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The all new Equestrian Weekly newsletter showcases the best of US Equestrian, including new Learning Center videos, the USEF Network schedule, and original articles. Equestrian Weekly keeps members informed about affiliate news, international competitions, information on rule changes, membership updates, special member offers, and more.

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Event Horse Owner Spotlight: Patricia Vos

by Patricia Vos | Jul 28, 2023, 1:28 PM EST

A few weeks ago, I was asked to write about our experiences as high performance event horse owners. I thought to myself, "Oh, great timing," as we’re on our way to CHIO Aachen where our horse Z and rider Phillip Dutton have been named to U.S. Team. And maybe we’ll win a medal - wouldn’t that be a great thing to write about!? An event horse owner adventure to CHIO Aachen in Germany (Courtesy of Patricia Vos) Of course, as a long time owner, I knew it was also entirely possible...

A Cross-Disciplinary Community

by Emily Girard | Jul 28, 2023, 10:11 AM EST

Andrea Pianka started riding horses when she was seven years old, starting at a hunter/jumper barn and later competing in saddle seat equitation. However, she transitioned to carriage pleasure driving after becoming quadriplegic in a car accident when she was 18. “I’ve always liked driving, and then when I got injured, I started learning about adaptive driving with a carriage and it opened up a whole new world,” Pianka said. “I was very happy to know that I could still...

Meet Charles Owen’s Kylo Helmet: Safety Features, Style, and Savings

by USEF Communications | Jul 25, 2023, 9:00 AM EST

Equestrians devoted to both safety and style have consistently looked to the innovators at Charles Owen. With its new EQ x helmet line, Charles Owen is announcing a revolution—in both design and price. The Kylo helmet is certified to three international safety standards. Photo: Courtesy of Charles Owen The company unveiled the EQ x line with the Kylo helmet in May, and it’s already become a bestseller as equestrians take advantage of the Kylo’s pioneering dial-fit feature,...

Get More Out of Your Training Time with Ridely

by Glenye Cain Oakford | Jul 17, 2023, 1:41 PM EST

Have you ever wished you could download quick, practical advice directly to your brain from Olympians and other top U.S. and international equestrian competitors? You can’t do mental downloads (yet!). But Ridely brings that wisdom directly to you, in a succinct, step-by-step format, via the Ridely PRO app, which is available at a 30% discount for USEF members. And their stable of experts is growing: this week, Ridely is launching a series of videos for equitation, hunters, and jumpers...

"You Can Enter a Career": Young Licensed Officials Discuss Their Path

by Emily Girard | Jul 13, 2023, 2:00 PM EST

Rob Jacobs, 'r' Hunter and Hunter/Jumping Seat Equitation Judge. Photo: Julia B Photography The USEF Licensed Officials program provides training for people interested in becoming judges, course designers, technical delegates, or stewards. USEF also offers grants to reduce financial barriers to licensure, such as travel costs associated with apprenticing or attending official clinics. The program started in 2022 and aims to encourage new licensed official applicants to climb the...

Saddlebreds Can Do It All

by Glenye Cain Oakford | Jul 10, 2023, 9:31 AM EST

If you want to know how versatile the American Saddlebred is, ask Missouri equestrian Jean Mutrux to introduce you to her mare, CH Absolute Empress. The 13-year-old Saddlebred mare competes at Prix St. Georges in dressage. She also has evented, competed in hunter and jumper classes, led the jumping field across country with the Bridlespur Hunt, and served as a therapeutic lesson horse. Jean Mutrux, who bought Emmy for $1,000 when the mare was two, took some time to share her thoughts on...

Five Things to Know About Your First Western Riding Lesson

by Emily Girard | Jun 29, 2023, 3:32 PM EST

From reining to dressage to equitation, the Western category encompasses multiple disciplines that are open to all. Photo: Courtesy of the Arabian Horse Association The Western category encompasses a wide variety of disciplines, including reining, trail, ranch, equitation, and Western dressage, all of which have lesson programs at barns across the country. “The lesson programs are such an important part of all of our breeds and all of our industries, because it's the way we're...

From Muncie to Aachen: Dan Kreitl Making His Dreams Come True

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | Jun 27, 2023, 3:30 PM EST

Dan Krietl and Carmango, or "Frtiz," won The Dutta Corp. USEF CCI4*-L Eventing National Championship in the fall of 2022. (Devyn Trethewey/US Equestrian) Amateur competitor Dan Kreitl has been getting attention for an impressive string of results on the eventing scene. Kreitl competed in his first FEI eventing competition in 2021 and won The Dutta Corp. USEF CCI4*-L Eventing National Championship to close out 2022. The result earned him and his young, talented mount, Carmango, a flight grant to...

Five Things to Know About Fortunato H2O

by Emily Girard | Jun 1, 2023, 2:34 PM EST

A rising star in the para dressage world, Fortunato H2O has a string of achievements to his credit, including first place in all Grade I tests at the Tryon Summer Dressage CPEDI3*, a win at the Grade I FEI Para Grand Prix A Test, a grand championship at the Devon Breed Show, and a bronze medal at the 2022 Orifarm Health FEI Para Fortunato H2O with rider Roxanne Trunnell at the 2023 Adequan Global Dressage Festival Week 3 CPEDI3* Photo: Kimberlyn Beaudoin/KTB Creative Group Dressage World...

Five Reasons to Watch the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair

by Kathleen Landwehr | May 30, 2023, 12:30 PM EST

The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair's history dates back to 1896. (Taylor Pence/US Equestrian) The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair is the oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed horse show in the U.S. It is a historic event in Devon, Pa., that draws equestrians from across the country and local fans alike to enjoy all that it has to offer. Here are five reasons to follow the excitement of the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair from May 25-June 4. 1. The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair...