Tag: USEF

Lauren Hough & Valinski S Victorious in $36,000 Equinimity WEF Challenge Cup CSI 2* at WEF

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 17, 2019 – Lauren Hough rode Valinski S to the win in the $36,000 Equinimity WEF Challenge Cup CSI 2* on Thursday, January 17, at the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) in Wellington, FL. The 12-week WEF circuit features hunter, jumper, and equitation competition […]

Adrienne Sternlicht & Just a Gamble Take all the Risks to Win $25,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic

Wellington, FL – January 12, 2019 – The first week of the 2019 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) continued on Saturday, January 12, with a win for Adrienne Sternlicht in the $25,000 CaptiveOne Advisors Classic at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, Florida, USA. WEF continues […]

McLain Ward & Tradition de La Roque Clinch First International Victory of the 2019 Winter Equestrian Festival

Wellington, Florida, USA — January 9, 2019 — Athletes at the first day of the 2019 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) kicked off competition today in Wellington at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). The festival is home to 12 consecutive weeks of elite hunter, jumper, and equitation […]

Equestrian Sport Productions Holds Opening Conference Launching 2019 Winter Equestrian Festival

Wellington, Florida, USA — January 8, 2019 — Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) once again hosted its annual opening press conference on Tuesday, January 8, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) to welcome exhibitors and media to the 2019 show season. The conference panel comprised representatives from […]

World Equestrian Center Unveils 3D Tour of WEC Ocala

Ocala is making a bid to become the “Horse Capital of the World” and the World Equestrian Center (WEC) is what puts it on the map. World Equestrian Center’s world-class event grounds and exquisite World Equestrian Estates offer unparalleled access to Ocala’s horse country. The largest equestrian complex […]

Jennifer Gates Acquires Billy Raymont’s Former Top Ride

Jennifer Gates (USA) has begun the year with another great addition to her very talented string of horses. After making the headlines at the beginning of last year by having former world number one rider Harrie Smolders (NED) as her new trainer, the American once again is in […]

Jessica Springsteen’s Davendy S Retired from Showjumping

Jessica Springsteen (USA) has announced the retirement of her top mare Davendy S. The mare has been with Jessica since 2014 after being brought up by Cedric Angot and Eugenie Angot, registering The American and the 16-year-old bay Belgian Warmblood mare (Kashmir van Schuttershof x Pachat II) formed […]

Marilyn Little & RF Casablanca Big Winners in $25,000 Vita Flex® Grand Prix at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – January 2, 2019 – Marilyn Little (Frederick, MD) leaped to victory in the $25,000 Vita Flex® Grand Prix in the 2018 ESP New Years at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Little flew through the course in 40.158 seconds to secure the win aboard […]

Todd Minikus & I Dottori VD Richter Top $30,000 SemiCan Grand Prix at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 26, 2018 – Todd Minikus (USA) rode home with blue in the $30,000 SemiCan Grand Prix to conclude 2018 ESP Holiday III competition at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) on Sunday. Minikus dashed through the jump-off securing a time of 45.858 seconds […]

US Equestrian Announces Voting Open for 2018 Equestrian of the Year Nominees

Lexington, Kentucky, December 21, 2018. – US Equestrian is pleased to introduce the 2018 Equestrians of Honor. Voting is now open online through Thursday, January 3 at midnight. The 2018 Equestrian of the Year will be awarded Thursday evening, January 10 at the Pegasus Awards dinner at the US Equestrian Annual […]

US Equestrian Opens Voting for 2018 National & International Horse of the Year

Lexington, Kentucky, December 19, 2018 – US Equestrian is pleased to introduce the following 2018 Horses of Honor because of their tremendous achievements over the course of the season. Each year, US Equestrian names a National Horse of the Year and an International Horse of the Year from the […]

Abigail McArdle & Cade Conquer $25,000 ProElite® Grand Prix at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 18, 2018 – Abigail McArdle (USA) jumped to first place in the $25,000 ProElite® Grand Prix in the 2018 ESP Holiday II at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). McArdle secured a winning time of 41.004 seconds riding Cade, a 2002 Belgian Warmblood […]

Kent Farrington & Creedance Cruise to Victory in $112,500 Credit Suisse Challenge CSI 5* at CHI of Geneva

Kent Farrington (USA) and Creedance were unbeatable in the CHF $112,500 Credit Suisse Challenge CSI 5* last Saturday during the CHI of Geneva 5* at the Palexpo in Geneva, Switzerland. Kent Farrington (USA) & Creedance during the awards ceremony The American and the 11-year-old chestnut Dutch Warmblood gelding […]

2020 FEI World Cupâ„¢ Finals Returning to Las Vegas at the Newly Renovated Thomas & Mack Center

Las Vegas, Nevada – December 4, 2018 – The FEI World Cupâ„¢ Finals are returning to Las Vegas and the newly renovated Thomas & Mack Center in 2020. The world’s best show jumping and dressage horses and riders will return to the “Entertainment Capital of the World” on April 15-19, 2020 for […]

Abigail McArdle & Victorio 5 Top $25,000 USEF U-25 National Championship Class 3 – Crowned USEF U-25 National Champions

Wellington, FL – December 3, 2018 – Abigail McArdle (Barrington, IL) maintained her lead to take the title after a double-clear performance in the final day of the USEF U25 National Show Jumping Championship at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), piloting Victorio 5, a 2006 Hanoverian stallion (Uccello […]

Margie Engle & Royce Roar to Victory in $205,000 Holiday & Horses Grand Prix CSI 4* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – December 1, 2018 – Margie Engle (USA) and Royce dashed to a well-deserved victory in the $205,000 Holiday & Horses Grand Prix CSI 4* presented by Palm Beach County Sports Commission at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Susan Horn (CAN) & Lillyfee taking […]

McKayla Langmeier & Durosa W Top $15,000 USEF U-25 National Show Jumping Championship Class 2

McKayla Langmeier and Linda Langmeier’s Durosa W were the only pair double clear in day two of the USEF U25 Show Jumping National Championship at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC), sliding through the jump-off timers in 38.598 seconds to take the win. Taking reserve on the day […]

Margie Engle & Dicas Dash for Jackpot Cash in $35,000 Dever Golf Cars Classic CSI 4* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 30, 2018 – Margie Engle (USA) flew to first place in the $35,000 Dever Golf Cars 1.45m Classic CSI 4* with her mount, Dicas, at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). The swift duo halted the timers in 57.52 seconds to ensure top […]

Samantha Cohen & Carmen Collect $10,000 USEF U25 National Show Jumping Championship Class 1

Samantha Cohen (New York, NY) piloted her own Carmen to victory in Thursday’s $10,000 U25 Show Jumping National Championship Class 1, slicing the 2007 Dutch Warmblood mare (Whitesnake x Wanado) through the timers in 66.35 seconds to best the field. Abigail McArdle (USA) & Victorio 5 Abigail McArdle […]

Rising Star Spencer Smith & Happiness Beat Favorites in €24,700 Prix Hubside CSI 5* at Longines Masters of Paris

The Longines Masters of Paris first day of competition just ended on a new class, the Prix Hubside. The Masters One riders CSI 5* and the Masters Two riders CSI 2* competed on the same course, with two separate rankings for each category. The young American rider Spencer […]

Alex Granato & Carlchen W Soar to First in $35,000 Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Qualifier CSI 4* at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – November 29, 2018 – Alex Granato (USA) rode home with blue in the $35,000 Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital 1.50m Qualifier CSI 4* with Carlchen W at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Granato dashed through the jump-off in 37.454 seconds to secure the win […]

It’s On! $100,000 USEF U-25 Show Jumping National Championship at PBIEC

The $100,000 USEF U-25 Show Jumping National Championship has already begun during the Holiday & Horses Show CSI 4* at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center’s International Arena. The championship’s fourth edition will run from November 29 to December 2. Athletes between the ages of 16 and 25 […]

Lee McKeever Honored with 2018 FEI Best Groom Award

Lexington, Kentucky, USA. – November 20, 2018 – Yesterday, the FEI announced that Lee McKeever, groom to four-time Olympian McLain Ward, has won the 2018 FEI Best Groom Award. Outgoing FEI Bureau members Hanfried Haring and John McEwen presented McKeever with the prestigious honor at the FEI Awards Gala in […]

USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund Welcomes Dontations to Help Horses Affected by California Wildfires

With the deadliest wildfire raging in the state’s history and nearly 210,000 acres burned and ablaze from fires across the state, California and its citizens and equine community are facing one of equestrians’ worst fears. Many people have been forced to flee their homes, farms, and ranches, with […]

Nicole Shahinian-Simpson & Akuna Mattata Fly to Victory in $40,000 Welcome Jumper Speed Classic CSI 4* at Las Vegas National Horse Show

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA – November 15, 2018 – Nicole Shahinian-Simpson (USA) and Akuna Mattata withstood the test of time Thursday night at the South Point Arena in Las Vegas, jumping third in the order and holding on through 44 riders to win the $40,000 FEI 1.50m Las Vegas National […]

Richard Spooner & Arthos R Race to the Top in $35,000 Blenheim Welcome Jumper Classic CSI 4*

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA – November 15, 2018 – Riding for the United States, Richard Spooner took the victory with Michael Wang’s Arthos R (Namelus R x Mermus R) in the $35,000 Blenheim Jumper Classic CSI 4*. Set in a power and speed format over Anthony d’Ambrosio’s track, […]

Kyle King Rides Christian Victory in $44,000 Markel Insurance Series Final at The Las Vegas National Horse Show CSI 4*-W

Las Vegas, Nevada, USA – November 14,2018 – Seventeen of the top point earners from the season of Markel Insurance 1.45m Series qualifiers competed to take home the lion’s share of the $44,000 prize in Wednesday night’s highlight class. Of the four horse and rider combinations that rode fault free […]

Molly Ashe Cawley Reclaims First Place in Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – North American League East

Molly Ashe Cawley (USA) reclaimed her spot atop the east coast sub league standings of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ North American League following Toronto’s qualifier, where she turned in yet another top 10 finish. She checked in eighth with Cat Ballou and now boasts 55 points. […]

Eve Jobs Takes Over the Lead in Longines FEI Jumping World Cup – North American League West

With consistent, points-earning performances in Vancouver (CAN), Columbus (USA), Del Mar (USA) and Thermal, Eve Jobs (USA) took over the lead in the west coast sub league standings of the Longines FEI Jumping World Cupâ„¢ North American League with 48 points. Should Jobs qualify to compete at Gothenburg […]

Kristen Vanderveen & Bull Run’s Faustino de Tili Outrun the Field in $40,200 Desert Classic CSI 3*

The FEI CSI 3*-W week at National Sunshine II continued last Friday with the $40,200 Desert Classic CSI 3* at the Grand Prix Stadium in the AON Hits Desert Park in Thermal, California, USA. Many riders who had competed in the FEI-class the previous day would go on […]