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Sinead Halpin Recaps her 2014 Season

by Chronicle of the Horse | 12/2/2014 9:09:34 AM

Read Sinead's Recap on ChronofHorse.com

Important Changes to Thoroughbred Hunter Section Rules

by USEF Communications Department | 12/1/2014 5:37:33 PM

Lexington, Ky. - A Presidential Modification has been granted to the rule HU106.8 Thoroughbred Hunter, which goes into effect December 1, 2014. Please be aware that this modification strikes out the language requiring Thoroughbred horses be recorded with the Federation in order to compete in the new Thoroughbred Hunter section. However, points will still only count towards this section if the horse is currently recorded with the Federation. HU106.8. Thoroughbred Hunter a. Thoroughbred...

Coaches Announced for 2015 U.S. Saddle Seat Young Riders Teams

by USEF Communications Department | 12/1/2014 12:49:10 PM

Lexington, Ky. The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased announce the coaches for the 2015 U.S. Saddle Seat Young Riders Teams. Melissa Smith (Kansas City, Mo.) and Kent Swalla (Columbia, Mo.) have been named as coaches of the home team. Their team will be competing at the U.S. Saddle Seat Invitational at Cascade Stables in June. Kelly Kraegel (Guthrie, Okla.) and Sarah Lawson (Rockport, Ind.) will be coaches of the team travelling to South Africa in September. Melissa Smith...

Collier and Trunnell Nominated for FEI Against All Odds Award

by FEI | 12/1/2014 12:16:02 PM

"Equestrian sport is one which inspires passion and dedication at all levels. The following nominees epitomize this passion, having overcome many challenges and setbacks in order to achieve their dreams." Read more here; https://www.feiawards.org/press-releases/details/announcing-the-shortlist-for-the-against-all-odds-award-2014

Experience the Essence of Equestrian Vaulting

by Chris Perrit | 12/1/2014 12:10:54 PM

Fédération Équestre Internationale CVI 1* and 2* LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA June 25– 26, 2015 https://sites.google.com/site/cvilexingtonva/ Meet the national and international judges, register for classes Individuals, pairs, teams, and review the schedule. Stay for the Region IX Vaulting, June 27 - 28, 2015 Some great practice for the Junior World Championship scheduled in The Netherlands, August 2015.

Experience the Essence of Equestrian Vaulting

by Chris Perritt | 12/1/2014 10:58:43 AM

Fédération Équestre Internationale CVI 1* and 2* LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA June 25– 26, 2015 https://sites.google.com/site/cvilexingtonva/ Meet the national and international judges, register for classes Individuals, pairs, teams, and review the schedule. Stay for the Region IX Vaulting, June 27 - 28, 2015 Some great practice for the Junior World Championship scheduled in The Netherlands, August 2015

Live Twitter Q&A with Lynn Symansky and Lillian Heard #USEFTalk

by Helen Murray | 12/1/2014 9:30:05 AM

Take part in a LIVE Twitter Q&A session with Lynn Symansky and Lillian Heard on Thursday at 7pm CST using #USEFTalk

Laura Kraut and Cedric Win $50,000 Holiday & Horses Grand Prix CSI-W 2*

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 11/30/2014 12:36:24 PM

Laura Kraut and Cedric (Mancini Photos) Wellington, Fla. - The Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) hosted its $50,000 Holiday & Horses Grand Prix CSI-W 2* on Saturday night with an electrifying winning performance from show jumping stars Laura Kraut (USA) and Cedric. A FEI World Cup qualifying event, the competition saw 55 starters with ten clear rounds to advance over the Catsy Cruz (MEX) designed course. Kraut and Cedric topped Hardin Towell (USA) and Silence and Leslie...

Laura Kraut and Cedric Win $50,000 Holiday & Horses Grand Prix CSI-W 2*

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 11/30/2014 9:06:35 AM

Laura Kraut and Cedric Win $50,000 Holiday & Horses Grand Prix CSI-W 2*

McCamey Kimbler Wins 2014 USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award

by USEF Communications Department | 11/25/2014 4:10:43 PM

McCamey Kimbler Wins 2014 USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award