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Goucher College will host the 36th Annual ANRC National Intercollegiate Equitation Championship

by Goucher College | Apr 12, 2013, 12:18 PM

Lexington, KY - The 36th Annual American National Riding Commission (ANRC) National Intercollegiate Equitation Championship is being hosted by Goucher College at McDonogh in Owings Mills, Maryland April 19-21, 2013. Approximately 15 college teams will showcase their most talented riders, who will be judged and scored in four phases: a Program Ride (including USEF hunter equitation tests); a Hunter Seat Equitation Medal Course; a Derby Style Equitation Course (over natural obstacles in a field);...

Adequan Global Dressage Festival Hosts Wellington Nations Cup CDIO/CDI3* in Final Week of Competition

by Jennifer Wood Media and Public Relations | Apr 11, 2013, 10:39 PM

The teams for this year's Wellington Nations Cup (Susan J. Stickle) Wellington, FL - April 11, 2013 - The final show of the Adequan Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) began Thursday at The Stadium of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL. The grand finale of the AGDF is the Wellington Nations Cup CDIO/CDI3* presented by Stillpoint Farm, which will run April 11-14, 2013. Entries have boomed for the AGDF's final weekend, fostering highly competitive CDI and National...

Defending Champion William Fox-Pitt Heads Impressive List of Riders Set to Compete at the 2013 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Presented by Land Rover

by Classic Communications | Apr 11, 2013, 2:34 PM

Lexington, KY – April 11, 2013 – Defending champion William Fox-Pitt of Great Britain heads an impressive list of riders set to compete in the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Presented by Land Rover which returns to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, April 25-28. Joining Fox-Pitt are several Olympic veterans and past Rolex Champions from around the world, and the list of entries includes some of the sport’s best riders from Australia, Canada, Ecuador, Great Britain,...

Land Rover Renews Support of the United States Equestrian Federation

by USEF Communications Department | Apr 11, 2013, 1:35 PM

Lexington, KY - Land Rover North America and the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) announced today that they will continue their longstanding partnership through 2016. Land Rover, the leader in world-class sport utility vehicles, will remain the official vehicle sponsor of the USEF as well as title sponsor of the Land Rover United States Eventing Team and the Land Rover Competition and Training Grant Program for Eventing Riders. "The Land Rover brand is distinguished for combining...

USEF Announces Roadster Pony and Hackney Roadster Pony Competitions Selected for Heel Measurements

by USEF Hackney Committee | Apr 11, 2013, 11:25 AM

Lexington, KY - The USEF Hackney Committee has selected the six competitions at which heel measurements will be required of Roadster Pony and Hackney Roadster Pony Championship classes as defined by USEF Hackney and Roadster Division rules. The mandatory heel measurements will be taken from the first-place and fourth-place ponies in the following competitions in 2013: * Bonnie Blue National - Lexington, VA (May 8-11) * Midwest Charity - Springfield, IL (June 11-15) * Lexington Junior League -...

U.S. Pony Drivers Head to Southern Pines CDE with National Titles Up for Grabs

by Helen Murray | Apr 11, 2013, 9:30 AM

Lexington, KY - U.S. pony drivers head to Raeford, North Carolina this weekend to vie for National Titles at the Southern Pines CDE. Bragging rights will be up for grabs in the USEF National Combined Driving Single Pony Championship, USEF National Combined Driving Pair Pony Championship and USEF National Combined Driving Pony Team Championship at the annual event held April 12-14. USEF National Combined Driving Single Pony Championship Suzy Stafford (Marie de Ronde) A vastly experienced field...

USEF Weekend Preview April 10, 2013

by USEF Communications Department | Apr 10, 2013, 5:04 PM

Major equestrian competitions attended by U.S. athletes, both domestic and overseas, are listed in this weekly preview. Please look below to find competition listings by discipline* and breed. We hope you will follow the competitions that most interest you, but check Equestrian Weekly on Monday for a report of any top finishes by U.S. Equestrians. *lists of competitions in all international disciplines will include only FEI competitions or USEF Championships within the USA and international FEI...

Victoria Colvin Named Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider of the Month for March

by Classic Communications | Apr 10, 2013, 3:28 PM

Lexington, KY - Victoria Colvin of Loxahatchee, FL has been named the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider of the Month for March. Colvin competes in the East Conference Junior division of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series aboard Don Juan. The month of March was successful for Colvin and her riding partner, as they earned 2nd place at WEF 8, 3rd place at WEF 9, 2nd place at WEF 10, 1st place at WEF 11 and 5th place at WEF 12. The Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series...

U.S. Teams Ready for Action at Wellington Nations Cup CDIO3* presented by Stillpoint Farm

by USEF Communications Department | Apr 10, 2013, 1:22 PM

Lexington, KY - The focus of U.S. dressage this week will be firmly on The Stadium in Wellington, Florida for the Wellington Nations Cup CDIO3* presented by Stillpoint Farm. Held in conjunction with the 2013 Adequan Global Dressage Festival, America’s only CDIO will run April 11-14. The United States will look to secure a repeat victory after claiming top honors in 2012. The home nation will be represented by two teams; each composed of two Grand Prix (Big Tour) combinations and two Prix...

Six Combinations Take Part in USEF Developing Dressage Training Session at Betsy Juliano’s Havensafe Farm South

by USEF Communications Department | Apr 9, 2013, 2:22 PM

Lexington, KY- The first 2013 USEF Developing Dressage Training Session wrapped-up April 3rd, as riders gained valuable insight from USEF Developing Dressage Coach Debbie McDonald. On the first day of the two-day session, riders brought recent tests for review. The following day, combinations worked with McDonald to identify movements in the test that needed improvement or areas where greater points could be earned. The six combinations who took part in the USEF Developing Dressage Training...