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Deadline for 2024 Vaulting FEI Competition Calendar Applications is July 1, 2023

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/27/2023 11:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian would like to remind vaulting competition organizers that the deadline for 2024 vaulting FEI competition calendar applications is Saturday, July 1, 2023. Applications for FEI competitions must be submitted online through the USEF Competition Dashboard at competitions.usef.org . Please review the updated FEI Vaulting competition calendar policies and procedures that go into effect for the 2024 calendar. FEI applications must be submitted online through your...

Reminder for 2024 U.S. Endurance FEI Calendar Applications

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/31/2023 1:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian would like to send a final reminder that applications for the 2024 competition year are due by June 1, 2023. Endurance competition organizers are encouraged to review the updated U.S. Endurance FEI Calendar Policies and Procedures here . The policies and procedures document outlines the process for application, review, and approval of the U.S. FEI Endurance competitions as a resource for competition organizers. Applications will still be considered following...

Selection Memo Now Available for 2024 FEI Endurance World Championship

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/25/2023 3:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The Selection Memo for the 2024 FEI Endurance World Championship is available on the Endurance section of USEF.org . The 2024 FEI Endurance World Championship is scheduled to take place in Monpazier, France, on September 7, 2024. This Selection Memo is provided to assist athletes with their competition planning and is subject to change due to the final approval of the full Selection Procedures by the USEF Board of Directors or USEF Executive Committee. The Selection Memo...

Updated FEI Driving Competition Calendar Policies and Procedures Now Available

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 5/18/2023 3:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The US Equestrian Executive Committee has recently approved updated calendar policies and procedures for FEI driving competitions. The U.S. FEI Driving Calendar Policies and Procedures document is available for download here , and the policies and procedures are effective beginning with competitions for the 2024 FEI Driving Calendar. Applications for events for the 2024 calendar must be submitted to US Equestrian no later than July 1, 2023. US Equestrian staff and the US...

Amendments Approved for U.S. Endurance FEI Calendar Policies and Procedures

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/21/2023 10:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has approved several amendments to the U.S. Endurance FEI Calendar Policies and Procedures. These changes were made to align the Policies and Procedures with the internal approval process for late applications and calendar modifications which were made to help streamline the process. In addition, the deadlines for late applications and calendar modifications were amended to be more favorable for competition organizers. Endurance competition organizers are...

Athlete Selection Procedures Now Available for FEI Pan American Endurance Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 12/16/2022 5:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Selection procedures for athletes interested in competing at the 2023 FEI Pan American Endurance Championships for Seniors and Juniors/Young Riders are available on the Endurance section of USEF.org . The Pan American Championships will take place in Llay Llay, Chile, November 10-12, 2023. Athlete/horse combinations will be selected based on the ranking formula outlined in the selection procedures documents. Athletes must submit their Application of Intent online no later...

US Equestrian Announces 2023 Eventing Pathway Pre-Elite and Development Program Members

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 12/12/2022 5:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes named to the 2023 Eventing Pre-Elite and Developing Programs. The programs are part of the U.S. Eventing Pathway, which is focused on developing combinations to deliver sustainable success in team competition at the championship level. Learn more about the Eventing Pathway Programs here. The following combinations have been approved for the Pre-Elite Program and are listed in alphabetical order: Will Coleman (Gordonsville,...

Mandatory Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Resources Available for California-Based Members

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 12/6/2022 4:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. –The state of California Department of Justice has created and provided resources to assist with understanding and complying with California’s Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA). These are important for any California-based members, sport clubs and organizations, as well as any members, competition managers, or licensed officials that may compete in or work for competitions based in California. USEF remains staunchly committed to fostering a safe...

US Equestrian Announces Bid Allocation for Week 10 of the 2023-2027 U.S. Eventing Calendar

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/29/2022 10:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian opened a bid process for one event to host the Advanced level in Area 3 on Week 10 for 2023-2027 due to an event cancellation. The bid process was conducted in accordance with the 2023-2027 U.S. Eventing Calendar CCI4*-L, CCI4*-S, CCI3*-L, & Advanced Policies and Procedures . The USEF Eventing Strategic Calendar Review Task Force made recommendations to the USEF Eventing Sport Committee who made recommendations for final approval by the USEF Board of Directors....

Misdee Wrigley Miller Withdraws from 2022 FEI Driving World Championship for Four-in-Hand Horses

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/13/2022 1:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Misdee Wrigley Miller (Lakewood Ranch, Fla.) has notified US Equestrian that she will unfortunately be unable to participate in the 2022 FEI Driving World Championship for Four-in-Hand Horses due to untimely personal health concerns and based on the recommendation from her physician. The 2022 FEI Driving World Championships for Four-in-Hand horses will take place from September 21-25, 2022, in Pratoni del Vivaro, Italy. As a result of Miller’s withdrawal, Chester...