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Small Regular Pony Hunters Take Center Stage and Three More Divisions Begin at 2023 USEF Pony Finals Presented by Honor Hill Farms

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | Aug 10, 2023, 9:20 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Three divisions got underway and another named a champion on the third day of the 2023 USEF Pony Finals presented by Honor Hill Farms. Competitors in the USEF Medium Green Pony Hunter National Championship and USEF Large Green Pony Hunter National Championship completed their model and under saddle phases, while the USEF Pony Jumper National Championship finished Phase I. The highlight of the day was the title being presented in the USEF Small Regular Pony Hunter National...

U.S. Combinations Complete Successful Outing at the 2023 FEI WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championship for Young Horses

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | Aug 10, 2023, 10:00 AM

Ermelo, Netherlands – Three U.S. athletes made the trip to the FEI WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championship for Young Horses (WBC), competing on the world stage in a field of some of the most promising young equine talent in the sport. Two combinations finished in the top 10 of their respective finals, and all three received valuable experience representing the U.S. in an internationally competitive environment. Meet the U.S. horses of the 2023 WBC here. Vianne and Hope Beerling....

First Champions Crowned at 2023 USEF Pony Finals Presented by Honor Hill Farms

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | Aug 9, 2023, 11:29 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The first two titles were awarded on Wednesday at the 2023 USEF Pony Finals presented by Honor Hill Farms. The over fences phase for the USEF Medium Regular Pony Hunter National Championship and USEF Small Green Pony Hunter National Championship determined the final results for the two divisions. Competitors in the USEF Small Regular Pony Hunter National Championship presented by Kickapoo Ponies completed their model and under saddle phases to take the initial steps...

Recapping the First Rounds of the 2023 Gotham North/FEI North American Youth Jumping Championships Presented by USHJA

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Aug 9, 2023, 9:00 PM

Traverse City, Mich. – The first rounds of 2023 Gotham North/FEI North American Youth Jumping Championships presented by USHJA are in the books after the Children and Pre-Juniors completed their first team and individual qualifiers on Wednesday morning at Traverse City Horse Shows. Lauren Padilla and Diadem de Revel VG. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian The Children’s division was first on the schedule, with 17 athletes putting down their first scores against the clock. Lauren...

Region 3 Young Riders Win Team Gold, U25 Competition Debuts at 2023 FEI North American Youth Dressage Championships Presented by USDF

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | Aug 9, 2023, 9:00 PM

Traverse City, Mich. – Dressage competition started with a bang at the 2023 FEI North American Youth Dressage Championships presented by USDF, with the Young Riders and U25 divisions completing their team tests. Marie Claire Piller and Caterina. ©KTB Creative Group In the Young Rider division, a total of 22 combinations representing six teams entered the arena for their first tests of this year’s NAYC. The Region 3 team proved dominant, earning a team total of 212.353 to take...

Medium Regular and Small Green Ponies Start 2023 USEF Pony Finals presented by Honor Hill Farms

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | Aug 8, 2023, 8:12 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The 2023 USEF Pony Finals presented by Honor Hill Farms got underway Tuesday at the Kentucky Horse Park. Competitors took to the Rolex Stadium for the model and under saddle phases of the USEF Medium Regular Pony Hunter National Championship and USEF Small Green Pony Hunter National Championship. Learn more about the many special awards and activities happening throughout the week, including the $500 Emerson Burr Horsemanship Test sponsored by Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital ....

2023 FEI North American Youth Championships for Jumping and Dressage Set to Begin in Traverse City

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Aug 8, 2023, 7:00 PM

Traverse City, Mich. – Competition at the 2023 FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) will kick off on Wednesday, August 9, with five days of world-class equestrian sport on the schedule. NAYC is comprised of the Gotham North/FEI North American Youth Jumping Championships presented by USHJA and the FEI North American Youth Dressage Championships presented by USDF and is being hosted for the third consecutive year by Traverse City Horse Shows at Flintfields Horse Park. ©Andrew...

Competitors and Ponies Arrive for 2023 USEF Pony Finals Presented by Honor Hill Farms

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Aug 7, 2023, 1:50 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The 2023 USEF Pony Finals presented by Honor Hill Farms is set to begin in Lexington, Ky. From August 8-13, over 800 ponies from across the country will compete with their youth athletes in hunter, jumper, and equitation classes. Honor Hill Farms’ three-year commitment has supported this prestigious event, and the 2023 edition will be another exciting year. Over 800 ponies will compete with their youth athletes in hunter, jumper, and equitation classes at the 2023...

Meet the Horses of the 2023 FEI WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championship for Young Horses

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Aug 4, 2023, 5:00 PM

Three rising dressage stars are representing the U.S. this week in Ermelo, Netherlands, at the 2023 FEI WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championship for Young Horses (WBC). Get to know more about these up-and-coming equine athletes with insights from their owners and trainers. Vianne and Hope Beerling. ©SusanJStickle.com Vianne (Kastel’s Vitalis x Raureif) 2016 Hanoverian mare Owner: NorCodia USA Rider: Hope Beerling (Califon, N.J.) Vianne is the product of Catherine Haddad...

Upcoming Championships and Events from USEF National Affiliate Organizations – August 2023

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Aug 4, 2023, 2:00 PM

Championship season is heating up across equestrian sports. August brings national championships from US Equestrian National Affiliates and national breeds and disciplines, including pony hunters and jumpers, vaulting, American Saddlebreds, hunter breeding, and eventing. Mark your calendar for these exciting upcoming events. ©Devyn Trethewey/US Equestrian August 8-13, 2023 USEF Pony Finals presented by Honor Hill Farms Lexington, Ky. USEF Pony Finals presented by Honor Hill Farms is the...