Lexington, Ky. – The United State Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce its Customer Care Center, led by Teresa Stephens, was awarded the Bronze Stevie Award for excellence in Front-Line Customer Care at the 8th Annual Stevie Awards in Las Vegas Friday evening. The Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service recognize the achievements of sales, business development, customer service, and call/contact center professionals worldwide. Organizations and individuals submitted...

Shane Sweetnam and Solerina (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - - The 2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF) kicked off its week of CSIO competition on Wednesday with a $5,000 Welcome Stake, held as two classes, with afternoon and evening sessions. The day session saw a win for Ireland's Shane Sweetnam aboard Solerina. The night session was won by Chile's Samuel Parot and Al Calypso. FTI WEF week eight, sponsored by G&C Farm, runs February 26-March 2, 2014, featuring...

Jeffery Welles and Bilion Wellington, Fla. - Jeffery Welles and Bilion soared through the timers in 30.010 seconds to capture the victory in the first 1.30m-1.35m Jumper class at the International Polo Club Palm Beach (IPC). Their skill through the short track allowed them to surpass 27 contenders and affirm their lead in the Leading Rider Bonus standings. Peter Leone and Alias rode to the first place finish in the second 1.30m-1.35m class, riding to the superior time of 31.488 seconds. Leslie...

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce a partnership with Hermès USA as Hermès becomes the sponsor of the U.S. Show Jumping Team. The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team will first appear at the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup presented by G&C Farm at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival on February 28. The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team will also compete at additional Furusiyya FEI Nations Cups and the 2014 Alltech FEI...

Waco, Texas. - There’s a new look to the latest National Collegiate Equestrian Association national team rankings announced Wednesday, as a number of changes are seen in this week’s installment. South Carolina remains the nation’s top team, following a win against Southeastern Conference foe Texas A&M last weekend in Blythewood, S.C. Auburn checks in at No. 2, following a loss to Georgia last weekend. Auburn and South Carolina square off on Saturday to determine the No. 1...

The 2014 Equestrian Social Media Awards winners were announced on Monday, February 24th. The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and USEF network both earned top recognition. USEF Network was awarded with the judges choice recognition In the category "Best Use of Social media in Broadcast Media." The awards are announced each year via YouTube video, and you can see the announcement of USEF Network as winner here . In the category "Best Use of Social Media in the Americas," USEF earned...

Wilhelm Genn and his own Happy Z fly over a fence on the CWD fence en route to the winner's circle (flashpoint photography) Gulfport, Miss. - Patriarch Wilhelm Genn of Lebanon, Ohio and his sons Ryan and Theo took the top three placing's in Sunday's $50,000 CWD Grand Prix at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Winter Classic in Gulfport Sunday. World-renowned, international course designer Michel Vaillancourt originally from Montreal, Canada and now living in Aiken, South Carolina designed the...

David Beisel and Ammeretto rose to the top in an excited jump-off at HITS Ocala on Sunday. They won the $50,000 Strongid© C 2X™ Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis, to cap Week VI at HITS Post Time Farm (ESI Photography) Ocala, Fla. - Nothing could dampen the spirits of David Beisel on Sunday. The rider hails from Goshen, Ohio and jumped a crowd favorite nine-year-old Dutch Warmblood stallion Ammeretto for owners Equine Holdings, LLC to a win in the $50,000 Strongid® C 2X™ Grand Prix,...

Kyle King and Quigley bested an impressive field on Sunday to win the $30,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Zoetis, at HITS Thermal. They were one of three in the jump-off and used Quigley’s speed to earn the blue (Flying Horse Photography) Thermal, Calif. - Quigley may not have many grand prix miles behind him, but his rider Kyle King of Ocala, Florida is looking forward to the 10-year-old gelding stepping up to the level with a bang. He is certainly on the right track after winning...

Lexington, Ky. - Effective immediately, the National Walking Horse Association Board of Directors approved the following rule change: Black hoof polish is prohibited. Only clear hoof polish is allowed at NWHA-affiliated shows and events The NWHA (a USEF alliance partner) published the following as an accompaniment to the announcement: The National Walking Horse Association (NWHA) located at the Kentucky Horse Park, is committed to preserving and promoting the naturally-gaited walking horse and...