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Emotional Three-peat Championship for Liza Boyd and Brunello, Winning USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship at Bluegrass Festival Horse Show

by Phelps Media Group | 8/17/2015 12:07:38 PM

Liza Boyd and Brunello captured the 2015 USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship, making history with three consecutive championship victories. (Kendall Bierer/Phelps Media Group) Lexington, Ky. - Last year, Brunello won the USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship for rider Liza Boyd. This year, the tables were turned as Boyd gathered her emotions, picked up the reins and rode to their third consecutive USHJA International Hunter Derby Championship victory. "Last year, he definitely...

USET Foundation Mourns the Loss of Eventing Legend Karen Stives

by USET Foundation | 8/17/2015 11:14:10 AM

Gladstone, NJ - The United States Equestrian Team Foundation is sad to report the passing of Karen Stives on August 14, 2015. Karen passed away peacefully at her home in Dover, Massachusetts after a long illness. Karen has been heavily involved with the USET Foundation for two decades, serving as a Trustee from 1989-2002 and a member of the National Advisory Committee from 2003 - present. In 2014, Karen established the Karen E. Stives Endowment Fund for High Performance Eventing with a $1...

Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team Earns Team Bronze at Aachen CICO3*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 8/14/2015 5:06:37 PM

Aachen, Germany – The Land Rover U.S. Eventing team wrapped up the Aachen CICO3* on Friday with the highly influential cross-country phase of the prestigious German competition. The team, consisting of Phillip Dutton and Fernhill Cubalawn, Lauren Kieffer and Veronica, Colleen Rutledge and Covert Rights, and Lynn Symansky and Donner, put forth a solid effort to receive the Team Bronze with a final score of 192.90. Additionally, both Dutton and Kieffer made the top 15, finishing 12th and...

Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team Earns Team Bronze at Aachen CICO3*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 8/14/2015 5:05:56 PM

Aachen, Germany – The Land Rover U.S. Eventing team wrapped up the Aachen CICO3* on Friday with the highly influential cross-country phase of the prestigious German competition. The team, consisting of Phillip Dutton and Fernhill Cubalawn, Lauren Kieffer and Veronica, Colleen Rutledge and Covert Rights and Lynn Symansky and Donner, put forth a solid effort to receive the Team Bronze with a final score of 192.90. Additionally, both Dutton and Kieffer made the top 15, finishing 12th and...

News Flash: Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team Earns Bronze Medal at Aachen CICO3*

by USEF Communications Department | 8/14/2015 1:57:41 PM

Aachen, Germany - The Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team has won the Team Bronze medal at the Aachen CICO3*. The team consists of Phillip Dutton and Fernhill Cubalawn, Lauren Kieffer and Veronica, Colleen Rutledge and Covert Rights, and Lynn Symansky and Donner. More information and news to follow.

Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team Sits in Fifth Place after Day One at Aachen CICO3*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 8/13/2015 4:14:05 PM

Aachen, Germany – Competition got underway Thursday at the Aachen CICO3* with the top-notch field of 43 combinations performing both the dressage and show jumping phases at the massive German venue. The Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team put forth a solid effort and sits in fifth place at the end of day one. In the dressage phase, Lauren Kieffer (Middleburg, Va.) and Team Rebecca, LLC’s Veronica had a lovely test highlighted by excellent trot work. She and the 13-year-old Dutch Warmblood...

Katie Tyler Named Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider of the Month for July

by Show Jumping Hall of Fame | 8/13/2015 10:57:18 AM

Lexington, KY -- August 13, 2015 -- Katie Tyler of North Kingstown, RI, has been named the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider of the Month for July. Tyler competes in the Amateur-Owner division in the East Conference of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series. She earned the award after earning top placings with her horse Seattle 6 at the Vermont Summer Festival Series in East Dorset VT. Their strong showing in July catapulted them into the lead in the year-long division standings. The...

Jennifer Alfano Tops Day Two of the 2015 USHJA Pre-Green Incentive Championship at the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show

by Phelps Media Group | 8/13/2015 10:43:48 AM

Jennifer Alfano and Castle topped round two of the 2015 USHJA Pre-Green Incentive Championship. Lexington, KY - August 12, 2015 - It was nearly one year ago that Jennifer Alfano spotted Castle in a schooling ring in Houston, Texas. Fellow professional rider Tracy Fenney was aboard the bay gelding, and after Alfano saw him take two jumps, she knew that she wanted to be the rider in his saddle. Her instincts proved correct as she topped the 2015 USHJA Pre-Green Hunter Incentive leader board...

Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team Ready for Aachen CICO3*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 8/12/2015 5:26:28 PM

Aachen, Germany – The Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team arrived at the renowned venue in Germany to take part in the Aachen CICO3*, August 12-14. Though the Nations Cup is not part of the FEI European Championships Aachen 2015, which is hosting the disciplines of dressage, driving, jumping, reining, and vaulting, a field of top international eventing combinations ensures a challenging competition. Nine teams are set for the start of the Aachen CICO3*. The U.S. team consists of Lynn Symansky...

Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team Ready for Aachen CICO3*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 8/12/2015 5:09:32 PM

Aachen, Germany – The Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team arrived at the renowned venue in Germany to take part in the Aachen CICO3*, August 12-14. Though the Nations Cup is not part of the FEI European Championships Aachen 2015, which is hosting the disciplines of dressage, driving, jumping, reining, and vaulting, a field of top international eventing combinations ensures a challenging competition. Nine teams are set for the start of the Aachen CICO3*. The U.S. team consists of Lynn Symansky...