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Southern Saddlebred Sales and UPHA Chapter 8 Horse Show Join Forces April 26th - 28th

by Jackie Hale | 4/13/2012 11:49:10 AM

Southern Saddlebred Sales and UPHA Chapter 8 Horse Show Join Forces April 26th - 28th Southern Saddlebred Sales inaugural event is scheduled for the last weekend in April. The Spring Sale already has consignments from Alabama, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, South Carolina, and Tennessee. “We currently have around 100 entries, which we feel is a strong first sale, and we are especially pleased with the...

Hampton Classic Horse Show Expands Lead Line Division: Unprecedented Demand Prompts 25-Entry Increase

by Meg Schermerhorn | 8/19/2011 12:00:24 PM

Bridgehampton, NY — In response to an unprecedented demand to ride in its two Lead Line classes, the Hampton Classic Horse Show has expanded its Lead Line division to accommodate an additional 25 entries. The 36th annual Hampton Classic, which takes place August 28 – September 4, hosts Lead Line classes for riders age 2-4 and age 5-7 on its Opening Day on Sunday, August 28. The Lead Line classes are held in the Classic’s famed Grand Prix Ring and are judged by three-time...

Oldest Horse Show in the Nation Celebrates 157 Years

by UCHS news | 4/8/2011 10:09:00 AM

Middleburg, VA — Since 1853, equestrians, horse breeders and spectators have gathered under the Grafton oaks in Upperville, VA, to admire some of the nation’s most talented horses and riders. The Upperville Colt & Horse Show (UCHS) is the oldest horse show in America. It was founded to encourage better breeding of horses. The one-day show, which began with a few breeding classes, has grown into a weeklong tradition with classes for children, adults and families. Each year beneath the oaks at...

NBC Sports to Feature Live Telecast of Rolex Equestrian Championships Presented by Land Rover

by USEF Communications Department | 4/5/2011 11:43:00 AM

Lexington, KY - Mark your calendar, plan the party and get the big screen ready! For the first time in its history, the Rolex Equestrian Championships presented by Land Rover will air LIVE on NBC Sports, Sunday, May 1, from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. EDT. With the support of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and Equestrian Events, Inc., organizer of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Bridgestone, NBC Sports will broadcast the final show jumping rounds LIVE, alongside taped...

Update Regarding USEF Search for Eventing Chef d'Equipe/Technical Advisor

by Joanie Morris | 3/30/2011 4:23:00 PM

Lexington, KY - Following their Committee Meeting on March 29, the Eligible Eventing Athletes Committee decided that they would like to have another opportunity to interview the two short-listed candidates for the position of U.S. Eventing Chef d'Equipe/Technical Advisor, which becomes available in 2013. Leslie Law and David O'Connor were named to the Short List by a Search Committee earlier this month. The Eligible Eventing Athletes Committee considered the applicants and decided they wanted...

This Week in International Disciplines

by From the USEF Communications Department | 2/3/2011 2:39:00 PM

Endurance The first American CEI of 2011 took place at the Dupuis Equestrian Center near Indiantown, FL, January 28-29. The event featured two days of Endurance competition. In the CEIJY 1* (80km), Forest Green and PL Nino took top honors in a time of 3:55:30 beating Kelsey Russell and Tryssta by 30 seconds to the wire. In the CEI 1* (80km) Amy Atkins crossed the finish line in 5:03:40 on SA Zacks Comet, one second ahead of Daryl Downs and Blaze Star. In another desperately close race, Kathy...

Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Introduces Tailgating

by Equestrian Events, Inc. | 12/1/2010 3:00:00 PM

Lexington, KY — December 1, 2010—Equestrian Events, Inc. (EEI), producer of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, is offering Eventing fans a new, fun way to watch the excitement. For the first time spectators may purchase reserved tailgating spaces along portions of the famed Cross-Country Course at the Kentucky Horse Park, giving them a chance to experience the action as never before. The purchase of a tailgating space provides a reserved location for a passenger vehicle plus general admission...

Ticket Packages for the 2011 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Presented by Bridgestone

by Classic Communications | 11/4/2010 11:29:00 AM

Lexington, KY - November 1, 2010- Ticket packages for the 2011 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Presented by Bridgestone, April 28-May 1 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, are on sale as of November 1. The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, part of the HSBC FEI ClassicsTM, is the only event in the Western Hemisphere held at the Four Star level, the same level as the Olympic Games and the Eventing World Championships which were held as part of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games...

2010 U.S. Nationals Underway in Tulsa

by Hilary Nixon | 10/28/2010 4:00:00 PM

Mike Fererra (Kelly Stayton and DF Magnifico win the Arabian Western Pleasure Select AATR.) The end of October means Arabian horses in Tulsa, OK, and right now 1,565 of the world's finest Arabian, Half-Arabian and Anglo-Arabian show horses are competing for 134 national championship titles. The U.S. National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show (U.S. Nationals) is underway at Expo Square through October 30. U.S. Nationals is the flagship competition for the Arabian horse industry...

Hayley Barnhill Takes Top Honors in the Pessoa/USEF Hunter Seat Equitation Medal Finals presented by Randolph College

by By Leah Oliveto | 10/18/2010 2:29:00 PM

Hayley Barnhill takes the Blue ribbon and multiple prizes. (Photo by Al Cook) Harrisburg, PA - The 2010 Pessoa/USEF Hunter Seat Equitation Medal Final presented by Randolph College was contested on Sunday at the 65th Annual Pennsylvania National Horse Show.The day began with 208 riders performing over a technical course designed and judged by George Morris and Julie Winkel. The first round course began with an oxer followed by a bending line to a split rail fence that foiled many riders who...