Dear Supporter of Para-Equestrian Dressage, I am writing this Open Letter as it appears, from some of the feedback we have received, that we have not been completely successful in communicating the aim of the Centers of Excellence (COEs) or what we are asking facility owners to commit to. The primary aim of COEs is that they are the focus for the development of Para-Equestrian Dressage in the U.S. As a Federation, we cannot reach out to all potential para-equestrian athletes, we need Centers...

Aurora, Colo. – The Arabian Horse Association is celebrating the 13th anniversary of the Sport Horse National Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show September 15 – 20, in Raleigh, N.C. at the Gov. James B. Hunt Jr. Horse Complex this year. This horse show is unique - not just to the Arabian horse breed, but to other breeds as well. AHA is the only breed association that offers a Sport Horse only National Show for its horses and exhibitors. Arabian Sport Horses are known...

Fábiánsebestyén, Hungary – Kathrin Dancer drove accurately through the cones to finish fifth in the final phase of the 2015 FEI World Driving Championships for Pairs today with a time of 3:07.37. She led the U.S. team, consisting of Jacob Arnold and Scott Dancer, throughout the entire competition and concludes these championships with an 18th-place finish. The U.S. finished ninth overall with a score of 391.6. “This was such a great experience. It was such an...

Fábiánsebestyén, Hungary – The U.S. team of Jacob Arnold, Kathrin Dancer, and Scott Dancer completed the marathon phase today at the 2015 FEI World Driving Championships for Pairs. After a rough dressage test on Thursday, Arnold rebounded to lead the U.S. team in the marathon with a score of 127 for 31st place. The U.S. team now sits in 10th place overall with a score of 379.5. For many drivers, this was not the easiest marathon due to the rain over the last few days....

Fábiánsebestyén, Hungary – The 2015 FEI World Driving Championships for Pairs got underway at Kinizsi Park Thursday with the dressage phase. Jacob Arnold and Scott Dancer performed their test on Thursday with half the field. Kathrin Dancer completed her test today and currently sits in 28th place to lead the U.S. team with a score of 60.05. After the first phase of competition, the U.S. stands in ninth place with a score of 122.3. The judges had particularly high...

2015 FEI World Driving Championships for Pairs Media Guide

Fábiánsebestyén, Hungary – Experienced World Driving Championship pair drivers Kathrin and Scott Dancer (Woodside, Calif.) will lead the U.S. team into the 2015 FEI World Driving Championships for Pairs in Fábiánsebestyén, Hungary, September 10-13, at Kinizsi Park. Jacob Arnold (Snow Camp, N.C.) will round out the U.S. team as they take on a field of 64 competitors from 19 nations. Thorsten Zarembowicz will serve as Chef d'Equipe and Michael...

The EQUUS Foundation was born from the belief that the bond between horses and humans is very powerful and the realization that the impact of horses multiplies ten-fold for those with special needs. Riding makes me feel free . . . Horses help people walk, talk, connect, focus, behave, and learn. Engaging with horses helps people learn the meaning of trust and the value of partnership. Horses encourage people to live life as productively and independently as possible. Raising the bar for the...

Tammy Provost and Essential win the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby during the Chicago Hunter Derby presented by CP. (Chicago Equestrian) Antioch, Ill. – The Chicago Hunter Derby presented by Canadian Pacific, kicked off with the $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby followed by the first round of the $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby. Riders took to the beautiful Bobby Murphy designed course in the field at Rush and Caroline Weeden’s Annali-Brookwood Farm in Antioch, IL....

The $2,500 USHJA Children's Jumper Regional Team Championship medalists. (Phelps Media Group) Roscoe, Ill. - The tension in the air was palpable as the second day of the 2015 USHJA Children's & Adult Amateur Jumper Regional Championships got underway during the Showplace Jumper Spectacular. All eyes turned to the teams as each zone from the Northern Region took their turn at Anderson Lima's track. It was Zone 5 Team One that emerged victorious for the $2,500 Children's Team...