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Sallee Horse Vans Becomes USEF's First Official Horse Transportation Provider

by USEF Communications Department | 6/22/2011 10:32:54 AM

Photo courtesy of Sallee Horse Vans. Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) welcomes Sallee Horse Vans as USEF's first Official Horse Transportation provider, as well as a Gold Sponsor of the 2011 Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) and a presenting sponsor of the 2011 USEF Hunter Pony Championships. "Sallee Horse Van's commitment to the USEF's programs is exceptional and we are excited about...

Catching Up on European Adventures

by Catherine Pasmore | 6/20/2011 9:00:39 AM

Catherine Pasmore has recently updated her blog and talks about their week off, going to see the Nations Cup in St. Gallen and the Young riders success in Lamprechtshausen! To find out more visit Catherine's blog .

Emerging Athletes Program Winner Kate Haley Earns Internship With Callan Solem Show Stables

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 6/19/2011 10:39:00 AM

Kate Haley is currently training with Callan Solem after winning the EAP National Training Session (Photo Courtesy Kate Haley). Chester Springs, PA - Callan Solem Show Stables is pleased to welcome Kate Haley, winner of the USHJA Emerging Athletes Program (EAP) National Training Session, for 30 days of advanced training. Upon placing first in the 2010 National Training Session, Haley chose to train with grand prix rider Callan Solem. Solem, based in Chester Springs, PA, is a member of the EAP...

Atlanta Summer Classics Awards More Than $160,000 in First Week

by Classic Company | 6/19/2011 9:26:42 AM

Liza Boyd & Brunello (Flashpoint Photography). Conyers, GA - There’s more than one reason exhibitors use the phrase “I’m showing in Hotlanta.” Just ask Elizabeth Boyd, who picked up some “hot” cash in Friday evening’s $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby or Chasen Boggio who’ll be depositing a big check from Sunday’s $35,000 Adequan Grand Prix. Kicking off a huge week at the Georgia International Horse Park, the Hunter riders took...

10 Questions With ... U.S. Team Show Jumper Christine McCrea

by Stephanie Doyle | 6/19/2011 3:44:18 AM

Christine McCrea on her favorite horse, Vegas, at the 2009 Rolex/FEI World Cup Final (Photo by Shannon Brinkman/USEF). Thanks to the USEF Facebook fans for these questions for U.S. Team Show Jumper Christine McCrea. For the next "10 Questions With..." visit www.facebook.com/USEquestrian Christine McCrea East Windsor, CT Age: 32 Victoria Kelley : What is your training schedule like? Tuesday through Sunday and I ride the horses. Monday is the day off for them and me. If I am going to a...

American Horse Publications Awards Excellence in Equine Publishing Media

by AMERICAN HORSE PUBLICATIONS | 6/18/2011 9:44:36 AM

San Diego, CA, welcomed American Horse Publications members to “America’s Finest City” and AHP recognized their “finest” in equine publishing media during the AHP “Hoofprints in the Sand” Seminar. The three-day conference held June 16-18 was jammed-packed with educational sessions and activities, but on Saturday evening, the winners in the AHP Annual Awards Competition took center stage. Sixty-nine American Horse Publications members were named...

Executive Director of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Honored at the Equine Industry Vision Award 10th Anniversary

by Rebecca Pitcher/Equine Resources International, LLC | 6/17/2011 5:50:36 PM

Madison, NY – Pfizer Animal Health and American Horse Publications (AHP) presented Robert Cacchione with the 10th annual Equine Industry Vision Award at a ceremonial breakfast held during the AHP 2011 Hoofprints in the Sand Seminar in San Diego, CA. Established in 2002, the Equine Industry Vision Award was the first of its kind to showcase innovation and recognize ingenuity and service across the entire equine market. Robert has earned this honor for his exemplary vision to start an...

Breyer Announces 2011 Mid-Year Releases

by Kathleen Fallon/Reeves International, Inc. | 6/17/2011 5:43:11 PM

Pequannock, NJ – Breyer Animal Creations® will present launch its mid-year introductions next week at the specialty toy industry’s premier summer trade show, the ASTRA Marketplace & Academy, June 19-22, 2011, in Anaheim, CA. Breyer, a division of Reeves International, is renowned in both the toy and the equine industry for its realistic and authentic model horses for play and display. Breyer is especially well-known for its “portrait models,” models of real horse...

All American Horse Classic Announces Judges, New Classes for 2011

by ASHA news | 6/17/2011 5:26:30 PM

Lexington, KY – The All American Horse Classic (AAHC) will welcome the nation’s top horses and riders to the Indiana State Fairgrounds in September. Offering over $650,000 in awards, the All American is renowned for its “Breeders Showcase” events, one of the highlights of which is the American Saddlebred Registry (ASR) Sweepstakes for two, three and four-year-olds, as well as the All American Cup, the American Hackney Horse Society (AHHS) Hackney Limited Breeders Stakes,...

T M Fred Texas May Prove to be Lone Star State Hope at Churchill Downs

by Christy and Jim Egan and the Equine Creative Group LLC | 6/17/2011 2:36:58 PM

Louisville, KY - The Kentucky Derby is the world’s most famous and prestigious horse race. It’s not surprising that Churchill Downs was the track of choice for the $50,000 UAE President’s Cup Arabian Race on Saturday, June 18. It will be a Grilla ini Keenland finish in 2010. momentous occasion as ten, top racing Arabians turn for home under the iconic twin spires, following in the hoofprints of legends like Secretariat, Citation, Whirlaway and Native Dancer. It’s been a...