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Kentucky Horse Park Signs United States Equestrian Federation To Ground Lease at the National Horse Center

by Kentucky Horse Park | 6/22/2017 5:14:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (US Equestrian) and the Kentucky Tourism, Arts & Heritage Cabinet are pleased to announce that the Kentucky Horse Park Commission and US Equestrian have signed a 40-year ground lease on three acres of land, which includes the grant of an option to extend the lease for an additional 40 years at the conclusion of the initial term. The lease allows US Equestrian to construct a two-story, approximately 35,000 square-foot office...

The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Prepares for FEI Nations Cup™ CDIO5* Rotterdam

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/21/2017 2:59:00 PM

Rotterdam, Netherlands – Continuing their European Nations Cup tour, The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team will compete at FEI Nations Cup CDIO5* Rotterdam, June 22-25. The U.S. team, led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Dover, includes Dawn White O’Connor, Kasey Perry-Glass, Laura Graves, and Olivia LaGoy-Weltz. Additionally, U.S. combinations, Charlotte Jorst with Kastel’s Nintendo, Adrienne Lyle with Salvino, and Shelly Francis with Doktor, will compete individually in the CDI3*...

Update on Para-Dressage at 2017 NAJYRC

by | 6/20/2017 1:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The Organizing Committee of the 2017 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) has announced that due to insufficient international entries, the North American Junior and Young Rider Para-Dressage Championships are unable to be held. Following the close of Nominated Entries, the FEI requirement of at least two National Federations represented with teams was not met in order to run the Championships. The USHJA...

Updated Statement from FEI Vet at Bromont CCI Three-Day Event Regarding Horse Fatality

by Bromont CCI Three-Day Event | 6/11/2017 8:10:00 PM

Lac Brome, Quebec - In reference to the statement made yesterday by the Bromont CCI Three Day Event we would like to provide an update now that the organization has more information relating to Jaeda. The following statement has been provided by Anne Basket, FEI Veterinary Delegate. On June 10th at approximately 11:50am local time Jaeda, a 13-year-old mare ridden by Booli Selmayr and owned by Kelly Morgan, died between obstacles 13AB and 14 while competing on cross country in the CCI3* at...

USEA's Statement Regarding Horse Fatality at River Glen Horse Trials

by United States Eventing Association | 6/11/2017 12:10:00 PM

New Market, Tennessee – River Glen Horse Trials and the USEA are saddened to report that the 9-year-old Thoroughbred gelding All Aboard ridden and owned by Audrea Dyer collapsed and died on course during the Open Intermediate Division of the River Glen June Horse Trials today. The rider was unhurt. All Aboard will undergo necropsy. Samples were collected and will be analyzed as a part of the ongoing USEA Cardiopulmonary Research Study. Our thoughts are with all of the connections to All...

Statement Regarding Horse Fatality at Bromont CCI Three-Day Event

by Bromont CCI Three-Day Event | 6/10/2017 7:00:00 PM

It is with deep sadness that we announce that Jaeda, a 13-year-old mare ridden by Booli Selmayr and owned by Kelly Morgan, died while competing on cross country in the CCI3* at Bromont, Canada at midday on Saturday 10 June 2017. The rider was unhurt.

Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Clinches Gold at FEI Nations Cup™ CSIO5* Sopot

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/9/2017 6:13:00 PM

Sopot, Poland – The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team had a strong performance at their first European FEI Nations Cup competition of the season, facing off against 12 other teams and winning gold after an intense fight to the finish. Olaf Peterson Jr.’s course proved to be challenging with only one combination going double-clear. Led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland, the U.S. team of Lauren Hough, Laura Kraut, Chloe Reid, and Paris Sellon held on through a jump-off against...

Newsflash: Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Wins Gold at FEI Nations Cup™ CSIO5* Sopot

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/9/2017 12:35:00 PM

Sopot, Poland – The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team has won gold at the FEI Nations Cup CSIO5* Sopot following a jump-off with the Netherlands. The team consisted of Lauren Hough and Waterford, Laura Kraut and Deauville S, Chloe Reid and Codarco, and Paris Sellon and Cassandra. More news and photos to follow.

Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team Begins Summer in Europe at FEI Nations Cup™ CSIO5* Sopot

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/8/2017 3:50:00 PM

Sopot, Poland – The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team makes the first of four stops on its summer European Nations Cup schedule at FEI Nations Cup CSIO5* Sopot, June 8-11. The U.S. team for Sopot is a mix of seasoned Nations Cup competitors and up-and-coming athletes who are relatively new to the added pressure of team competition. Under the guidance of Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland, the team of Lauren Hough, Laura Kraut, Chloe Reid, and Paris Sellon has drawn 10th in the order of...

Land Rover/USEF Grant Recipients Dutton & Z Finish Fifth in Tattersalls International CCI3*

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/4/2017 6:11:00 PM

Ratoath, Co. Meath, Ireland – A strong contingent of U.S. combinations tackled The Irish Field CCI3* at the Tattersalls International Horse Trials on May 31-June 4. Land Rover/USEF eventing competition grant recipients Phillip Dutton and Z were the top U.S. finishers in a solid international field, taking home fifth-place honors. Three other U.S. combinations finished in the top 12 at the challenging competition. Phillip Dutton and Z (Courtesy of Tattersalls International Horse Trials)...