Announcing the 2012 United States Paralympic Equestrian Team Written by: Lindsay Yosay McCall Photos by: Lindsay Yosay McCall   Gladstone, NJ –July 27, 2012 – These four horse and rider combinations have been selected to represent the United States of America at the 2012 London Paralympics.  Para-Equestrians will head to London, England to compete at beautiful Greenwich Park beside 78 other horse and rider combinations and 26 nations from around the world. The FEI horse inspection will occu... Read More

United States Para-Equestrian Driving Team Prepares for 2012 World Driving Championships  Written by: Lindsay Yosay McCall July 26, 2012- As the United States looks forward to the 2012 Paralympics for the United States Para-Equestrian Dressage Team, the Para-Equestrian Driving Team will be preparing for the 2012 Para-Equestrian World Driving Championships, scheduled August 30-September 2, 2012 in Breda, The Netherlands.     The 2012 USEF Para-Equestrian Driving Team for the World Driving Champi... Read More

Holly Jacobson Ipswich, MA Impressed by the level of riding, rider commitment and amazing horses, she first saw covering the 2009 USEF Para National Championships at Lamplight as a reporter, Holly crossed over from jumping and competing in the hunter ranks. In 1986, injuries from a carfire resulted in amputations of Holly’s right arm above the elbow and all the fingers on her left hand, nerve damage in her right leg, plus severe facial scarring. At the 2011 Para clinic at Carlisle Academy Therap... Read More

 Para-Equestrian Dressage Athlete Mary Jordan Leaves Lasting Impression at Official USA Olympic Day Written by Lindsay Yosay McCall Saco, Maine – July 22, 2012 – As the London Olympics/Paralympics approach athletes have been promoting and creating awareness of this spectacular event. On June 29, 2012, the Official USA Olympic Day occurred where hundreds of Olympians and Paralympians participated around the country in interactive and informative public speaking events. Created by the Unite... Read More

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