Lexington, KY - Attention USDF Region 2, 5, 6, 7, and 8 competitors: If you are considering trying to make it to the US Dressage Finals, the deadline to declare is August 26! The process is easy, there is no fee, and no commitment. Your declaration simply ensures that you will remain eligible, so do it today! https://www.horseshowoffice.com/usdf.org

Lexington, KY - U.S. Pony Drivers, Wendy O’Brien and Katie Whaley drove like women on a mission over the weekend at the Minden CAIP-B4 in Minden, Germany to score two top 10 finishes for the United States. O’Brien (Aiken, SC) drove to a ninth place finish in the Pair Pony division which hosted 35 competitors. The 2012 USEF National Champion drove her own talented ponies to a fourth place finish in the dressage and then produced competitive marathon and cones phases to complete on a...

Lexington, KY - The 2013 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North will take place July 17-21, 2013 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. Members of the media who would like to request credentials to cover should submit an application by July 5, 2013. The NAJYRC is the premier equestrian competition in North America for junior and young riders, age 14-21. Young equestrians come from the United States, Bermuda, Canada, Mexico, Central...

Venezuela’s Victor Segovia and Romeo (pictured here competing at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL) won the $60,000 Country Heir II Grand Prix on Sunday, June 16, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. (Jack Mancini) Lexington, KY – Victor Segovia of Venezuela jumped to victory in the $60,000 Country Heir II Grand Prix on Sunday, June 16, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. The 36-year-old topped a competitive field of 24 to take the win aboard Romeo, a...

Lexington, KY - Michael Barisone & HF victor took top prize at the Kentucky Dressage Association CDI3* Grand Prix on Saturday. On a slightly chilly day at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington HF Victor's 67.66% was enough for the win. Finishing second were Anna Marek & Unico G with 67.17%. Tami Batts & Ranko's 64.149% was good for third.

Lexington, KY - The 2013 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North will take place July 17-21, 2013 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. Members of the media who would like to request credentials to cover should submit an application by July 5, 2013. The NAJYRC is the premier equestrian competition in North America for junior and young riders, age 14-21. Young equestrians come from the United States, Bermuda, Canada, Mexico, Central...

Riders (from left) Hawley Bennett-Awad, Phillip Dutton, Boyd Martin and Lindsey Jordan visit with Donte Proffitt (10) of London, Ky. (Michelle Dunn photo) Lexington, KY - Three riders who’ll be competing in the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Land Rover, and one rider who’ll be competing in the Kentucky Reining Cup spent Tuesday afternoon visiting with children undergoing treatment at the Kentucky Children’s Hospital in Lexington. "Rolex Kentucky" returns to the...

Lexington, KY - The USEF Hackney Committee has selected the six competitions at which heel measurements will be required of Roadster Pony and Hackney Roadster Pony Championship classes as defined by USEF Hackney and Roadster Division rules. The mandatory heel measurements will be taken from the first-place and fourth-place ponies in the following competitions in 2013: * Bonnie Blue National - Lexington, VA (May 8-11) * Midwest Charity - Springfield, IL (June 11-15) * Lexington Junior League -...

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation does not certify, endorse, nor approve specific equine nutritional supplements as safe for use during recognized competitions. As a service to USEF Members, and upon request, the USEF Drug and Medication Program office will review product labels to determine if forbidden substances are amongst the specific ingredients listed. However, all competitors are advised that the manufacture of equine nutritional supplements is not currently...

Lexington, KY - Lillie Keenan, of New York, NY, has been named the first Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider of the Month for 2013. Keenan competes in the East Conference Junior division of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series aboard Londinium. The month of January was very successful for Keenan and her riding partner, as they earned a 3rd place finish at the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival’s first week, a 1st place finish at the Festival’s second week, and a 4th place...