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Morgan Breed’s Grand National & World Championship Horse Show Wraps Up in Oklahoma City

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/12/2019 6:31:00 AM

Oklahoma City, Okla. – The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) welcomed nearly 1,000 Morgan horses to the 2019 Grand National & World Championship Horse Show®. Held at the State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, Okla., from October 12-19, the best of the breed competed in a wide range of disciplines and classes running in four rings concurrently. Horses were shown in divisions including pleasure driving, English pleasure, hunter pleasure, in-hand, park, Western pleasure, jumping,...

Calling Youth Members - We Want to Feature YOU!

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/7/2019 9:10:00 AM

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...

It's Almost Time for the Greatest Morgan Show of the Year

by Edited press release from the American Morgan Horse Association | 10/11/2019 9:06:00 AM

Shelburne, Vt. – The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) is set to host the 2019 Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show® . The annual Grand National competition is shaping up to be another monumental event in this show's long history. More than 900 of the world's finest Morgan horses from across the United States and Canada will meet in Oklahoma City, Okla., from October 12-19 for a chance at a piece of more than $250,000 in prize money. Since 1973,...

Terri Dolan to Join USEF as Director of National Breeds and Non-FEI Disciplines Sport Department

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/6/2019 3:27:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that on September 16, 2019, Terri Dolan will be joining our team as Director of National Breeds and Non-FEI Disciplines Sport Department. US Equestrian CEO Bill Moroney with Terri Dolan Photo: Andrea Evans/US Equestrian Terri will be bringing her extensive management experience from her 35-year career with the Marriott International Corporation to the position, as well as her knowledge of equestrian sport. “Terri’s...

Lessons from Horsemanship for Life, Career, and Resilience

by Katey Duffey | 3/26/2019 3:01:00 PM

“It is easy to conquer the world from the back of a horse” ~ Genghis (Chinggis) Khan Ask someone who their favorite teacher is, and their response will probably be a human. For me, horses have fulfilled the role of invaluable mentors. Horses teach us responsibility and to prioritize taking care of what’s Katey Duffey and Max. "Max was part of the major milestones of my life, teaching me to push beyond my limits and try new things," Duffey said. Photo: Courtesy of Katey Duffey...

Consensus Emerges from Affiliate Roundtable

by Glenye Cain Oakford | 1/11/2019 10:12:00 PM

US Equestrian President Murray Kessler and CEO Bill Moroney joined 29 leaders from US Equestrian's breed and discipline affiliates on Friday for the Affiliate Roundtable at US Equestrian’s 2019 Annual Meeting in West Palm Beach, Fla. The meeting began with a closed session, where discussions resulted in eight areas of consensus, covering a wide range of topics, including Safe Sport, the affiliate agreement process, national breed and discipline representation on US Equestrian...

US Equestrian Announces 2019 U.S. Saddle Seat Young Riders Teams

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/7/2019 12:23:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is proud to announce the selection of the 2019 U.S. Saddle Seat Young Riders Stripes and Stars Teams. The Stripes Team will compete at the 2019 U.S. Saddle Seat Invitational Test Event from July 4-5, in New Orleans, La., against teams from South Africa. The Stars Team will compete at the 2019 U.S. Saddle Seat Invitational Test Event from October 31 - November 2, in Las Vegas, Nev., against Canada. Following an incredible number of applications received from...

US Equestrian to Recognize Georgie Green with 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award and Isabela De Sousa as 2018 Junior Equestrian of the Year

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 12/11/2018 2:40:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the recipients of the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Junior Equestrian of the Year Award to be acknowledged at the 2019 US Equestrian Annual Meeting at the Hilton West Palm Beach in West Palm Beach, Fla. Georgie Green is the winner of the 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award, while Isabela De Sousa is the 2018 Junior Equestrian of the Year. Both Green and De Sousa will be recognized at the Pegasus Awards on Thursday, January 10, 2019,...

US Equestrian Now Accepting Coach Applications for 2019 U.S. Saddle Seat Young Riders Team

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/5/2018 1:00:00 PM

Photo by Sarah Bennett Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is excited to announce that coach applications are now being accepted for the 2019 U.S. Saddle Seat Young Riders Team. Two coaches will be selected for the 2019 U.S. Saddle Seat Young Riders Team, competing in New Orleans, La. in May, 2019. There is a possibility that two additional coaches will be selected for a team to compete at an Invitational Test Event on the west coast in July or October, 2019. Interested and qualified parties should...

US Equestrian Accepting Applications for 2019 U.S. Saddle Seat Young Riders Team

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/2/2018 11:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2019 U.S. Saddle Seat Young Riders Team. During years that the Saddle Seat World Cup competition is not held, members of the Young Rider Team will be eligible to represent the United States in other international competitions, whether at home or abroad. The purpose of the Young Rider Team is to develop athletes for future Saddle Seat World Cup competitions. The Saddle Seat World Cup is a...

AMHA Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show Wraps Up in Oklahoma City

by Edited Press Release from the American Morgan Horse Association | 10/17/2018 2:44:00 PM

Shelburne, Vt. – The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) welcomed nearly 1,000 Morgan horses to the 2018 Grand National & World Championship Horse Show®. Held at the State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, Okla., from October 6-13, the best of the breed competed in a wide range of disciplines and classes running in three rings concurrently. Horses were shown in divisions including pleasure driving, English pleasure, hunter pleasure, in-hand, park, Western pleasure, jumping, trail,...

It's Almost Time for the Greatest Morgan Horse Show of the Year

by Edited Press Release from the American Morgan Horse Association | 10/5/2018 11:16:00 AM

Shelburne, Vt. – The 2018 Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show® is shaping up to be another monumental event in the show's 45-year history. The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) is preparing to host more than 1,000 of the world's finest Morgan horses from across the United States and Canada from October 6-13, at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, Okla., as they vie for the title of national champion and over $250,000 in prize money. Since 1973, this...