Tag: United States Equestrian Federation

Capital Challenge Horse Show to Host North American League National Finals

Brookeville, Maryland, USA – April 30, 2021 – Capital Challenge Horse Show (CCHS) management is pleased to announce that the North American League (NAL) National Finals will be held during this year’s event, which runs October 1-10, and is traditionally held at the Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, […]

US Equestrian Launches Enhanced Horse & Rider Reports for All Breeds & Disciplines

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – April 29, 2021 – US Equestrian members will soon have access to improved horse and rider reports that are customized to their breed and discipline. By popular request from the membership, the updated reports provide more detailed at-a-glance information, along with enhanced sport-specific competition […]

TIEC Competitions Opening to Public on May 3 with Limited Capacity

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – April 27, 2021 – Tryon International Equestrian Center & Resort (TIEC) will welcome the return of spectators beginning May 3 at 40% capacity thanks to a protocol easement in a recent announcement from the U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF). While TIEC restaurants and shops have […]

One Day Left! To Submit Your Pre-Entries for Fieldstone Spring Festival

Halifax, Massachusetts , USA – April 29, 2021 – One day left to submit your Fieldstone Spring Festival Pre-Entries. With less than two weeks until the start of the Fieldstone Spring Festival, operations staff and administration are hard at work putting the final touches on the show park. […]

Limited Number of Spectators Allowed Back at USEF-Licensed Competitions

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – April 20, 2021 – US Equestrian has updated its COVID-19 Action Plan for Licensed Competitions (Action Plan) to include protocols specific to allowing spectator attendance at a limited capacity beginning May 3, 2021. Last week, US Equestrian announced the maximum capacity for spectators at competitions in its April […]

Keri Potter & Ayma de La Demi Lune Top $40,000 Interactive Mortgage Grand Prix at Temecula

Temecula, California, USA. – April 24, 2021 – A thrilling day of hunter/jumper competition at the Nilforushan Equisport Events’ Temecula Valley National Premier I, presented by Interactive Mortgage, concluded Saturday evening with the $40,000 National Grand Prix, sponsored by Voltaire. A field of 42 riders set forth to contest […]

Kent Farrington: “I Truly Love What I Do, I’m Incredibly Passionate about Show Jumping!”

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – April 26, 2021 – American Rolex Testimonee, former Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Live Contender, and the current world number seven-ranked rider, Kent Farrington explains his goals for 2021; his plan for the Rolex Grand Prix at The Dutch Masters; and the positives […]

Washington International Horse Show To Return to Tryon International Equestrian Center in 2021

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – April 27, 2021 – The 63rd Annual Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) presented by MARS EquestrianTM will be held Oct. 26-31, 2021, at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC), in Mill Spring, N.C., featuring the Longines FEI Jumping World CupTM Washington CSI4*-W for the President’s Cup, […]

Laura Kraut: Great Horses for the Rolex Grand Slam & Olympic Dreams

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands – April 26, 2021 – Olympic team champion at Beijing 2008, American show jumper Laura Kraut (USA) admits how fortunate she has been to have spent the winter months competing in warmer climes; she explains her Tokyo 2020 ambitions; and gives some insights into her […]

Susan Artes & California Sunshine Sparkle in $10,000 Speed Classic at Temecula

Temecula, California, USA – April 22, 2021 – Competition was fast and fierce Thursday afternoon as 37 horse-and-rider combos left nothing on the table in hopes of claiming the largest piece of the prize in the $10,000 1.40m Speed Classic during Temecula Valley National Premier 1. Several familiar […]

World Equestrian Center Announces Decision Regarding Entity that Will Sanction All of its Events

Ocala, Florida, USA –  April 23, 2021 – World Equestrian Center (WEC) management has decided that beginning May 3rd, all 2021 competitions at our Wilmington, Ohio, and Ocala, Florida, venues will be sanctioned by the National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA). As a competition organizer we have experienced incredible […]

Peter Leone & Donner Light Up to Win Bainbridge Companies Two-Phase Challenge CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 22, 2021 – In the first class of the day, Peter Leone (USA) and Donner, owned by Lionshare Farm, captured the $6,000 Bainbridge Companies 1.40m Jumpers CSI 3*. The class was held on Thursday during the third week of the ESP Spring Series, on the […]

QBS Equestrian Selects Catherine Tyree to Campaign Cantalupe V/D Holstenhoeve

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 22, 2021 – QBS Equestrian is thrilled to announce their newest partnership with Catherine Tyree (USA), who will be taking the reins on the talented 6-year-old Belgium Warmblood gelding Cantalupe V/D Holstenhoeve. Founded by M. Michael Meller and Dennis Sisco, QBS Equestrian works to partner […]

Multi-Million Dollar Investment Underway at Desert International Horse Park for Grand Prix Arena & New Grass Field

Thermal, California, USA – April 20, 2021 – In a dual effort to improve the Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) and support high-performance sport on the West Coast of the U.S., DIHP President and CEO Steve Hankin announced that work has begun on a multi-million dollar investment in […]

Update on Cancellation of the 2021 Devon Horse Show & Country Fair

Devon, Pennsylvania, USA – April 20, 2021 – The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair (DHSCF) would like to update its announcement regarding the cancellation of the 125th edition of its event, originally scheduled for May 27 – June 6, 2021. Although U.S. Equestrian (USEF) has updated its COVID-19 […]

2021 Brandywine Horse Show Update

Devon, Pennsylvania, USA – April 16, 2021 – The 2021 Lindsay Maxwell Charitable Foundation Brandywine Horse Shows, presented by THIS Insurance, which showcases two weeks of premier hunter, jumper, and equitation competition at the iconic Devon Show Grounds will continue as planned during the 2021 competition year. The event […]

Nicole Haunert & Concolue Claim $25,000 Markel Insurance Grand Prix

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – April 17, 2021 – The Oaks International Grand Prix Field welcomed thirteen competitors to contest the Blenheim Spring Classic IV $25,000 1.45m Grand Prix, sponsored by Markel Insurance and LSI. Olympic course designer Guilherme Jorge (BRA) designed a welcoming sixteen-effort track which advanced six horse […]

Back-to-Back! Taylor Land & Get Go Supreme Again in $25,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – April 18, 2021 – Taylor Land (USA) and Get Go claimed a second consecutive Tryon Resort Grand Prix win at Tryon International Equestrian Center and Resort (TIEC), stopping the short-course timers in 31.551 seconds, taking home the lion’s share of the $25,000 […]

New Partners Laura Kraut & Baloutinue are the Best in $137,000 Bainbridge Companies Grand Prix CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 18, 2021 – On the final day of ESP Spring II, a new partnership continued to blossom as Laura Kraut (USA) and Baloutinue, owned by St. Bride’s Farm, took top prize in the Sunday afternoon feature class, winning the $137,000 Bainbridge Companies Grand Prix CSI […]

Kristen Vanderveen & Bull Run’s Faustino de Tili Race to First in $37,000 HorseLinc Classic CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 17, 2021 –  It was another beautiful day on the grass Derby Field at Equestrian Village as international show jumpers competed in the first of two three-star weeks as part of the 2021 ESP Spring Series. After notching a win in Thursday’s 1.45m […]

USEF Announces Update in Competition Spectator Capacity Policy at Horse Shows

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – April 14, 2021 – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that beginning May 3, 2021, licensees of USEF competitions are permitted to welcome a limited number of spectators back to their competitions. Dr. Mark Hart, USEF Chief Medical Officer stated, “In the spirit of moving […]

Abigail McArdle & Victorio 5 Victorious in $10,000 Bainbridge Companies Open Stake

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 16, 2021 – It was a busy Friday during the second week of the ESP Spring Series with the $37,000 JTWG Qualifier CSI 3* being followed by another very competitive class. In the final class of the day on the grass Derby Field […]

Plan Your Fieldstone Experience for the 2021 Fieldstone Show Park Spring Festival

Halifax, Massachusetts, USA – April 16, 2021 – T-Minus 25 days until the kickoff of the Spring Festival! As we get closer to the start of the Spring Festival, Fieldstone wants to help you plan your experience this season. As we all know horse showing is just part of […]

US Equestrian Announces U.S. Jumping Team Short List for 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo

Lexington, Kentucky, USA. – April 15, 2021  – US Equestrian has announced the 10 athletes who have been selected to the U.S. Jumping Team Olympic Short List for continued observation ahead of team selection for the 2020 Olympic Games later this summer in Tokyo, Japan. The following athletes […]

Kristen Vanderveen & “Frosty” Fly towards Victory in $37,000 CCTV Agent Speed Challenge CSI 3*

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 15, 2021 – The second week of the 2021 ESP Spring Series opened on the grass Derby Field at Equestrian Village, kicking off the first of two consecutive weeks of three-star competition. In Thursday afternoon’s feature class, Kristen Vanderveen (USA) and Bull Run’s […]

Will Simpson & Chacco P Power to Win $75,000 Interactive Mortgage Grand Prix

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – April 11, 2021 – The Oaks International Grand Prix Field at the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park hosted the inaugural $75,000 1.50m ‘Ticket to Ride’ Grand Prix, sponsored by Interactive Mortgage during Blenheim Spring Classic III. Twenty-nine entries contested the first of three 1.50m […]

Hillary Ridland & Guapa Fly Higher to Win $20,000 Bronze Tour Classic

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – April 12, 2021 – Blenheim Spring Classic III welcomed the return of the Bronze Tour to the Oaks International Grand Prix Field at the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park. Oscar Soberon (MEX) designed beautiful courses ranging from 1.30m to 1.35m all week […]

Taylor Land & Get Go Top $15,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – April 11, 2021 – It seemed like David O’Brien (IRL) had clinched a podium sweep in the $15,000 Tryon Resort Grand Prix, a 1.35m-1.40m Jumper Classic, until Taylor Land (USA) rode the Pinetree Farms Inc. entry, Get Go, to a 32.316-second jump-off […]

Nicholas Dello Joio & Catemaco LS Victorious in $10,000 Bainbridge Companies Open Stake

Wellington, Florida, USA – April 08, 2021 – The first of five weeks of the 2021 ESP Spring Series took place April 7-11 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) with Thursday’s kicking off the return of top national competition following the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Earlier […]

FEI Issues Return to Competition Measures after Equine Herpes Virus Outbreak

Lausanne, Switzerland – April 11, 2021 – Following the EHV-1 outbreak that has tragically resulted in the loss of 18 horses and many sick horses, and led to a six-week shutdown of international competition, on 30 March the FEI published a series of measures required for the safe […]