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American Miniature Horse Registry Becomes an Affiliated Association with the United States Equestrian Federation

by By Johnny Robb | 6/14/2007 12:07:00 PM

The American Miniature Horse Registry (AMHR) announced that the registry is a 2007 Affiliated Association with the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). As a USEF Affiliated Association, the AMHR benefits from exposure to more than 89,000 USEF members, publication of the AMHR address and contact information in Equestrian magazine and access to insurance coverage at a special Affiliated Association members-only rate. Affiliated Association members receive the USEF Rule Book and the USEF...

US Pony Drivers Excel in Europe

by Joanie Morris | 6/11/2007 5:09:00 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 11, 2007 Lexington, KY - Full of promise for the FEI World Pony Driving Championship this July in Denmark, the US drivers got off to a great start at the CAI-A in Saumur, France this weekend picking up a decisive win in the pairs division under the reins of Randy Cadwell and a runner-up finish in the four-in-hand division by Laurie Astengiano. Cadwell and her pair were the only team to not add any penalties in the marathon phases to their score to best Belgian driver...

USEF Announces New Partnership with GumBits in Support of Dressage Programs

by Stacey Meier | 6/11/2007 4:51:00 PM

Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has formed a partnership with a newly developed equine product manufacturer, GumBits, to sponsor the 2007 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions, presented by Paul Miller Auto Group. In addition, GumBits continues their commitment to the sport of dressage by also being a new supporter of the Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Championship, presented by Collecting Gaits Farm. As part of their sponsorship, GumBits...

USOC and U.S. Equestrian Federation Reach Out to Somerset County 4-H Club

by Joanie Morris | 6/11/2007 10:17:00 AM

For Immediate Release June 11, 2007 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – On Wednesday, June 13, U.S. Equestrian athlete and Olympian Debbie McDonald will speak to youth from the Hoof Beats 4-H Club in Gladstone, NJ about the Olympic Value of Sportsmanship. Presented in cooperation with the United States Equestrian Federation, McDonald’s talk will intersperse her personal journey with stories of sportsmanship and the importance of living an active lifestyle. The presentation is part of the United States...

USEF Unveils Co-Branded Identity to Support the Platinum Performance / USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Program

by Stacey Meier | 6/7/2007 5:03:00 PM

Lexington, KY – In an effort to continue to grow and promote young rider competitions, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has partnered with Platinum Performance, Inc. to develop a special co-branded identity for the Platinum Performance / USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Program. As the USEF’s “Official Sports Nutrition Supplement Company” and the title sponsor of the USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Program that includes championships on both the East and West Coasts, Platinum...

Wachovia Showplace Spring Spectacular II Participates as a Member Show of Inaugural $80,000 Rider Bonus Program

by By Phelps Media Group | 6/7/2007 3:47:00 PM

Showplace Productions is pleased to announce that the Wachovia Showplace Spring Spectacular II horse show, held from June 19-24, at Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, IL, is part of the $80,000 Rider Bonus series. The highlight of the spring show is the $50,000 Wachovia Securities Grand Prix on Saturday, June 23, which will feature some of the best show jumpers in the Midwest. The Rider Bonus series is divided among three divisions from 12 participating Showplace Productions shows, including...

ICE Your Cell Phone for Your Life and Your Horse's

by By Sharon Baker | 6/7/2007 1:32:00 PM

Protect yourself and your horse and ICE your cell phone. ICE stands for In Case of Emergency. ICE is an international designation that emergency medical technicians and emergency responders will look for on your personal cell phone, in your Contacts, if you are injured and unable to speak, or respond to questions, as a result of any type of accident or debilitating illness. Take a few minutes to make the entries: ICE in your cell phone for yourself, and ICE HORSE for your horses. In the first...

Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Program Kicks Off With First Two Selection Trials

by By Jennifer Keeler | 5/31/2007 4:45:00 AM

The five-year-old champion in the Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Central Selection Trials was Solaris Hit, ridden and owned by Rebecca Knollman, of Maineville, OH. (PhelpsPhotos.com) Lexington, KY – Some of the most promising dressage prospects in the country were showcased in the quest to qualify for the FEI World Breeding Championships in Verden, Germany, as the 2007 Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Program kicked off with two of the three official selection trials. The first...

Live Webcasts of Devon Horse Show Competition Available

by By Classic Communications | 5/24/2007 3:05:49 PM

The Devon Horse Show is presenting live webcasts of horse show competition. The webcasts are being produced by Productions East Video. The Devon Horse Show, featuring competition among top show jumpers, including many Olympic and World Champion veterans, takes place May 24-June 3 in Pennsylvania. Viewers can choose to watch live webcasts from both rings. Whether you’re a horse owner, family member or friend of a rider, or an equestrian enthusiast in general, you can watch your favorite horses...

Duplicate Membership Cards Now Available Online for American Saddlebred Horse Association Members

by By Daniel Rieffer | 5/24/2007 2:45:50 PM

The American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) introduces a new convenient service, which provides members the ability to print duplicate copies of their membership cards online at www.saddlebred.com . Competitors at A-rated Saddlebred shows licensed by the United States Equestrian Federation are required to have evidence of their current membership in the American Saddlebred Horse Association. Anywhere access to the Internet and a printer is available, members can produce hard evidence of...