Arabian / Half-Arabian / Anglo-Arabian

Dear USEF Members, The COVID-19 Pandemic has created significant challenges the world over and USEF greatly appreciates those of you who have chosen not to compete in accordance with our statement issued on March 13, 2020 . USEF extends our thanks to you for joining us in our community-wide effort to responsibly address the COVID-19 virus outbreak. We will continue to closely monitor the situation and provide our members and competition organizers with updates every 10-14 days, or sooner if...

Dear USEF Members, Your health, safety and well-being and that of your horses is paramount to USEF. We are continuing to closely monitor communications on the COVID-19 Pandemic from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) and the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI). Effective Monday, March 16, 2020, all USEF owned...

Scottsdale, Ariz. – The legendary and culturally famed Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show is set to begin on Thursday, February 13, and runs through Sunday, February 23. The 65 th edition of the event is an 11-day showcase of the beauty and diversity of Arabian and Half-Arabian horses. Hosted by the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona (AHAA) at WestWorld , the show will welcome over 2,000 horses and over 9,000 entries. Approximately 1,200 classes for youth, amateur, and professional...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to introduce the 2019 Equestrians of Honor. For the first time, an International Equestrian of the Year and a National Equestrian of the Year will be named for their achievements in 2019. Winners are determined based on the results of online voting , which is now open through Thursday, January 2, 2020, at midnight. The 2019 International and National Equestrians of the Year will be awarded on January 10, 2020, during the 2019 Pegasus Awards...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to introduce the following Horses of Honor, who had tremendous achievements throughout 2019. Each year, US Equestrian names a National Horse of the Year and an International Horse of the Year from the Horses of Honor roster. Winners are determined based on the results of online voting , which is now open through Thursday, January 2, 2020, at midnight. The International and National Horses of the Year will be named on January 11, 2020, during the...

Ehrhardt, S.C. – The Broxton Bridge Plantation in Ehrhardt, S.C., played host to the inaugural USEF Endurance National Championships on November 14-16 as part of the 2019 North American Endurance Championships. In addition, an unofficial FEI team competition was integrated into the competition at the CEI2*/CEIYJ2* and CEI1*/CEIYJ1* levels to strengthen team development skills. Marcia Weilbach and Zanthus Fury (Becky Pearman Photography) Taking a five-loop tour equating to a ride of 120.7...

Tulsa, Okla. – Nearly 1,800 Arabian and Half-Arabian horses and their riders/drivers, owners, trainers, and support staff from every state and Canadian province made Tulsa Expo Square in Tulsa, Okla., their home for two weeks during the annual Arabian Horse Association’s (AHA) Arabian and Half-Arabian U.S. National Championship Horse Show . Credited with bringing $104 million in economic impact to the city of Tulsa, second only to the Tulsa State Fair, AHA’s premier...

Join us in being a part of a video showcasing how YOU are the future of equestrian sport! Tell us how you got started riding and why you love horses. Submit cell phone or home video footage sharing your story, as well as clips of you riding, taking a lesson, grooming, or just a selfie video with your horse. Footage can be of you as an individual or with a group of friends at the barn or at a show. The final video made from all the submissions will be featured on US Equestrian’s social...

Aurora, Colo. - Join the Arabian Horse Association (AHA) in celebrating the beauty and versatility of the Arabian horse at the U.S. National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show from October 18-26 at Expo Square in Tulsa, Okla. Competitive class sessions start each day at 8:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. Omnibus Live Stream Results Educational T.A.I.L. ( Total Arabian Interactive Learning ) tours will be available at the beginning of the show. These tours are an opportunity for...

Springfield, Ill. – The National Show Horse Finals saw a gathering of the most impressive National Show Horses in the U.S. as riders and owners vied for top honors. With 200 National Show Horses and Arabian horses showing over the course of the three days, competition was fierce across the multitude of championship divisions. Ann Judd (Lutz, Fla.), Martha Rattner (Georgetown, Ky.), and Mitch Sperte (Victor, N.Y.) served as judges for this year’s competition. The National Show Horse...

Four years ago, Kate Baldino and Maria Muzzio were 17-year-old first-timers on the U.S. team at the FEI Endurance World Championships for Young Riders and Juniors. This year, they’re headed to Pisa, Italy, for the 2019 edition of the championships as good friends looking forward to their last competition as Young Riders. In June, Kate, from Marietta, Ga., and Maria, from Clifton, Va., took part in the United States Equestrian Federation Mandatory Training and Evaluation Session for the...

Crete, Ill. - The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) hosted some of the most impressive Arabian sport horses in the U.S. and Canada at the 17 th annual Sport Horse National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show from September 2-7 at Balmoral Park in Crete. Hundreds of Arabian horses competed across an array of sport horse divisions, including dressage, hunters, jumping, Western dressage, and under-saddle and halter classes. The horses were presented to a panel of judges as they sought...