Breaking US Equestrian news releases contain the latest information regarding the organization, national championships, U.S. athletes and teams in international competition, breed news, and important member alerts. Manage the news you receive at the US Equestrian Preference Center.

Billys Jumps To Lead At Woodside International Horse Trials

by Del Mar Eventing | 10/4/2013 11:28:04 PM

Woodside, California - Lauren Billys, of Sanger, Calif., guided Ballingowan Ginger to a four-fault show jumping round to grab the lead (51.0) in the CIC3* at the Woodside International Horse Trials. Debbie Rosen, of Calabasas, Calif., stands second on The Alchemyst (54.5), and Jolie Wentworth, of Crockett, Calif., stands third on Good Knight (58.2). The Woodside International Horse Trials are the first event in the 2013/2014 season of the Adequan/USEA Gold Cup Series. Billys, 25, and...

Gochman and Sambalino, Baker and Q, Robinson and Sutton Place Awarded Grand Hunter Titles for Amateur-Owners and Adults

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 10/3/2013 11:25:07 PM

Sambalino and Becky Gochman (Shawn McMillen Photography) Upper Marlboro, MD – The 2013 Capital Challenge Horse Show continued today with competition for the amateur and adult hunter riders, along with a evening session final for Children's/Adult Jumpers. Grand Championship ribbons were pinned on the bridles of Sambalino and Becky Gochman, Q and Susan Baker, and Sutton Place and Katie Robinson in the Amateur-Owner and Adult Hunter divisions. In the evening session, the fastest jump-off...

Star-Studded Field Ready for Platinum Performance/USEF Talent Search Finals East

by Helen Murray | 10/3/2013 2:40:42 PM

Gladstone, NJ - Seventy of the top junior and young riders have flocked to U.S. Equestrian Team Foundation Headquarters in Gladstone, N.J., this week for the annual Platinum Performance USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals East. Ronnie Beard and Anne Kursinski will serve as judges and course designers for the four-phase competition which will be held October 4-6. Competition officially gets underway Saturday morning with Phase I, Flatwork. Competitors will then return to the Dick and Jane...

Third Time's A Charm for French and Small Affair in $25,000 WCHR Professional Challenge

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 10/3/2013 9:30:22 AM

Small Affair and John French (Shawn McMillen Photography) Upper Marlboro, MD – The Capital Challenge Horse Show, presented by The Gochman Family, featured the best hunters in the country as well as up-and-coming talent in both horses and riders. The day was full of competition, but the highlight class was the $25,000 WCHR Professional Challenge. John French took home the win for the third time in class history on Small Affair. The $5,000 WCHR Developing Pro Challenge victory went to Greg...

U.S. Ready for FEI Nations Competition at Porto Alegre CSIO4*

by Helen Murray | 10/2/2013 2:10:40 PM

Lexington, Ky - The U.S. will be represented by four talented combinations this week in Porto Alegre CSIO4*’s FEI Nations Cup. Kent Farrington, Megan Nusz, Derek Braun, and Catherine Pasmore have traveled to Porto Alegre, Brazil with their sights set on a top finish in Friday’s competition. Additionally, Farrington will be doing double-duty over the weekend as he also serves as Chef d’Equipe. Farrington (Wellington, Fla.) will use all of his international experience as he...

Tough Competition for Professional and Future Hunter Championships at Capital Challenge Horse Show

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 10/2/2013 9:34:05 AM

Queen Lattifa and Hunt Tosh (Shawn McMillen Photography) Upper Marlboro, MD – Nine championships were awarded today at the Capital Challenge Horse Show presented by The Gochman Family, honoring the best hunters in the country. Along with the Second Year Green Working and High Performance Hunter divisions, championships were given in six Future Hunter divisions and the Performance Hunters 3'6”. The Capital Challenge Horse Show, held at the Prince George's Equestrian Center in...

National Four-in-Hand and Singles Driving Championships Are on the Line This Weekend

by Andrew Minnick | 10/1/2013 5:07:30 PM

Lexington, Kentucky - Two USEF National Champions will be determined this weekend during the Kentucky Classic CDE at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. Seven drivers will guide single horses in search of the USEF Singles National Championship and three talented veterans will compete with teams of four in search of the USEF National Four-in-Hand Driving Championship. USEF National Single Horse Championship With only one returning Single Horse Champion in the field, the USEF National...

Capital Challenge Horse Show Welcomes the Country's Best

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 9/30/2013 6:09:50 PM

The Show Place Arena offers one of the best indoor horse show environments in the United States (Jennifer Wood Media, Inc.) Upper Marlboro, MD – The Capital Challenge Horse Show kicked off hunter competition today at the Prince George's Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, MD. Within its span of two decades, the Capital Challenge Horse Show has set itself apart with a distinct and unique focus on preeminent hunter competition among its many other advancements in the industry. The show...

USEF National Open Horse Trial Championship Title Goes to Ashker and Anthony Patch

by Kathleen Landwehr | 9/30/2013 12:05:41 PM

Laine Ashker and Anthony Patch (Hannah Bennett/USEA Photo) Lexington, Kentucky – The USEF National Open Horse Trial Championship wrapped up Sunday morning after the Advanced stadium phase was delayed a day due to torrential rain. Run in conjunction with the Nutrena USEA American Eventing Championships presented by VTO Saddlery, national championship competition ran from September 26-29, at the Texas Rose Horse Park in Tyler, Texas. Eleven combinations vied for the Jack Le Goff Trophy...

The Asbury Classic Announces Increased Prize Money and $25,000 Grand Prix

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 9/30/2013 11:52:36 AM

Asbury, NJ - The Asbury Classic is thrilled to announce increased prize money for the popular horse show running October 10-13, 2013 at the Ridge at Riverview in Asbury, NJ. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of B.W. Furlong and Associates and Hermitage Farm, increased prize money classes include the $25,000 Ridge at Riverview Grand Prix sponsored by Hermitage Farm, the $7,500 Welcome Stake, the $2,500 Futures Grand Prix and the $2,500 Asbury Jumper Derby all sponsored by B.W. Furlong and...