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US Equestrian Announces Definite Entries for 2017 FEI World Driving Championships for Pairs

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Sep 4, 2017, 2:10 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian has named the following combinations as the definite entries for the 2017 FEI World Driving Championships for Pairs, September 20-24, in Lipica, Slovenia. Laurie Astegiano will serve as the Chef d’Equipe and Danielle Aamodt will be the Assistant Chef d'Equipe, while Thorsten Zarembowicz will serve as the team coach. The U.S. Team will consist of: Kathrin Dancer (Woodside, Calif.) with Redford, her and Scott Dancer’s 18-year-old Hessen gelding;...

Arabian Horses Return to Raleigh for the 15th Annual Sport Horse National Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show

by The Arabian Horse Association | Sep 4, 2017, 1:00 PM

Aurora, Colo. - The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) is excited to announce its return to Raleigh, N.C., for the 15th annual Sport Horse National Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show. Displaying the athleticism and diversity of the Arabian, Half-Arabian, and Anglo-Arabian horse and taking place at the Gov. James B. Hunt Jr. Horse Complex, the show runs from Tuesday, September 5, through Sunday, September 10, and will be streamed live by the Arabian Horse Global Network . With...

Matt Brown and BCF Belicoso Gallop to National Open Horse Trials Championship for the Jack Le Goff Trophy and Adequan USEA Gold Cup Championship Titles

by Leslie Mintz, United States Eventing Association | Sep 4, 2017, 10:37 AM

Tryon, N.C. - For the first time in history, the Adequan USEA Gold Cup Final was run with cross-country as the last phase. When severe weather hit the USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) presented by Land Rover and Nutrena ® in Mill Spring, N.C. earlier in the week, the cross-country phase had to be postponed from Friday afternoon to Sunday morning due to the emergency vehicle access and allowing the footing time to dry out. This put a new twist on the Final as the top 10 pairs ran...

U.S. Eventers Symansky and Martin Capture Top-Ten Finishes at Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials CCI4*

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Sep 3, 2017, 3:49 PM

Lincolnshire, England – Land Rover/USEF Eventing Competition Grant recipients Lynn Symansky and Donner and Boyd Martin and Steady Eddie captured sixth- and 10th-place, respectively, on Sunday at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials CCI4*. Part of the Grand Slam of eventing sponsored by Rolex, “Burghley” is known for its tough courses and competition as the best eventers in the world chase the title. Lynn Symansky and Donner (Photo by: Libby Law Photography) Symansky...

Mills, McCutcheon, and Reynolds Crowned Champions at 2017 USEF Reining National Championships

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | Sep 2, 2017, 6:06 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Three 2017 USEF Reining National Championship titles were up for grabs at the Tulsa Reining Classic at Expo Square in Tulsa, Okla. Matt Mills and Wimps Cool Breeze claimed top honors in the Adequan $10,000 Added USEF Open National Championship presented by Markel Insurance. In the $2,000 Added USEF Youth National Championship, Kalena Reynolds and Gun Whiz It won the 13 & Under division, while Cade McCutcheon and REF Sturgis were crowned the champions in the 14-18...

2017 USEF Reining National Championships Set to Begin at Tulsa Reining Classic

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Sep 1, 2017, 3:47 PM

2017 USEF Reining National Championships Set to Begin at Tulsa Reining Classic Lexington, Ky. – Top athletes have converged at the Tulsa Reining Classic in hopes of claiming a title in one of the 2017 USEF Reining National Championships. Both the Adequan $10,000 Added USEF Open National Championship presented by Markel Insurance CRI3* and the $2,000 Added USEF Youth National Championship will take place Friday, September 1, at Expo Square in Tulsa, Okla. The open competitors will perform...

Reid and Adamo Ride Double-Clear for U.S. Show Jumping Development Team at FEI Nations Cup CSIO3* Samorin

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Sep 1, 2017, 1:45 PM

Samorin, Slovakia – The U.S. Show Jumping Development Team, led by Chef d'Equipe Anne Kursinski, tied for fourth out of 11 countries in the Nations Cup competition at the X-BIONIC® CSIO of Samorin, Slovakia. Chloe Reid and Adamo showed their experience and poise, riding double-clear for the U.S. team. In an effort to continue to develop future CSIO5* team combinations, this Nations Cup served as an opportunity for less-seasoned combinations to gain valuable competition experience...

Little and RF Scandalous Lead Following Dressage at 2017 AEC for USEF Open Horse Trial National Championship

by the United States Eventing Association and Tryon International Equestrian Center | Sep 1, 2017, 12:23 PM

Tryon, N.C - It was a wet day at the Tryon International Equestrian Center for the second day of dressage competition at the 2017 USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Land Rover and Nutrena. Marilyn Little (Frederick, Md.) and Jacqueline Mars, Robin Parsky, and Phoebe and Michael Manders’ RF Scandalous currently lead the Adequan USEA Gold Cup Final Advanced division for the USEF Open Horse Trial National Championship by less than two points on a 27.8. Little and the...

USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund Raises over $150,000 for “Harvey” Horses Thanks to Generosity of Equestrian Community

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Aug 31, 2017, 5:01 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund put out a call to the equestrian community on Monday to donate towards hurricane aid and relief for horses in the Houston, Tx., area and the response has been remarkable. Since that call to action, the fund has generated over $150,000 in donations thanks to the giving of concerned equestrians. One hundred percent of these donations will be given to the Houston SPCA, Texas A&M University, the Texas Equine Veterinary Association...

U.S. Show Jumping Development Team Readies for Nations Cup Competition at CSIO3* Samorin

by | Aug 31, 2017, 4:09 PM

Samorin, Slovakia – The U.S. Show Jumping Development Team of Michael Hughes, Jennifer Gates, Wilton Porter, and Chloe Reid are ready to compete in Nations Cup competition at the X-BIONIC® CSIO of Samorin, Slovakia, on Friday, September 1. With an emphasis in continuing to develop future CSIO5* team combinations, Chef d’Equipe Anne Kursinski will lead this up-and-coming group as they ride ninth in the order, competing in the following order: Michael Hughes and Zerlin M: Leading...