Medal winners and rising stars in the running for US Olympic dressage places
US Equestrian has announced the 12-strong dressage shortlist for this summer’s Tokyo Olympics
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Confusion around sanctioning of shows reignited at world class show centre
In January 2021 an agreement was reached between the World Equestrian Center and US Equestrian and the organisations said they would “work together in the best interest of the sport”, but this week the centre made a U-turn decision
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‘He never let me down’: Farewell to top event horse
“He was huge in my personal life, professional life, and will be missed. I can’t ever see that there will ever be another Reggie, what he’s done and the friendships that have developed and lasted because of him”
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Battle for Tokyo spots is on as US showjumping team announces shortlist
US Equestrian announced the 10 riders that will undergo “continued observation” ahead of the team selection
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‘The love of horses triumphs over anything else’: two horse die but 58 rescued in barn fire
Horsemen, the Elmont Fire Department and New York Racing Association saved 58 horses from the blaze, which started in a barn at Belmont Park
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Connections in ‘deep mourning’ after top showjumper fatally injured
Connections have paid tribute to CSI5* grand prix-winning showjumper H&M Chilli Willi, who was fatally injured while competing in the US
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‘Two great ladies’: Olympic rider and top mare inducted into US Showjumping Hall of Fame
Induction into the hall of fame takes place annually based on individuals whose contributions to the sport have “set them apart and whose influence has had a significant impact” on the sport and the equestrian community.
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Boy Scouts roll up sleeves to help equine therapy for military veterans
The not-for-profit organisation was established in 2016 and invites military veterans and first responders to attend clinics where they learn from experts how to work with horses
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US eventing rule aimed to improve safety put on hold until 2023
“Big strides have been accomplished over the last few years with other safety-related rule changes and the frangible technology fundraising and I am optimistic an updated [proposal] will join that evolution of our sport in 2023”
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‘True champion of eventing’: US course-designer dies in accident
In 2006 he was awarded the Neil Ayer Course Designers’ Award for his service to the sport as a cross-country course designer
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US shows take EHV-1 precautions over case unconnected to European outbreak
US shows are taking precautions in light of an Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) case in Florida
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Olympic rider sets new national eventing dressage record
The 13-year-old gelding was previously competed by Britain’s Francis Whittington
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‘One of the worst weeks of my life’: Olympic showjumper removed from suspension list
The Californian-based rider, trainer and event organiser had been temporarily suspended for “allegations of misconduct”
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Meet Amanda Steege: the rider who bagged top honours in one of the biggest hunter jumper competitions
Meet Amanda Steege, the newly crowned $50,000 World Champion Hunter Rider
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Amanda Steege jumps to win $50,000 hunter spectacular at WEF
”I can trust that he’s going to jump with style so I was just trying to do my job the best way that I could“
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Olympic showjumper denies ‘allegations of misconduct’ after temporary suspension from sport
The California-based trainer and event organiser represented Iran as an individual at the Sydney Games in 2000
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Rider with cerebral palsy wants to inspire others as she aims for Paralympics
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‘One of the greats’: Olympic dressage ‘icon’ dies aged 83
“We were extremely fortunate to have known her and worked with her. She was always positive, encouraging and honest and it was inspiring to learn from someone with her wealth of knowledge”
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‘He tries his heart out – I just hang on for the ride’: Canadian pair dominate in Wellington
“He tries his heart out for me every time we go down the centre line, and I just have to hang on for the ride”
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