Denmark Wins First-Ever FEI Dressage Nations Cup At CHIO Aachen While U.S. Finishes Seventh

Denmark Wins First-Ever FEI Dressage Nations Cup At CHIO Aachen While U.S. Finishes Seventh

Denmark recorded a historic victory at the FEI Dressage Nations Cup at CHIO Aachen (Germany) Saturday, earning its first-ever win in the event. Nanna Skodborg Merrald (Atterupgaards Orthilia), Daniel Bachmann Andersen (Marshall-Bell), Carina Cassøe Krüth (Heiline’s Danciera) and Cathrine Dufour (Vamos Amigos) triumphed over the home nation in the penultimate event of the 2022 FEI

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2022 CHIO Aachen Opens with Dressage Horse Inspection & STAWAG Opening Competition

2022 CHIO Aachen Opens with Dressage Horse Inspection & STAWAG Opening Competition

Aachen, Germany – The 2022 CHIO Aachen is in full swing, entertaining visitors and specators, while running at full capacity for the first time since 2019. The U.S. will be represented by teams competing in dressage, eventing, and jumping throughout the week, as well as by individuals in driving and dressage. The individual vaulting athletes completed their

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Gunite Scores in Maxfield Overnight at Churchill

Gunite Scores in Maxfield Overnight at Churchill

Winchell Thoroughbreds’ homebred Gunite  gamely turned back the challenges of My Prankster  and Hoist the Gold  in the $160,000 Maxfield Overnight Stakes at Churchill Downs July 3 to earn his first win since last year’s Hopeful Stakes (G1). Trained by Steve Asmussen, the 3-year-old son of Gun Runner   returned from an eight-month layoff June 3 and ran second to Conagher , who sizzled seven furlongs in a

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European Contenders Prepare for Belmont Derby, Oaks

European Contenders Prepare for Belmont Derby, Oaks

Eight European contenders representing three nations cleared quarantine July 3 and jogged the wrong way over the Belmont Park training track. It was their first preparation for Saturday’s beginning legs of the Caesars Turf Triple Series, featuring the $1 million Caesars Belmont Derby Invitational Stakes (G1T) and the $700,000 Belmont Oaks Invitational Stakes (G1T), both at 10 furlongs. The European horses, who arrived in

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U.S. Dressage Team Takes Silver In Nations Cup Of The Netherlands CDIO5*

U.S. Dressage Team Takes Silver In Nations Cup Of The Netherlands CDIO5*

The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team finished second Saturday in the FEI Nations Cup of The Netherlands CDIO5*, after tying with Sweden on points but winning the silver medal due to higher combined scores in the Grand Prix. The Netherlands squad, meanwhile, enjoyed a victory on home soil at CHIO Rotterdam, winning the Nations Cup in authoritative

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Watch Why They Won: Sterling Malnik Tops USHJA Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic

Watch Why They Won: Sterling Malnik Tops USHJA Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic

Sterling Malnik topped a field of nearly 100 to win the USHJA Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic—East, held Wednesday, June 29, as part of the Adequan/USEF Junior Hunter National Championships—East at Traverse City Horse Shows (Michigan). The Gladstone Cup is a three-round class that combines the precision of equitation and handiness of hunters over a course set

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One Eyed Wonders

One Eyed Wonders

Horses are magnificent and intelligent creatures who can all achieve great things. Often in their own quirky way – but nevertheless, greatness. However, these four talented one eyed horses have pushed the limits and have all achieved success at the top level of competition – despite their handicap. Adventure De Kannan Adventure De Kannan made history

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USEF Amateur Task Force Completes Work on Amateur Status Rule Updates

USEF Amateur Task Force Completes Work on Amateur Status Rule Updates

Since its creation in early 2021, the USEF Amateur Task Force has worked to clarify and update the rules surrounding amateur and professional status for adult competitors at licensed events. US Equestrian is pleased to announce that the Task Force has completed its assignment. The Amateur Task Force consists of representatives from across US Equestrian-affiliated

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The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Wins Second Place at FEI Dressage Nations Cup – The Netherlands

The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Wins Second Place at FEI Dressage Nations Cup – The Netherlands

Rotterdam, The Netherlands – The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team had a successful week at CHIO Rotterdam, bringing home a second-place finish in the FEI Nations Cup – The Netherlands CDIO5*. The team consisted of Katie Duerrhammer and Paxton, Ben Ebeling and Illuster Van de Kampert, Ashley Holzer and Valentine, and Alice Tarjan and Serenade MF.

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