Saddle Seat Equitation

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that the application period is now open for the 2024 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team Selection Trials. The application is open to active junior and amateur competing members of US Equestrian age 14 or older as of Jan. 1, 2024, and completing the application is the first step in the qualifying process for the team. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian The International Saddle Seat World Cup is held every other year, and the 2024...

Lexington, Ky. - In 2022, a scholarship opportunity was introduced for the USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final . Sally Jackson and Stephens College are proud to bring back the $20,000 scholarship to the 2023 USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final. The scholarship was created to support students who are committed to continuing their involvement with the American Saddlebred and/or equine studies. The scholarship awards $20,000 to be used towards educational expenses at Stephens College. $20,000 in Stephens...

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...

This week, USEF Network viewers can tune in to the livestream from the Big D Charity Horse Show in Fort Worth, Texas. The show features exciting classes for American Saddlebreds , Morgans , and other breeds in saddle seat , driving, equitation, roadster , and pleasure classes. Big D is a longstanding tradition in the region, tracing its beginnings to 1971. In addition to being a favorite early season stop on the show circuit for many exhibitors, Big D has had a philanthropic mission since its...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian, in conjunction with the UPHA Board of Directors, has agreed to move the USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final to the UPHA American Royal National Championship Horse Show starting in 2023. The decision was made to move this Final from the Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show to the UPHA American Royal National Championship Horse Show to enable the adult amateur riders to have a longer qualification time frame for the 2023 competition year....

Kansas City, Mo. – The 2022 competition season for saddle seat equitation riders closed with a grand finale at the UPHA American Royal National Championship in Kansas City. The USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final , one of the oldest and most prestigious classes for saddle seat riders, was held on Saturday, Nov. 12, and saw 15 finalists compete for the championship. ©Howard Schatzberg Ella White (Medina, Ohio) took home the day’s top prize riding Jalapena Lena, her own American...

Ninety-five percent of Charles Owen helmets meet all three of the main international equestrian safety standards. Photo: Charles Owen Charles Owen has long been a name synonymous with safety and research in the equestrian industry. In 2021, the riding helmet manufacturer investigated mental health in riders for the first time in its history. The landmark study, conducted by University of Brighton MSc student Charlotte Ricca, involved over a thousand riders. “We were amazed by the amount...

Harrodsburg, Ky. – The U.S. Saddle Seat Teams earned podium finishes this week as the 2022 Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup came to its conclusion on Friday, July 29, at the Mercer County Fairgrounds. After a week of training, camaraderie, and competition, the U.S. team won the gold medal in the three-gaited division and bronze in the five-gaited division. This marks the sixth consecutive gold-medal win for the U.S. in the three-gaited division. The 2022 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team...

Harrodsburg, Ky. – The 2022 Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup will take place this week in Harrodsburg, Kentucky, at the Mercer County Fairgrounds, with 11 athletes representing the U.S. across the three-gaited and five-gaited divisions. The competition will take place on Thursday and Friday, July 28 and 29. The Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup has been held bi-annually since the 1980s. However, because the 2020 event was canceled due to COVID-19, this will be the first World Cup since...

Lexington, Ky. – Some of the country’s top adult equitation riders will vie for championship honors this week at the 2022 USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final. The final will take place at the 86 th annual Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show in Rolex Stadium at the Kentucky Horse Park and is the last class of the daytime session on Wednesday, July 13. Kendra Wise riding Callaway's Silent Partner, 2021 USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final Champion. ©Howard...

Lexington, Ky. – Eleven athletes from eight states will represent the U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team at the 2022 Saddle Seat World Cup, to be held in Harrodsburg, Ky., from July 25-30. Coaches Katie Case (Simpsonville, Ky.) and Pam Roush (Lutz, Fla.) will lead the U.S. team against several teams from abroad. The following athletes have been selected for the 2022 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team (in alphabetical order) : Three-Gaited Photo by Allie Poovey Ella Hampton (Sheridan, Ind.)...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for the Higher Education Equestrian Scholarship , which provides five $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors committed to continuing their involvement in equestrian sport while in college. Applicants must be active US Equestrian competing members or subscribers preparing to enter any college or university full-time in fall 2022. The scholarship is open to all 28 recognized breeds and...