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U.S. Jumping Team Passes Second Horse Inspection in Preparation for Team Qualifier at Tokyo 2020

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | Aug 5, 2021, 9:50 AM EST

Tokyo, Japan - All four combinations of the U.S. Jumping Team passed the Second Horse Inspection at Equestrian Park in Tokyo, Japan, as they prepare for the Jumping Team Qualifier tomorrow night under the lights, beginning at 7:00 p.m. JST/6:00 a.m. EDT. US Equestrian Tomorrow's team competition will see Laura Kraut (Royal Palm Beach, Fla.) and Baloutinue lead-off as the pathfinding combination for the team, while Jessica Springsteen (Colts Neck, N.J.) and Don Juan van de Donkhoeve will go...

U.S. Jumping Team Athletes Turn Focus to Team Qualifying Competition Following Individual Qualifier at Tokyo 2020

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | Aug 3, 2021, 11:31 AM EST

Tokyo, Japan – The U.S. Jumping Team fielded the maximum of three athlete-and-horse combinations in the Jumping Individual Qualifier at the Equestrian Park in Tokyo, Japan, with the three combinations narrowly missing the cut for a return for the Individual Final tomorrow evening, and all focus shifting to preparations for the Jumping Team Qualifier on Friday. Jessica Springsteen and Don Juan van de Donkhoeve were the first pair to test the Santiago Varela (ESP) 1.65m track under the...

U.S. Eventing Team Finishes in Sixth Place to Conclude Competition at Tokyo 2020 with All Three Combinations Finishing in the Top 25

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | Aug 2, 2021, 11:00 AM EST

Tokyo, Japan – The U.S. Eventing Team finished in sixth place out of 14 nations on the final day of competition at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 and end the competition with a team total of 125.80 faults. Doug Payne and Vandiver added four jumping faults to their overall score to finish the team phase with a 43.80, and Phillip Dutton and Z added eight jumping faults to their total for a final score of 43.30. The anchor combination of Boyd Martin and Tsetserleg added a single rail to their...

U.S. Eventing Team Delivers Three Strong Cross-Country Rounds to Improve Team Standing Ahead of Final Phase

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | Aug 1, 2021, 1:00 AM EST

Tokyo, Japan – The U.S. Eventing Team made strong work of Derek Di Grazia’s track at Sea Forest Cross Country Course in the middle of Tokyo Bay, with all three combinations crossing through the finish line with no jumping penalties. Doug Payne and Vandiver led off the team as the third combination to test the course and came home with just 6.8-time faults and move forward to tomorrow on a 39.80. Phillip Dutton and Z dashed through the course and finishing with just 4.8 time and...

Boyd Martin and Tsetserleg Score a 31.1 to Round Out the Dressage Phase for U.S. Eventing Team at Tokyo 2020

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | Jul 31, 2021, 8:27 AM EST

Tokyo, Japan – Boyd Martin and Tsetserleg served as the final combination of the three-man team of the U.S. Eventing Team to ride down the centerline for their dressage test at the Equestrian Park in Tokyo, Japan, receiving a 31.1 from the Ground Jury to secure the team’s eight place standing heading into the cross-country phase tomorrow. The team currently sits on a combined total of 94.6, while Great Britain, Germany, and New Zealand hold the top three team positions....

Doug Payne and Phillip Dutton Lay Foundation for U.S. Eventing Team on First Day of Dressage Competition at Tokyo 2020

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | Jul 30, 2021, 6:12 AM EST

Tokyo, Japan – The first day of competition for the U.S. Eventing Team has concluded at Equestrian Park in Tokyo, Japan, with the team currently sitting in ninth heading into tomorrow’s final grouping of combinations. The U.S. Eventing Team drew fourth in the order out of 15 teams and sent out their first combination of Doug Payne and Vandiver , earlier this morning with the pair earning a 33.0. Olympic veteran Phillip Dutton and Z were also early in the order in the second group...

U.S. Dressage Team Concludes Final Day of Olympic Journey with Top Ten Finishes in FEI Grand Prix Freestyles for Individual Medals at Tokyo 2020

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | Jul 28, 2021, 11:19 AM EST

Tokyo, Japan – The U.S. Dressage Team concluded their final night at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 contesting the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle for Individual Medals. Sabine Schut-Kery and Sanceo recorded their third personal best score of the week, earning an 84.300 percent, while teammate Steffen Peters (San Diego, Calif.) and Suppenkasper recorded an 80.968 percent from the Ground Jury. US Equestrian After their historic team medal performance last night, Peters and Schut-Kery rode down the...

Official Statement on Withdrawal of Adrienne Lyle & Salvino from FEI Grand Prix Freestyle for Individual Medals

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | Jul 27, 2021, 9:45 PM EST

Tokyo, Japan - In a change to today’s anticipated line up, Adrienne Lyle (Wellington, Fla.) and Salvino have made the decision to withdraw from this evening’s competition. This morning, Salvino did not feel quite like his usual self and last night’s historic team medal was an extraordinary accomplishment, and we are proud of the team’s incredible effort. Steffen Peters (San Diego, Calif.) and Sabine Schut-Kery (Napa, Calif.) will continue forward this evening to contest...

U.S. Dressage Team Earns Silver Medal in FEI Grand Prix Special for Team Medals at Tokyo 2020

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | Jul 27, 2021, 12:15 PM EST

Tokyo, Japan – The U.S. Dressage Team finished team competition at Tokyo 2020 capturing the silver medal under the lights at Equestrian Park in Tokyo, Japan, the first time the team has collected a team silver since the London Olympic Games in 1948. The team competition saw eight nations vie for the three coveted podium positions, with Germany taking gold, the U.S. earning the silver, and Great Britain awarded the bronze medal. The team competition saw eight nations vie for the three...

NEWSFLASH: U.S. Dressage Team Earns Silver Medal in Team Competition at Olympic Games Tokyo 2020

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Jul 27, 2021, 10:14 AM EST

Tokyo, Japan - The U.S. Dressage Olympic Team has earned a Silver Medal in Team Competition at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 . Full release to follow.