Breaking US Equestrian news releases contain the latest information regarding the organization, national championships, U.S. athletes and teams in international competition, breed news, and important member alerts. Manage the news you receive at the US Equestrian Preference Center.

2015 Pessoa/US Hunter Seat Equitation Medal Finals Work-Off Order

by USEF Communications Department | Oct 11, 2015, 11:27 AM

Harrisburg, Pa . - 2015 Pessoa/US Hunter Seat Equitation Medal Finals work-off order: 271 Daisy Farish 173 Elizabeth Adelson 227 Emily Perez 163 Ailish Cunniffe 194 Giavanna Rinaldi 263 Genevieve Meyer 46 Olivia Bloch 219 Alexandra Worthington 130 Mary Elizabeth Cordia 261 Meredith Darst 211 Victoria Press 264 Virginia Ingram 287 Tyler Petrie 45 Summer Hill 185 TJ O'Mara 187 Mckayla Langmeier 188 Elizabeth Van Der Walde 251 Ava Stearns 148 Katherine Strauss 276 Kendra Gierkink 246 Ali...

Charlise Casas Takes Charge, Vanessa Mannix Makes Her Mark, Liza Finsness Nails U25

by Classic Communications | Oct 11, 2015, 10:54 AM

Charlise Casas and Alaika (SEL Photography) Lexington, Ky. - On a clear and cool Fall morning, the action in The Rock Jumping Field kicked off with the $7,500 UltrOZ™ Low Junior-Amateur/Owner Final, followed by the $7,500 Brook Ledge Horse Transportation High Junior/Amateur Final. Later, the afternoon show jumping commenced with the $15,000 El Milagro U25 Cup at noon, then the $100,000 CSI3* Grand Prix, presented by Split Rock Farm, rounded out the inaugural Bourbon International CSI3* on...

News Flash: Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team Earns Silver Medal at Military Boekelo-Enschede CCIO3*

by USEF Communications Department | Oct 11, 2015, 9:43 AM

Boekelo, The Netherlands - The Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team has won the Team Silver medal at the Military Boekelo-Enschede CCIO3*. The team consists of Matt Brown and Super Socks BCF, Buck Davidson and Copper Beach, Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp and HHS Cooley, and Marilyn Little and RF Scandalous. More information and news to follow.

Deslauriers Secures Win at 2015 Neue Schule/USEF National Junior Jumper Championship

by USEF Communications Department | Oct 10, 2015, 5:59 PM

Harrisburg, Pa. – The 2015 Neue Schule/USEF National Junior Jumper Championship concluded this afternoon at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show with Phase III welcoming back 13 combinations to jump for the national championship title. Lucy Deslauriers was the ultimate victor, adding nothing to her three-phase total of one fault to secure the Gold medal. In a jump-off for the Silver medal, Victoria Colvin secured the second spot on the podium with a clear jump-off round ahead of Vivian...

Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team Climbs to Third, Kieffer in Ninth after Cross-County Day at Military Boekelo-Enschede CCIO3*

by Kathleen Landwehr | Oct 10, 2015, 2:04 PM

Boekelo, The Netherlands – The Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team had another day of splendid performances at the Military Boekelo-Enschede CCIO3* as they took on Sue Benson’s challenging cross-country track. The U.S. Nations Cup team of Matt Brown and Super Socks BCF, Buck Davidson and Copper Beach, Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp and HHS Cooley, and Marilyn Little and RF Scandalous are currently in third place with a score of 170.10. Lauren Kieffer and Landmark’s Monte Carlo had a...

Conor Swail is Swift in the Amalaya CSI3* Speed Cup - Abrahamson, De Sousa, Granato and Ashe Also Collect Awards

by Classic Communications | Oct 10, 2015, 11:04 AM

Conor Swail and Viva Colombia (SEL Photography) Lexington, Ky. - October 10, 2015 - On a tremendous Day Two at the Split Rock Jumping Tour's Bourbon International, Conor Swail made it two-for-two when he picked up the win in the $35,000 Amalaya CSI3* Speed Cup. Thirty-five horses vied for the top prize over a 1.45m course where not only speed was needed to go clean. FEI course designer Anthony D'Ambrosio set a technical track with some light jumps and stride options, and less than half...

Zone 2 Captures Prix des States Gold at 2015 Neue Schule/USEF National Junior Jumper Championship

by USEF Communications Department | Oct 9, 2015, 11:24 PM

Madison Goetzmann and Wrigley (Al Cook-www.alcookphoto.com) Harrisburg, Pa. - Team medals were on the line Friday evening at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show as seven teams and a further 29 individuals went to task for two rounds of jumping over a Michel Vaillancourt-designed course in the 2015 Neue Schule/USEF National Junior Jumper Championship. Zone 2 earned Team Gold, while Zone 1 took Team Silver and Zone 4 took Team Bronze. Led by first-time Chef d'Equipe Krista Freundlich, Zone 2...

Big Numbers and High Stakes at 2015 Pessoa/US Hunter Seat Medal Final

by USEF Communications Department | Oct 9, 2015, 4:59 PM

Harrisburg, Pa. – This year’s Pessoa/US Hunter Seat Medal Final has attracted a large number of qualified competitors to the event held at Pennsylvania National Horse Show, which is celebrating its 70th year. Over 300 of the nation’s top junior equestrians will compete head-to-head for the Adrian Van Sinderen Memorial Trophy in this hotly contested equitation final held on Sunday, October 11. Previous winners of this Medal Final include the legendary George Morris and...

Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team in Fourth Place after Dressage Phase at Military Boekelo-Enschede CCIO3*

by Kathleen Landwehr | Oct 9, 2015, 2:16 PM

Boekelo, The Netherlands – The Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team had strong performances in the dressage phase at the Military Boekelo-Enschede CCIO3*. The U.S. Nations Cup team of Matt Brown and Super Socks BCF, Buck Davidson and Copper Beach, Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp and HHS Cooley, and Marilyn Little and RF Scandalous are currently in fourth place out of 10 nations with a score of 137.70 following the first phase. Little and RF Scandalous lead the way individually for the U.S. in 20th...

Kurtz and Colvin Win Big On Junior Hunters At PNHS

by Classic Communications | Oct 9, 2015, 12:22 PM

Dr. Betsee Parker presents the Championship to Kahlua and Emma Kurtz. (All Cook Photo) Harrisburg, Pa. - Emma Kurtz and Victoria Colvin cantered off with all the division titles for Junior Hunters at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. Kurtz, who hails from Hudson, OH, won both the Small and Large Junior Hunter - Riders 15 and Under Champion ribbons, while Colvin, Wellington, FL, took the Small and Large Junior Hunter - Riders 16-17 Champion titles. Kurtz, 14, won the Small Junior Hunter...