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Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team Wins Land Rover Great Meadow International presented by Adequan®

by USEF Communications Department | Jul 10, 2016, 7:52 PM

The Plains, Va. – The Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team made history Sunday, handily capturing the inaugural FEI Nations Cup™ Eventing competition at the Land Rover Great Meadow International presented by Adequan®. Leading from start to finish, the team of Phillip Dutton, Lauren Kieffer, Boyd Martin, and Clark Montgomery had a favorable competition with noteworthy performances in their final stateside preparation event before the Rio Olympic Games, scoring 138.3 penalties. Canada...

United States Wins Inaugural FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ at Land Rover Great Meadow International, Presented by Adequan®

by Classic Communications | Jul 10, 2016, 6:22 PM

The Land Rover Great Meadow International, Presented by Adequan Awards Ceremony (www.22gates.com) The Plains, Va. - The United States Nations Cup team made history capturing the inaugural FEI Nations Cup™ Eventing competition in North America at the Land Rover Great Meadow International (GMI) presented by Adequan®. Leading from start to finish, the team of Phillip Dutton, Lauren Kieffer, Boyd Martin, and Clark Montgomery won with an overall score of 138.3 penalties. The team from...

News Flash: Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team Wins Land Rover Great Meadow International presented by Adequan® CICO3*

by USEF Communications Department | Jul 10, 2016, 12:21 PM

The Plains, Va. - The Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team has won the Team Gold medal in the FEI Nations Cup™ at the Land Rover Great Meadow International presented by Adequan®. The team consists of Phillip Dutton and Fernhill Fugitive, Lauren Kieffer and Meadowbrook’s Scarlett, Boyd Martin and Welcome Shadow, and Clark Montgomery and Loughan Glen. Montgomery and Loughan Glen also finished first individually. More information and news to follow.

United States Leads Following the First Day of FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ at Land Rover Great Meadow International, Presented by Adequan®

by Classic Communications | Jul 10, 2016, 11:11 AM

Clark Montgomery and Loughan Glen Take the Lead During Dressage (www.22gates.com) The Plains, Va. - The United States Nations Cup team leads following the first day of the inaugural FEI Nations Cup™ Eventing competition in North America at the Land Rover Great Meadow International (GMI) presented by Adequan® with a two-phase score of 132.3 penalties. Great Britain is second with 157.2 penalties and Canada is third with 171.7. The FEI Nations Cup has a unique format at GMI with...

Kent Farrington and Gazelle Capture $500,000 ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup at Spruce Meadows

by Jennifer Wood, Jump Media | Jul 9, 2016, 10:57 PM

Kent Farrington and Gazelle (Spruce Meadows Media Services) Calgary, AB, Canada – The coveted $500,000 ATCO Queen Elizabeth II Cup was featured on Saturday afternoon during the ‘North American’ Tournament CSI5*, presented by Rolex, at Spruce Meadows. Jumping clear through three rounds of competition, USA’s Kent Farrington and Gazelle emerged victorious over Elizabeth Gingras (CAN) and Zilversprings in second, and Eric Lamaze (CAN) aboard Check Picobello Z third. Earlier...

Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team is the Overnight Leader at the Land Rover Great Meadow International presented by Adequan®

by USEF Communications Department | Jul 9, 2016, 9:27 PM

The Plains, Va . – The Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team is in the lead following day one of the first-ever FEI Nations Cup™ Eventing competition in North America at the Land Rover Great Meadow International presented by Adequan®. The team of Phillip Dutton, Lauren Kieffer, Boyd Martin, and Clark Montgomery hold a two-phase lead on a score of 132.3 penalties. Great Britain is second with a score of 157.2 penalties and Canada is third with 171.7 penalties. The FEI Nations Cup™...

Amanda Flint and VDL Coverboy Continue Win Streak at Vermont Summer Festival

by Jennifer Wood, Jump Media | Jul 9, 2016, 6:51 PM

Amanda Flint and VDL Coverboy won the $30,000 Vermont Summer Special Grand Prix, presented by Johnson Horse Transportation, on July 9 at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. (Andrew Ryback Photography) East Dorset, Vt. – Amanda Flint of Long Valley, NJ, and VDL Coverboy captured the $30,000 Vermont Summer Special Grand Prix, presented by Johnson Horse Transportation, on Saturday, July 9 at the 2016 Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The Vermont Summer Festival runs for...

Matthias Hollberg Takes Home the Blue in the $25,000 Brook Ledge Grand Prix

by HITS Horse Shows | Jul 9, 2016, 6:46 PM

Matthias Hollberg and Czechmate on their way to a $25,000 Brook Ledge Grand Prix win. (ESI Phototgraphy) Culpeper, Va. - Show jumping returned to HITS Commonwealth Park during the Showday National, the first of the two-week July series at HITS Culpeper. The weekend kicked off with Friday’s $25,000 Brook Ledge and riders lined up to take their shot at the title. Seven advanced to the jump-off over the course set by Jerry Dougherty of Bokeelia, Florida, but the team to beat proved to be...

News Flash: U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team Wins Gold and Silver at 2016 International Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup

by USEF Communications Department | Jul 9, 2016, 3:10 PM

Stellenbosch, South Africa - The U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team had solid performances in the 2016 International Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup, sweeping all the Gold medals under the guidance of coaches Kent Swalla, David Cater, and Pam Roush. The team of Aleia Brown, Cameron Kay, Courtney McGinnis, Faith Robbins, Kasey Saccocia, and Molly Codeanne won the Three-Gaited section Gold medal. The Five-Gaited section of the U.S. Team, consisting of Allie Poovey, Ashley Brandies, Ashley Stewart,...

Meagan Nusz and Willow Clinch $25,000 Amalaya Investments Welcome Stake at Great Lakes Equestrian Festival

by Phelps Media Group | Jul 9, 2016, 9:58 AM

Meagan Nousz and Willow galloped to victory in the $25,000 Amalaya Investments Welcome Stake at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival. (Taylor Renner/Phelps Media Group) Traverse City, Mich. - Meagan Nusz and Willow began their partnership three years ago, but it was not until just three months ago that Nusz and the 13-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding really hit their stride. They showcased their winning relationship on Friday by clinching the first place prize in the $25,000 Amalaya Investments...