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Horse Owners are Invited to Participate in EDCC Biosecurity Survey

by | Aug 9, 2022, 5:00 PM

There is always a risk that your horse(s) will become ill due to an infectious disease. Because diseases caused by bacteria and viruses (such as Strangles and Equine Herpesvirus) are prevalent in the horse population, they can have a severe impact on a horse’s health and welfare. Although vaccination and current medical therapies can decrease illness, using biosecurity knowledge and techniques is the most effective way to prevent infectious disease and spread. With the support of the...

Adequan® U.S. Para Dressage Team Prepares for First Day of Competition at Herning 2022

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | Aug 9, 2022, 4:55 PM

Herning, Denmark - The Adequan® U.S. Para Dressage Team presented their four combinations for the First Horse Inspection today and prepared for their opening of competition tomorrow with formal ring familiarization in the BB Horse Arena late this afternoon. The Orifarm Health Care FEI World Para Dressage Championships will begin tomorrow and conclude on Sunday, August 14. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Michel Assouline and team leader Laureen Johnson. Roxanne Trunnell &...

US Equestrian Announces Land Rover U.S. Driving Team for 2022 FEI Driving World Championship for Single Horses

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Aug 8, 2022, 6:15 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the three combinations and ranked alternates selected to represent the Land Rover U.S. Driving Team at the 2022 FEI Driving World Championship for Single Horses hosted in Le Pin-au-Haras, France, from September 15-18, 2022. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Dee Aldrich, Team Coach Suzy Stafford, and Team Leader Danielle Aamodt with Team Veterinarian Dr. Jon Furlong. The following combinations have been selected to the Land...

NetJets U.S. Jumping Team Arrives and Ready to Get Underway in Herning

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | Aug 8, 2022, 5:50 PM

Herning, Denmark - The NetJets U.S. Jumping Team has arrived in Herning and is preparing for the start of their week of competition in the Agria FEI World Jumping Championships presented by Helgstrand, part of the ECCO FEI World Championships Herning 2022. The team presented their four team combinations and traveling reserve today and will take their first look at Stutteri ASK Stadium tomorrow for their formal familiarization. Competition will begin with the Speed Round on Wednesday, August 10,...

Kimmy Palmer Finishes Fifth Overall on Final Day of Mustang Corp. FEI World Vaulting Female Championship

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | Aug 8, 2022, 5:45 PM

Herning, Denmark – The final day of the Mustang Corp. FEI World Vaulting Female Championship saw two U.S. combinations finish inside of the top ten, with Kimmy Palmer taking fifth overall, as the highest placed athlete for the team with an overall score of 8.415, and Tessa Divita taking ninth on a combined score of 8.122. Emily Rose finished in twenty fifth overall with a combined score of 7.423. Kimmy Palmer in her freestyle. ©US Equestrian Palmer (Half Moon Bay, Calif.) impressed...

Lyle and Salvino Qualify for FEI Grand Prix Freestyle at 2022 Blue Hors FEI World Dressage Championships presented by Helgstrand

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | Aug 8, 2022, 5:32 PM

Herning, Denmark – Adrienne Lyle and Salvino earned a start in the final class of the 2022 Blue Hors FEI World Dressage Championships presented by Helgstrand after a strong FEI Grand Prix Special Test placed them solidly inside of the top fifteen combinations. The pair earned a 75.669 percent from the judging panel to finish in ninth place overall and will return on Wednesday, August 10, for the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle, which will begin at 8:00 p.m. GMT+2/2:00 p.m. ET. Steffen Peters and...

US Equestrian Announces Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team for FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ Canada CCIO4*-S

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Aug 8, 2022, 3:44 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the four combinations selected to represent the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team at the FEI Eventing Nations Cup Canada CCIO4*-S. Competition will take place from August 18-21, 2022, at Bromont Horse Park in Quebec, Canada. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Leslie Law. The following combinations have been selected to the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team and are listed in alphabetical order. Liz Halliday-Sharp (Lexington, Ky.) &...

Youth Athletes and Ponies Ready for 2022 USEF Pony Finals Presented by Honor Hill Farms

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Aug 8, 2022, 3:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The 2022 USEF Pony Finals presented by Honor Hill Farms is set to begin in Lexington, Ky. From August 9-14, over 800 ponies from across the country will compete with their youth athletes in hunter, jumper, and equitation classes. Catch all the action live on the USEF Network , brought to you by Honor Hill Farms , for wall-to-wall coverage of the competition from Rolex Stadium, Claiborne Ring, and Alltech Arena. Competitors are ready for the start of the 2022 USEF Pony...

US Equestrian Announces Gotham North as Returning Sponsor of the 2022 FEI North American Youth Jumping Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Aug 8, 2022, 12:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that Gotham North will continue its title sponsorship of the Gotham North/FEI North American Youth Championships presented by USHJA (NAYC) for jumping . The NAYC for jumping is an opportunity for youth equestrians age 12-21 to compete against their peers in a championship format similar to that of international senior championships like the Olympic Games. It includes team and individual competition with categories for Children,...

Kimberly Palmer Leads U.S. Vaulting Team with Personal Best on Second Day of FEI Individual Female Championship Competition

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | Aug 7, 2022, 5:58 PM

Herning, Denmark – Kimberly “Kimmy” Palmer (Half Moon Bay, Calif.) topped the standings again for the U.S. Vaulting Team again today in the FEI Individual Female Technical Test, earning a personal best score of 8.329, to hold sixth place overall with a combined score of 8.129 heading into the final day of competition. Teammate Tessa Divita earned a 7.724., with an overall two-test score of 7.782, to hold tenth place, while Emily Rose (Santa Cruz, Calif.) received a 6.495, for...