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Saddlebred Association Announces Details for Executive Director Position

by By the American Saddlebred Horse Association | 3/3/2010 3:06:00 PM

The American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA), a century-old breed association and registry headquartered at the Kentucky Horse Park, seeks a leader to supervise its staff and work closely with directors. The successful candidate will have a passion for horses, as well as management experience that includes development of budgets, financial oversight, and strategic planning. Equine industry experience and/or non-profit experience a plus. Located "center stage" at the site of the 2010 Alltech...

Equestrian Aid Foundation: A Helping Hand

by Brian Sosby | 7/16/2009 11:10:00 AM

It's been another busy month for the team at the Equestrian Aid Foundation (EAF) as they get set for a successful fundraising party and silent auction in Traverse City, MI, during Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival. There will also be a launch of the eBay Giving Works site with the cover image to the new FarmVet catalog. This limited edition picture was graciously donated by photographer Shelli Breidenbach. This month's newsletter is full of ways to help our fellow equestrians and horse...

Details Regarding the USEF Return to Play Rule now Available Online

by By Joanie Morris | 4/13/2009 2:19:00 PM

Lexington, KY – At the 2009 United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Annual Meeting, the USEF Board of Directors passed the ‘Return to Play’ rule. This rule (GR 1317) mandates that any competitor at a USEF licensed competition that is deemed concussed or unconscious (by qualified medical personnel) cannot return to competition until they have been cleared by a medical professional, who will sign and submit a letter to the USEF stating the rider is fit to compete. This rule became effective on...

USEF Announces Airowear as Official Safety Vest Supplier for U.S. Eventing Team

by By Joanie Morris | 5/22/2008 11:27:00 AM

Lexington, KY -The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce Airowear as the official supplier of safety vests for the 2008 U.S. Eventing Team. Airowear is providing their latest vest, the Outlyne, to all riders selected to the team. These vests were selected for their safety standards—they conform to the highest BETA 2000 standards, the system used to rate safety vests. The Airowear vests are also well suited for the weather conditions in Hong Kong, they are...

Roeckl Sports Continues Partnership as Official Glove Supplier of US Equestrian

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/8/2023 4:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian and Munich-based glove specialist Roeckl Sports are extending their partnership for another season to jointly foster national and international amateur sports competition in equestrian sports in the United States. Roeckl will continue as Official Glove Supplier of US Equestrian for the 2023 season. US Equestrian members are invited to take advantage of an exclusive MemberPerk deal with Roeckl offered through Toklat. Purchase two pairs of Roeckl Gloves at...

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...

The Distance Depot/U.S. Endurance Team Seeks Successful Finish at 2017 FEI World Endurance Championships for Young Riders and Juniors

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/22/2017 3:05:00 PM

Valeggio sul Mincio, Verona, Italy – The Distance Depot/U.S. Endurance Team will compete in the 2017 FEI World Endurance Championships for Young Riders and Juniors on Saturday, September 23. Chef d'Equipe Mark Dial will guide the team, newly sponsored for 2017 by The Distance Depot, of Katelyn Baldino, Ragan Kelly, Ainsley Suskey, and Annie Whelan as they join 110 combinations from 33 nations racing towards top team and individual honors. With the beautiful city of Valeggio sul Mincio...

Hagis and Sleeper Prepped for 2016 Longines FEI World Endurance Championships for Seniors

by Dana Rossmeier | 9/15/2016 4:48:23 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Thomas Hagis and Dr. Margaret Sleeper will represent the United States at the 2016 Longines FEI World Endurance Championships for Seniors in Samorin, Slovakia, Saturday, September 17. Both will enter as individuals, joining 134 combinations from 45 nations striving for top individual and team honors. The competition will begin at one of Europe’s premier sporting centers, the X-Bionic® sphere. Combinations will embark on a five-loop 160 km race encompassing...

Fairclough Wins Marathon, Weber Maintains Overall Lead at USEF National Four-in-Hand Championship; Stover Shuffles USEF National Single Horse Driving Championship with Great Effort at Live Oak International

by Joanie Morris | 3/27/2010 7:01:00 PM

Jimmy Fairclough Threads the Needle (Joanie Morris/USEF) Ocala, FL – An exciting day of marathon driving at Live Oak International presented by US Trust showcased some of the very best in the US vying for USEF National Championship honors for both Single Horses and Four-in-Hands. Jimmy Fairclough drove like a man on mission – and his perseverance prevailed. Driving Jane Clark’s team, the New Jersey driver started out confidently in the first hazard and got better and better as he guided his...

Shahinian-Simpson Tops USEF Selection Trials for US Show Jumping Team with Immaculate Jumping; Kraut Wins the $150,000 CN US Open

by Joanie Morris | 3/7/2010 6:45:00 PM

Nicole Shahinian Simpson and Tristan (Randi Muster/Mustphoto.com) Wellington, FL – Twenty-two horses remained in the USEF Selection Trials for the US Show Jumping Team for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games and they contested their fifth and final Trial as part of the $150,000 CN US Open at the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. A total of 55 horses tackled Guilherme Jorge’s course in the second feature event of CSIO Wellington week and the competition proved fierce. A difficult related...