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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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Register and Book Hotel Accommodations for 2018 USEF Annual Meeting, January 17-20

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Sep 26, 2017, 2:55 PM EST

Lexington, Ky . – Registration is officially open for the 2018 US Equestrian Federation (USEF) Annual Meeting taking place Wednesday, January 17- Saturday, January 20, 2018, at the Hyatt Regency Lexington in Lexington, Ky. The four-day event offers plenty of opportunities to network and hear about the progress around equestrian sport from USEF leadership and others in the industry. From specific discipline-focused meetings to moderated forums, attendees will come away with increased...

Is it Navicular Syndrome? Things You Should Know About Caudal Heel Pain

by Glenye Oakford | Sep 19, 2017, 1:01 PM EST

Navicular syndrome—now often referred to by veterinarians as caudal heel pain—is a diagnosis many horse owners dread. But advances in imaging technology, like magnetic resonance imaging, have made diagnosing and treating navicular-related lameness more precise, and, in many cases, a diagnosis of caudal heel pain isn’t career-ending. Here are some things to keep in mind about caudal heel pain, according to Dr. Liz Barrett of the Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, Ky....

Microchipping FAQs

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Sep 19, 2017, 1:00 PM EST

As of Dec. 1, the United States Equestrian Federation will require a microchip for horses and ponies competing for points in classes that require United States Hunter Jumper Association horse registration. Here’s our microchipping primer to help get you ready for the deadline. Why microchip? The microchip verifies the horse or pony’s ID, which allows him to compete for points and prize money and to be eligible for certain US Equestrian and USHJA programs and awards. Microchips are...

Rider4Helmets Announces International Helmet Awareness Day 2017!

by Riders4Helmets / Charles Owen | Sep 12, 2017, 3:00 PM EST

After years of far-reaching global success, Riders4Helmets has announced that their much-anticipated International Helmet Awareness Day will take place over two days this year: Saturday, September 16, and Sunday, September 17. International Helmet Awareness Day embodies the message of safety that Charles Owen shares 365 days a year. By uniting retailers and riders in an informative day of discounts and safety education, this weekend is an exciting opportunity to support and celebrate the...

365 Days Until the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018!

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Sep 12, 2017, 12:00 PM EST

We’re kicking off the 365-day countdown until the FEI World Equestrian Games Tryon 2018 , which take place Sept. 11-23, 2018, at the Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, N.C. WEG only comes around once every four years, bringing together the world’s elite equestrian athletes from eight Fédération Equestre Internationale disciplines: jumping, dressage, para-equestrian dressage, three-day eventing, combined driving, endurance, vaulting, and reining. The...

US Equestrian Awards Five Students Higher Education Equestrian Scholarships

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Sep 1, 2017, 4:43 PM EST

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian (USEF) is pleased to announce the five recipients of the USEF Higher Education Equestrian Scholarships for graduating high-school seniors. Created to support students who intend to continue their equestrian careers during college, either through an equestrian-related degree or by riding on an intercollege equestrian team, the scholarship awards a $1,000 grant to each recipient to be used towards their education at their respective college or university. The...

US Equestrian Lettering Program Is Underway for 2017-’18 School Year

by | Aug 29, 2017, 12:52 PM EST

Lexington, Ky. - Even if your junior-high or high-school athletic program doesn’t have an equestrian team, you can still earn your varsity letter in horse sports, thanks to US Equestrian’s Athlete Lettering Program. The program recognizes and honors equestrians in grades five to 12 for their dedication to equestrian sports. To be eligible, a student must Be a US Equestrian member (fan or competing) Log 100 hours of equestrian activity Compete at three competitions of any type or...

Disinfecting 101: Brushes, Buckets, and Stalls

by Glenye Cain Oakford | Aug 29, 2017, 12:00 PM EST

It’s cheap and effective to make disinfecting part of your barn routine. We’ve got Hagyard Equine Medical Institute’s top tips. Regular disinfecting around the barn can help prevent disease, so it’s worth making a good scrub part of your horsekeeping routine. But how often do brushes, buckets, and stalls need disinfecting? And what are the best disinfectants? We asked Dr. Nathan Slovis of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute for his advice. The good news: it’s cheap...

From Tragedy to Triumph: NAJYRC Gold Medalist Tillie Jones Arrives at USEF Dressage National Championships

by Andrea Evans | Aug 22, 2017, 3:03 PM EST

On July 23, 2017, Tillie Jones found herself on top of the podium at the Adequan ® /FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) as the United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Individual Freestyle Dressage Gold Medalist. However, it came with no shortage of hardships along the way. This week, Tillie will face stiffer competition when she competes in the AGCO/USEF Junior Rider Dressage National Championships in Wayne, Ill. It is her perseverance...

Saving Ground: Fair Hill’s Equestrian Community Unites to Grow and Preserve Land for Horse Sports

by Glenye Oakford | Aug 15, 2017, 12:00 PM EST

There has been a variety of horse sports at Fair Hill in Elkton, Md., since at least 1925, the year William DuPont, Jr., established his property in Cecil County with thoughts of using it as a cattle farm, nature preserve, and equine sporting paradise for his beloved Thoroughbred racing and foxhunting. Today, Fair Hill offers high-quality three-day eventing, endurance, combined driving, flat race training, and steeplechase racing, among other things, at the 5,600 acres now owned by the state of...