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US Equestrian Announces United States Eventing Association as Co-Title Sponsor of USEF/USEA Developing Horse National Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Jul 9, 2024, 6:00 PM

Allie Knowles and P.S. I Love You competing in the show jumping phase of the USEF/USEA CCI3*-S Seven-Year-Old Developing Horse Eventing National Championships. (Photo Credit: Liz Crawley Photography) Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the United States Eventing Association (USEA) will return as co-title sponsor of the USEF/USEA Developing Horse National Championships, which will be held this year at the Morven Park International Horse Trials in Leesburg, Va., from...

2024 USEF Eventing Young Rider Championship Concludes with New Team and Individual Champions Crowned

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | Jul 7, 2024, 9:00 PM

Adamstown, Md. – The 2024 USEF Eventing Young Rider Championship came to an exciting close on Sunday, July 7, with new team and individual champions emerging at the CCI1*-Intro, CCI2*-S, and CCI3*-S levels. This year’s championship was hosted by The Maryland International & Horse Trials at Loch Moy Farm, with cross-country courses designed by Ian Stark and Andrew Heffernan. ©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian CCIJ1*-Intro National Championship With two double-clear jumping rounds...

Defender U.S. Eventing Team Stamps Mark on 2024 SAP-Cup CCIO4*-S with Second-Place Finish

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Jul 7, 2024, 5:17 AM

Aachen, Germany – The Defender U.S. Eventing Team moved up nearly five places on the leaderboard in the SAP-Cup throughout the three phases to ultimately clinch a well-deserved second place finish. The team completed on a final combined score of 123.7, behind Great Britian, who secured first on a 112.8. Ireland finished in third with a final score on 138. This is the second year in a row the team has secured a second-place finish at CHIO Aachen in the CCIO4*-S. Overall, I’m really...

Young Riders Take Spotlight After Cross-Country Day at Maryland International for 2024 USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Jul 6, 2024, 5:03 PM

Adamstown, Md . - The 2024 USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships are underway for the CCI1*, CCI2*, and CCI3* divisions at the Maryland International at Loch Moy Farms in Adamstown, Maryland. The three divisions are two phases through the championship, with just stadium left tomorrow to confirm the final standings and crown new Young Rider champions in each of the divisions. The reinvigorated USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships provides a three-day championship experience for riders at...

US Equestrian Announces U.S. Olympic Jumping Team for Paris 2024 Olympic Games

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Jul 6, 2024, 3:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horses combinations selected to represent the U.S. Olympic Jumping Team as a part of Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, to be held in Versailles, France, from July 27 – August 9, 2024. The jumping competition will begin on August 1, 2024, and continue through August 6, 2024, at the equestrian grounds of Versailles. “We are very lucky to have three of the most experienced athletes in the sport riding horses...

Defender U.S. Eventing Team Sits in Third Overnight Looking to Final Cross-Country Phase

by | Jul 6, 2024, 5:16 AM

Aachen, Germany – The Defender U.S. Eventing Team holds third place overnight as they look towards the final phase of cross-country in the SAP Cup CCIO4*-S at CHIO Aachen. The team, led by Chef d’Equipe Bobby Costello, produced solid scores keeping them within reach of the top five after the dressage phase, with the team then producing four consecutive clear rounds in the Main Stadium for their jumping phase later in the day. They currently sit on 102.1 combined team penalties...

NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team Finishes Ninth in Mercedes-Benz Jumping Nations Cup CSIO5*

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Jul 5, 2024, 4:52 AM

Aachen, Germany - The NetJets U.S. Jumping Team finished ninth in the Mercedes-Benz Nations Cup CSIO5*, finishing on eight faults in the first round. The team unfortunately did not qualify for the second round, alongside Switzerland, who also finished on eight faults, as only the top eight teams returned for the second round. Laura Kraut and Baloutinue were the only combination to finish on a zero-fault score, while Katie Dinan and Out of the Blue SCF, Natalie Dean with Acota M, and McLain Ward...

Chester Weber and Team Take First Place Overall in Dressage Phase of CAIO4* at CHIO Aachen

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Jul 4, 2024, 1:34 PM

Aachen, Germany – Veteran four-in-hand driver Chester Weber (Ocala, Fla.) and his team produced an excellent dressage test today at the Driving Stadium at CHIO Aachen to open the competition with a bang, topping the class of 25 entries with a score of 35.59. Weber and team finished ahead of Boyd Exell (AUS) and team, who scored a 38.79, and Mareike Harm (GER), who received a 40.99. Weber and the team have always found success in the dressage phase, but today’s result is one that is...

Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Finishes Fourth in FEI Dressage Nations Cup Aachen CDIO5*

by | Jul 4, 2024, 1:24 PM

Aachen, Germany – The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team finished fourth overall in the FEI Dressage Nations Cup Aachen CDIO5* as a final competition for several combinations before the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, completing on a final team total of 214.283. Germany finished in first on a combined total of 228.173, while the Netherlands took second on a 215.674, and Denmark third on a 214.544. "Overall, I'm pleased with our performances today. Anna Marek delivered exactly what I expected -...

McLain Ward and Callas Capture Second Place in Competitive Turkish Airlines-Prize of Europe

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Jul 3, 2024, 5:37 PM

Aachen, Germany - McLain Ward and Callas were nearly unbeatable in the opening evening class of CHIO Aachen, the Turkish Airlines - Prize of Europe, which saw Richard Vogel (GER) nudge the pair out of the top placing on the podium. Ward and Callas stopped the jump-off timers in 44.06 seconds, while Vogel and Cepano Baloubet clocked a time of 42.44 seconds for the win. Jana Wargers (GER) and Dorette took third overall with a second-round time of 44.07. “You’re always trying to win...