Tag: United States Equestrian Federation

US Equestrian Confirms Case of Equine Herpes Virus EHV-1 Reported in Ocala

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – March 03, 2021 – A case of EHV-1 (neurological) has been reported in Ocala, Fla., similar in nature, but unrelated to the neurological strain of EHV-1 impacting Valencia (ESP) and other European countries. The horse was not shipped from Europe and was not on showgrounds […]

WEF & PBIEC Statement on Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) Measures

Wellington, Florida, USA – March 3, 2021 – In light of new information that Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) received this morning regarding a positive Equine Herpes Virus-1 case in the Ocala area, management is taking active measures to protect horses at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) […]

Equine Herpes Virus: WEC – Ocala Implements Strict Biosecurity Protocols & Travel Restrictions

Ocala, Florida, USA – March 03, 2021 – The organizers of the Winter Ocala Spectacular at the World Equestrian Center have released two statements regarding the fact that a horse in Ocala has been found to be infected with the Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1). They have issued two […]

Counting Down to Spring: Schedule Released for Fieldstone Spring Festival

Halifax, Massachusetts, USA – March 02, 2021 – Highlighted by two $20,000 Grand Prix events; four separate hunter derby sections; and jumper classics and derbies from 0.90m to 1.40m; the Fieldstone Spring Festival schedule offers feature classes for exhibitors of all ages and divisions.   The Fieldstone Spring Festival, […]

Kristen Vanderveen Claims Her First Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award at WEF

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 28, 2021 – Local athlete Kristen VanderVeen (USA) claimed the Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award on Saturday evening, February 27, during week seven of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, FL. VanderVeen accumulated the most points of all female competitors in the […]

Speedy Finish for Charlie Jayne & Amice Z in $37,000 Griffis Residential 1.45m Qualifier CSI 2*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 26, 2021 – Ten clear rounds went for speed out of the original 73 entries in the $37,000 Griffis Residential 1.45m Qualifier CSI 2* in the International Arena. As each horse went in the ring, the leading time kept dropping, but it was […]

Aaron Vale & Major Prove Unbeatable in $75,000 WEC Grand Prix at Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 28, 2021 – Tonight’s $75,000 WEC Grand Prix 1.50m under the lights included a field of 29 entries representing eight countries. Riders included Olympic medalists and World Games competitors, making for fierce competition. Entries faced a technical track that included a triple combination, […]

Kyle King & Coffee to Go Save the Best for Last to Win $36,600 AIG Jump-off Challenge CSI 3* at Thermal

Thermal, Californial – February 27, 2021 – A field of twenty-one top show jumping athletes battled it out in the $36,600 AIG Jump-off Challenge CSI 3*, Saturday afternoon in the Grand Prix Stadium during the fifth week of the Desert Circuit at the Desert International Horse Park. Featuring […]

A Tremendous Thursday for Kasey Ament & Gaia in the $25,000 FarmVet Grand Prix at Thermal

Thermal, California – USA – February 25, 2021 – Thursday of Desert Circuit Week V saw tremendous riding from Katie Laurie (AUS), Kasey Ament (USA), and Tali de Jong (USA) as all three emerged victorious in the Grand Prix Stadium during the fifth week of the Desert Circuit at the […]

Molly Ashe Cawley & Berdien Top $20,000 Welcome Prix at WEC – Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 25, 2020 – Feature class action for Week 8 of the 2021 World Equestrian Center — Ocala Winter Spectacular kicked off this afternoon with the $20,000 Welcome Prix 1.45m. The field consisted of 27 entries with eight countries represented over a technical track […]

US Equestrian Announces NetJets Team for Nations Cup Wellington CSIO 4*

Lexington, Kentucky, USA â€“ February 19, 2021 – US Equestrian (USEF) is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the NetJets U.S. Jumping Team at the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Wellington CSIO 4* hosted at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, Florida, USA. Competition will begin […]

Perfect Partners From the Start: Tanner Korotkin & Deauville S Top Hermès CSI U-25 Welcome at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 22, 2021 – Ranked among the country’s top 10 U25 riders, Tanner Korotkin (USA) stayed true to form in winning the $10,000 Hermès Welcome CSI U-25 with Castlewood Farm’s Deauville S during Week 6 of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, Florida, USA. […]

Winning Wednesday for Ward in the $37,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate CSI 5* at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 24, 2021 – On the opening day of week seven at the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), McLain Ward (USA) and Catoki, owned by Marilla van Beuren, Bob Russell, and McLain Ward, took home the title in the $37,000 Douglas Elliman Real Estate 1.45m CSI […]

Aaron Vale & Elusive Blaze to Win $200,000 Ocala Electric Utility Grand Prix

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 19, 2021 – The Hits Ocala Winter Circuit has crossed the mid-point with featured competition including the $200,000 Ocala Electric Utility Grand Prix, $25,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby and the crowning of the ACE Equestrian Mid-Circuit Champions. The excitement continues for five more weeks of USEF-Rated […]

US Equestrian Announces Amateur Task Force Members

Lexington, Kentucky, USA– February 18, 2021 – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the members of its newly populated Amateur Task Force for 2021. These respected members of the equestrian community, most of whom are amateurs themselves, bring diverse equestrian experience across multiple breeds and disciplines […]

Beezie Madden Wins Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award at WEF

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 21, 2021 – Beezie Madden (USA) claimed the Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award on Sunday, February 21, during week six of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, FL. Madden accumulated the most points of all female competitors in the $37,000 Adequan […]

Kelli Cruciotti-VanderVeen Joins Forces With Essenar Crixus

Wellington, Florida – February 20, 2021 – Talented young professional Kelli Cruciotti-VanderVeen (USA) has taken the reins aboard the exciting Essenar Crixus, with the partnership beginning at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, Florida. Cruciotti-VanderVeen and Elan Farm’s 11-year-old Irish Sport Horse gelding (Luidam x VDL Douglas), formerly ridden […]

Kristen Vanderveen & Bull Run’s Prince of Peace Triumph in $75,000 WEC Grand Prix at Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 21, 2021 – Thrilling equestrian sport filled the WEC Grand Arena on Saturday for the $75,000 WEC Grand Prix 1.50m and the $7,500 Futures Prix 1.40m. Courses for the classes were designed by Kelvin Bywater (GBR) and challenged riders’ technical abilities throughout the […]

Kristen Vanderveen & Bull Run’s Divine Fortune Fly to First in $20,000 Welcome Prix at Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 19, 2021 – Feature classes got underway on Thursday during the seventh week of the World Equestrian Center — 2021 Ocala Winter Spectacular, with the running of the $20,000 Welcome Prix 1.45m at the WEC Grand Arena. Thirty-seven international entries contested a technical […]

Harold Boisset & T’Obetty du Domaine Fly the Highest at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour

Oliva Nova, Spain – February 18, 2021 – The seesaw battle Harold Boisset (FRA) made his presence known once again  at the Mediterranean Equestrian Tour, claiming top honors aboard T’Obetty du Domaine in the €25,800 Speed Challenge CSI 3*, one of the qualifiers for the Grand Prix during the second […]

Save the Date! Devon Horse Show & Country Fair Returns for Historical 125th Edition Next May

Devon, Pennsylvania, USA – February 17, 2021 – The organizers of the of the Devon Horse Show & Country Fair have confirmed that the 2021 edition of the traditional horse show will take place this year. One of the oldest running horse shows in the world the event […]

Hunter Holloway & Pepita Con Spita Top $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix in Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 12, 2021 –  The fourth week of the Hits Ocala Winter Circuit took place last week at the Hits Post Time Farm in Ocala, Florida, USA. With the halfway mark just around the corner, competition is heating up there, all leading up to […]

West Palms Events Announces Riders Cup at LA Equestrian Center Next May

Burbank, California, USA – February 15, 2021- West Palms Events CEO Dale Harvey is bringing top-level show jumping to Los Angeles with Riders Cup (May 6-9, 2021) at LA Equestrian Center. The show will feature $265,000 in prize money, an all-inclusive entry system, and courses built by Olympic […]

Kristen Vanderveen & Bull Run’s Risen Rise to Victory in $75,000 WEC Grand Prix at Ocala

Ocala, Florida, USA – February 14, 2021 – Thirty-seven entries took to the Stadium at World Equestrian Center — Ocala Sunday morning for the $75,000 WEC Grand Prix 1.50m. The course for the class was designed by Joey Rycroft (CAN) and featured a Valentine’s Day-themed World Equestrian Center […]

Lucy Deslauriers Earns Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award at Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 14, 2021 – Lucy Deslauriers (USA) claimed the Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award on Saturday, February 13, during week five of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). Deslauriers accumulated the most points of all female competitors after winning the $73,000 Adequan WEF Challenge […]

Kyle King & Enzo Claim the Crown in $75,000 Go Rentals Grand Prix at Thermal

Thermal, California, USA – February 13, 2021 – Featured show jumping competition concluded week four of Desert Circuit with the $75,000 Go Rentals Grand Prix. A roster of thirty-four athletes contested Alan Wade’s (IRL) grand prix course with thirteen riders returning for a chance to win the jump-off. […]

Attention WEF Exhibitors! Notice of Change of Venue for Weeks 9 & 11

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 12, 2021 – Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) management is pleased to announce that due to the success of classes during Week 2 and 4 on the Derby Field, in addition to overwhelming requests from the riders, the FEI classes during Week 11 will […]

Lucy Deslauriers & Hester Fly the Highest in $73,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round V CSI 5*

Wellington, Florida, USA – February 11, 2021 – Lucy Deslauriers (USA) and Hester, owned by Lisa Deslauriers, were in fine form on Thursday, February 11, as they flew to the top of the leaderboard in the International Arena for a victory in the $73,000 Adequan® WEF Challenge Cup Round 5 […]

Aaron Vale Scores a One-Two in the $100,000 Hits Grand Prix at Ocala

Ocala, Florida – February 05, 2021 – The Hits Ocala Winter Circuit continued into the third week, welcoming riders to the Winner’s Circle at HITS Post Time Farm to accept honors in featured Hunter and Jumper competition. Along with the $100,000 HITS Grand Prix on Sunday, Week III featured the $7,500 M&S […]

Tracy Fenney & MTM Apple Supreme Again in $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at Ocala

Ocala, Florida – February 05, 2021 – The Hits Ocala Winter Circuit continued into the third week, welcoming riders to the Winner’s Circle at HITS Post Time Farm to accept honors in featured Hunter and Jumper competition. Along with the $100,000 HITS Grand Prix on Sunday, Week III […]