Lexington, KY - There is still time to sign up for the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and University of California Davis Extension's online continuing education program in Equine Event Management, which begins January 18. USEF members receive a 10 percent enrollment discount and scholarships are available as well. The first of its kind, this specialized studies program brings together UC Davis' expertise in distance education and the expertise of USEF, the National Governing...

‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands - During the KWPN Stallion Show 2011 in ‘s-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands approximately 35 KWPN stallions will be for sale at the KWPN Select Sale auction on Feburary 5. Jumping On Wednesday, February 2, the event kicks off with the first group of jumper stallions performing in the oval viewing pen during the second round viewing. At the end of the afternoon is the third annual KWPN College, an educational session conducted in English and created especially for...

Hosts Tuny and David Page and Kim and Fredrick Boyer w/Steffen Peters and Todd Flettrich (Photo by Heather Bellock/PMG) Wellington, FL - Tuny and David Page and Kim and Fredrick Boyer hosted a cocktail reception on January 8 for the United States Equestrian Team Foundation at the Page residence in Wellington, FL. The evening's events were held to honor those who support the sport of Dressage through the USET Foundation and give them the opportunity to meet and mingle with the athletes who...

Wellington, FL - Equestrian Sport Productions is introducing a new two-part educational component to the 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF). The two new series, the "Lunch & Learn" and "Ride & Learn," are designed to provide all FTI WEF participants and members of the Wellington community with creative and informative opportunities for further developing their skills and knowledge of the sport as a whole. The Lunch & Learn series will begin on January 20, and will take place every...

Nick Skelton and Unique (Photo © Sportfot, Official Sport Photographer of the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival) Wellington, FL - The 2011 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) began its competition January 12 with opening jumper classes in the International Arena. To start the year off right, Nick Skelton (GBR) was back in the saddle and in the winner's circle with Unique, owned by Beverly Widdowson, in the $8,000 G&C Farm 1.45m Jumpers. The first week of the FTI WEF runs through January 16. The...

In the first of regular blogs from the USEF High Performance Eventing Riders 2006 World Equestrian Games and 2003 Pan American Games veteran, Will Faudree, talks about dressage practice, dog shows and new horses. See https://www.willfaudree.com/index.html for more information about Will. For a list of riders on the 2011 Eventing High Performance Training List please click here: https://www.usef.org/_IFrames/newsdisplay/viewPR.aspx?id=6447&star=true . From Will: 2011 is upon us and I am...

Clark Gable and Carole Lombard with their American Saddlebred, Sonny. (Photo courtesy Kentucky Horse Park) Lexington, KY - Lights, Camera, Action! The American Saddlebred Museum at the Kentucky Horse Park is readying its 2011 exhibit which will feature both Saddlebreds and Saddlebred owners that have played important roles in the movies, on television and throughout history. "Celebrities: Saddlebreds and Personalities from the Silver Screen, Cinema and History" will open on February 18, 2011....

Lexington, KY - The Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series will once again see classes at more than 100 horse shows across the country before culminating in year-end Championships at the National Horse Show in November. The Series hosts separate divisions for junior and amateur-owner riders in two Conferences-the East Conference and the West Conference. Series standings are used to help determine junior and amateur-owner entries for the National Horse Show. The East Conference will...

USEF Walks the Course (USEF Archives) Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) provided 12 of the best up-and-coming jumping riders in the U.S. a chance to ride with the biggest legend in the game as the USEF Horsemastership Training Session took center stage at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center from January 4-8, 2011 in Wellington, FL. This Training Session isn't just about riding, it is about every aspect of being a complete horseperson. From stable...

The Dressage Foundation is very pleased to announce the funding available for 2011. Donors have opened their hearts and pocketbooks to make it possible for the Foundation to award $240,000 in grants and scholarships during he upcoming year – a record amount. To apply for grant or scholarship dollars, visit www.dressagefoundation.org and click on “Funds and Programs” and scroll through the list. You will find funding help for riders at all levels, instructors, judges – from grass roots to high...