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Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team Announces Combination Update for FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ The Netherlands

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Sep 16, 2019, 7:16 PM EST

Lexington, K.Y . – The Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team has announced a combination substitution for the FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ The Netherlands hosted at the Military Boekelo, CCIO4*-L in Enschede, the Netherlands from October 10-13. Frankie Thieriot Stutes (Occidental, Calif.) and Chatwin have withdrawn their entry and will be replaced by Tamie Smith (Murrieta, Calif.) and Mai Baum, who will join Jennie Brannigan (West Grove, Pa.) aboard Stella Artois and Liz Halliday-Sharp (Ocala,...

US Equestrian Announces Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team for FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ the Netherlands

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Aug 23, 2019, 8:46 AM EST

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has named the following combinations to the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team for the FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ the Netherlands from October 10-13 at the Military Boekelo CCIO4*-L in Enschede, the Netherlands. Erik Duvander will serve as the chef d’equipe. Jennie Brannigan (West Grove, Pa.) and Stella Artois, the Stella Artois Syndicate’s 11-year-old Holsteiner/Thoroughbred mare Liz Halliday-Sharp (Ocala, Fla.) and Cooley Quicksilver, the...

U.S. Eventing Team Punches Ticket to Tokyo 2020 With Stellar Performances at Lima 2019

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Aug 4, 2019, 10:03 PM EST

Lima, Peru – The U.S. Eventing Team concluded competition at the Lima 2019 Pan American Games capturing the team gold medal and securing their qualification for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games next summer on Sunday. The team finished on a collective score of 91.2, producing four double clear efforts in the final phase. Brazil earned the second Olympic qualification slot and ended on a 122.1 to collect team silver. Canada finished in third place with an overall score of 183.7, for bronze....

U.S. Eventing Team Wins Pam Ams Gold, Qualifies for Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Aug 4, 2019, 1:15 PM EST

Lima, Peru - The U.S. Eventing Team has won the gold medal at the Lima 2019 Pan American Games on Sunday. As a result, U.S. Eventing has qualified for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Led by Chef d'Equipe Erik Duvander, the team of Boyd Martin (Cochranville, Pa.) and Tsetserleg (Windfall x Buddenbrock), an 11-year-old Trakhener gelding owned by Christine Turner; Doug Payne (Aiken, S.C.) and Starr Witness (Chello III x Veneur), an eight-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare owned by Payne, Laurie McRee...

U.S. Eventing Team Takes Commanding Lead After Cross-Country With Tokyo 2020 Qualification in Sight

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Aug 3, 2019, 10:05 PM EST

Lima, Peru – After a defining day of cross-country, the U.S. Eventing Team maintained their overall first place position as they head into the final phase of jumping at the Lima 2019 Pan American Games on Saturday. Each of the four combinations completed the intricate course, with Lynn Symansky and Boyd Martin, producing the only two double clear efforts of the day. The U.S. Team currently sits on a team score of 91.2, while Brazil moved into second with an overall score of 117.7. Canada...

U.S. Eventing Team Holds First Place After Dressage Phase

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Aug 2, 2019, 10:00 PM EST

Lima, Peru - The U.S. Eventing Team concluded their first day of competition with exemplary scores from the four-member team, led by Chef d’Equipe Erik Duvander. They are currently in first place on an overall score of 76.4, as they turn their focus to the FEI CCI 3*-L cross-country track designed by Argentina’s Jose Ortelli. Canada secured second place with a team score of 81.3, while Brazil sits in third place as a team with a combined score of 85.9. Lynn Symansky (Middleburg, Va....

USEF Names Jenni Autry Managing Director of Eventing

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Jul 3, 2019, 3:35 PM EST

US Equestrian is pleased to announce the appointment of Jenni Autry as Managing Director of Eventing. Autry (Kennett Square, Pa.), will relocate to Lexington, Ky., and will take over the role formally on August 10, but she will start transitioning into the role on July 15. Autry is well known in the eventing world through her role as managing editor of Eventing Nation. Autry will cease all journalist responsibilities with immediate effect and will also cease her freelance roles with other...

US Equestrian Nominates U.S. Eventing Team for Lima 2019 Pan American Games

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Jun 18, 2019, 9:19 AM EST

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced the nomination of the following athlete-and-horse combinations to the U.S. Eventing Team, as well as the Reserves for the Lima 2019 Pan American Games. Three direct reserve horses have also been named. A direct reserve horse would be an automatic replacement should the original horse on which an athlete was named need to be substituted. Upon the review of submitted applications, the following athlete-and-horse combinations have been selected...

US Equestrian Designates Maryland International CCI3*-S as Final Preparation Event for Lima 2019 Pan American Games U.S. Eventing Team

by US Equestrian Communications Department | May 29, 2019, 4:03 PM EST

Lexington Ky. – US Equestrian has announced that the Maryland International CCI3*-S will serve as the final preparation event for the Lima 2019 Pan American Games U.S. Eventing Team, in accordance with the U.S. Eventing Team selection procedures . The competition is part of the Maryland International + Horse Trials taking place July 5-7 at The Highlands at Loch Moy Farm in Adamstown, Md. Running Friday, July 5, and Saturday, July 6, the Maryland International CCI3*-S is an opportunity for...

Dutton and Z in Top 15, Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team Finishes Eighth at FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Sep 17, 2018, 7:29 PM EST

Mill Spring, N.C. – The FEI World Eventing Team and Individual Championships came to a nerve-wracking conclusion on Monday at the FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) Tryon 2018. The remnants of Hurricane Florence forced the rescheduling of the show jumping phase to Monday. Alan Wade’s show jumping track proved challenging as several rails fell throughout the day. The Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team remained focused and determined in their quest for Olympic qualification through the...