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...

Springfield, Ill . – The National Show Horse Finals saw a gathering of some of the country’s most impressive National Show Horses as riders and owners vied for top honors. The National Show Horse represents the epitome of modern-day show horse as a combination of at least 50% Arabian blood and any other breed. Hosted by the National Show Horse Registry (NSHR), the Illinois State Fairgrounds set the scene for competition from September 13-15, and also serves as a qualification...

Lexington, Ky. – The top National Show Horses from across the country are gathering in the heart of Illinois at the Illinois State Fairgrounds for the 13 th annual National Show Horse Finals. Hosted by the National Show Horse Registry (NSHR), a packed weekend of competition kicks off tomorrow, September 13-15. The versatility and beauty of the National Show Horse will be proudly displayed throughout the weekend as judges Cary Bartz (Stillwater, Minn.), Donnie Bullock (Fredericksburg, Va....

Lexington, KY. - The nation’s top saddle seat riders will compete at William Woods University in Fulton, Mo., on December 2, 2017, in hopes of earning a spot on the 2018 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team. The Saddle Seat World Cup consists of a three-gaited and a five-gaited competition, with six team members selected for each section. Selected athletes will represent the United States in July 2018 during the International Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup competition. The Saddle Seat World...

Springfield, Ill. - Experience the fun and exciting competition of the National Show Horse (NSH) Finals this weekend in Springfield, Ill., at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Presented by the National Show Horse Registry , this event kicks off Thursday, September 14, and runs through Saturday, September 16. The Arabian Horse Global Network will livestream the event. Photo Credit: Howard Schatzburg Photography In its 12 th consecutive year, the NSH Finals attracts top riders and Half-Arabian...

Perry, Ga. - The 2017 U.S. Saddle Seat Invitational/Test Event concluded on Thursday, April 6, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry, Ga. The U.S. Saddle Seat Young Rider Stripes and Stars Teams delivered strong performances against teams from Canada and South Africa. Under the guidance of coaches Devon Garone (Richmond, N.H.), Kristin Logan (Hampton Falls, N.H.), and Christy Parker (Brunswick, Ga.), the Stripes Three-Gaited section won gold and the Five-Gaited section won...

Perry, Ga. - The U.S. Teams have won medals at the 2017 U.S. Saddle Seat Invitational/Test Event. The U.S. Saddle Seat Young Rider Stripes Team won gold in the Three-Gaited section and silver in the Five-Gaited section of the Senior competition. The team is coached by Devon Garone (Richmond, N.H.), Kristin Logan (Hampton Falls, N.H.), and Christy Parker (Brunswick, Ga.). The U.S. Saddle Seat Young Rider Stars Team won gold in the Three-Gaited section and tied for gold with South Africa in the...

Lexington, KY - The 31st Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Bridgestone gets rolling this week at the Kentucky Horse Park. Fifty-eight horses were presented at the first horse inspection and of those all but one was accepted. Entries from five countries are looking for a shot at the title at America's only CCI4* event which also serves as the Rolex/USEF National CCI4* Eventing Championship. The competition begins tomorrow with the first of two days of dressage - it will be live...

Lexington, KY - The nation's top saddle seat riders will compete in the 2012 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team Selection Trials held at William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri on March 31, 2012 in hopes of earning a spot on the 2012 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team. The Saddle Seat World Cup consists of a three-gaited and a five-gaited competition. At these Trials five team members and one alternate will be selected for each team. Athletes selected will represent the United States in...

Bridgehampton, NY — The Hampton Classic Horse Show has announced that it is delaying the start of this year's event until Wednesday due to the anticipated effects of hurricane Irene. Originally scheduled to open on Sunday, the Classic is delaying its start because of the need to take down all tents and horse stalls and then reconstruct them. All competition originally scheduled for Monday and Tuesday, and some of the competitions originally scheduled for Sunday’s opening day,...

Fine Art Photography by Brady Willette. Washington, D.C. - The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian and the Washington International Horse Show announce a new partnership to celebrate horses in Native American culture and equestrian sport throughout history. The museum opens “A Song for the Horse Nation” Saturday, Oct. 29, at its flagship museum on the National Mall, a major exhibition that explores the role horses have played in Native culture from the 1500s...

Carson City, NV - The 2011 $25,000 Franktown Meadows USHJA International Hunter Derby will take place at the Franktown Meadows Equestrian Facility in Carson City, NV, on September 5, 2011. The venue is nestled at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range and offers outstanding views and immaculate grounds, serving as the perfect backdrop for the derby as spectators admire the beautiful hunter derby course. This year, the event is proud to feature a weeklong series of USEF Super Clinics...