The inaugural Kentucky International Equine Summit 2008 has landed two more sponsors—the Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) and the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). Both will be luncheon sponsors for the summit that will bring together industry leaders to examine the issues facing the future of the equine industry. The event, scheduled for April 28-29, 2008, is being hosted by the Equine Industry Program in the College of Business at the University of Louisville in...

In the past two decades, huge advances have been made in our understanding of many equine diseases, but we have a lot more to learn before we can truly improve the way many of these diseases are prevented or treated. One simply needs to consider the impact that laminitis had on Barbaro, a horse who captured everyone’s imagination, or the effect that equine herpesvirus-1 infections have had up and down the East Coast in the past few months. While these diseases might be the most glaringly...

The American Horse Council (AHC) will be holding an Issues Forum in Austin, TX, to discuss current issues facing the horse industry, such as the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) and its impact on horse owners. Dr. Bob Hillman (Texas State Veterinarian and Executive Director of the Texas Animal Health Commission), Neil Hammerschmidt (USDA APHIS Veterinary Services Animal Identification Coordinator) and Equine Species Working Group members Dr. Billy Smith (Executive Director of...

Lexington, KY – Universities and colleges that compete in Division I and Division II NCAA equestrian sports throughout the United States now have the added resources of a newly launched website. The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) join in support of the efforts of www.varsityequestrian.com, the official site of Varsity Equestrian sports. Designed to enhance the knowledge and awareness of equestrian competition at the university...

Celebrating the accomplishments of 2013 and planning for even more in 2014 – those were the items on the agenda when the Western Dressage Association® of America held its fourth annual meeting Oct. 31-Nov. 1 in Tulsa, Okla. WDAA President Guy E. Brown welcomed 40+ attendees from 14 States and Canada. Listening to the list of accomplishments in 2013 was a perfect lead in to two days of planning and prioritizing projects for the coming year. • Adopted and published WDAA Rules and...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that the inaugural USEF College Fair brought to you by Upper Echelon Academy will occur on Thursday, June 30, during the 2022 Adequan ® /USEF Junior Hunter National Championships - East in Williamsburg, Mich. This event is open to the public and free to attend. A second fair will be held during the Adequan/USEF Junior Hunter National Championships - West in San Juan Capistrano, Calif. Additional information about this event will be...

Lexington, Ky. – The California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) has confirmed three cases of non-neurologic EHV-1 at the Desert International Horse Park. The Desert Circuit management team is working closely with the CDFA and USEF, following all bio-security protocols. All three horses were immediately isolated and are doing well under the care of veterinarians. The tent where the horses were located remains isolated and additional biosecurity measures, including fencing, will...

Columbus, Ohio - The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) will enter its 15th season when competition begins in September. Membership enrollment for young equestrians, in grades 6-12, is now open. The non-profit organization (501(c)3) was founded in Willoughby, Ohio in 2002 and has stayed true to its mission: Introduce students in private and public middle and secondary schools (primarily ages 11 through 19) to equestrian sport. Beginning with 250 riders, the IEA now has over 12,500...

Aachen, Germany - On Friday, The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team member, Katherine Bateson-Chandler, withdrew Jane Clark’s Alcazar from CDIO5* Aachen due to a mild case of colic. The gelding showed symptoms of colic early on Friday and in the interest of horse welfare, Bateson-Chandler, in consultation with Team Veterinarian Dr. Rick Mitchell, elected to withdraw Alcazar from competition and treat the horse. The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team will move forward to Saturday’s second...

Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show Overview: Scottsdale's signature event will celebrate its 61st Anniversary in Scottsdale during the week of February 11 - 21, 2016. The Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, largest of its kind the world, draws hundreds of thousands of horse lovers each year, and attracts over 2,400 of the world's finest Arabian and Half-Arabian horses. These magnificent, versatile, user-friendly animals and their owners will gather from around the world to compete for over $2.5...