The USEF and USPEA Acknowledge Lloyd Landkamer, Thomas Baur, and Connie Davenport for the U.S. 2014 CPEDI3* Events

Press Release by: Lindsay Y. McCall 

Thousand Oaks, CA – May 2, 2014 – The United States Para-Equestrian Association (USPEA) and the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF)

would like to thank the 2014 show managers who organized the multiple CPEDI3*’s in the United States. Those shows included the

Thomas Baur, Show Organizer of the 2014 Adequan Global Dressage Festival CPEDI3* held March 14-16. Photo by Lindsay Y. McCall

2014 Adequan Global Dressage Festival CPEDI3* held March 14-16, 2014, in Wellington, FL, and the 2014 Golden State Dressage Classic CPEDI3* held April 4-6, 2014, in Rancho Murieta, CA. Both of these international FEI events were the final qualifying shows held in the United States for the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™. Because of these two amazing events many U.S. para-dressage athletes have qualified for the Selection Trials for the World Equestrian Games and the 2014 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship. On behalf of all para-dressage athletes, their families, and supporters, the USPEA and USEF are grateful to Lloyd Landkamer who managed the Adequan Global Dressage Festival CPEDI3*, Thomas Baur, Show Organizer of the Wellington, FL, horse show, and Connie Davenport, manager of the Golden State Dressage Classic CPEDI3*.

Lloyd Landkamer, Show Manager of the 2014 Adequan Global Dressage Festival CPEDI3* held March 14-16. Photo by Dr. Mike Tomlinson DVM MBA

Without show managers like Lloyd Landkamer, Thomas Baur, or Connie Davenport the international high-performance sport of para-equestrian dressage would not be at the level it is today. In 2014, the U.S. riders

received multiple compliments on the elite para-dressage horses, skillful athletes, and capable new riders. These shows were the opportunity the U.S. needed to showcase their seasoned riders and horses in front of FEI International dressage judges, sponsors, and competition. Both shows were well scheduled, accommodating to the riders and their families, and were five-start FEI events all around.

Connie Davenport, Show Manager of the 2014 Golden State Dressage Classic held in Rancho Murieta, CA April 4-6. Photo by Dr. Mike Tomlinson DVM MBA

The USPEA and USEF would also like to thank the numerous volunteers and show staff that made each of these events possible. The 2014 calendar year has been a spectacular year for U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage and we look forward to the upcoming USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship and Selection Trials for the World Equestrian Games both held June 2-5, 2014, at the USET Foundation Headquarters in Gladstone, NJ. Connie Davenport will manage this exciting national championship and selection trial. With the solid support from the 2014 show season, the USPEA and USEF look forward to the approaching Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ para-equestrian dressage competition and future CPEDI3* events before the 2016 Rio Paralympics.

The USPEA is a network of riders, judges, national federation members, and equestrian enthusiasts.  The association gives athletes the ability to get involved and expand their knowledge and experience in the Para-Equestrian sport. The USPEA encourages Para-athletes to participate in all disciplines under the Para-Equestrian umbrella.

The USPEA is a recognized affiliate of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) which serves as the National Governing Body for the equestrian sport.  This relationship between the USPEA and USEF is to encourage Para-Equestrian competitors, leisure riders, coaches, fans and enthusiasts to network and get involved with the entire equestrian sport.

Ultimately the goal of the USPEA is to foster growth in the Para-Equestrian discipline.  From growth in the number of participants to growth as a team, and growth in the experience and knowledge of all involved.  From local horse shows to international Paralympic Games, the USPEA provides Para-Equestrians the knowledge and resources needed to succeed.  The USPEA connects with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI), the United States Dressage Federation (USDF), USA Reining, and USEF which provide Para-Equestrians the top equestrian resources.

In June 2010, the USPEA earned its 501 (c)(3) status which has encouraged supporters to help supply funding to the Para-Equestrian Team as a recognized affiliate of the United States Equestrian Federation(USEF). 

For more information about the USPEA please visit www.USPEA.org or contact USPEA President: Hope Hand by e-mail: hope@uspea.org or by phone: (610)356-6481.