Lexington, KY - The FEI has issued a clarification regarding the approval of frangible devices for use eventing competitions per Article 547.2.4. This clarification is relative to the recent approval of the MIM NewERA system MIM Clip and MIM NewERA Safety MIM Pin. Find the clarification here . For more information please contact Shealagh Costello, Director, Eventing National Programs, by phone at (859) 457-1566 or by email at [email protected] .

Rich Fellers, 2012 USEF Equestrian of the Year (Susan J. Stickle/PhelpsSports.com) Louisville, KY - He was the first American in 25 years to win the Rolex/FEI World Cup Final, highest placing U.S. Equestrian at the London 2012 Olympic Games, and winner of all four observation classes he entered. Now you can call Rich Fellers 2012 USEF Equestrian of the Year as well. Eight equestrians were nominated for the award and Fellers was revealed as the winner Saturday night at the USEF Pegasus Awards in...

Lexington, KY - President Lee Vulgaris announced this week that the Paso Fino Horse Association (PFHA) has officially named Sally Walker as its new Executive Director. The association president stated that Walker was chosen to serve as the organization’s Director from over 70 candidates elicited through a nationwide search. Walker comes to PFHA with extensive leadership experience in the nonprofit, corporate, and private business worlds. She is also a lifelong horsewoman. Most recently,...

Lexington, KY – Meagan Nusz, of The Woodlands, TX, has been named the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider of the Month for October. This is the second time this year that Nusz has captured the honor, as she was the Rider of the Month for March as well. Nusz competes in the East Conference Amateur-Owner division of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series aboard Vesuvius. The month of October was a success for Nusz and her riding partner, as they earned a 1st place finish at the...

Lexington, KY - The American Saddlebreds made a triumphant return into the fold of the Alltech National Horse Show on Wednesday night to the delight of the spectators. The favorite breed of enthusiasts like William Shatner and Carson Kressley, the breed is known for its style, stamina and its bold, high-stepping way of moving. Thursday evening at the Alltech National Horse Show, American Saddlebreds showed in Three-Gaited, Park Horse and Five-Gaited classes. "They're both three-gaited-...

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has extended the bid process for the 2013 USEF Dressage Festival of Champions and is now accepting bids from East and West Coast venues. Competition in 2013 will again be held in six divisions; Grand Prix, Intermediaire I, Young Adult "Brentina" Cup, Young Rider, Junior and Pony Rider. To request a bid packet please contact Jenny Van Wieren-Page at (859) 225-6949, or via email at [email protected] . Bids will be due in the office...

Lexington, KY – October 11, 2012– Harrison Shure of Charlottesville, VA has been named the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider of the Month for September. Shure competes in the East Conference Amateur-Owner Division of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series aboard Valentino. The month of September was successful for Shure and his riding partner, as they won the Show Jumping Hall of Fame class held at the Devon Fall Classic, and came in ninth at the Kentucky National. The...

Michael Hughes wins the Region 1 ASPCA Maclay Regionals (Anne Gittins Photography) It was a full weekend for junior riders as the final four regions concluded their ASPCA Maclay Regionals. The anticipation was tangible as the nation's top riders competed for the chance to attend the prestigious ASPCA Alfred B. Maclay Finals during the Alltech National Horse Show this fall at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. Michael Hughes captured the first place honors for Region 1, with Lillie...

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is now accepting bids to host the 2013 USEF Dressage Festival of Champions on the West Coast. Competition will once again be held in six divisions; Grand Prix, Intermediaire I, Young Adult "Brentina" Cup, Young Rider, Junior and Pony Rider. To request a bid packet please contact Jenny Van Wieren-Page at (859) 225-6949, or via email at [email protected] . Bids will be due in the office by the close of business Friday, October 5,...

Lexington, KY - All eyes will be on Lezirias, Portugal this weekend as the U.S. sends three drivers to the FEI World Driving Championships for Singles in hopes of adding to their 2012 medal tally. Just a month ago, the U.S. Four-in-Hand Driving team clinched Team Bronze with Chester Weber grabbing Individual Silver at the World Championships in Reisenbeck, Germany. The Singles World Championships looks to be the largest to date with 79 competitors from 22 nations set to compete September 13-16....