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US Equestrian Announces Adequan® U.S. Para Dressage Team for 2022 Orifarm Healthcare FEI Para Dressage World Championships

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | Jul 25, 2022, 5:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the combinations selected to represent the Adequan U.S. Para Dressage Team at the 2022 Orifarm Healthcare FEI Para Dressage World Championships to be hosted in Herning, Denmark, from August 10-14, 2022. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Michel Assouline and Team Leader Laureen Johnson. The following combinations have been selected to represent the Adequan U.S. Para Dressage Team and are listed in alphabetical order. Beatrice...

U.S. Saddle Seat Team Set to Compete in the 2022 Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Jul 25, 2022, 3:00 PM

Harrodsburg, Ky. – The 2022 Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup will take place this week in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, at the Mercer County Fairgrounds, with 11 athletes representing the U.S. across the three-gaited and five-gaited divisions. The competition will take place on Thursday and Friday, July 28 and 29. The Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup has been held bi-annually since the 1980s. However, because the 2020 event was canceled due to COVID-19, this will be the first World Cup since...

Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – West to Welcome Top Horses and Riders

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Jul 24, 2022, 11:31 AM

San Juan Capistrano, Calif. – Young hunter riders across the Western part of the United States will have their chance to shine as they vie for national titles at the 2022 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship - West at Blenheim EquiSports from July 24-27. This year promises to be an exceptional one for these rising equestrian stars. Horse-and-rider pairs will compete for overall champion titles in either the 3’3” or 3’6” heights. Additionally, there...

US Equestrian Announces U.S. Vaulting Team for 2022 Mustang Corp. FEI World Vaulting Championship

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Jul 21, 2022, 8:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes who will represent the U.S. Vaulting Team in Individual, Pas de Deux, and Squad competition at the Mustang Corp. FEI World Vaulting Championship in Herning, Denmark, August 6-10, 2022. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Jennifer Arntsen and Team Leader Michelle McQueen. The following athletes have been selected to the U.S. Vaulting Team and are listed in alphabetical order: Individual Female Tessa Divita (Portola...

US Equestrian Announces The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team for 2022 Blue Hors FEI World Dressage Championship Presented by Helgstrand

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Jul 19, 2022, 5:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the four combinations selected to represent The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team for the 2022 Blue Hors FEI Dressage World Championship presented by Helgstrand, hosted in Herning, Denmark, August 6-10. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe George Williams and Team Leader Hallye Griffin. The following combinations have been selected to The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team and are listed in alphabetical order. Katie Duerrhammer...

US Equestrian Invites Competitions to Host 2023 USEF Western Equitation Medal Classes for Juniors and Adult Amateurs

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Jul 19, 2022, 8:36 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian has launched a new USEF Western Equitation Medal program for junior and adult amateur exhibitors, and we invite competition organizers to add these classes to their competitions in 2023. US Equestrian is eager to expand this new program and grow competition opportunities for Western/reining seat equitation riders of all ages and look forward to working with you in this endeavor. How USEF Western Equitation Medal Classes Work Riders participating in a USEF Western...

US Equestrian Announces NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team for 2022 Agria FEI World Jumping Championship presented by Helgstrand

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | Jul 15, 2022, 4:30 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the five combinations selected to represent the NetJets U.S. Jumping Team at the 2022 Agria FEI World Jumping Championship presented by Helgstrand hosted in Herning, Denmark, from August 6-15, 2022. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson. The following combinations have been selected to the NetJets U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in alphabetical order. Lillie Keenan (New York, N.Y.)...

Call for Media Credential Applications: 2022 USEF Pony Finals Presented by Honor Hill Farms

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Jul 13, 2022, 1:15 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The USEF Pony Finals presented by Honor Hill Farms will take place August 9-14, 2022, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. Members of the media who would like to request credentials to cover the event should submit a completed application form and waiver by July 29, 2022. Over 800 ponies from across the country come to the Kentucky Horse Park to compete with their youth riders in hunter, jumper, and equitation classes. The 2022 USEF Pony Finals presented by Honor...

Arabian Horse Competitors Ready to Impress at 30th Annual Youth and Mid-Summer National Championship Horse Show

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Jul 13, 2022, 9:43 AM

Oklahoma City, Okla. – The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) is set to welcome the country’s top youth Arabian horse athletes at the 2022 Youth and Mid-Summer National Championship Horse Show . Hosted at the State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, Okla., the 30 th annual competition will be held from July 14-23. The first annual Youth Nationals was held in 1993 and remains one of the most prestigious competitions for junior equestrians riding, driving, and handling Arabian horse. In...

Equitation Riders Set to Compete for the 2022 USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Jul 12, 2022, 4:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Some of the country’s top adult equitation riders will vie for championship honors this week at the 2022 USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final. The final will take place at the 86 th annual Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show in Rolex Stadium at the Kentucky Horse Park and is the last class of the daytime session on Wednesday, July 13. Kendra Wise riding Callaway's Silent Partner, 2021 USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final Champion. ©Howard...