Wamberto (Rousseau-Voltaire-Dutch Boy), bred by Mr. and Mrs. Heida of Wolvega, The Netherlands, was the clear winner of the championship ring for the dressage stallions at the 2006 KWPN Stallion Show. An absolute model in type, the wave of applause from the audience followed him as Wamberto toured the arena with extraordinary buoyancy, fluidity and expression. His movement was beautifully natural and soft, rolling forward with unparalleled suppleness and freedom. Wamberto's super character was...

The Penn-Ohio Futurity offers a rare experience for a hands-on clinic with Jim Aikman. Aikman has been a leader in the Saddlebred community for decades and is undoubtedly one of, if not, the most successful colt man ever. Currently, he spends most of his time promoting his passion for American Saddlebred colts via the wildly successful All American Cup. He has won dozens of futurities and untold amounts of prize money. His technique is tried and true and works every time it's tried. Aikman...

(Lexington, KY) -- The USEF, and previously USA Equestrian, reviewed the applications submitted by the organizer of the Las Vegas World Invitational (LVWI) for three years prior to approving the competition in 2005. The USEF committees reviewing the applications established several conditions which had to be met by the organizers, primarily related to technical issues insuring the safety of the horses and riders, and securing payment to the competitors and officials. The USEF approved the event...

For 2006 and 2007, the FEI has agreed to the proposal put forward jointly by the United States and Canada regarding qualifications for the Junior and Young Rider Championships. A horse and rider must achieve a qualifying score(s) as a combination as follows: Level--Qualifications CH*-J--CCI* or 2 CIC* CH*-YR--CCI**, 2 CIC**; or CH* and CIC** These qualifications will be implemented along with the individual Area Selection Procedures for riders wishing to qualify for an Area Junior or Young...

Lexington, KY – Big success in equestrian sport often boils down to attention to smaller details. Such is the case with Heritage, one of the nation’s top performance glove manufacturers. The USEF’s newest sponsor, Heritage has signed on as the “Official Riding Gloves of the USEF,” bringing more than 25 years of expertise to the table in an effort to benefit our athletes, our members and the sport in general. “Heritage offers true innovation in riding...

Lexington, KY – Showing the true spirit of teamwork for the equine industry, the Kentucky Equine Education Project, known as “KEEP” throughout the Bluegrass state, has pledged $10,000 to the United States Equestrian Federation Hurricane Katrina Equine Relief Fund. “We have to do all that we can to help alleviate some of these disastrous effects,” said Jim Navolio, Executive Director of KEEP. “Our mission and the mission of USEF are parallel and we’re...

Lexington, KY – For decades, the company now known as English Riding Supply has been in step with the United States Equestrian Federation’s mission to develop the world’s talented young equestrians. The exclusive distributor of Pessoa Saddles in the United States, English Riding Supply continues its sponsorship with the USEF and the National Hunter Seat Medal Finals—a sponsorship now eleven years strong. “This is without a doubt one of the most prestigious classes...

The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) All-Breeds Award Program, one of the USDF’s most popular award programs, which recognizes the accomplishments of specific breeds in dressage, announces changes to its program rules. The All-Breeds Award program now requires owners to declare for the participating breed registry that they wish their horse to be recognized for USDF All-Breeds Award purposes. This program requirement has been put in place to administer the one horse/one breed/one award...

Laura Kraut and Miss Independent (Randi Muster/PMG) Lexington, KY – The field narrows yet again, as Laura Kraut edges her way to the top of the standings in the East Coast League. Adding more fuel to an already fiery 2005 season, Kraut, a native of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, jumped her way to a first place finish at the $75,000 Cosequin Florida Open in Wellington, March 6. The double clear round atop Miss Independent put Kraut two points ahead of McLain Ward in the standings, previously the...

THE COLOUR LOOKS VERY MUCH LIKE ORANGE…… Dutch pride is at an all-time high after two consecutive victories in the Samsung Super League 2004, and the team at the top of the leaderboard can expect huge support when they line out on their home ground in Rotterdam next Friday. A full three points ahead of Germany in second position, The Netherlands could take a real grip on pole position if they can capitalise with another good result, and the organisers at Rotterdam are encouraging...