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...

North Salem, NY - Old Salem Farm will host its 2011 spring horse shows at its facility in North Salem, NY, in the heart of Westchester County. Old Salem Farm boasts its historic grass Grand Prix field, state-of-the-art stabling facility and three pristine all-weather outdoor rings. Prior to the start of the Spring Horse Shows, Old Salem Farm will host an unrecognized Local Day horse show on Sunday, May 8. In honor of Mother's Day, there will be free admission on this day. Families are invited...

Tiana Courdray Wins Jersey Fresh CCI*** in 2010. (Courtesy of Jersey Fresh.) Allentown, NJ – The inaugural Jersey Fresh “High Performance Challenge” will include a $25,000 prize for the horse and rider combination that wins the Jersey Fresh CCI** in 2011 and goes on to win the Jersey Fresh CCI*** in 2012. The ”High Performance Challenge” is part of the Jersey Fresh Three-Day Event CIC3*, CCI2*, CCI3*, to be held May 11-15, 2011, at the Horse Park of New Jersey. B.W. Furlong and Associates are...

Lexington, KY – On September 25, 2010, the grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park watched magic unfold under the blanket of a brilliantly pink sunset. The World Equestrian Games had crossed an ocean for the first time in its history with the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, and the Opening Ceremony was dedicated to celebration - of Kentucky and the United States, but most of all of mankind’s love for the horse throughout history and the world. Global Creative Connections, the production...

Boston, MA - The American Morgan Horse Association announced at its annual members meeting in Boston, MA, the election of several directors. Elected at the February meeting for Regions 3, 4, 5, 10 and Director At Large respectively were: Gayle Singer of Indiana and David Earehart of Michigan; Pat West of Florida; Kris Breyer of Illinois; David Bramley of North Carolina, and Harry Sebring of Massachusetts. These newly elected or re-elected directors join directors from Regions 1, 2, 6, 7, 8 and...

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) has selected the six Roadster Pony and Hackney Roadster Pony Championship classes that will be required to record heel measurements, pursuant to USEF rules HK116.3 and RD112.2. The required heel measurements will be taken from the first-place and fourth-place ponies in the following competitions in 2011: • Asheville Lions Charity - Fletcher, NC (May 18-21) • Midwest Charity - Springfield, IL (June 14-18) • Lexington Junior League -...

Lexington, KY - The Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) Regional Conferences are being held around the continent this year. These educational events are open to the public and provide horses for participants to ride with top instructors. Press are invited to attend. Other are being added to the below list all the time at https://www.cha-ahse.org/regions.htm . Region 1 (British Columbia, WA, Western MT, ID, OR, Alberta) Conference –– Canyonview Equestrian Center in Silverton, OR - February...

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation is pleased to introduce two new FEI World Cup Dressage qualifying competitions (CDI-Ws) to the 2011 calendar: The Dressage Affaire CDI-W/Y/J will be held March 10-13 in Del Mar, CA. For complete information please visit https://www.dressageevents.com/ . Festival of the Horse CDI-W/Y/J will be held March 31-April 3 in Burbank, CA. For complete information please visit https://www.cornerstonedressage.com/ . Under the North American League...

Oklahoma City, OK – Members of the National Reining Horse Youth Association (NRHyA) are the future of the sport of Reining and the equine industry. Leaders at Stephens College in Columbia, MO, have recognized this and have designed a scholarship program to attract dedicated and passionate students. Stephens will offer an outstanding incoming female NRHyA member a tremendous opportunity to obtain an equestrian-based, liberal arts education with the assistance of a 2011-2012 academic year $5,000...