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Inaugural USEF College Fair brought to you by Upper Echelon Academy Coming to 2022 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/18/2022 10:48:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that the inaugural USEF College Fair brought to you by Upper Echelon Academy will occur on Thursday, June 30, during the 2022 Adequan ® /USEF Junior Hunter National Championships - East in Williamsburg, Mich. This event is open to the public and free to attend. A second fair will be held during the Adequan/USEF Junior Hunter National Championships - West in San Juan Capistrano, Calif. Additional information about this event will be...

US Equestrian Now Accepting Bids for 2022-2024 USEF/NCEA Junior Hunter Seat Medal Finals

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 1/27/2022 11:53:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has opened the bid application process for the 2022-2024 USEF/NCEA Junior Hunter Seat Medal Final host venues, for the three regions: East Coast, Midwest, and West Coast. Anyone requesting a bid packet must do so with the understanding that each regional bid will be hosted at the same location and under the same licensee and management for the 2022, 2023, and 2024 competition years. Bids will be due on Friday, February 18th at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Please contact...

USEF Eventing 2023 Calendar Webinar

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 1/4/2022 4:10:00 PM

Lexington, Ky . - This webinar will focus on the 2023 Eventing Calendar process and current competition schedule for the upcoming year. Committee Chairs Jonathan Elliott, Lynn Symansky, and Jonathan Holling will discuss the calendaring process used for 2023 and the feedback received to date. When : January 19, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. EST Register Here

Bid Process Now Open for 2022 Young Rider Eventing National Championship

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/30/2021 3:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The USEF Youth Team Challenge Task Force recently evaluated the 2021 Youth Team Challenge program. Feedback was taken into consideration from Area Coordinators and athletes. Due to the limited participation at the short-format legs, the Task Force recommended altering the program to one championship, the USEF Young Rider Eventing Championship. The program proposal received approval from the Eventing Sport Committee, International Disciplines Committee, and the USEF Board...

Applegate Wins USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final and Secures Saddle Seat Triple Crown

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/13/2021 7:45:00 PM

Kansas City, Mo. – Alayna Applegate had a standout weekend, winning the USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final against some of the top saddle seat equitation riders in the U.S. and joining the ranks of a handful of elite equitation riders in history to win the Saddle Seat Triple Crown. Alayna Applegate, 2021 USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final champion Riders faced a rigorous challenge on Saturday, November 13, as they competed for top honors in the USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final at the United Professional...

Call for Media Credential Applications: 2021 FEI North American Youth Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/6/2021 11:15:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – The FEI North American Youth Championships will take place August 10-15, 2021, at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival in Traverse City, Mich. Members of the media who would like to request credentials to cover the event should submit a completed application form by August 9, 2021. The FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) consists of the Gotham North/FEI North American Youth Jumping Championships presented by USHJA and the FEI North American Youth Championships...

Top Equitation Riders Prepare for USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/13/2021 10:05:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – Top adult amateur saddle seat equitation riders from around the country will compete for the title of 2021 USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final champion on Wednesday, July 14, at the historic Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show. Paul Boone (Concord, N.C.), Kristen Cater (Dunbarton, N.H.), and Anne Judd (Lutz, Fla.) will serve as judges for the Final, hosted at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. Last year, Kaeley Arterburn was crowned champion aboard...

US Equestrian Announces Combinations for Two FEI Driving World Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/9/2021 4:45:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the combinations selected to represent the U.S. Driving Team at two FEI World Driving Championships. The FEI Para Driving World Championship for Singles will take place August 5-8 in Schildau, Germany, and Marcie Quist will serve as the chef d’equipe. The FEI Driving World Championship for Ponies will take place September 16-19 in Le Pin au Haras, France, and Tracey Morgan will serve as the chef d’equipe. FEI Para Driving...

US Equestrian Announces Substitution for U.S. Eventing Olympic Team

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 7/7/2021 11:15:00 AM

Lexington, Ky . – US Equestrian has announced a substitution to the U.S. Eventing Olympic Team ahead of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. Deniro Z, a 13-year-old KPWN gelding ridden by Elisabeth Halliday-Sharp (Lexington, Ky.) and owned by Ocala Horse Properties, has been withdrawn from the team and will be replaced by Doug Payne (Aiken, S.C.) and Vandiver, a 17-year-old Trakehner gelding owned by Debi Crowley, Doug Payne, and Jessica Payne. Following pre-travel horse evaluations, veterinary...

US Equestrian Announces Update to 2021/2022 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ North American League Schedule

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 6/17/2021 5:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce an update to the 2021/2022 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ North American League schedule. The FEI has awarded Live Oak International in Ocala, Fla. as the replacement venue for the Palm Beach Masters U.S. Spring World Cup event, with Live Oak International serving as the final FEI Jumping World Cup NAL Qualifier for the 2021/2022 season. The 2021/2022 Longines FEI Jumping World Cup North American League schedule is as follows...