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Eduardo Sanchez Navarro Named Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider of the Month for August

by Classic Communications | 9/5/2012 4:14:03 PM

Lexington, KY – Eduardo Sanchez Navarro of Mexico has been named the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider of the Month for August. Navarro competes in the West Conference Amateur-Owner Division of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series aboard Virgo. The month of August was a successful for Navarro and his riding partner, as they earned second place finishes at the Showpark August Festival and the Showpark Summer Classic, as well as a fourth place finish at the Blenheim Summer...

Substitution of Rider for Spruce Meadows "Masters" Tournament

by USEF Communications Department | 9/5/2012 8:55:09 AM

Lexington, KY - The following riders have been named by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) to represent the U.S. in Nations Cup competition at the Spruce Meadows "Masters" Tournament held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on September 8, 2012. A change to the team has been made as Ashlee Bond will be replacing Lauren Hough. The United States will be represented by the following four riders who have each been entered on either one or two horses: Ashlee Bond (Hidden Hills, CA) on Little...

USEF Introduces Elite Youth Dressage Training Sessions

by USEF Communications Department | 8/31/2012 12:07:56 PM

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation is pleased to announce the addition of USEF Elite Youth Dressage Training Sessions in the Fall of 2012 and Spring of 2013. These sessions will be led by USEF Youth Coach Jeremy Steinberg and will be a unique opportunity for up and coming youth athletes to hone their riding and horsemanship skills. These training sessions have been made possible through a generous donation from Kristen McDonald and the Marquis George MacDonald Foundation....

Best Young Hunters Converge on East and West Coasts for Sallie B. Wheeler/US National Hunter Breeding Championships

by Melissa Bauer-Herzog | 8/28/2012 10:30:26 AM

Lexington, KY - The best young hunters in the country will meet on both coasts in the coming days to compete for the National Hunter Breeding Championship and regional titles at the 2012 Sallie B. Wheeler/US National Hunter Breeding Championships. Young horses on the West Coast will make their way to the Showpark All Seasons Summer Tournament in Del Mar, California on August 29 to compete against each other for the title of best in the West. Last year the winner from the West, Ooh Ah, was named...

U.S. Drivers Set Sights on Top Results at 2012 FEI Four-in-Hand World Driving Championships

by Helen Murray | 8/15/2012 5:32:44 PM

Lexington, KY - The U.S. Driving Team will be aiming for a place on the podium this week in Reisenbeck, Germany as they square-off with the best in the game at the 2012 FEI Four-in-Hand World Driving Championships. A total of 50 competitors from 19 Nations will attempt to stake their claim on Team and Individual world titles, August 16-19, 2012. The championships are off to a strong start for the U.S. as all 15 horses were accepted without incident during Tuesday’s First Horse Inspection....

USEF Names Drivers for FEI Four-in-Hand Driving World Championships

by USEF Communications Deparment | 8/3/2012 11:25:37 AM

Lexington, KY - The following drivers have been named by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) to represent the U.S. in the 2012 FEI Four-in-Hand Driving World Championships, in Reisenbeck, Germany, August 15-19, 2012. The United States will be represented by the following drivers: James Fairclough (Newtown, NJ) Chester Weber (Ocala, FL) Joe Yoder (Zwartewaal, The Netherlands) Ed Young will serve as Chef d’ Equipe. Follow the 2012 U.S. Driving Team here .

USEF Names Riders for Spruce Meadows “Masters” Tournament

by USEF Communications Department | 8/1/2012 11:54:06 AM

Lexington, KY - The following riders have been named by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) to represent the U.S. in Nations Cup competition at the Spruce Meadows “Masters” Tournament held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on September 9, 2012. The United States will be represented by the following four riders who have each been entered on two horses: Brianne Goutal (New York, NY) on Remarkable Farms’ Nice De Prissey and Onira. Nice De Prissey is an 11-year-old Selle...

GABA and "Carolina Gold" Use Discovered at USEF Competitions

by The USEF Communications Department | 7/25/2012 3:10:50 PM

Lexington, KY - As announced earlier this year, any product containing gama aminobutyric acid (GABA) is deemed a forbidden substance under USEF Rules. GABA is an inhibitory neurotransmitter and is a principal ingredient of "Carolina Gold." As a reminder, because there are no recognized medical uses for this substance, the use of a Medication Report Form to report its administration is NOT applicable under USEF rules. Currently, GABA positives have been detected and are pending enforcement...

Toklat Saddle Pads Become "The Official Saddle Pad of the United States Equestrian Federation"

by USEF Communications Department | 5/17/2012 4:30:57 PM

Lexington, KY - On April 20th 2012, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and Toklat Originals signed an agreement designating Toklat saddle pads as "The Official Saddle Pad of the United States Equestrian Federation." The agreement continues through November, 2013 and for that 18 month period Toklat will provide saddle pads for athletes representing the United States in high performance equestrian disciplines. At their factory in Lake Oswego, Oregon Toklat Originals designs and...

CBS Sports Network Will Broadcast Equestrian Events during Primetime April 10th and April 17th

by The USEF Communications Department | 4/7/2012 1:34:51 PM

Lexington, KY - Over 45 Million viewers will have the chance to watch world class show jumping in their living rooms this coming Tuesday, April 10th when CBS Sports Network broadcasts the FEI Nations Cup at 8pm ET. The event, which was held on March 2nd, features the world's best equestrian jumpers representing their countries in an exciting team competition. Ten countries fielded teams of four riders this year including the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Germany and Ireland. The...