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Five Things to Know About Your First Western Riding Lesson

by Emily Girard | Jun 29, 2023, 3:32 PM EST

From reining to dressage to equitation, the Western category encompasses multiple disciplines that are open to all. Photo: Courtesy of the Arabian Horse Association The Western category encompasses a wide variety of disciplines, including reining, trail, ranch, equitation, and Western dressage, all of which have lesson programs at barns across the country. “The lesson programs are such an important part of all of our breeds and all of our industries, because it's the way we're...

From Muncie to Aachen: Dan Kreitl Making His Dreams Come True

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | Jun 27, 2023, 3:30 PM EST

Dan Krietl and Carmango, or "Frtiz," won The Dutta Corp. USEF CCI4*-L Eventing National Championship in the fall of 2022. (Devyn Trethewey/US Equestrian) Amateur competitor Dan Kreitl has been getting attention for an impressive string of results on the eventing scene. Kreitl competed in his first FEI eventing competition in 2021 and won The Dutta Corp. USEF CCI4*-L Eventing National Championship to close out 2022. The result earned him and his young, talented mount, Carmango, a flight grant to...

Five Things to Know About Fortunato H2O

by Emily Girard | Jun 1, 2023, 2:34 PM EST

A rising star in the para dressage world, Fortunato H2O has a string of achievements to his credit, including first place in all Grade I tests at the Tryon Summer Dressage CPEDI3*, a win at the Grade I FEI Para Grand Prix A Test, a grand championship at the Devon Breed Show, and a bronze medal at the 2022 Orifarm Health FEI Para Fortunato H2O with rider Roxanne Trunnell at the 2023 Adequan Global Dressage Festival Week 3 CPEDI3* Photo: Kimberlyn Beaudoin/KTB Creative Group Dressage World...

Five Reasons to Watch the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair

by Kathleen Landwehr | May 30, 2023, 12:30 PM EST

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...

Barn Upgrades for Horse Health

by Kim F Miller | May 22, 2023, 3:47 PM EST

Richard III’s Shakespearean battlefield cry, “A horse, a horse. My kingdom for a horse,” has come to describe that one essential thing in a given situation. Fresh, circulating air is the essential veterinarians urge when planning barn upgrades that most affect our horse’s health and well-being. Designs and management Abundant fresh air is important in maintaining horses' respiratory health. Photo: Fotema/Adobestock.com strategies to reduce airborne dust and ammonia...

50 Licensed Official Applicants Receive USEF Grants

by Alina Brazzil | May 10, 2023, 5:13 PM EST

The grant program helps reduce financial barriers for USEF or U.S. FEI officials to complete application requirements related to a new license application or a license promotion. Photo: Devyn Trethewey/US Equestrian The USEF has announced grants totaling $19,600 for 50 licensed official applicants as part of a grant program to support the development both of new licensed officials and of higher-level officials. USEF launched the grant program in 2022 to reduce financial barriers for USEF or U.S....

Event Horse Owner Spotlight: Jerry Hollis

by Jerry Hollis | Apr 24, 2023, 9:00 AM EST

Jerry Hollis, Sommersby, and Jenny Caras. Photo courtesy Jerry Hollis. Having been blessed with two wonderful daughters has always kept my wife and I rather busy. Like most parents, we wanted extracurricular sports for them that were healthy, built character, and taught responsibility and we found those qualities in abundance in the eventing community. We happily ferried the girls to lessons and clinics in the afternoons and on weekends. We cheered them on at their first shows and watched with...

Jim Gornall's Reminiscence on Eventing in America

by James “Jim” C. Gornall | Apr 24, 2023, 8:00 AM EST

Caveat: The writing that follows may not be exactly historically accurate. These are recollections from a long time ago when I was a young man just beginning my lifelong involvement with the sport of eventing. Since I am neither a scholarly researcher nor a trained journalist, everything I write is limited by my personal experience which, as we all know, is only a small slice of what might have been going on elsewhere and by all the usual frailties of human memory. I rode in my first event at...

Source of Inspiration Turned Coach-Student Partnership

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | Apr 11, 2023, 4:30 PM EST

Fiona Howard and Jagger exit the ring with coach Kate Shoemaker at the CHI Al Shaqab CPEDI3*. (© CHI Al Shaqab) Fiona Howard has made quite an impression with her recent performances at para dressage CPEDI competitions. Howard is a dedicated equestrian , and her success also is due in part to Kate Shoemaker, a Tokyo 2020 Paralympic team bronze medalist and 2022 FEI Para Dressage World Championship individual silver and team bronze medalist. Shoemaker and her Tokyo mount, Solitaer 40,...

First-Timers’ Thoughts on FEI World Cup™ Finals Omaha 2023

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | Apr 9, 2023, 10:00 PM EST

The U.S. contingent had six rookies competing in the FEI World Cup™ Finals Omaha 2023. One dressage combination and five jumping combinations delivered solid performances in front of a home crowd in their first FEI World Cup Finals. They gained valuable experience at the international championship that will serve them for upcoming competitions and years to come. Alice Tarjan and Serenade MF were the rookie combination in the FEI Dressage World Cup™ Final presented by Havensafe Farm....