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Wasserman and Moreno Win Grand Championships at 2021 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championships – West

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/22/2021 11:00:00 AM

Sonoma, Calif. – The 2021 edition of the Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championships – West closed out Wednesday at the Sonoma Horse Park with two new Grand Champions crowned along with seven section champions across the 3’6” and 3’3” fence heights. Stella Wasserman and Princeton. ©GrandPix Photography In the 3’6” section, Stella Wasserman (Beverly Hills, Calif.) and Princeton claimed the Overall Grand Champion tricolor and The...

US Equestrian Announces 2020 Horses of the Year and Equestrian of the Year Nominees, Voting Now Open for Members

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 12/16/2020 3:59:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the 2020 Horses of Year and Equestrian of the Year nominees, each recognized for their outstanding efforts during the 2020 competition season. Both the Horse of the Year and Equestrian of the Year award winners will be announced during the Pegasus Awards & Horse of the Year Awards virtual celebration on Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. hosted by President-elect Tom O’Mara. The winners of both awards will be determined...

US Equestrian Extends COVID-19 Related Rule Modifications for 2021 Competition Year

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/9/2020 3:30:00 PM

As we near the beginning of the 2021 competition year, it is evident that the effects of the pandemic will be ongoing for some time. In its continuing efforts to provide necessary flexibility without sacrificing safety and welfare, US Equestrian will continue to modify certain USEF rules throughout the 2021 competition year. Doing so allows USEF competitions and events to be as safe as possible while still complying with rules and regulations that provide for a fair and level playing field....

US Equestrian Senior Staff Details Progress and Goals Moving Into 2019

by Kathleen Landwehr & Dana Rossmeier, US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/10/2019 11:15:00 PM

In the second half of the General Session, US Equestrian CEO Bill Moroney elaborated on how the organization continues to develop for members as the vision and mission statements remain at the forefront. “Everything we do is for our members and their horses, otherwise, we should not be doing it,” Moroney said. He added that challenges and member feedback in the past year have brought about positive changes that have and will continue to bring improvements for US Equestrian’s...

Two for Two! Mattias Tromp and Avon Clinch $50,000 Grand Prix CSI2* to Conclude Week Six of Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, Kelsey Wickham and Pick Six Capture Glory Days Farm, LLC $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby Victory at GLEF Six

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/21/2016 9:35:55 PM

Traverse City, Mich. – Aug. 21, 2016 – After just claiming the victory in Friday's $35,000 Welcome Stake CSI2*, Mattias Tromp (USA) and Beyaert Farm Inc.'s Avon continued their winning streak on Sunday, blazing through the two rounds of show jumping competition to win the $50,000 Grand Prix CSI2* at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF). Mattias Tromp and Avon concluded Week Six of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival with a win in the $50,000 Grand Prix CSI2* on Sunday....

Kelley Farmer Dominates during First Day of USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship, Aaron Vale and Finou 4 Win $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic at Bluegrass Festival Horse Show

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/20/2016 11:19:57 AM

Lexington, Ky. - August 19, 2016 - Out of 66 entries in the first classic round of the USHJA International Hunter Derby at the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show, Kelley Farmer had four of the rides. Not only did the hunter derby veteran qualify two of her mounts, Baltimore and Kodachrome, for Saturday's handy round, but she also took first and second place honors for Lane Change Farm. Kelley Farmer and Baltimore (Shawn McMillen) Baltimore, owned by Jane Gaston, was the first ride of the day for...

Gold Medals Awarded to Zone 4/7 Team As They Take The Top Podium in Young Rider Team Show Jumping Competition at NAJYRC

by The Colorado Horse Park/USEF | 7/29/2016 10:30:45 AM

Dressage Junior Rider Team Gold Medals Awarded to Region 3; Carlos Guerrerio and Santos Claim Victory in USHJA North American Junior & Young Rider Show Jumping Championships Junior Individual First Round Qualifier; Elena Hengel Sits in the Lead aboard Zipp in the USEA North American Junior & Young Rider Championships CIC2* Division While Team Canada Holds Top Team Position Parker, Colo. - The first medals for team show jumping were presented today at the Adequan®/FEI North American...

Lauren Hester Rises to the Occasion, Winning $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic at Kentucky Summer Horse Show

by Phelps Media Group | 7/29/2016 9:27:34 AM

Lauren Hester and Warinde B (Lauren Baker/Phelps Media Group) Lexington, Ky. - With only nine career grand prix wins under her belt, the pressure was on as Lauren Hester took the stage with Warinde B in the $25,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic at the Kentucky Summer Horse Show. The only American rider to advance to the jump-off, hometown favorite Hester gave it her all to earn the win, besting veteran five-star riders Pablo Barrios and Shane Sweetnam. "I'm on cloud nine, and I'm really...

Spencer Brittan and Unico Ride Fault-Free to Secure $50,000 Grand Prix of Traverse City at Great Lakes Equestrian Festival

by Phelps Media Group | 7/10/2016 11:29:23 PM

Spencer Brittan and Unico won Sunday's $50,000 Grand Prix of Traverse City, presented by North Face Farm to wrap-up Week One of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival. (Taylor Renner/Phelps Media Group) Traverse City, Mich. - Week One of the first series of the 2016 Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF) concluded on Sunday with the $50,000 Grand Prix of Traverse City, presented by North Face Farm. Eighteen-year-old Spencer Brittan of Sweet Oak Farm and Unico earned the top prize as the only rider...

From Prix to Ponies at June Classic III

by Blenheim EquiSports | 6/27/2016 4:14:10 PM

Mandy Porter and Milano (McCool) San Juan Capistrano, Calif. - Whether attending as a competitor or a spectator, Blenheim EquiSports offered something fun for everyone at the June Classic III. From taking quizzes and enjoying cupcakes and ice cream, to a Six Bar class that went to 1.80m with a teenage champion, as well as continuing popular classes, series and championships, it was a week of big winners. Mandy Porter and Milano Master the $30,000 Markel Insurance 1.40m Grand Prix; Delaney Flynn...