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World's Elite Jumping and Dressage Riders Coming to Omaha for 2017 FEI World Cup™ Finals

by Classic Communications | 7/27/2016 3:22:52 PM

Rich Fellers (Kit Houghton) Omaha, Nebraska - The 2017 FEI World Cup™ Finals, an annual indoor Championship competition for the world's best jumping and dressage horses, is returning to the U.S. March 29 - April 2, 2017. The red carpet will be rolled out for the world's elite competitors as they vie for the coveted World Cup titles at the CenturyLink Center in the dynamic Midwestern city of Omaha, Nebraska. The 2017 FEI World Cup Finals™ feature both the Longines FEI World...

Rebecca Hart Participates in PBS Broadcast of "A Capitol Fourth"

by Phelps Media Group | 7/14/2016 5:05:47 PM

Washington, D.C. - While many American families were busy grilling and lighting sparklers on July 4, Paralympian Rebecca Hart participated in PBS's live broadcast "A Capitol Fourth," to celebrate the 240th birthday of the United States Rebecca Hart and Schroeter's Romani (Phelps Media Group) of "It was a huge honor to be invited, and to participate and represent the United States Olympic Committee," Hart explained. "It was an amazing experience and it was very nice to have paralympians...

Boyd Martin, Brooke USA's Newest Ambassador, Joined Fellow Advocates for Signing at Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event

by Phelps Media Group | 5/6/2016 9:22:11 AM

Brooke USA ambassador and international three-day eventer Boyd Martin (Brooke USA) Lexington, Ky. - Three-day eventing fans had a chance to get up close and personal with some of the top names in the sport while learning about the overseas work that Brooke USA does to support equine welfare during the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event in Lexington, Kentucky. Brooke USA had a booth generously donated by Equestrian Events Inc at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event. Board member Jim Wolf was on hand...

Riders Prepare for Carlisle Academy's Para-Equestrian Pipeline Training Camp August 25-28, 2015

by Lindsay Y. McCall | 8/18/2015 12:36:16 PM

Lyman, Maine - Para-Equestrian Dressage riders are looking forward to Carlisle Academy's Para-Equestrian Pipeline Training Camp scheduled August 25-28, 2015. Carlisle Academy in Lyman, Maine, a Premier Accredited PATH Center and national leader in grassroots development for para-equestrian sports, has been the educational link for developing athletes and coaches. Experienced international para-equestrian clinicians, therapists, and coaches with their riders will congregate for training and...

Update on Eventing and Reining Championships at the 2015 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North

by From the NAJYRC | 7/4/2015 2:30:35 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The Organizing Committee of the 2015 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) has announced that due to insufficient international entries, both the CH-Y 2* USEA North American Young Rider Individual and Team Eventing Championship and the SmartPak North American Junior and Young Rider Team and Individual Reining Championships are unable to be held. Following the close of Nominated Entries, the FEI requirement of at...

Lauren Hough Wins Opening GP in Geneva

by Andrew Minnick | 12/11/2014 4:44:31 PM

Lauren Hough (screenshot from the live stream at www.chi-geneve.ch/) After a fifith place finish earlier in the day with Royalty Des Isles, Lauren Hough (Wellington, Fla.) guided Ohlala to a win in the Credit Suisse Grand Prix. Their 35.45s time in the jump off was nearly a full second faster than runners up Ludger Beerbaum (GER) and Chaman. While excited about the win, Lauren acknowledged on Facebook that the day was not a happy one for international show jumping. " A bittersweet win today in...

Brown Wins USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final presented by Elisabeth M. Goth

by USEF Communications Department | 11/17/2014 12:27:46 PM

Aleia Brown on Madeira's Fame (Howard Schatzberg) Lexington, Ky. – A talented field of competitors entered the Kemper Arena in Kansas City, Mo., on Saturday, November 15, in hopes of winning the USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final presented by Elisabeth M. Goth at the United Professional Horsemen's Association (UPHA) American Royal National Championship. The judging panel comprised of Ellen Beard, Brooke Jacobs, and Fay Lowry declared Aleia Brown the champion. The Dayton, Ohio, native...

Emily Chapman Claims 2013 USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final Title

by Kathleen Landwehr | 7/12/2013 4:35:09 PM

Emily Chapman, the winner of the 2013 USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final, riding CH EQ One Night Stand (Howard Schatzberg) Lexington, KY – A sunny day at the historic Red Mile Race Track in Lexington, Kentucky provided the backdrop for the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final, held during the Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show. The judges made a unanimous decision to crown Emily Chapman the 2013 winner of the USEF Saddle Seat...

Benjamin and Dahlgren Sit in Third in Pas de Deux Championship at the FEI World Vaulting Championship

by Kathleen Landwehr | 8/18/2012 4:12:20 PM

Megan Benjamin and Blake Dahlgren are currently in third place in the Pas de Deux Championship (www.barny-th.de) Le Mans, France - The third day of competition at the FEI World Vaulting Championship was a full day of world-class vaulting as all four Championship divisions competed. In the Pas de Deux Championship, Megan Benjamin (Saratoga, CA) and Blake Dahlgren (Santa Clarita, CA) had a very impressive first round Free Test performance, putting them in Bronze medal position with a score of 8....

Aniello Sits in Ninth Place in the Individual Male Championship after Day 2 at the FEI World Vaulting Championship

by Kathleen Landwehr | 8/17/2012 5:25:49 PM

Gabe Aniello performing his Free Test at the 2012 World Vaulting Championship (www.barny-th.de) Le Mans, France - On the second day of competition at the FEI World Vaulting Championship, the U.S. vaulters had a day of strong performances. Gabe Aniello (Redwood City, CA) leads the U.S. vaulters in the Individual Male Championships, currently sitting in ninth place with a total score of 7.277. Aniello partnered with Forrest Cump and lunger Agnes Forst. "I had a rough beginning but I pulled it...