Lexington, KY – Five horse/rider combinations have been named by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) to the second leg of the Meydan FEI Nations Cup™ Tour. These horse/rider combinations were selected based on their ranking on the May 8, 2009 USEF Computer List. The following horse/rider combinations will compete at two of the biggest European shows: CSIO5* Rotterdam, The Netherlands, June 18-21 and CSIO5* Aachen, Germany, June 30-July 5. They will benefit from the guidance of Chef...

Lexington, KY – The USEF has named the following horse/rider combinations for the 2009 Pan American Endurance Championships to be held in Costa Azul, Uruguay on April 24, 2009. The following horse/rider combinations will represent the US at the Pan American Championships: Name/Age/Hometown/Horse/Breed/Age/Sex/Owner Valerie Kanavy/62/Fort Valley, VA/LM Francesa Pharr/Arabian/10/M/Valerie Kanavy Gabrielle Mann/35/Bolinas, CA/CM Big Easy/Arabian/14/G/Gabrielle Mann Stephen Rojek/64/South...

The American Vaulting Association celebrated the 40th anniversary of its founding and presented its most prestigious awards to its members at its Annual Convention last week. Suzanne Detol, a longtime AVA member, FEI (O) level judge, coach and lunger, was presented the coveted AVA Lifetime Achievement Award for her entire scope of vast contributions over the past 35 years. A former vaulter herself, Detol chairs the AVA’s Technical Committee and Judges Program, and has run the organization’s...

The American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) announced that its only Triple Crown winner this year, WGC CH Breaking News, has been named Horse of the Year. The connections of the Horse of the Year will be honored at the ASHA Annual Convention during the Saddlebred Ball, Saturday evening, February 14, 2009, at the Griffin Gate Marriott Resort and Spa in Lexington, KY. Rider/trainer Peter Cowart of West Wind Stables in Statesville, NC, will also be awarded with the Five-Gaited World’s Grand...

Lexington, KY - The World Endurance Championship Definite Entries and Alternates were named after the final Training Session in Williston, Florida on September 13. All 12 nominated entries participated under the guidance of Chef d’ Equipe and three-time World Champion Becky Grand Hart. The Veterinary Panel examined the horses and the Endurance Selectors observed the horse/rider combinations as they completed a 38 mile course. The following horse/rider combinations were selected to represent the...

Lexington, KY - Heidi White has withdrawn Northern Spy from the U.S. Olympic Team in eventing for veterinary reasons. Following the selection procedures, the USEF named replacement horse-and-rider combination Karen O’Connor/Mandiba to the U.S. Olympic Team in eventing. This will be O’Connor’s fourth Olympic Games. The following horse/rider combinations have been named to the 2008 US Olympic Team in Eventing: Rider/Age/Hometown/Horse/Age/Breed/Sex/Owner (in alphabetical order): Phillip...

Lexington, KY ­– The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has approved the following three individuals and three alternates for the 2008 Vaulting World Championships to be held in Brno, Czech Republic, July 29-August 3: Name/Age/Hometown —Elizabeth Osborn/18/Menlo Park, CA —Mary McCormick/24/Woodside, CA —Alicen DiVita/19/Redwood City, CA Alternates in Ranked Order: —Megan Lanfri/19/San Jose, CA —Annalise Van Vranken/16/Mays Landing, NJ —Shannyn...

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has approved the following horse/rider combinations to the Driving Preliminary Training Short List for the 2008 World Horse Championships (Singles) to be held in Jarantow, Poland August 28-31. The combinations are as follows (listed alphabetically): Name/Age/Hometown/Horse/Sex/Age/Breed/Owner Leslie Berndl / 45 / Newcastle, CA / Koopman’s Lightning Rod / Gelding / 12 / Hackney / Ann McClure Marjas Becker / 61 / Brooker, FL /...

Following submission of its proposed slate to the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of the American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) at their meetings on Wednesday, October 31, the list of nominees standing for election as directors of the association was released on November 5. In February 2008, six directors are to be elected for terms ending in 2011 from these eight candidates: Phyllis Brookshire (North Carolina); Victoria Gillenwater (Tennessee); Carl Holden (Kentucky); Tim...

Competition in the 2010 Cavalor Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series grew more intense in the month of May. Following standout performances in the West Conference, rider Richard Neal was named the Rider of the Month for the month of May. Classes continue to be in full swing in both the East and West Conferences, and riders are active in earning points on the Series' overall standings. Richard Neal of Pasadena, CA, competes in the Series' West Conference Junior division with his mount...