. The centerpiece of the AGM, the Awards Banquet, will celebrate all of the 2011 achievements of the Welsh ponies, cobs and horses along with their owners, riders, handlers and whips. Youth activities are especially highlighted and will include unique clinics and an awards luncheon. Several more activities and opportunities await AGM attendees:...