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U.S. Earns Team Bronze and Giles Captures Individual Silver at 2014 FEI Para-Equestrian Driving Championships for Singles

by USEF Communications Department | 6/30/2014 11:40:57 AM

The Bronze medal-winning U.S. Team (Marie de Ronde-Oudemans) Sandringham, England- The United States closed out a successful weekend at The Royal Estate in Sandringham, England on Sunday by capturing Team Bronze at the 2014 FEI Para-Equestrian Driving Championships for Singles and adding Individual Silver to their medal haul. The team of Bob Giles, Virginia “Boo” Fitch, and Diane Kastama kicked off competition on Friday by driving into third place in the dressage and holding their...

Australian Entertainer, Horseman and Award Winning Poet, "Gus McLean," Releases 32-Verse Poem, "Let the Games Begin"

by AHP Newsgroup | 9/23/2010 10:04:00 AM

"Let the Games Begin!" Australian Entertainer, Horseman and award winning Poet, Guy McLean, will perform at 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games "Equine Village." In celebration of the games, McLean released an incredible 32-verse poem, "Let the Games Begin," especially dedicated to Dr. and Mrs. Lyons of Alltech, the State of Kentucky and the Kentucky Horse Park. McLean will be appearing in an interview on the 2010 Radio Show, part of the Horse Radio Network, and to recite his poem to music...

The Mystique of Rolex and a "Pain in the Ash"

by Brian Sosby | 4/20/2010 12:58:46 PM

The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event is a part of the fabric of the Lexington horse world. Friends and family spread across the country come to Lexington each April to take part in the country’s premiere eventing competition. But, unlike any other horse event on the show calendar, “the Rolex” stands head-and-shoulders above them all. What makes it so special? Ask anyone who has made the trip to the Kentucky Horse Park and you’ll find an endless list of responses. For me, the event has been a part...

Stafford and PVF Peace of Mind Earn 2016 USEF Single Horse Driving National Championship at Southern Pines CDE

by Kathleen Landwehr | 4/17/2016 8:35:33 PM

Raeford, N.C . – A field of seven talented combinations vied for top honors over the weekend in the 2016 USEF Single Horse Driving National Championship held at the Southern Pines CDE. Suzy Stafford and PVF Peace of Mind led from start to finish to claim their second consecutive National Champion title, finishing on a score of 134.17. In addition to the championship, the CAN2* Single Horse and Four-in-Hand divisions served as Selection Trials for this summer’s FEI World Driving...

Kathrin Dancer Places Fifth in Cones; U.S. Finishes Ninth at the 2015 FEI World Driving Championships for Pairs

by Dana Rossmeier | 9/13/2015 6:08:28 PM

Fábiánsebestyén, Hungary – Kathrin Dancer drove accurately through the cones to finish fifth in the final phase of the 2015 FEI World Driving Championships for Pairs today with a time of 3:07.37. She led the U.S. team, consisting of Jacob Arnold and Scott Dancer, throughout the entire competition and concludes these championships with an 18th-place finish. The U.S. finished ninth overall with a score of 391.6. “This was such a great experience. It was such an...

Chester Weber First American to Win Fahrderby at CAI Riesenbeck One of World’s Most Prestigious Driving Prizes

by kcadams | 7/5/2004 12:00:00 PM

Riesenbeck, Germany – One of the United States’ most accomplished drivers, Chester Weber of Ocala, Florida, has become the first American to win the CAI Riesenbeck, one of the most prestigious titles in four-in-hand driving known as the “Fahrderby.” He won by a considerable margin despite deep footing in the dressage and muddy footing in the marathon. His final score was 525.10. Peter Tischer of Germany was second with a score of 568.34 and Ludwig Weinmayr of Germany was third with 596.20. The...

Bronze Medal for Team USA’s Suzy Stafford, Fourth Place for Team USA

by Cindy Timmer | 8/17/2009 8:44:00 AM

Lexington, KY—Suzy Stafford has won the Individual Bronze medal in the Single Pony class at the FEI World Combined Pony Driving Championships in Greven-Bockholt, Germany. Team USA finished fourth in the nations competition, which was won by host nation Germany. Stafford was in second position after the dressage and the marathon, but the very difficult cones course kept her from keeping the Silver medal. Stafford passed the finish line just a fraction too late to make the time allowed, but...

2005 FEI World Driving Championship Pairs Update: Competition Horses Announced

by Sarah Evers | 8/23/2005 9:47:00 AM

Lexington, KY – Following the announcement of U.S. Team and Alternate/Individual drivers on June 2, the United States Equestrian Federation has announced the horses which will accompany the U.S. Team to the 2005 FEI World Driving Championship Pairs in Wals-Siezenheim, Austria, September 8-11. United States Team Members with accompanying horses are as follows: Fritz Grupe with the following three horses: –Magnum 44 (1994 Oldenburg gelding, owned by Fritz Grupe), –Peter (1992 Sachsen gelding,...

Stafford Maintains Lead in 2016 USEF Single Horse Driving National Championship after Southern Pines CDE’s Marathon Day

by Kathleen Landwehr | 4/16/2016 7:03:13 PM

Raeford, N.C. – The exciting marathon phase of 2016 USEF Single Horse Driving National Championship took place Saturday at the Southern Pines CDE. The field of talented combinations drove well over Richard Nicoll’s tough marathon track around the Carolina Horse Park, demonstrating their skills for the team selectors for the 2016 FEI World Driving Championships for Singles. Overnight leader Suzy Stafford had a speedy marathon phase with PVF Peace of Mind to remain atop the...

Stafford Stands Atop USEF Single Horse Driving National Championship Leaderboard after Dressage Phase at Hermitage Classic CDE

by Kathleen Landwehr | 10/16/2015 9:30:07 PM

Goshen, Ky. – A windy fall day at the Hermitage Classic CDE saw the seven drivers in the 2015 USEF Single Horse Driving National Championship perform their dressage tests. Suzy Stafford led the way with PVF Peace of Mind following the first day of competition with sights set on her first Single Horse National Champion title. For their efforts, the Ground Jury of Debbie Banfield (USA), Dr. Klaus Christ (GER), Marie de Ronde-Oudemans (NED), Marsoe LaRose (CAN), and Sarah Mullins (IRL),...