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Statement Regarding Horse Fatality at Bromont CCI Three-Day Event

by Bromont CCI Three-Day Event | Jun 10, 2017, 7:00 PM

It is with deep sadness that we announce that Jaeda, a 13-year-old mare ridden by Booli Selmayr and owned by Kelly Morgan, died while competing on cross country in the CCI3* at Bromont, Canada at midday on Saturday 10 June 2017. The rider was unhurt.

Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Clinches Gold at FEI Nations Cup™ CSIO5* Sopot

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | Jun 9, 2017, 6:13 PM

Sopot, Poland – The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team had a strong performance at their first European FEI Nations Cup competition of the season, facing off against 12 other teams and winning gold after an intense fight to the finish. Olaf Peterson Jr.’s course proved to be challenging with only one combination going double-clear. Led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland, the U.S. team of Lauren Hough, Laura Kraut, Chloe Reid, and Paris Sellon held on through a jump-off against...

Newsflash: Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Wins Gold at FEI Nations Cup™ CSIO5* Sopot

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Jun 9, 2017, 12:35 PM

Sopot, Poland – The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team has won gold at the FEI Nations Cup CSIO5* Sopot following a jump-off with the Netherlands. The team consisted of Lauren Hough and Waterford, Laura Kraut and Deauville S, Chloe Reid and Codarco, and Paris Sellon and Cassandra. More news and photos to follow.

Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Begins Summer in Europe at FEI Nations Cup™ CSIO5* Sopot

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | Jun 8, 2017, 3:50 PM

Sopot, Poland – The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team makes the first of four stops on its summer European Nations Cup schedule at FEI Nations Cup CSIO5* Sopot, June 8-11. The U.S. team for Sopot is a mix of seasoned Nations Cup competitors and up-and-coming athletes who are relatively new to the added pressure of team competition. Under the guidance of Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland, the team of Lauren Hough, Laura Kraut, Chloe Reid, and Paris Sellon has drawn 10th in the order of...

Land Rover/USEF Grant Recipients Dutton & Z Finish Fifth in Tattersalls International CCI3*

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | Jun 4, 2017, 6:11 PM

Ratoath, Co. Meath, Ireland – A strong contingent of U.S. combinations tackled The Irish Field CCI3* at the Tattersalls International Horse Trials on May 31-June 4. Land Rover/USEF eventing competition grant recipients Phillip Dutton and Z were the top U.S. finishers in a solid international field, taking home fifth-place honors. Three other U.S. combinations finished in the top 12 at the challenging competition. Phillip Dutton and Z (Courtesy of Tattersalls International Horse Trials)...

Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Secures Spot in FEI Nations Cup™ Final; Earns Gold at CSIO4* Langley

by Julian McPeak, US Equestrian Communications Department | Jun 3, 2017, 2:04 PM

Team Gold at FEI Nations Cup™ CSIO4* Langley (Photo Credit: Rebecca Berry @rebecca_d_berry) Langley, British Columbia – In the third and final leg of the FEI Nations Cup North America, Central America, and Caribbean League, the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team bested home team Canada and rivals Mexico and Ireland to secure their qualification for the FEI Nations Cup Jumping Final in Barcelona, Spain, September 28 – October 1. The Canadian team claimed silver on 14 faults,...

The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Readies for FEI Nations Cup™ CDIO4* Uggerhalne

by Dana Rossmeier, US Equestrian Communications Department | Jun 3, 2017, 12:29 PM

Uggerhalne, Denmark - The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team continues their European Nations Cup swing when they compete at FEI Nations CupCDIO4* Uggerhalne, June 4 and 5. The U.S. team of Katherine Bateson-Chandler, Shelly Francis, Kathleen Raine, and Mette Rosencrantz enter the Grand Prix ring against a field of four teams all focused on solidifying top honors. Chef d’Equipe Charlotte Bredahl-Baker will guide the U.S. when they compete in the following order: Mette Rosencrantz and Marron :...

Newsflash: Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Claims Gold at FEI Nations Cup™ CSIO4* Langley

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Jun 2, 2017, 9:27 PM

Langley, British Columbia - The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team has won FEI Nations Cup CSIO4* Langley at Thunderbird Show Park, qualifying for the FEI Nations Cup Final in Barcelona, Spain. The U.S. team consisted of: Heather Caristo-Williams and Qui Vive Des Songes Z Catherine Tyree and Bokai Adrienne Sternlicht and Cristalline Margie Engle and Royce The Canadian team finished with silver, while Ireland brought home the bronze. More news and photos to follow. Follow US Equestrian for the...

Annex A, Supplement to DR121 of USEF Dressage Rules Update

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Jun 2, 2017, 4:40 PM

Lexington, Ky. - Please review Annex A, a supplement to DR121 of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Dressage Rules, found on our website under our Dressage “ Useful Documents & FAQs ” section. Upon review, please note that some bits previously not permitted are now allowed as snaffles or bridoons in a double bridle at USEF/United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Dressage Competitions. The Dressage “Useful Documents & FAQs” section of our website will...

US Equestrian Names The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team for FEI Nations Cup™ CDIO5* Rotterdam

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Jun 2, 2017, 11:59 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian has named the following athlete-and-horse combinations to The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team for FEI Nations Cup™ CDIO5* Rotterdam, June 22-25, in Rotterdam, Netherlands: Laura Graves (Geneva, Fla.) with her own Verdades, a 2002 Dutch Warmblood Gelding Olivia LaGoy-Weltz (Haymarket, Va.) with her own Lonoir, a 2004 Danish Warmblood gelding Kasey Perry-Glass (Wellington, Fla.) with Diane Perry’s Goerklintgaards Dublet, a 2003 Warmblood gelding Dawn...