Tag: United States Equestrian Federation

Andrew Welles & Brindis Bogibo are the Best in $37,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.45m Classic CSI 2* at WEF

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 19, 2020 – Andrew Welles (USA) topped the $37,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.45m Classic CSI 2* yesterday during the second week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington. Welles rode Brindis Bogibo, a 14-year-old Dutch […]

Kent Farrington & Kaprice KO the Competition in $37,000 Equinimity Challenge Cup CSI 2* at WEF

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 16, 2020 – U.S. Olympic team silver medalist Kent Farrington (USA) and Kaprice had the speed to win the $37,000 Equinimity WEF Challenge Cup Round 2 CSI 2* on Thursday, January 16, during the 2020 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at the Palm Beach […]

Charlie Jayne & Tou La Moon Skyrocket to Win Bainbridge Two-Phase CSI 2* at WEF

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 15, 2019 – Charlie Jayne (USA) opened the first week of international competition at the 2020 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) with a win, riding Tou La Moon in the $6,000 Bainbridge 1.40m CSI 2* at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center 9PBIEC) in […]

Beezie Madden Named 2019 International Equestrian of the Year at US Equestrian’s Pegasus Awards presented by Adequan®

  West Palm Beach, Florida, USA. – US Equestrian is pleased to share that Beezie Madden (Cazenovia, New York, USA) has been voted the 2019 International Equestrian of the Year, being awarded with the Robert P. Strub Trophy at the Pegasus Awards presented by Adequan® during the US […]

Lillie Keenan Wins First Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award at 2020 Winter Equestrian Festival

  Wellington, Florida, USA – January 12, 2020 – Lillie Keenan (USA) won the first Martha Jolicoeur Leading Lady Rider Award of the 12-week Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) on Sunday, January 12 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). With two top-10 finishes during WEF’s opening week, […]

Adrienne Sternlicht & Cadans Z Soar to Win $25,000 CaptiveOne Advisors 1.50m Classic at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 11, 2020 – The first Saturday of the 2020 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) featured two important classes and Adrienne Sternlicht (USA) continued  her WEF season with a bang by earning a 1.45m win earlier in the week and again leading the victory gallop in […]

Men Make a Comeback to Win $75,000 Battle of the Sexes at PBIEC

Wellington, FL – January 11, 2020 – The first “Saturday Night Lights” of the 2020 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) featured the crowd-favorite $75,000 Battle of the Sexes, presented by Wellington Regional Medical Center, which saw the Men’s team return to the top of the podium. WEF continues through […]

Laura Chapot Goes One-Two in Bainbridge Jumper Speed Challenge at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 10, 2020 – Laura Chapot (USA) had the speed to claim the top two spots in the $6,000 Bainbridge 1.40m Speed Challenge on Friday, January 10, during opening week of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in […]

President Murray Kessler Outlines Key Areas of Success & Introduces Goals for the Future at 2020 USEF Annual Meeting

West Palm Beach, Florida, USA – January 09, 2020 – In 2017, US Equestrian’s President Murray Kessler launched the now widely-referenced Strategic Plan, intended to revitalize and re-establish membership, support, and success within US Equestrian and the many services it provides. During Thursday afternoon’s General Session, Kessler spoke to […]

2020 Winter Equestrian Festival Declared Open!

Wellington, Florida — January 7, 2020 — Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) cut the ribbon on the 2020 season at an opening press conference held Tuesday, January 7, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), and welcomed media, athletes, and spectators alike to the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) […]

Jessica Springsteen & Volage du Val Henry Top €25,000 KBC Bank & Verzekering Prize CSI 5* at Jumping Mechelen CSI 5*-W/2*

Mechelen, Belgium – December 29, 2019 – Jessica Springsteen (USA) and Volage du Val Henry were victorious in the €25,000 KBC Bank & Verzekering Prize CSI 5* yesterday during the Jumping Mechelen CSI 5*-W/2*. The American and the 10-year-old chestnut Selle Français mare (Quidam de Revel x Cassini) […]

Tryon International Equestrian Center Announces 2020 Show Schedule

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – December 18, 2019 – Following a banner year of multidiscipline competition at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) at Tryon Resort, organizers are proud to announce the 2020 competition schedule for the venue. The 2020 calendar announced to date features a competition roster […]

Interview with Kent Farrington: Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final Winner at CHI of Geneva 5*

Geneva, Switzerland – December 14, 2019 – It was another victory for Kent Farrington (USA) who claimed the coveted $500,000 Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final title at CHI of Geneva 5*. Partnered with his new bay mare, Austria 2, the fast duo knocked 2.22 seconds off the time […]

Kent Farrington & Austria 2 Fly to First in $500,000 Rolex IJRC Top 10 Final at CHI of Geneva 5*

Geneva, Switzerland, December 13,  2019 – The $500,000 Rolex International Jumping Riders Club (IJRC) Top 10 Final at the Concours Hippique International de Genève (CHIG) was won by Rolex Testimonee Kent Farrington (USA) riding Austria 2. Second place went to Darragh Kenny (Ireland) on Romeo 88 while third […]

Kent Farrington & Creedance Prance & Dance to Victory in $120,000 Trophée de Genève CSI 5* at CHI of Geneva

Geneva, Switzerland – December 12, 2019 – Kent Farrington (USA) and Creedance left dust to the rest of the field in the $120,000 Trophée de Genève CSI 5* yesterday during the CHI of Geneva 5* in Switzerland. Thirteen out of the 48 combinations that entered the ring qualified […]

Andrew Kocher & Squirt Gun Top €95,000 Travel Charme Grand Prix of Salzburg CSI 4* at Amadeus Horse Indoors

Salzburg, Austria – December 08, 2019 – Andrew Kocher (USA) and Squirt Gun won the €95,000 Travel Charme Grand Prix of Salzburg CSI 4* today during the Amadeus Horse Indoors CSI 4*/2* in Austria. The selective course in the main competition of 4-star-jumping at the Amadeus Horse Indoors […]

Lucas Porter Sidelined due to Injury

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 03, 2019 – Lucas Porter (USA) has announced that he will not participate in the Longines Masters of Paris CSI 5* this week due to an injury. The rising young star released the following statement on his Instagram account: “Unfortunately, I have had […]

Jessica Springsteen & Volage du Val Henry Fly to Win $860,400 Sweden H&M Grand Prix CSI 4* at Stockholm

Stockholm, Sweden – December 01, 2019 – After a successful weekend with placings in almost every class Jessica Springsteen (USA) rode Volage du Val Henry to win the KR $860,400 Sweden H&M Grand Prix CSI 4* today in Stockholm. With ten clears in the first round the riders […]

Adrienne Sternlicht & Just A Gamble Gallop to Win $209,000 Holiday & Horses Grand Prix CSI 4* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 1, 2019 – Adrienne Sternlicht (USA) and Just A Gamble galloped to victory in the $209,000 Holiday & Horses Grand Prix CSI 4*, presented by Palm Beach County Sports Commission last night at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, Florida, […]

Kristen Vanderveen & Bull Run’s Faustino de Tili Dominate $36,000 Dover Saddlery Holiday & Horses Opener CSI 4*

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 27, 2019 – Kristen Vanderveen (USA) and Bull Run’s Faustino de Tili, owned by Bull Run Jumpers Five LLC, dominated this afternoon’s $36,000 Dover Saddlery Holiday & Horses Opener to begin the 2019 ESP Holiday Series at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center […]

USEF Board of Directors Prohibits the Use of Medroxyprogesterone Acetate

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – November 18, 2019 – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Board of Directors has voted to prohibit the use of Medroxyprogesterone acetate (MPA) in horses competing in USEF-licensed competitions effective December 1, 2019. In early 2017, USEF convened a panel of industry experts to review […]

Wilton Porter & Delinquent JX Power to First in €25,600 Seacon Logistics Grand Prix CSI 2* at Peelbergen

Kronenberg, Limburg, The Netherlands – November 17, 2019 – Wilton Porter (USA) and Delinquent JX won the €25,600 Seacon Logistics Grand Prix CSI 2* on Sunday during the Autumn Tour CSI 2* at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen in the Netherlands. The American and the 12-year-old black British […]

Adrienne Sternlicht & Bennys Legacy Make it Two in a Row at $100,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Las Vegas CSI 3*-W

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA – November 17, 2019 – Despite recording a World Cup victory just a week prior in Thermal (USA), Adrienne Sternlicht (USA) and Bennys Legacy came to Las Vegas’ South Point Arena (USA) with some unanswered questions. The duo had never before competed indoors, but […]

Karl Cook & E’Special PS Power to Win $25,000 “In It 2 Win It” Jumper Speed Stake at Las Vegas National Horse Show

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA – November 15, 20199 – Karl Cook (USA) and E’Special P.S. were back in the winner’s circle again after claiming top honors in the $25,000 1.40m “IN IT 2 WIN IT” Jumper Speed Stake, sponsored by Omaha Equestrian Foundation yesterday during the Las Vegas […]

Rich Fellers & Steelbi Race to Win $42,900 Markel Insurance Jumper Series Finals at Las Vegas National Horse Show CSI 3*-W

Las Vegas, Nevada – November 15, 2019 – Blenheim EquiSports is pleased to present the Markel Insurance 1.45m Jumper Series’ sixth season that culminates with a final at The Las Vegas National. Twenty-five riders who earned points from the thirteen Markel Insurance 1.45m Jumper Series qualifiers competed to take home the lion’s […]

Andrew Ramsay & California 62 Top $36,000 Las Vegas National Welcome Jumper Speed Classic CSI 3*

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA – November 15, 2019 – Andrew Ramsay (USA) and California 62 claimed top honors in the $36,000 FEI 1.50m Las Vegas National Welcome Jumper Speed Classic CSI 3* yesterday during the Las Vegas National Horse Show CSI 3*-W. Seventy-one pairs faced the 1.50m obstacles […]

Palm Beach Open CSI 5* & CSI 2* Joins 2020 Palm Beach Masters Series® Lineup

Wellington, Florida, USA — November 11, 2019 — The Palm Beach Masters Series® has announced the newest event to its 2020 lineup. The Palm Beach Open returns to the Series as a brand new CSI 5* & CSI 2* event, March 10-15, 2020. The Palm Beach Open first took place […]

Adrienne Sternlicht & Bennys Legacy are the Stars in $100,000 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Thermal CSI 3*-W

Thermal, California, USA – November 9, 2019 – Adrienne Sternlicht (USA) had only jumped Bennys Legacy at three events before heading to the west coast for World Cup competition, but the pair proved their partnership is already strong with a statement-making victory in the $100,000 Longines FEI Jumping […]

Innovative Footing Surface Installed at PBIEC Ahead of 2020 Winter Equestrian Festival

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 7, 2019 – Mark Bellissimo, CEO of Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) and managing partner of the Wellington Equestrian Partners (WEP), announced today that Equestrian Sport Productions has completed the installation of a newly engineered riding surface in the International Arena and warm up ring […]

Kent Farrington & Austria 2 Claim $37,000 Speed Challenge CSI 4* at Royal Horse Show

Toronto, Canada – November 07, 2019 – It was Kent Farrington (USA) who won the $37,000 Jolera International Strength and Speed Challenge CSI 4* on Wednesday, November 6, at the Royal Horse Show CSI 4*-W, held as part of the 97th Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. […]