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Debut CDI at Newly Opened World Equestrian Center Starts, 28 in 3* Grand Prix

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April 15, 2021
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The first international dressage competition began at the spectacular World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida with 28 horses passing the veterinary inspection Thursday for the CDI3* Grand Prix that includes the combinations leading the standings for a place on Canada’s…

USA Dressage Team Scraps European Tour Before Olympics, Opts for Head-to-Head Wellington Competition in Tokyo-Like Conditions of Heat at Night

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March 31, 2021
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he United States dressage team has scrapped plans to go to Europe ahead of the Olympics and instead hold a head-to-head night time competition of up to 12 combinations in Wellington in June when conditions will be similar to what’s…

Tryon Spring Dressage Upgraded to CDI4* from CDI3*

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March 26, 2021
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Tryon Spring Dressage has been upgraded to a CDI4* April 22-25, the first competition at the level aside from the 2018 World Equestrian Games at the International Equestrian Center in North Carolina….

World Equestrian Center Ocala National Dressage Show for Mar. 12-14 Canceled Following 2nd Equine Herpes Virus Case, But April CDI Still On

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March 8, 2021
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A national dressage show scheduled for the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida Mar. 12-14 has been canceled following a second Equine Herpes Virus case but organizers reported Monday a CDI3* that will be the first international dressage event at…

Strengthened EHV Counter Measures Imposed at Wellington’s Dressage & Jumping Show Grounds

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March 3, 2021
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Strengthened requirements have been imposed at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center dressage and jumping shows, including barring entries for horses that have not shown this year at the Global Dressage and Winter Equestrian Festivals, to protect against possible Equine Herpes…

Equine Herpes Virus Detected in One Horse in Ocala, Florida Shows Impose BioHazard Measures

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March 3, 2021
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The Equine Herpes Virus that has forced closure of horse events in 10 Continental European countries has spread to the United States with a single horse at a farm in Ocala, Florida found to be infected leading to organizers of…

USA Olympic Team Qualifying Requirements Amended to Extend Time to Make Short List that May Increase to 12 from Eight if Europe Tour Out

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January 22, 2021
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Riders seeking a place on the American Olympic team short list will have another three weeks to April 26 to qualify, under changes published Friday by the U.S. Equestrian Federation to cope with coronavirus-triggered cancellation of events. The short list…

World Equestrian Center & US Federation Agree to Resolve Dispute Over Unsanctioned Competitions

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December 30, 2020
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US Federation and World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida announce agreement to “work together” to resolve a dispute over unsanctioned competitions. US agreed to withdraw a complaint to FEI over unsanctioned competitions…

FEI Puts Off Decision on Ocala World Equestrian Center International Event Approvals to Mid-December

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November 26, 2020
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The FEI has put off for three weeks a decision on whether to accept a US federation request to withdraw approval of international jumping events from the newly built World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida. The events for 2021 are…

Ocala’s World Equestrian Center 2021 National Dressage Competitions Retain US Federation Approval

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November 12, 2020
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United States Equestrian Federation approvals for dressage competitions next winter at the newly built World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida will remain in effect despite the governing body withdrawing support for hunter/jumper shows…