Back on Track Backs the Challenge of the Americas

Long-time Challenge of the Americas (COTA) sponsor Bo Lofvander of Back on Track® believes in paying it forward. Acutely aware of what breast cancer can do to a family after losing his sister-in-law to the disease at the age of 36, Lofvander believes in COTA’s mission to raise funds for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation […]

Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfvén Joins Line-Up for Challenge of the Americas

Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfvén added her name to the star-studded list of Grand Prix riders who have given their time and talent to raise funds to help cure breast cancer in the 2018 Challenge of the Americas. The six-time Olympic Games, eight-time European Championships, and six-time World Cup Finals athlete will help kick-off the event with a […]

Williams Family Helps Friends Think Pink

Challenge of the Americas (COTA) Partners for Pink Judy Sloan of Roseview Farms, Cece Stewart of Oak Meadows Farm, the Wellington Regional Medical Center, and Sarah and Katie Hoog of CUatX Tack equestrian boutique have first-hand knowledge of the strength and power of breast cancer survivors. “I’ve had family that’s been hit with breast cancer, […]

Discover Dressage Joins COTA to Advance Dressage while Fighting Breast Cancer

2018 COTA Lusitano quadrille performed by Discover Dressage

When Challenge of the Americas (COTA) organizer Mary Ross approached Kim Van Kampen, the founder of Discover Dressage, to join in COTA’s fight against breast cancer, Van Kampen thought it was a great idea. The March 9 Challenge of the Americas features teams of top international dressage riders competing in Grand Prix freestyle quadrilles to […]

Team Winged Foot Poised to Fly High for the 2018 Challenge of the Americas

Team Winged Foot, formerly known as Team International in The Challenge of the Americas (COTA), has a new name thanks to its generous sponsor, but it remains populated by Grand Prix dressage riders from around the globe. The Challenge of the Americas features five teams of top riders competing in Grand Prix quadrilles set to […]

Team Purina Practicing for the 2018 Challenge of the Americas

Team Purina’s dressage riders, choreographer and coach are keen on capturing the win for the March 9 return of the Challenge of the Americas (COTA). Back after a year’s hiatus, the 2018 COTA will feature five teams of top dressage riders competing in Grand Prix freestyle quadrilles set to music, all to raise funds for […]

The Challenge of the Americas Goes Global in 2018​

The Challenge of the Americas (COTA) is back after a year’s hiatus and we’re busting down borders! Not only is COTA returning to help find a cure for breast cancer, it’s so big, it’s going global. COTA’s signature six-rider Grand Prix Quadrille Team Challenge will be held live on March 9 at the world-renowned Global […]