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National Show Horse Finals Welcomes Top U.S. Competitors for Prestigious National Championship

by Ashley Swift, US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/11/2019 11:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – The best National Show Horses across the country are gathering in the heart of Illinois at the Illinois State Fairgrounds for the 14 th annual National Show Horse Finals. Hosted by the National Show Horse Registry (NSHR), a packed weekend of competition kicks off tomorrow, Sept. 12, and runs through Sept. 14. The versatility and beauty of the National Show Horse will be proudly displayed throughout the weekend as judges Ann Judd (Lutz, Fla.), Martha Rattner (Georgetown,...

US Equestrian Names Entry for FEI Driving World Championships for Young Horses

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/9/2019 2:31:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian has announced the following entry for the 2019 FEI Driving World Championships for Young Horses, taking place in Mezohegyes, Hungary, September 5-8. Leslie Berndl and Impressive (Picsofyou.com) The following combination will compete in the 2019 FEI Driving World Championships for Young Horses: Leslie Berndl (Lexington, Ky.) and Impressive, her six-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding View more information about the FEI Driving World Championships for Young Horses....

Call for Media Credential Applications: 2019 USEF Pony Finals Presented by Collecting Gaits Farm

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/23/2019 12:58:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The USEF Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm will take place August 6-11, 2019, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. Members of the media who would like to request credentials to cover the event should submit a completed application form by August 2, 2019. In 2018, over 800 ponies from across the country came to the Kentucky Horse Park to compete with their youth riders in hunter, jumper, and equitation classes. The 2019 USEF Pony Finals presented by...

US Equestrian Announces Continued Partnership with Marshall & Sterling Insurance, Title Sponsor of National Pony Medal Championship

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/29/2019 10:30:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce that Marshall & Sterling Insurance, Inc. will continue as the title sponsor of the USEF National Pony Medal Championship at the USEF Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm. Competition will be held August 6-11 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. The Marshall & Sterling/USEF Pony Medal Championship finals will begin Sunday, August 11, at 7 a.m. “Marshall & Sterling’s...

Collecting Gaits Farm Returns as Presenting Sponsor of USEF Pony Finals

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/18/2019 11:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian (USEF) is pleased to announce that Collecting Gaits Farm will return as the presenting sponsor of USEF Pony Finals. In 2015, Collecting Gaits Farm, located in Atlanta, Ga., and owned by Jeff and Shereen Fuqua, first began its support as presenting sponsor of this historic and highly anticipated competition. The 2019 USEF Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm is set to return to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., August 6-11. This prominent...

Keeler and Whaley Lead After Marathon Phase of USEF Advanced Pony Combined Driving National Championships

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/13/2019 9:11:00 PM

Raeford, N.C. – The exciting marathon phase took place Saturday at the Southern Pines Combined Driving Event (CDE) with the USEF Advanced Pony Combined Driving National Championships competitors moving one step closer to earning a title. The marathon course proved influential to the overall standings heading into Sunday’s cones phase. Jennifer Keeler and Amazing Grace (Picsofyou.com) USEF Advanced Single Pony Combined Driving National Championship Defending champions Jennifer Keeler...

Chapman, Whaley, and O’Brien Take Early Leads in USEF Advanced Pony Combined Driving National Championships

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/12/2019 9:11:00 PM

Barbara Chapman and Maduro (Picsofyou.com) Raeford, N.C. – Competition for the USEF Advanced Pony Combined Driving National Championships began Friday at the Southern Pines Combined Driving Event (CDE). Driving athletes and their ponies performed their dressage tests in rainy weather to kick off their chances at one of three national champion titles. USEF Advanced Single Pony Combined Driving National Championship Barbara Chapman drove Maduro into the early lead in the single pony...

USEF Advanced Pony Combined Driving National Championship Titles on the Line at Southern Pines CDE

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/11/2019 6:00:00 PM

Raeford, N.C. – Three advanced pony combined driving national championship titles are up for grabs at the Southern Pines Combined Driving Event (CDE) running April 12-14. With the competition serving as one of the selection trials for the 2019 FEI World Driving Championships for Ponies, the driving athletes aim to display a strong performance while vying for national championship honors. Jennifer Keeler and Amazing Grace, the 2018 USEF Advanced Single Pony Combined Driving National...

US Equestrian Announces 2019 U.S. Saddle Seat Young Riders Teams

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/7/2019 12:23:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is proud to announce the selection of the 2019 U.S. Saddle Seat Young Riders Stripes and Stars Teams. The Stripes Team will compete at the 2019 U.S. Saddle Seat Invitational Test Event from July 4-5, in New Orleans, La., against teams from South Africa. The Stars Team will compete at the 2019 U.S. Saddle Seat Invitational Test Event from October 31 - November 2, in Las Vegas, Nev., against Canada. Following an incredible number of applications received from...

USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final Set to Begin at UPHA/American Royal National Championship Horse Show

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/9/2018 1:07:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The country’s top saddle seat equitation riders have arrived in Kansas City, Mo., for the USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final this Saturday, November 10. Held at Hale Arena during the United Professional Horseman’s Association (UPHA)/American Royal National Championship Horse Show , 18 horse-and-rider combinations will go head-to-head in pursuit of the title. 2017 USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final champion Molly Codeanne Open to junior members who have won a first- or...