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NBC Will Air the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Prior to the Preakness Stakes on May 16

by Sarah Evers | 5/14/2009 3:22:00 PM

Just before super-filly Rachel Alexandra tries to spoil Kentucky Derby longshot winner Mine That Bird's attempt to win the second leg of the Triple Crown, don't miss Headley Brittania gallop to the top of the Rolex Kentucky CCI**** with a history-making performance. This fantastic little horse took on the boys and won, becoming the first mare to claim the honors in the history of the event. For Australian rider Lucinda Fredericks, Little Brit blazed around the Kentucky Horse Park and added to...

Good Start at CSIO Rotterdam; McLain Ward wins Two Classes on the First Day of Competition

by By Joanie Morris | 6/19/2008 5:03:00 PM

Lexington, KY- The first day’s competition at CSIO Rotterdam, The Netherlands got off to a great start for the US riders participating there. For the US, McLain Ward won an unprecedented two classes in one day - the Deloitte/AKD Prixsen van Wijmen Prize on Blue Chip Bloodstock’s Goldika and the Dura Vermeer Groep Prize on Larioso, also owned by Blue Chip Bloodstock. Beezie Madden also had a good day, finishing with good ribbons in all three classes (a 2nd with Abigail Wexner’s Authentic, 4th...

US Show Jumping Squad Changes for Hickstead and Dublin CSIOs

by Joanie Morris | 7/17/2007 10:22:00 PM

Lexington, KY – The USEF announces that the following riders have been named to represent the US at two major European horse shows Hickstead in England (July 25-29) and Dublin in Ireland (August 8-12). These are changes from the original team which was named for this leg of the Samsung Super League. Horse and Rider (Owner) Changes in italics Molly Ashe and Cocu (Jane Clark) Georgina Bloomberg and Cim Christo (Gotham Enterprizes, LLC) Laura Kraut and Anthem (The Summit Syndicate) Beezie Madden...

Colombia’s Roberto Teran Beats a Field of the Very Best to Earn the Top Title in the Great American $1 Million Grand Prix at HITS Ocala

by HITS Horse Shows | 3/29/2016 11:07:09 AM

Roberto Teran and Woklahoma on their way to a Great American $1 Million Grand Prix win. (ESI Photography) Ocala, Fla. - Spectators filed into HITS Post Time Farm to witness a world-class line-up of national and international riders battle for the blue in the Great American $1 Million Grand Prix on Sunday, March 27. Just one week after the AIG $1 Million Grand Prix in Thermal, California, top-dollar competition returned to the Horse Capitol of the World in Ocala, Florida for the Great American...

Gold for U.S. Dressage Team at 2011 Pan American Games

by Joanie Morris | 10/16/2011 11:21:55 PM

The U.S. Dressage Team's Gold medal never looked in doubt today at the 2011 Pan American Games. They started off confidently and with each ride, the margin improved. They stormed to victory and won their fourth consecutive Pan American Games Team Gold medal - a first in the sport of Dressage. Their combined average score of 74.421% left them well clear of the Canadians who won Silver with a combined average of 70.413%. Colombia put in a valiant late effort to surge into the top three with...

Triple Crown Nutrition Continues as Official Feed Sponsor of US Equestrian

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/12/2020 2:58:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce that Triple Crown Nutrition, Inc. is continuing its sponsorship for 2020. Triple Crown Nutrition remains the “Official Feed Sponsor of US Equestrian” and has been a vital sponsor, offering the latest in feed innovation to help horses compete at their maximum level. Additionally, a selection of Triple Crown feeds are now available through Tractor Supply Co., the largest rural lifestyle...

Welsh Ponies and Cobs Earn National Titles at WPCSA American National Show

by Ashley Swift, US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/8/2019 12:00:00 PM

Tulsa, Okla. – The Welsh Pony and Cob Society of America (WPCSA) wrapped up their prestigious American National Show last week, where the riders and horses celebrated more than 50 years of competition history in Tulsa, Okla. From September 25-29, Expo Square at the Tulsa State Fair hosted over 200 exhibitors competing in 400 classes and a variety of disciplines. Divisions included halter, driving, hunter, English and Western pleasure, children’s, and more. These elite equine...

Peters, Graves Take First and Second in Grand Prix at CDI4* Roosendaal

by Dana Rossmeier | 6/3/2016 11:59:05 AM

Roosendaal, The Netherlands –Steffen Peters and Legolas 92 took the win today in the Grand Prix at CDI4* Roosendaal. The accomplished combination won the qualifier for the Grand Prix Special against 20 entries with a score of 76.820%. Peters and Legolas 92 edged out their compatriots Laura Graves and Verdades, who earned a score of 75.800%. Guenter Seidel and Zero Gravity finished in eighth with a score of 70.640% to round out the U.S. contingent. Steffen Peters and Legolas 92 (DigiShots)...

USEF Announces Partnership with Multi Radiance Medical

by USEF Communications Department | 7/26/2013 3:30:54 PM

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and Multi Radiance Medical have signed an exclusive provisioning agreement that makes Multi Radiance Medical the newest Sponsor and Official Supplier to the USEF. Under the Direction of Kent Allen, DVM, chair of the USEF Drugs & Medications Committee and Vet Committee, Multi Radiance will provide MR4 ACTIVet Laser Systems to attending vets for all of the equestrian competition disciplines under USEF. In addition, all active USEF...

Big Burghley over, a sigh of relief & sense of satisfaction....

by Boyd Martin | 9/5/2011 8:13:14 PM

Well, I must say, I had a great experience on my first trip to the Mecca of eventing. First and for most I must pay tribute to my old friend Neville. This was the perfect event for him... Firstly getting to England with him a week before was ideal. Nothing to think about except the competition. Spending as much time with him as I needed. It was the first time I have really focused on a competition since the WEG last year. The actual competition suited him great; a long, hard, brutal cross...