USPEA Acknowledges the Combined Efforts of Individuals and Organizations at the 2012 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage Selection Trials Gladstone, NJ –July 3, 2012 – It was a week to remember at the 2012 USEF Dressage Festival of Champions. Dressage was thrown into national headlines and for the first time there were foam fingers waving “Dressage is #1” at the Olympic Dressage Selection Trials.  For two weeks the United States Equestrian Team Foundation hosted the best in Dressage including the Unit... Read More

Ann Romney Awards Rebecca Hart and Lord Ludger 2012 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship Trophy at USEF Dressage Festival of Champions By: Lindsay Yosay McCall Gladstone, NJ –June 26, 2012 – After earning the 2012 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship title on June 13, 2012, Rebecca Hart, 26, of Unionville, PA, and Lord Ludger, owned by Jessica Ransehousen, were invited back to the United States Equestrian Team Foundation’s headquarters at Hamilton Farm.  In front of... Read More

About Para-Equestrian Dressage Driving Carriage Driving competitions are modeled on the ridden Three Day Event. It is a triathlon which tests the overall versatility of the driven horse. Modern Horse Driving Trials came into existence in 1968 when HRH Prince Philip of Great Britain initiated the formulation of the rules for the new sport. Prince Philip is a past President of the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) for able-bodied people in all equestrian disciplines. The competition consis... Read More

Although a Para-Equestrian may participate in any discipline, the two disciplines currently recognized by the U.S. are Para-Dressage and Para-Driving.  Para-Jumping has become more recognized around the world as popularity grows.  During the Paralympics which occurs alongside the summer Olympics, the only discipline that competes is Para-Dressage.  Riders are encourage to try all disciplines. PARA-EQUESTRIAN DRESSAGE Para-Equestrian Dressage is the only equestrian discipline that is included in ... Read More

USEF Names Nominated Entry for U.S. Para-Equestrian Team RELEASE: June 19, 2012 AUTHOR/ADMINISTRATOR: USEF Communications Department Gladstone, NJ – Following the approval of the USEF High Performance Working Group and the USEF Executive Committee, the FEI Nominated Entry for the U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team for the 2012 Paralympic Games is as follows. Athletes and horse are listed in ranked order based on the results from the 2012 USEF Selection Trials & National Para-Equestrian... Read More

Rebecca Hart and Lord Ludger Win 2012 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship Written By: Lindsay Yosay McCall Photographs By: Lindsay Yosay McCall Gladstone, NJ –June 14, 2012 – Rebecca Hart of Unionville, PA captured her fifth United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship on June 13. Hart, aboard Lord Ludger, owned by Jessica Ransehousen of Blue Hill Farm, inched out 2011 National Champion Jonathan Wentz of Richardson, TX with their Frees... Read More

Rain Fails to Dampen Rider’s Spirits at United States Equestrian Federation Paralympic Selection Trials Written by: Lindsay Yosay McCall Photographs by: Lindsay Yosay McCall Gladstone, NJ –June 12, 2012 – The weather report for Tuesday, June 12, 2012 predicted 80% chance of rain at the United States Equestrian Team Foundation headquarters. Within an hour of competition at the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Paralympic Selection Trials/Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championships, r... Read More

Rider: Derrick Perkins Hometown: Sugar Land, Texas Grade: 1A About Derrick: > PATH International, Equine Services For Heroes, 2013 Equestrian of the Year > U.S. Paralympics Emerging Athlete > World Class horses, coach & horse trainer provided by Kai Handt @ the North Texas Equestrian Center > World Class competition horse in NTEC HANS > World Class training facilities in the North Texas Equestrian Center, SIRE Houston’s Therapeutic Equestrian Centers, Xena the Dressage H... Read More

About the FEI Awards (courtesy of FEI) Link to the awards: http://www.feiawards.org/ The FEI Awards were launched in 2009 to put a spotlight on the men, women, young people and organisations that are making an outstanding contribution to the progress and excellence of equestrian sport – in or out of the arena. Make your nominations now and let us roll out the red carpet for the stars of today and tomorrow. The five FEI Awards categories are: Best Groom, for that important person who works behind... Read More