(Lexington, KY) - The Selection Procedures for the 2007 FEI World Combined Pony Driving Championships and 2007 World Pairs Championships have been mailed to all USEF long-listed drivers and will be posted on the USEF website under High Performance, Driving, 2007 World Championships. For more information contact Wendy Wares, (908) 326-1159. ~~~For more information, please contact Maria Partlow, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications, at (859) 225-6941, or via e-mail at...

Alexandra Flynn and Kalu's Can't Stop the Magic (Howard Schatzberg) Lexington, KY—Alexandra Flynn, age 17, of Tampa, FL, riding Kalu’s Can’t Stop the Magic, was crowned champion of the 2006 USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final, held November 18, as part of the UPHA/American Royal National Championship Horse Show in Kansas City, MO. The USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final was determined through a two-phase competition that required both rail work and patterns. Twenty-eight riders competed in...

Lexington, KY — The United States Equestrian Federation® (USEF) is now accepting entries for the 2006 Pegasus Awards for Media. Bronze Pegasus statues will be presented in 10 categories to honor outstanding achievements in the coverage of equestrian sport, issues or lifestyle in the United States. This year’s categories include: • Best Publication of the Year • Best Specialized Publication of the Year • Best News Article • Best Feature Article • Best Website • Best Television News Broadcast •...

Horses from across the United States have gathered at the Kentucky Horse Park for the 2006 USEF/Markel National Young Horse Dressage Championships, being held this weekend, September 8-10, in Lexington, KY. This prestigious competition, proudly sponsored by Markel Insurance, includes outstanding fields of five- and six-year-olds vying for the Dr. Edgar Hotz Memorial Trophy. Also, for the first time these championships will include a four-year-old division. The ground jury includes officials...

Lexington, KY - On December 2, 2005, the United States Equestrian Federation® (USEF) announced the debut of the USEF Youth Sportsman’s Charter Award. This new program is designed for junior members who are current members of both the USEF and their recognized national affiliate. The youth candidates are to demonstrate an ongoing commitment and dedication to the USEF and their affiliate through the promotion of the horse. This person is to serve as a role model for their peers. The...

Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation® (USEF) has finalized the third list of breed events that will receive outreach grants through the new program announced in January. The maximum grant is $1,000, and grants are still available. A total of $125,000 has been budgeted in 2006 for grants to financially challenged breed competitions that meet the grant requirements and are approved by the USEF. To date, 68 applications have been received and 54 have been approved. Grant...

Lexington, KY— The fourth annual USEF Dressage Seat Medal Finals were held during the Golden State Dressage Warm-Up and Cool-Down Show in Rancho Murieta, CA, July 28-30. Junior dressage riders from across the country competed in their respective age divisions of 13 & under and 14 to 18 years of age. The purpose of the Dressage Seat Medal Program is to promote and reward excellence in equitation, including correct seat, position and use of aids in the sport of dressage. Junior riders in these...

Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation® (USEF) is accepting bids to host the 2007 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championships, which will also be the selection trial for the 2007 Para-Equestrian Dressage World Championship team and a CDPI****. The CDPI**** would serve as a qualifying event for the 2008 Paralympics in Hong Kong, China. The event is currently awaiting FEI approval. The event must be held at a USEF-licensed dressage competition between April 15 and May...

Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation® (USEF) is requesting applicants for part-time dressage coaching positions as needed for the 2007 para-equestrian year. These coaching positions will provide support to the head coach, Missy Ransehausen. USEF holds up to four para-equestrian training sessions during a season, one selection trial and one or two international trips. Applicants must have coaching expertise in dressage and preferably have a background working with...

Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation® is now accepting bids for both the 2007 and 2008 USEF Open Reining Championships, and the 2007 and 2008 USEF Youth Reining Championships, which run in conjunction with the USEF Open Reining Championship. The open reining event showcases the most talented U.S. reining athletes, both human and equine, as they compete for a national title. The youth championships offer exciting opportunities for a national title to future international...