Lexington, KY – The Kentucky Cup Endurance Test Event for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games will bring Athletes from around the World to the Kentucky Horse Park October 14, 2009. Along with the Test Event, the USEF is hosting the North American Endurance Team Challenge (NAETC). The NAETC features riders from five US Zones and two Canadian Zones competing against each other. Thirty US Athletes and 12 Canadian Athletes will compete along with Athletes from more than 20 other...

The Swedish Warmblood Association of North America (SWANA), is having a special offer on ALL registrations. SWANA is actively seeking any unregistered Swedish Warmblood horses, to come get registered without any late fees. For a limited time only, you can register older horses at the lower foal rate—up to $200 savings. Beginning immediately, all registrations submitted in full before December 1, 2009, will be charged the foal rate, regardless of the actual age of the horse being...

For the last 30 years people have entrusted Michele Warner to create family heirlooms celebrating their lives. Michele is a graduate of Kendall College of Art & Design and studied classical figure painting at the Slade College of Art at the University of London, England. Her vivid body of work hangs in both private and corporate collections such as EDS, American Airlines, University Hospitals, Baylor Hospital, Boy Scouts of America and Mary Kay Corp., and many private homes. Michele is most...

The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) has issued revised criteria, effective immediately, for youth members nominated for the USDF Youth Volunteer of the Year Award to allow volunteer hours accumulated between September 1 of the previous calendar year and August 31 of the current calendar year to be included in the required number of hours. This is a change from the previous requirement that volunteer hours must have been accumulated in the current membership year. Nominations for the...

Darren had an excellent day in therapy. He was able to ambulate with a walker for approximately 50 feet, and was much more alert and oriented. He continues to be confused with his surroundings, accompanied with obvious short term memory deficits, and some long term memory difficulties. Assistance is no longer needed when eating, and he has commented about having reservations at Bonefish. Being such an active individual, it is obvious that Darren is anxious about not being as busy as he is...

The President of the International Equestrian Federation, HRH Princess Haya, has announced the appointment of Alex McLin to the position of Secretary General, effective immediately. The appointment follows an extensive consultation period with the National Federations and the interviewing of a number of external candidates. McLin, who joined the FEI in March 2005, is currently the General Counsel and Deputy Secretary General of the FEI and has been Acting Secretary General since September 2007....

Dublin, Ireland - The United States heads into tomorrow’s Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ presented by Longines at CSIO5* Dublin, Ireland, with heavy momentum. With one Team Gold medal, four Team Silver medals, and a spot in September’s Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ Jumping Final, the United States aims to continue its success. The Hermès Show Jumping Team of Georgina Bloomberg, Lauren Hough, Laura Kraut, and Jessica Springsteen have drawn second in the order, out of...

Ocala, Fla . – The first combined driving National Championship title of 2016 will be decided this weekend as Live Oak International CDE hosts the USEF Four-in-Hand Driving National Championship. A small, but impressive field that includes all members of the fourth-placed team from the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) will contest the championship, taking place February 24-28 at Live Oak Plantation in Ocala, Fla. Eying his 13th USEF Four-In-Hand Driving National Championship...

Pau, France – A tough cross-country day at Les Étoiles de Pau CCI4* proved influential for the 47 combinations that started the phase. U.S. combination Katie Ruppel and Houdini completed Pierre Michelet’s challenging track and head into Sunday’s show jumping phase in 38th place. Katie Ruppel and Houdini (Libby Law Photography) Ruppel (Anthony, Fla.) and her own Houdini gained valuable experience at Pau on cross-country day, crossing through the finish flags at the end...

Lexington, Ky. - In an unprecedented move, the FEI has suspended the national federation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following a thorough investigation into major horse welfare issues and rule non-compliance. UAE has been suspended for an "indeterminate period" from attending FEI meetings, organizing international events, and participating in international events. However, UAE athletes - in disciplines other than endurance - competing in international competitions outside of the UAE may...