Tag: United States Equestrian Federation

Cathleen Driscoll Clocks Another Win, Topping the $32,000 Two-Phase CSI 3* at Traverse City

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – August 08, 2024 – International competition at the final week of the 2024 Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, presented by B&D Builders, got underway on Thursday afternoon at Flintfields Horse Park. The culmination of six weeks of summer competition was christened by a win from Cathleen […]

Kristen Vanderveen & Bull Run’s Jireh Jump to Pinnacle Position in the $116,050 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix CSI 3*

Saugerties, New York, USA – August 03, 2024 – Fast-paced show jumping action came to a head on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Hits Hudson Valley in Saugerties, New York, as top-tier competitors put on the finishing touches and prepared to tackle the first-round track of the $116,050 […]

Kalvin Dobbs & Callagan Cruise to Victory in the $25,000 Kentucky Summer Classic

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – August 02, 2024 – A field of top athletes gathered at the Rolex Stadium on Friday morning to compete in the $25,000 Kentucky Summer Classic, part of the Kentucky Summer Horse Show Series presented by Rood and Riddle at the Kentucky Horse Park. Following […]

One-Two Finish as Katie Dinan Dominates the $40,000 Go Rentals Winning Round CSI 3*

Saugerties, New York, USA – August 02, 2024 – While the morning of Friday started with the U.S. Jumping Team clinching the silver medal at the Olympic Games in Paris, France, previously shortlisted U.S. athlete Katie Dinan (USA) was achieving success on the international show jumping stage at […]

Sofia Cady & Deleyn Dash for More Cash in the $31,020 Jumper Classic CSI 3* at Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – August 01, 2024 – International show jumping action kicked off with the $31,020 Jumper Classic CSI 3*, in which Sofia Cady (USA) claimed the first victory of the week aboard her longtime partner Deleyn. The opening class featured an intricate track set by […]

US Equestrian Announces Pre-Competition Change for U.S. Olympic Jumping Team Prior to Start of Team Competition Today

Versailles, France – August 01, 2024 – US Equestrian has announced a pre-competition change prior to the start of team competition for the U.S. Olympic Jumping Team today at Versailles. Kent Farrington and Greya will be replaced by Karl Cook and Caracole de la Roque for today’s Team Qualifier competition, which begins at 11:00 a.m. GMT+2/5:00 a.m. […]

Peter Petschenig & Ennebel Van Het Posthuijs Taste Victory in the $75,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix 

Ocala, Florida, USA – July 27, 2024 – Crowds gathered at the WEC Grand Arena for the week’s highlight event, the $75,000 Coca-Cola Beverages Florida Grand Prix. Thirty-one elite combinations from 11 different nations showcased their talents over a technical track designed by FEI Level IV course designer Steve Stephens (USA). […]

Alex Granato & Helios vd Nosahoeve Claim the Jackpot Again in $120,000 The Dexter Grand Prix CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 27, 2024 – Alex Granato (USA) returned to a familiar place on Sunday; the winner’s circle of the Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel International Ring at Flintfields Horse Park. Together with Helios vd Nosahoeve, the U.S. rider won the $120,000 The Dexter […]

Sarah Segal Storms Past the Competition in the $116,050 Douglas Elliman Grand Prix CSI 3*

Saugerties, New York, USA – July 27, 2024 –  Another week of international competition came to a close during Hits-on-the-Hudson V at Hits Hudson Valley in Saugerties, New York on Saturday, July 27 and got off to an exciting start. Exhibitors and spectators alike gathered around the Douglas […]

Ashley Vogel & Namaste Van Het Eyckeveld Excel in the $50,000 Rood & Riddle Kentucky Grand Prix

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – July 27, 2024 – It was all about speed and accuracy on Saturday night during the $50,000 Rood and Riddle Kentucky Grand Prix. A huge crowd gathered at the Rolex Stadium during the highlight event, which was also a part of the Kentucky Horse Park’s […]

Kristen Vanderveen & Bull Run’s Jireh Fast & Furious Charge Past the Competition in the $40,000 Go Rentals Winning Round CSI 3*

Saugerties, New York – July 26, 2024– International show jumping competition at HITS Hudson Valley in Saugerties, New York, continued on Friday, July 26, 2024, with the $40,000 Go Rentals CSI3* Winning Round. The action-packed HITS-on-the-Hudson V event is the second of three sold-out weeks comprising the Hudson […]

Kristen Vanderveen Leads All-American Podium at the Hudson Valley Jumping Tour CSI 3*

Saugerties, New York – July 25, 2024 – The $31,020 Jumper Classic CSI 3* debuted the week of FEI action in the Douglas Elliman Grand Prix Stadium as 35 duos darted over Ken Krome’s (USA) speed track. The time to beat got faster and faster until Kristen Vanderveen […]

Georgina Bloomberg & Tulara Colmine Find their Rhythm Again in the $32,000 Welcome Stake CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA –July 27, 2024 – U.S. grand prix rider Georgina Bloomberg (USA) is getting her groove back with 14-year-old Australian Warmblood Tulara Colmine. The Pan American Games team gold medalist is staging a comeback to the sport’s top level after welcoming her second son in November […]

A Day of Firsts as Olivia Sweetnam’s Flawless Flight Tops the $25,000 Kentucky Summer Classic

Lexington, Kentucky, USA  – July 25, 2024 – For Olivia Sweetnam (IRL), winning is in her blood thanks to her father, Irish Olympian Shane Sweetnam. The talented junior rider has been victorious in the pony hunters, junior hunters and equitation, but Thursday night the Kentucky Summer Horse Show, presented […]

Megan McDermott & Nintendo Power Up to Victory in the $62,480 Welcome Stake CSI 3*

Saugerties, New York, USA – July 25, 2024 – The second of three consecutive weeks of international show jumping action at HITS Hudson Valley resumed bright and early on the morning of Thursday, July 25, 2024. The week is part of the popular Hudson Valley Showjumping® Tour Series […]

Jessica Mendoza & In the Air Soar to Victory in the $32,000 Speed Classic CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 25, 2024 – International competition during the fourth week of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), presented by B&D Builders, commenced on Thursday afternoon in the $32,000 Speed Classic CSI 3*. GLEF IV represents the fourth in six consecutive weeks of FEI […]

Kristen VanderVeen & “Frosty” Fly the Highest in the $32,000 Two-Phase CSI 3*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – July 17, 2024 – Kristen VanderVeen (USA) came out on top in the $32,000 Two-Phase CSI 3* on Bull Run’s Faustino de Tili (Berlin x Darco). VanderVeen and the 2005 Belgian Warmblood soared through the jump off with 25.28 seconds on the […]

McLain Ward “Warms Up” for the Olympics Winning the Paris Prize!

Dinard, France – July 20, 2024 – Besides the €40,000 Derby de Bretagne CSI 4* another major class took the Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5* & CSI 3* by storm on Saturday as fans gathered for the feature CSI 5* class, the €28,200 Paris Prize CSI 5*, American […]

Laura Kraut Cruises to First in the Ludger’s Welcome CSI 5* at Riesenbeck

Riesenbeck, Germany – July 19, 2024 – Competition was in full swing at Riesenbeck International in Germany as the world’s best riders went head to head in the first 5* class of the weekend. American show jumping icon Laura Kraut (USA) claimed the top spot in €10,000 Ludger’s […]

Alessandra Volpi & Glamour “Deliver the Goods” in the CRE Bretagne Prize CSI 3*

Dinard, France – July 20, 2024 – Showjumping at its finest got off the a great start at the Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5* & CSI 3* on Saturday with the running of the In the €28,200 CRE Bretagne Prize CSI 3*. Despite going up against some […]

The Sky is the Limit for Carly Anthony & Heavenly W in the $116,050 Core Specialty Insurance Grand Prix CSI 3*

Saugerties, New York, USA – July 20, 2024 – Spectators gathered around the Grand Prix Stadium at Hits Hudson Valley in Saugerties, New York, on July 20, 2024, for the marquee event of the week, the $116,050 Core Specialty Insurance Grand Prix CSI 3*. At the finale of […]

Olivia Chowdry & Chuck Berry Blaze to the Top at the Jumping International de Dinard CSI 3*

Dinard, France – July 18, 2024 – The United States was well represented at the Jumping International de Dinard CSI 5* & CSI 3*. In the other classes of the day, in the CSI 3*, the American Olivia Chowdry (USA), on Chuck Berry 8, won the €10,000 Prix […]

Megan McDermott & Nintendo at the Top of their Game to Win the $62,480 Welcome CSI 3* at Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – July 18, 2024 –The marquee event of the day on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Hits Hudson Valley in Saugerties, New York, was the $62,480 Welcome CSI 3*. Hits-on-the-Hudson IV marks the first of three weeks of international show jumping competition as part […]

Mark Bluman & Quick Chick 3 Charge to Victory in the $40,000 Go Rentals Winning Round CSI 3*

Saugerties, New York, USA – July 19, 2024 –International show jumping competition continued during Hits-on-the-Hudson IV at Hits Hudson Valley in Saugerties, New York, on Friday, July 19, 2024, with the $40,000 Go Rentals Winning Round CSI 3*. The week is the first of three that make up […]

Jimmy Torano & Kochio Z Race to Victory at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA – July 18, 2024 – U.S. grand prix rider Jimmy Torano (USA) guided seasoned partner Kochio Z to a CSI3* victory in the $32,000 Speed Challenge CSI 3* on Thursday during the third week of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival (GLEF), presented by B&D Builders, […]

Alex Matz Masters the Driller Thriller Claiming the $62,500 Akita Drilling Cup Winning Round CSI 5* at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada — July 06, 2024 — Alex Matz (USA), aboard Holsteiner gelding Cashew CR, couldn’t hide his delight as the pair took first place in the $62,500 AkiIta Drilling Cup Winning Round CSI 5* Saturday morning. The duo topped a starting competition of 43, and […]

It’s Ride, White & Blue! Parade of Americans Shine on the Fourth of July at Spruce Meadows

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada — July 04, 2024 — It was a sea of red, white, and blue as Americans Nicholas Dello Joio (USA) on Cornet’s Cambridge, and Elena Haas (USA), with Claude, came first and second in Thursday’s Fourth of July Jayman Built Cup CSI 5*. […]

Gunning for Grand Prix Glory: Rising Star Elena Haas Wins the Friends of the Meadows CSI 5*

Spruce Meadows, Calgary, Alberta, Canada —July 03, 2024 — An overjoyed Elena Haas, of the USA, celebrated winning Thursday’s $10,000 Friends of the Meadows CSI 5* 1.50m ahead of tomorrow’s qualifier for Saturday’s Grand Prix, where the 21-year-old is aiming to top the podium after a near-miss on […]

Aaron Vale & Gray’s Inn Deliver the Winning Performance in the $182,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI4*

Ocala, Florida, USA – June 29, 2024 – Crowds gathered at World Equestrian Center – Ocala for the $182,000 Florida Coast Equipment Grand Prix CSI 4*, eager to witness some of the world’s best competitors vie for top honors under the lights of the WEC Grand Arena. Representing twelve different […]

Alison Robitaille Bookends the Podium in the $32,000 ProElite Welcome Stake CSI 2*

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 27, 2024 – Navigating Thursday’s $32,000 ProElite Welcome Stake CSI 2* with two mounts, Alison Robitaille (USA) found herself among the top three, ultimately claiming the win with Oakingham Lira (Tornesch 1042 x Del Piero P B). With her winning mount returning from […]