Chesterfield, SC - If ever there was a place that shouts “Long Live the Long Format,” Southern Eighths is that place and on April 28-May 1 Classic Eventing will host its inaugural Heart of the Carolinas (HOTC) Three-Day Event on this 300-acre facility. This Long Format Three-Day Event is the amateur rider’s “Rolex.” It’s the event where Beginner Novice, Novice and Training level riders can negotiate their ultimate Long Format test in a USEA recognized T3D, N3D and BN3D event. And what makes...

Lincoln, NE - The Dressage Foundation Young Rider Olympic Dream Program is ready to go for the tenth year. The concept of the program evolved as a result of former Olympian Michael Poulin’s wish to offer an opportunity for gifted Young Riders to enhance their understanding of dressage theory through a European tour. The program is both funded and administered by The Dressage Foundation of which Poulin is a National Board Member. The 2011 trip is planned so as to maximize the possibility that...

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) will resume broadcasting live equestrian events to viewers across the country later this week on its premier multi-media platform USEFNetwork.com. Fifteen days of action-packed and on-demand programming will launch the 2011 broadcast season starting with the WCHR Palm Beach Hunter Classic Spectacular on Friday, February 18. The tentative schedule for USEF Network through May 1, 2011, is listed below. Please note that all times are...

WESTPORT, CT - December 17, 2010 - America's Favorite Equestrian is an interactive fundraising effort presented jointly in partnership by The EQUUS Foundation and The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) to raise funds to advance the equestrian sport on an annual basis. Using mobile texting, you can vote to select America's Favorite Equestrian and support The EQUUS Foundation with a $5 gift. 100% of all donations will be used to support charitable causes. A minimum of $10,000 in "sport...

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Eventing High Performance program congratulates the following riders on their invitation into the 2011 Developing Rider Program. Riders were selected for this program by either submitting an application, or were recommended by Talent Spotters or the Selection Committee. Rider/Age/Hometown A List Kate Brown/24/Mansfield, GA Sinead Halpin/29/Oldwick, NJ Andrea Leatherman /25/Ocala, FL Clark Montgomery /29/Fairburn, GA Heather...

Lexington, KY - 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. 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 (WEG). "Rolex Kentucky," as it is...

Steffen Peters and Ravel. (Photo by Sara Lieser.) Lexington, KY - All four of the U.S. Team dressage horses were presented during the official Veterinary Inspection (or jog) at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games on Sunday. The U.S. Team is but one of the 24 countries with dressage athletes competing at the Games. A total of 11 four-member teams will be in the battle for a Team medal. There are a total of 66 dressage competitors with the hopes of earning an Individual medal. With the...

Jean Sheptoff and Peaches, winners of the $35,000 Grand Prix at the Fieldstone Summer Showcase (Photo Credit: Anne Gittins ) Halifax, MA -August 28, 2010- Jean Sheptoff and Peaches galloped to victory in the $35,000 Fieldstone Summer Showcase Grand Prix, held on the all-grass Grand Prix field at the Fieldstone Equestrian & Show Facility in Halifax, MA. The Grand Prix is the highlight of the Summer Showcase, which runs August 24-29 and features top-notch equestrian competition, great prize...

Merrill Murray and Courageous Lord, Five-Gaited World's Grand Champion (Photo by Jen Corcoran/E Motion Photography) Louisville, Kentucky - The 2010 World's Championship Horse Show (WCHS), held annually in conjunction with the Kentucky State Fair, was held at Louisville's Freedom Hall from Sunday, August 22, through Saturday, August 28. There was plenty of excitement at WCHS this year, as new World's Grand Champions were crowned in the Fine Harness and Three-Gaited World's Grand Championships,...

Louisville, Kentucky - The 2010 World's Championship Horse Show (WCHS), held annually in conjunction with the Kentucky State Fair, was held at Louisville's Freedom Hall from Sunday, August 22, through Saturday, August 28. There was plenty of excitement at WCHS this year, as new World's Grand Champions were crowned in the Fine Harness and Three-Gaited World's Grand Championships, while the Five-Gaited World's Grand Champion repeated as such in 2010. Among a formidable field of competitors, as in...