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Linda Bibbler, Larry Langer, and Armand Leone to Receive Pegasus Medals of Honor

by USEF Communications Department | 12/4/2013 12:21:52 PM

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the names of five equestrians who have been selected to receive the year's most coveted honors. Awarded by the USEF, the Lifetime Achievement Award, Junior Equestrian of the Year, and the Pegasus Medals of Honor will be presented during the Pegasus Awards gala on Friday, January 10, at The Hyatt Regency Lexington in Lexington, Ky. The winner of the Equestrian of the Year Award will be announced at the Pegasus Awards. More...

Lillie Keenan Named Junior Equestrian of the Year

by USEF Communications Department | 12/4/2013 12:19:03 PM

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the names of five equestrians who have been selected to receive the year's most coveted honors. Awarded by the USEF, the Lifetime Achievement Award, Junior Equestrian of the Year, and the Pegasus Medals of Honor will be presented during the Pegasus Awards gala on Friday, January 10, at The Hyatt Regency Lexington in Lexington, Ky. The winner of the Equestrian of the Year Award will be announced at the Pegasus Awards. More...

USEF Announces Dates and Location for 2014 Adequan/USEF Open Reining National Championship

by USEF Communications Department | 11/12/2013 2:14:49 PM

Lexington, Ky - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the Adequan/USEF Open Reining National Championship will be held April 24-27, 2014 as part of the Kentucky Reining Cup, held in conjunction with the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Land Rover, in the Alltech Arena at Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. This championship will also serve as the Selection Trial for the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games U.S. Reining Team. The Adequan/USEF Open...

Thirty-Year Wait is Over as First National Titles Are Awarded at Inaugural US Dressage Finals Presented By Adequan®

by Jennifer Keeler, Yellow Horse Marketing | 11/8/2013 11:17:09 PM

Heather Mason of Tewksbury, NJ is off to a winning start at the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® (SusanJStickle.com) Lexington, Ky. - For the first time in almost 30 years, national titles for adult amateur and open dressage riders from Training Level to Grand Prix were presented Friday at the inaugural US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. A full day of intense competition extended into a festive evening as special celebrations were...

Riders From Across the Country Relish Championship Atmosphere on First Day of Inaugural US Dressage Finals Presented By Adequan®

by Yellow Horse Marketing | 11/8/2013 12:14:15 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The much-anticipated start of the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® became official today when the first horses trotted down arena centerlines at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. As the inaugural national head-to-head competition for Adult Amateur and Open riders from Training Level to Grand Prix, hundreds of exhibitors from coast to coast have gathered to share in what for many will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Today 16 non-championship "USDF...

MacPhail and O’Neal Come Away with USEF National One-Star Eventing Championship Titles at Hagyard Midsouth CCI1*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 10/19/2013 6:05:48 PM

Elinor MacPhail and Rendezvous with Charly (Xpress Foto) Lexington, Ky. – National titles were awarded to riders on Saturday at the Kentucky Horse Park upon the completion of the USEF National One-Star Eventing Championships. Held October 17-19 in conjunction with the Hagyard Midsouth Three-Day Event & Team Challenge, 42 horse-and-rider combinations tackled the CCI1* in hopes of being crowned champion. The USEF National One-Star Championship title went to Elinor MacPhail (Bluemont, Va....

USEF National One-Star Eventing Championship Titles Up for Grabs at Hagyard Midsouth CCI1*

by Kathleen Landwehr | 10/16/2013 5:30:25 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Top competitors will vie for a national title at the Kentucky Horse Park as they compete in the USEF National One-Star Eventing Championships. Held October 17-19 in conjunction with the Hagyard Midsouth Three-Day Event & Team Challenge, 42 horse-and-rider combinations will contest the CCI1* after all pairs passed the first horse inspection. In the USEF National One-Star Championship, riders age 22 or over hope to be crowned champion and receive the Richard Collins...

Help Horse Owners in Flood Ravaged Colorado!

by USEF Communications Department | 9/23/2013 11:22:39 AM

Lexington, KY - Historic flooding across Colorado has destroyed thousands of homes and farms. Thousands of horses have been displaced or are stranded across 4,500 square-miles of flood-ravaged terrain. This area is densely populated with horses, including many large breeding and training facilities all along the Front Range. Hay and feed are being airlifted to hundreds of stranded farm owners and delivered to hundreds more in dire need of feed for their horses. Recovery from a disaster of this...

USEF Accepting Bids to Host 2014 US National Junior Hunter Championships

by USEF Communications Department | 9/12/2013 1:43:37 PM

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is now accepting bids to host the 2014 US National Junior Hunter Championships. To request a bid packet, please contact Lori Nelson, at (859) 225-6957 or via email at [email protected] . Bids will be due in the USEF office by the close of business Monday, October 14, 2013. Any request received after this time will not be considered.

2013 Kentucky State Fair World's Championship Show Live Stream Breaks Viewing Records

by American Saddlebred Horse Association | 9/6/2013 3:06:01 PM

Lexington, KY - The dynamic webcast on the USEF Network of the World’s Championship Horse Show at the Kentucky State Fair in Louisville, KY, held August 18-24, 2013 was viewed by record breaking numbers of American Saddlebred enthusiasts, reports William Wood of the USEF. The popularity of this live stream has been growing steadily since its inception in 2005, (where 2,300 viewers enjoyed the World’s Championship Horse Show), but viewership in 2013 broke all previous records. Video...