By US Equestrian Communications Department US Equestrian (USEF) announces the appointment of Robert (Bobby) Costello as Eventing Technical Advisor/Chef d’Equipe …
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.
Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team Finishes Fifth in FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ Netherlands CCIO4*-L
By US Equestrian Communications Department Enschede, the Netherlands – The FEI Eventing Nations Cup Netherlands CCIO4*-L at Military Boekelo-Enschede concluded on …
US Equestrian Announces Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team for FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ Canada CCIO4*-S
US Equestrian is pleased to announce the four combinations selected to represent the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team at the …
Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team Secures Silver in FEI Eventing Nations Cup Great Britain CCIO4*-S
By US Equestrian Communications Department The Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team finished on the podium at the conclusion of the …
US Equestrian Announces Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team for CHIO Aachen CCIO4*-S
By US Equestrian Communications Department US Equestrian is pleased to announce the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team for the CHIO …
U.S. Eventing Achieves Historic Results at 2021 World Equestrian Festival CHIO Aachen
By US Equestrian Communications Department Aachen, Germany – It was a historic week for U.S. Eventing as American athletes achieved their …
US Equestrian Announces USET Foundation and Land Rover Eventing Grant Recipients for 2021
By US Equestrian Communications Department Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian and the United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation are pleased to announce the …
U.S. Eventing Team Passes First Horse Inspection at Tokyo 2020 with Flying Colors
By US Equestrian Communications Department Tokyo, Japan – The U.S. Eventing Team has passed the First Horse Inspection at the Equestrian …
US Equestrian Announces Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team for CHIO Aachen CCIO4*-S
By US Equestrian Communications Department Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent the …
US Equestrian Announces Substitution for U.S. Eventing Olympic Team
By US Equestrian Communications Department Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced a substitution to the U.S. Eventing Olympic Team …
US Equestrian Announces Horse Substitution for U.S. Eventing Olympic Team
By US Equestrian. Communications Department Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced a horse substitution for the U.S. Eventing Olympic Team …
