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Diverse Talent at Sport Horse National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Sep 28, 2018, 3:05 PM

Nampa, Idaho - The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) hosted some of the most impressive Arabian sport horses in the U.S. and Canada at the 16 th annual Sport Horse National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show from September 18-22, at the Ford Idaho Horse Park . Nearly 400 Arabian, Half-Arabian, and Anglo-Arabian horses competed in an array of disciplines, including carriage driving, obstacle driving, hunter, jumping, and dressage. Competitors vied for the prestigious title of 2018...

Western Dressage’s Esteemed WDAA World Championship Show Gets Underway

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Sep 26, 2018, 11:45 AM

Lexington, Ky. – The Western Dressage Association of America (WDAA) is preparing to host the 2018 Western Dressage World Championship Show from September 27-30. The championship returns to the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Okla., bringing together top combinations from across the United States and Canada for competition and to share the love of Western dressage with their peers. The 2018 slate of judges includes Ronald Bartholomew (Martville, N.Y.), Donna Longacre (Longview, Wash.), Fatina...

Top Welsh Ponies and Cobs in U.S. Arrive in Tulsa for WPCSA American National Show

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Sep 25, 2018, 3:01 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The Welsh Pony and Cob Society of America (WPCSA) is prepared to host the country’s top Welsh Ponies and Cobs in the highly anticipated WPCSA American National Show . This annual competition is the premier Welsh breed show in the United States. It is held in conjunction with the Tulsa State Fair, which garners nearly one million visitors to Expo Square during the week. With over 400 classes, the American National offers a diverse and expansive program showcasing the...

U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team presented by Deloitte Shows Upward Trend with Positive Team Result at FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Sep 21, 2018, 9:10 PM

Mill Spring, N.C. – The U.S. Para-Equestrian Team presented by Deloitte wrapped up the team portion of competition at the FEI World Equestrian Games™ (WEG) Tryon 2018 on Friday. Rebecca Hart and Roxanne Trunnell performed the Team Tests in their respective grades, which were added to Thursday’s team scores for an overall result of 214.940%. The U.S. placed fifth out of 14 nations, and although the U.S. did not qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics through their participation...

Nominations for 2018 USEF Lifetime Achievement Award and Pegasus Medal of Honor Due October 5

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Sep 21, 2018, 10:57 AM

Nominations are being accepted for the USEF Lifetime Achievement Award and Pegasus Medal of Honor, and the submission deadline is quickly approaching. Any current US Equestrian (USEF) member may submit nominations to US Equestrian by Friday, October 5. The recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award will be acknowledged at the 2018 Pegasus Awards, to be held at the 2019 USEF Annual Meeting in January. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes the horseman or woman whose lifetime experience and...

U.S. Driving Team Poised for Their Time to Shine at FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | Sep 20, 2018, 10:36 AM

Mill Spring, N.C. – The driving discipline is the final equestrian sport to begin competition at the FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) Tryon 2018. Chef d’Equipe Barry Hunter aims to lead the U.S. Driving Team of James Fairclough, Misdee Wrigley Miller, and Chester Weber to a strong showing in front of the home crowd. The team is made up of experienced drivers who are up to the challenge of competing against the best drivers in the world. James Fairclough (Taylor Pence/US Equestrian)...

Meet U.S. Vaulting’s Daughter-Mother, Athlete-Coach Duo Tessa and Julie Divita

by Betsy LaBelle | Sep 19, 2018, 9:52 PM

Tessa Divita (Photo by: Shannon Brinkman) U.S. Vaulting Team Individual Female competitor, Tessa Divita comes from a family with many international championship vaulting medals. Divita’s sister Ali and mother Julie have successfully competed in Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) vaulting all over the world. Divita has proven to be a force in her own right. Since her first CVI3* as an individual female in 2016, Divita has placed in the top-three, five out of the six times she’s...

Sights Set on Olympic Qualification for NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team at the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Sep 18, 2018, 7:07 PM

Mill Spring, N.C. – The NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team arrives at the FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) Tryon 2018 with a primary goal of Tokyo 2020 Olympic team qualification and a spot on the podium. Led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland, a top-six placing is needed from the U.S. team of Laura Kraut with Zeremonie, Devin Ryan with Eddie Blue, Adrienne Sternlicht with Cristalline, and McLain Ward with Clinta, if they are to secure their team invite to Tokyo. With the support of a home...

U.S. Para-Dressage Rider Roxanne “Roxie” Trunnell Overcomes Physical Challenges

by Betsy LaBelle | Sep 18, 2018, 10:00 AM

Mill Spring, N.C. - Roxanne “Roxie” Trunnell prepares to take on the toughest championship competitions at the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 (WEG). She is one of the four selected U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team presented by Deloitte athletes. Roxie has an incredible story about overcoming enormous physical challenges with gratefulness towards family, her personal team, and the para community. In 2018, the entire U.S. para-equestrian dressage team and staff...

USEF Accepting Nominations for Board of Director Positions Through October 31

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Sep 17, 2018, 4:50 PM

The United States Equestrian Federation Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for the positions of Vice-President, Secretary/Treasurer, and Independent Director through Wednesday, October 31. Nominations may be submitted online by Senior Active USEF members. In order to be eligible for nomination to the positions of Vice-President and Secretary/Treasurer, the individuals must have served on the Board of Directors within the last six years. Any Senior active USEF member is eligible to be...