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Florida Spring Fling CDE Ready to Host USEF Preliminary Combined Driving National Championships

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/14/2020 1:35:00 PM

Lexington, Ky . – The first set of 2020 USEF Combined Driving National Championships is ready to begin at the Florida Spring Fling Combined Driving Event (CDE), held February 14-16. The Florida Horse Park in Ocala, Fla., will serve as the backdrop for the USEF Preliminary Combined Driving National Championships. A total of 14 entries in four preliminary divisions will vie for one of the national championship titles. New USEF Preliminary Combined Driving National Champions will be crowned...

Arabian and Half-Arabian Horses Gear Up For 65th Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/12/2020 10:30:00 AM

Scottsdale, Ariz. – The legendary and culturally famed Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show is set to begin on Thursday, February 13, and runs through Sunday, February 23. The 65 th edition of the event is an 11-day showcase of the beauty and diversity of Arabian and Half-Arabian horses. Hosted by the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona (AHAA) at WestWorld , the show will welcome over 2,000 horses and over 9,000 entries. Approximately 1,200 classes for youth, amateur, and professional...

US Equestrian Announces List of Athletes Selected to 2020 USEF Eventing 25 Emerging Athlete Program

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/5/2020 5:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the final list of athletes named to the 2020 USEF Eventing 25 Emerging Athlete Program, following four program Assessment Sessions hosted during the month of January in Ocala, Fla., Aiken, S.C., and Temecula, Calif. The USEF Eventing 25 Program offers athletes 25 years of age and under access to coaching and mentorship opportunities with Developing and Emerging Coach Leslie Law. Leslie will work within each athlete’s existing...

US Equestrian Names Teams for Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ USA and Palm Beach Masters Youth CSIO

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/5/2020 1:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the roster of team athletes who will represent the United States at the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup USA and Palm Beach Masters Youth CSIO competition hosted at Deeridge Farms in Wellington, Fla., from February 12-16, 2020. The NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team will begin their quest for qualification to the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup Final, held in Barcelona in October, in the team’s first outing of the 2020 season. The...

USEF Futures Team Challenge Competitions Announced for 2020

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/3/2020 10:45:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the 2020 competitions for the USEF Futures Team Challenge, which will continue to offer eventing athletes the experience of competing in a team environment in the program’s second year. The USEF Futures Team Challenge will return to The Cloud 11~Gavilan North LLC Carolina International CCI and Horse Trial, held March 19-22 in Raeford, N.C., and expand to the West Coast at the Galway Downs International Three-Day Event, held...

US Equestrian Launches New Guaranteed Insurance Benefits Program for Members

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/3/2020 10:06:00 AM

US Equestrian is pleased to announce the launch of a new benefits program for members, offering access to expansive coverage, including medical, dental, vision, business, pet, and liability insurance for all competing USEF members and USEF subscribing members. Currently, promotional fan members are not eligible to enroll in the benefits program, but upgrading your membership is simple - click here to upgrade your membership. As an organization, we understand the challenges of finding affordable...

US Equestrian Announces Member Updates to Kundrun USEF Dressage Development Program List

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/30/2020 3:15:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the updated member list for the Kundrun USEF Dressage Development Program. The Kundrun USEF Dressage Development Program provides strategic guidance and resources to athletes selected to the program, who have the perceived ability to make or contribute to podium-quality scores. Charlotte Bredahl, the current U.S. Dressage Development Coach, oversees the program with the support of the entire U.S. Dressage Program coaching staff,...

US Equestrian and EquiFit Announce Continued Sponsor Partnership

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/29/2020 5:09:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian and EquiFit, the Official Performance Boot and Leg Wear of US Equestrian, are pleased to announce a renewed commitment to their long tenured partnership, which provides an array of EquiFit products to US Equestrian High Performance Teams and supports members through product awards and event sponsorship. TaylorPence/US Equestrian EquiFit has remained a dedicated supporter of US Equestrian and continues to grow its sponsor presence through many key events and...

Pan American Equestrian Confederation Announces Tokyo 2020 Volunteer Program Application Opening

by Pan American Confederation Communications Dept/US Equestrian Communications Dept | 1/28/2020 11:06:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The Pan American Equestrian Confederation (PAEC) is delighted to share that we are able to offer all members of a National Federations the opportunity to attend the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games as a volunteer. The only requirement is that any volunteer must have some level of equestrian experience, commitment to hard work and team spirit. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to be a part of the success of the Games. Please find below then instructions to apply....

Adequan® U.S. Para Dressage Team Tops Competition at AGDF 3 CPEDI3*

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/26/2020 6:16:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The Adequan® U.S. Para Dressage Team concluded their second official outing of the 2020 season with a win in team competition at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival 3 CPEDI3* in Wellington, Fla. Team competition began on Wednesday, January 22, and continued on Friday, January 24, while the individual FEI Para Freestyle Tests were hosted under the lights on Saturday evening. The team of Beatrice de Lavalette, Rebecca Hart, Roxanne Trunnell, and Marie Vonderheyden were...