Gladstone, NJ — The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation has named Sharon White and her eight-year-old Westphalian mare Jaguars ...
Somewhat comparable to a human triathlon, the discipline of eventing was historically developed to test the skills required of the working military mount – athleticism, agility, bravery, speed and endurance. In modern time, eventing has evolved into an exciting spectator sport and competitive endeavor attracting enthusiasts of all levels – from weekend amateur riders to international professionals. At its highest level, eventing is recognized as one of the three Olympic equestrian disciplines, but it also offers activities and competitions for riders and horses of all levels.
Eventing is divided into three phases: dressage, cross-country and show jumping. These phases of the competition are usually held over the course of three days, hence the other popular term for this discipline, the three-day event. Dressage is held the first day to demonstrate the level of communication between horse and rider and showcase the horse’s power, balance, rhythm and suppleness which are tested further in the following two phases. The second day of the event entails the crosscountry test in which the endurance, jumping ability and speed is tested as horse and rider negotiate a course of fixed obstacles set on varied terrain usually measuring between 2.75 to 4 miles. The third and final phase, show jumping, tests the horse’s suppleness, obedience and stamina after two prior days of exertion, and also the rider’s precision and accuracy as the horse/rider team negotiate a set course of strategically placed obstacles within the confines of an arena.
U.S. Olympic Eventing Team in Ninth Place After Cross-Country at Iconic Chateau de Versailles
Versailles, France – The U.S. Olympic Eventing Team is in ninth after an exciting and influential cross-country day in the ...
U.S. Olympic Eventing Team Passes First Horse Inspection to Start Competition at Versailles
Versailles, France – All members of the U.S. Olympic Eventing Team passed the first horse inspection today at the Chateau de ...
US Equestrian Announces Changes for U.S. Olympic Eventing Team Before Start of Paris 2024
Versailles, France – US Equestrian has announced a team change to the U.S. Olympic Eventing Team prior to the start ...
US Equestrian Announces U.S. Olympic Eventing Team Ahead of Paris 2024 Olympic Games
Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent the U.S. Olympic Eventing Team ...
Tommy Greengard Receives the USET Foundation’s 2024 Amanda Pirie Warrington Grant
Up-and-coming eventing athlete Tommy Greengard of Malibu, California, was named the recipient of the United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation’s ...
Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team Finish Second in Final Standings of SAP Cup CCIO4*-S at CHIO Aachen
By US Equestrian Communications Department The Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team completed the SAP Cup CCIO4*-S at CHIO Aachen finishing ...
Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team Finishes Second at FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ Poland CCIO4*-NC-S
By US Equestrian Communications Department The Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team had a successful outing over the weekend at the ...
Rising Eventing Stars Receive USET Foundation’s Karen E. Stives Endowment Fund Grant
Kara Pinato Scro The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation has announced the newest recipients of the Karen E. Stives ...
US Equestrian Announces Land Rover U.S. Eventing Squad for 2023 CHIO Aachen CCIO4*-S
By US Equestrian Communications Department US Equestrian is pleased to announce the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Squad for the CHIO ...
US Equestrian Announces Eventing Athletes for 2023 European Development Tour
By US Equestrian Communications Department US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations that have been selected for the ...
Meg Pellegrini Receives the USET Foundation’s 2023 Amanda Pirie Warrington Grant
Up-and-coming eventing athlete Meg Pellegrini of Wayne, Pennsylvania, was named the recipient of the United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation’s ...
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