Tag: USEF

Kent Farrington & Jasper Jump to Victory in Wellington

Wellington, Florida, USA, – August 21, 2020 – Kent Farrington (USA) and Jasper jumped to victory in the $10,000 Bainbridge Companies Open Stake last Friday during the third week of the ESP – Equestrian Sports Productions’ Summer Series at the Equestrian Village. The American and the 11-year-old bay […]

Remainder of Silicon Valley Equestrian Festival Canceled due to Wildfire Smoke

Woodside, California, USA – August 24, 2020 – After consulting with veterinarians and physicians, and after reviewing projections of air quality for the coming week, we have unfortunately decided to cancel the remainder of competition at the Silicon Valley Equestrian Festival at the Horse Park at Woodside in […]

First Week of Sonoma International CSI 2* Canceled due to Wildfire Smoke

Sonoma, California, USA – August 23, 2020 – After careful consideration and close monitoring of the wildfires throughout Sonoma County, the Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT) team has made the difficult decision to cancel the Sonoma International Bonus Week CSI 2*, set to begin on Wednesday, August 26. […]

Kent Farrington & Creedance Cruise in $20,000 Resilient Fitness Grand Prix in Wellington

August 24, 2020 – Wellington, Florida, USA – Another week of ESP Summer Series competition wrapped up on the Derby Field on Sunday as Kent Farrington of (USA) and Creedance dominated the $20,000 Resilient Fitness Grand Prix during the third week of the series. The American and the […]

Capital Challenge Announces Move to World Equestrian Center

Wilmington, Ohio, USA – August 17, 2020 – The Capital Challenge Horse Show management has announced, after careful consideration, that this year’s show will be held at the World Equestrian Center (WEC) in Wilmington, OH, on the original dates of September 25 – October 4 pending US Equestrian […]

Kristen VanderVeen & Bull Run’s Almighty Claim $15,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – August 14, 2020 – Kristen VanderVeen (USA) and Bull Run’s Almighty topped $15,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake last Friday during the second week of the August Series at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). VanderVeen (USA) and the Bull Run Jumpers Six […]

Victoria Colvin & Gemino Team Up for Victory in $30,000 Sunday Jumper Classic at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – August 16, 2020 – Victoria Colvin (USA) and Gemino bested a nine-horse jump-off to take the $30,000 Sunday Jumper Classic during the second week of the Tryon’s August Series at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). Course designer Nick Granat (USA) saw […]

Pennsylvania National Horse Show & Washington International Horse Show Cancelled

USEF & WIHS Championships To Be Relocated Lexington, Kentucky, USA – August 14, 2020 – The Board of Directors and show management teams for the Pennsylvania National Horse Show (PNHS) and Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), presented by Mars Equestrian, have made the difficult decision to cancel their […]

2020 Split Rock Jumping Tour’s Fort Worth International CSI 4*-W Canceled

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – August 14, 2020 –The Split Rock Jumping Tour‘s new Fort Worth International CSI 4*-W has been canceled for 2020. One of eight events in the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Series’ North American League (NAL), the Fort Worth International CSI 4*-W will return with […]

Charlie Jayne & Amice Z are the Best in $50,000 Grand Prix at Hits Lamplight

Wayne, Illinois, USA – August 11, 2020 – The Equifest Series at the beautiful Lamplight Equestrian Center, the new home of the Hits Chicago Show Series, is a wrap. The final week of Equifest wrapped up an exciting summer series that featured USHJA National and International Hunter Derbies, […]

Jonathan McCrea & Fantasy BB Are the Real Deal in $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at Hits Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – August 07, 2020 – The six-week Great American Summer Series, presented by Alliant Private Client, is a wrap with even more featured class winner’s and champions awarded in the final week! Hits is readily preparing for the Hits Saugerties Fall Series which features the annual […]

Alexis Sokolov & Scarface Claim Gold in $22,500 GGT Footing Summertime Grand Prix at Del Mar

Del Mar, California, USA – August 08, 2020 – The Del Mar Summer Classic came to an end on Saturday after a fantastic week at the beautiful Del Mar Horse Park. The highlight event of the event was the $22,500 GGT Footing Summertime Grand Prix. With over 50 […]

Taylor Land & Liroy 30 Light Up to Win $15,000 Horseware Welcome Stake at Tryon

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – August 07, 2020 – Taylor Land (USA) and Liroy 30 got off to a great start in the first week of the August Series with a victory in the $15,000 Horseware Welcome Stake yesterday at the Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). Riding […]

Sacramento International Horse Show to Proceed as Regional Event

Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Sacramento to Resume in 2021 Sacramento International Welcome Week 2020 to Feature NorCal Medal Finals and $40,000 Murieta Inn, Spa, & Restaurant Grand Prix International Week to Feature $65,000 Grand Prix of Sacramento Sacramento, California, USA – August 07, 2020 – Sacramento International is pleased […]

Kristen Vanderveen Cruises to Victory in $36,600 Traverse City Speed Classic CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA. – Augusst 7, 2020 – The $36,600 Traverse City Speed Classic CSI 3* offered international challengers an extra chance to score prize money and FEI ranking points Friday at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors LLC. Now in its sixth and final week […]

Lindsay Archer & Jarpur Unbeatable in $25,000 Markel Insurance Grand Prix at Rancho Mission Viejo

San Juan Capistrano, California, United States – Lindsay Archer (USA) and Jarpur claimed top honors in the $25,000 Markel Insurance Grand Prix last Saturday during the Blenheim EquiSports’ Showpark August Festival at the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park. The American and the 11-year-old bay Belgian Warmblood gelding (Ogano Sitte […]

Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – Sacramento CSI 4*-W Cancelled

Sacramento International Horse Show  To Take Place September 23 – October 4 Sacramento, California, USA – August 07, 2020 – Due to travel restrictions caused by COVID-19, the Sacramento International Horse Show will regretfully not host the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ Sacramento in 2020. We are deeply sorry […]

Laura Kraut Out of Action due to Accident

Wellington, Florida, USA – August 07, 2020 – Laura Kraut (USA) has confirmed that she is currently sidelined from competitions due to an accident. The fiftieth-ranked rider in the world was competing in the CSI de Peelbergen‘s Summer Tour at the Equestrian Centre de Peelbergen last week when […]

Kent Farrington & Austria 2 Are Number One in $36,600 CWD Welcome Stake CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA. – Aug. 6, 2020 – Back at Flintfields Horse Park for the final week of the six-week Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors, international contenders went head-to-head Thursday in the $36,600 CWD Welcome Stake CSI 3*. A lofty field of 71 entries from ten […]

2020 Edition of the Las Vegas National Horse Show Cancelled

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA – August 5, 2020 – Due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the concern for the safety of our equestrian community, it is with regret that Blenheim EquiSports has decided to cancel the 2020 Las Vegas National Horse Show. “Over the last […]

Notice of Cancellation of Bluegrass Festival & Other Events at Kentucky Horse Park

Lexington, Kentucky, USA. – August 4, 2020 – After weighing the impact of multiple positive COVID-19 cases following the Kentucky Summer Classic and the cancellation notice of USHJA’s upcoming championships, Kentucky Horse Shows and US Equestrian have decided to cancel Bluegrass Festival (Aug. 11-16), KHJA (Aug. 19-23), and USEF […]

McLain Ward & Contagious Cruise to Win $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at Hits Saugerties

Saugerties, New York, USA – July 31, 2020 – The fourth week of the Great American Summer Series, presented by Alliant Private Client, featured the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix on Friday at the Hits Saugerties Equestrian Center. In the end, it was McLain Ward (USA) and Contagious secured top honors. The […]

Katharin Gualtieri & Castalano Claim $25,000 Grand Prix at Colorado Horse Park

Parker, Colorado, USA – July 01, 2020 – LEG Shows & Events wrapped up its fourth week of summer shows with Summer in the Rockies Continued II (July 29 – Aug. 2). In Saturday’s $25,000 LEG Grand Prix, amateur rider Katharin Gualtieri (USA) and her Castalano trained by […]

Margie Engle & Dicas Dash for the Cash in $137,000 Four G Surfaces Grand Prix CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA. – Aug. 2, 2020 – Boasting the largest purse of the 2020 Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors LLC, thus far, the $137,000 Four G Surfaces Grand Prix CSI 3* was the finale event of Week Five of the six-week series. The contest attracted […]

Kentucky Summer Classic & USEF Pony Finals Cancelled due to COVID-19 Contamination

Lexington, Kentucky, USA. – August 1, 2020 – We have been notified today that two more individuals have tested positive for COVID-19, after attending the Kentucky Summer Classic, for a total of four reported cases. US Equestrian and Kentucky Horse Shows prioritize the safety of our members, participants, […]

Nicole Haunert & Calgary IV Claim Markel Horse Insurance Grand Prix

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – July 25, 2020 – It was two for two as Nicole Haunert (USA) on Calgary IV claimed top honors in the Markel Horse Insurance Grand Prix last Saturday afternoon during Blenheim EquiSports‘ Racing Festival at Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park.  As the […]

Kristen Vanderveen & “Frosty” Fly to First Again by Winning $36,600 T&R Development Classic CSI 3*

Traverse City, Michigan, USA. – July 31, 2020 – Friday morning at Flintfields Horse Park saw the second FEI class of the week for the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors LLC, in the form of the $36,600 T&R Development Classic CSI 3*. A speed class, the contest […]

Kristen Vanderveen Claims One-Two in $36,600 Welcome Stake CSI 3* at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival

Traverse City, Michigan, USA. – July 30, 2020 – Boasting a CSI 3* rating, the fifth week of the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival, presented by CaptiveOne Advisors LLC, kicked off FEI competition Thursday with the $36,600 Welcome Stake CSI 3*. A series of new competitors were drawn to Flintfields […]

Letter from the CEO of the USEF about the Use of Face Masks & Pandemic Measurements

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – July 29, 2020 – The  Chief Executive Officer of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), William J. Moroney, released a letter regarding the use of face masks/coverings and pandemic-related requirements. The CEO stated the following in his letter: Dear USEF Members and Competition Organizers […]

Caroline Donnally & Always Me Seal the Win in $25,000 LEG Grand Prix

Parker, Colorado, USA. – July 25, 2020 – On Saturday morning, only three horse and rider pairs found the key to a demanding track designed by Michel Vaillancourt (CAN), keeping all the poles up within a tight time allowed to qualify for the jump-off of the feature class […]