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2017 USEF Single Horse Combined Driving National Championship Begins Today at Kentucky Classic CDE

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/5/2017 2:26:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The Kentucky Classic CDE is set to host an elite group of drivers competing for the 2017 USEF Single Horse Combined Driving National Championship. From October 5-8, the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. will set the scene for an exciting showcase of four of the top Single Horse drivers in the country. Leslie Berndl and Uminco (Picsofyou.com) Leslie Berndl (Newcastle, Calif.) and her 16-year-old Royal Dutch Warmblood gelding, Uminco, competed as members of the U.S....

U.S. Jumping Team Finishes in Fifth Place in the Longines League of Nations™ Rotterdam CSIO5*-LLN

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/21/2025 12:27:00 PM

Laura Kraut and Bisquetta (©Helen Cruden) Rotterdam, Netherlands – The U.S. Jumping Team finished fifth in the third leg of the Longines League of Nations™ at CHIO Rotterdam in Rotterdam, Netherlands. The home nation took home the win on ten total faults, with France finishing in second with 13 faults, and Great Britain in third on 16 faults. Round one was led off by Karl Cook (Rancho Santa Fe, Calif.), serving as pathfinder for the team, aboard Caracole de la Roque, a 2014...

USEF Advanced Pair Horse Combined Driving National Champion to Be Crowned at Kentucky Classic CDE

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/2/2018 5:56:00 PM

Goshen, Ky. – Two drivers will go head-to-head for the USEF Advanced Pair Horse Combined Driving National Championship at the Kentucky Classic CDE from August 3-5. Defending champion Steve Wilson, who has won the title the past three years, will compete with Paul Maye, a two-time USEF Advanced Single Pony National Champion who aims to add a new title to his resume. Defending champion Steve Wilson (Picsofyou.com) Wilson (Louisville, Ky.) and his mixed KWPN and Lipizzaner pair have had top...

Keeler and Whaley Lead After Marathon Phase of USEF Advanced Pony Combined Driving National Championships

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/13/2019 9:11:00 PM

Raeford, N.C. – The exciting marathon phase took place Saturday at the Southern Pines Combined Driving Event (CDE) with the USEF Advanced Pony Combined Driving National Championships competitors moving one step closer to earning a title. The marathon course proved influential to the overall standings heading into Sunday’s cones phase. Jennifer Keeler and Amazing Grace (Picsofyou.com) USEF Advanced Single Pony Combined Driving National Championship Defending champions Jennifer Keeler...

Deadline Reminder for 2024 FEI Driving World Championships for Single and Four-in-Hand Horses

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/18/2024 11:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – The deadline is approaching for athletes interested in applying to compete in the 2024 FEI Driving World Championships for Single and Four-in-Hand Horses. Applications must be completed and submitted to US Equestrian no later than June 30, 3034 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Applications can be found on the athlete dashboard at athletes.usef.org . The 2024 FEI Driving World Championship for Four-in-Hand Horses is scheduled for September 4-8, 2024, in Szilvasvarad, Hungary. The 2024...

USEF Advanced Pair Horse Combined Driving National Championship Set to Begin at Kentucky Classic CDE

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/27/2021 11:14:00 AM

Paris, Ky. – The Kentucky Classic Combined Driving Event at the picturesque Hillcroft Farm is ready to begin following Thursday’s morning horse inspection. The event, running from May 27-30, hosts the USEF Advanced Pair Horse Combined Driving National Championship with a small but mighty field competing for top honors. Jacob Arnold, the defending USEF Advanced Pair Horse Combined Driving National Champion (Erin Gilmore Photography) Jacob Arnold (Goshen, Ky.) is the defending...

Paul Maye Wins USEF Advanced Pair Horse Combined Driving National Championship at Kentucky Classic CDE

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/5/2018 5:40:00 PM

Goshen, Ky. – The Kentucky Classic CDE hosted a head-to-head competition for the USEF Advanced Pair Horse Combined Driving National Championship title. Paul Maye finished the weekend with top honors, earning his first pair horse title. Paul Maye (Picsofyou.com) Maye (Fairfield, Va.) is a two-time USEF Advanced Single Pony National Champion who had been competing a four-in-hand KWPN and Irish Cob team of horses in 2018 prior to this event. He impressed the judges with the quality movements...

Selection Procedures Memos Now Available for 2027 FEI Endurance Championships

by US Equestrian Communications | 6/13/2025 9:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has published the selection procedures for the 2027 FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Riders and the 2027 FEI Endurance Pan American Championships for Seniors, Young Riders, and Juniors. The dates and locations for these championships have not been announced by the FEI; the memos will be updated once the information is released. 2027 FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Riders selection memo 2027 FEI Endurance Pan American Championship...

Pivo Announced as Official Partner and Supplier of US Equestrian

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/16/2025 4:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to welcome Pivo as the Official Technology Training Partner of USEF, as well an official partner and supplier of US Equestrian Teams. Pivo will also serve as an official partner of the US Equestrian International Disciplines Pathway Programs and sponsor of the US Equestrian Annual Meeting and Awards. As equestrian sport continues to evolve, US Equestrian has identified video technology as a critical component in athlete development, training access, and...

Misdee Wrigley Miller Prepares to Take on FEI Four-in-Hand Combined Driving

by Betsy LaBelle | 9/20/2018 10:00:00 AM

Mill Spring, N.C. - The ultimate in athlete to horse communication, the Four-in-Hand Combined Driving competition will include drivers maneuvering four horses through three phases over three days, starting with dressage, marathon, and cones all taking place Friday-Sunday, September 21 – 23, 2018. Misdee Wrigley Miller, one of only two women competitors in the entire driving competition, will take on the best men competitors from around the world. Fighting for medal contention, Wrigley...