The United States Equestrian Federation’s Saddle Seat Medal Final will be held Saturday, November 21, 2009, at the United Professional Horsemen’s Association’s American Royal National Championship in Kansas City, MO. This medal final brings together the best saddle seat equitation riders from across the country that will perform for a prestigious judging panel comprised of Maria Gilman, Brooke Jacobs and Sally Lindabury. To qualify for the competition, competitors must be 17 years and under who...

Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Eventing High Performance program congratulates the following horse and rider combinations for their acceptance into the 2010 Developing Rider Program. To be considered for the program, riders either submitted an application, or were recommended by a Talent Spotter, indicated by TS . Applications were reviewed by the Talent Spotters and approved by the Eventing High Performance Committee. Rider/Age/Hometown/Horse/Sex/Breed/Age/Owner...

Lexington, KY—The United States Equestrian Federation is now accepting applications from the media and at large for the Daniel P. Lenehan Trophy for Overall Media Excellence. The coveted honor will be presented during the 2010 USEF Annual Meeting at the Media Awards Luncheon on Saturday, January 16. In years past, separate categories of media were contested (writing, photography, Internet, etc.). Beginning this year, all forms of media shall compete side-by-side for the singular award. The...

Dressage at Devon, one of the nation's most important dressage and sport horse breeding shows, has awarded more than $51,000 to owners and breeders in the Born in the USA Breeders Awards series since its inception in 2003. Developed by the Dressage at Devon Committee to recognize and reward the achievements of American breeders, the awards are distributed in 14 divisions, and include prize money, rosettes and other prizes. Each year the program has grown and now the Born in the USA Breeders...

Twenty-nine of the most promising young stars of the eventing community competed in the 2009 East Coast Irish Draught Horse Society of North America (IDHSNA)/United States Eventing Association (USEA) Future Event Horse (FEH) Finals in Lexington, VA, at the Virginia Horse Center. Held in conjunction with the popular Virginia Horse Trials, the classes for yearlings, two-, and three-year-old young horses were quite competitive as an array of well-bred horses were presented to judges Carter Bass...

Though the Spalding Labs United States Eventing Association (USEA) Young Event Horse West Coast Championships ran until the sun set at the Galway Downs International Three-Day and Horse Trials, spectators were treated to performances by some of the best young event prospects in the country. Robyn Fisher rode Rose Sullivan’s Clair de Lune SE, a Holsteiner Stallion by Contendor and out of L’Vienna Z, and scored an 83.90% to win the Five-Year-Old Championship, while she also rode her own Dutch...

Lexington, KY – The USEF Youth/Pony Pilot Program Application deadline has been extended. The deadline for the November 21-22 clinic with Pam Goodrich in Boscawen, NH and the November 21-22 clinic with Lendon Gray in Newtown, PA have be extended to Wednesday, November 11, 2009. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to participate in this USEF Pilot Program for Dressage. This program is designed to seek out, educate and assist the development of the young riders. The December and January clinics...

Riding her grand prix partner Come On III, Shawna Harding captured the Trilogy Dressage Saddle "Best Seat" Award at the Great American/United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Region 1 Dressage Championships and VADA Fall Competition. Harding beat out riders from more than 10 states who were competing in the four-day championship dressage competition, which included musical freestyle and grand prix classes. Debbie Witty, President of Trilogy Dressage Saddles, was pleased with the selection of...

Young equine enthusiasts from around the country are expected to attend the EQUUS Foundation/USEF Youth Convention on Saturday, January 16, 2010, in Louisville, KY. The Youth Convention, now in its third year, is held in conjunction with the USEF Annual Meeting for the purpose of uniting youth as well as for growing equine interest and participation. Attendees will learn to become better horsemen, develop awareness of educational opportunities to pursue a career in the equine industry, and gain...

The Reining Horse Sports Foundation (RHSF) mission is to develop and enhance the sport of reining worldwide through its five core programs: NRHA Hall of Fame, Crisis Fund, Research, Development & Education, Youth Programs and International Development. With the 2010 Alltech® FEI World Equestrian Games approaching next September, RHSF has a unique opportunity for you to champion its involvement in the Games and aid its efforts to bring reining to an unprecedented audience. Contribute to the RHSF...