Photo by Howard Schatzberg Photography Scottsdale, Ariz. – The legendary and culturally famed Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show is set to begin on Thursday, February 14, through Sunday, February 24. The 64 th edition of the event is an 11-day showcase of the beauty and diversity of Arabian and Half-Arabian horses. Hosted by US Equestrian affiliate, the Arabian Horse Association’s (AHA) club, the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona (AHAA), the show is held on the WestWorld show grounds,...

Darcie Grote and Nickie at the LAHJA Senior Medal Finals in October 2018, where they finished in the top 10, seventh overall. Photo: Kristin Lee Photography When Darcie Grote receives her copy of US Equestrian magazine ’s annual Horse of the Year issue in mid-April, she’ll have an extra reason to celebrate her horse’s championship in the United States Hunter Jumper Association Zone 9 Thoroughbred hunter division. Brenin—or Nickie, as he’s known around the...

Lexington, Ky. - The NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team will begin the 2019 FEI Nations Cup season with the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ USA on Sunday, February 17. The competition is part of the Palm Beach Masters CSIO running February 14-17 at Deeridge Farms in Wellington, Fla., and serves as the only qualifier on U.S. soil for the 2019 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Final in October. In addition, Young Rider, Junior, and Children’s FEI Nations Cup competitions will run...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian announces that applications are now open and available online for the 2019 Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) Driving World Championships for Ponies Four-in-Hand, Pairs and Singles and the FEI Driving World Championships for Pairs. Athlete and pony/horse combinations wishing to be considered for these events must submit an online application via the “My USEF” portal with the appropriate fee. Applications submitted on or before...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian (USEF) requests that members review Annex A, a supplement to DR121 of the USEF Dressage Rules for updates and changes that are in effect as of February 1, 2019. These rules can be found on the USEF website under the Dressage “ Rules & Equipment ” section, in the forms and publications. Important to note are the following, in addition to the updates and changes: Some previously unpermitted bits are now allowed at USEF/United States Dressage...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian (USEF) and The Dutta Corporation will expand their successful partnership through 2021 to become the Official Equine Transport of US Equestrian and the Official Equine Transport of the U.S. Dressage, Eventing, and Jumping Teams. The Dutta Corp. will continue as the Official Sponsor of The Dutta Corp. United States Dressage Team and will also hold the following designations: Official Sponsor of US Equestrian Official Equine Air Transport of US Equestrian...

From left to right: Judge at C Adrienne Pot, Roxanne Trunnell, Kate Shoemaker, Deborah Stanitski, Rebecca Hart, and Rowan O’Riley of Fair Sky Farm. Photo ©SusanJStickle.com. Wellington, Fla. – The U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team had a strong showing at the 2019 Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) in Wellington, Fla. on January 18-19. The team consisted of Rebecca Hart (Wellington, Fla.), Kate Shoemaker (Peoria, Ariz.), Deborah Stanitski (Charleston, S.C.)., and...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is temporarily closing the Miami Animal Import Center to new arrivals after horses quarantined at the facility became sick. The Equine Disease Communication Center alert for this contains up to date information. APHIS is investigating to determine the specific cause of illness in these horses. Salmonellosis is suspected and the facility is taking precautions to control disease spread. More information...

Wellington, Fla. – After a record-setting 2018, the U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team returns to competition this week in the $10,000 Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) Week 2 CPEDI3*, running January 18-20 at the AGDF show grounds. Chef d’Equipe Michel Assouline will lead the three FEI World Equestrian Games™ (WEG) Tryon 2018 medalists Rebecca Hart, Kate Shoemaker, and Roxanne Trunnell, along with Debbie Stanitski, as they represent the U.S. in the first event of...

Lexington, Ky. – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has announced that it has initiated proceedings to terminate the recognized affiliate status of the American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) as soon as possible following the AERC Board of Director’s approval of a disaffiliation motion on January 14, 2019, indicating that they wish to terminate their affiliation with USEF as of December 1, 2019. While USEF shares AERC’s concerns regarding horse welfare, the...