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TheHorse.com Presents Free Ask the Vet LIVE Q&A: Green Horse Keeping

by Christy West | 4/10/2011 9:11:00 AM

Lexington, KY — Going green is all the rage these days, and adopting eco-friendly horse and farm management techniques can often save you some green, increase efficiency, and provide a healthier environment for your horses, as well. What environmentally friendly management practices might work for you and your farm? What changes can you make right now to reduce your farm's environmental impact? Find out during our free Ask the Vet LIVE online Q&A chat about Green Horse Keeping on Thursday,...

USEFNetwork.com Features Select Clips and Videos from HOTY/Pegasus

by USEF Communications Department | 1/22/2011 2:23:00 PM

Lexington, KY - The Pegasus Awards Dinner is now available through Video on Demand on USEFNetwork.com . The gala was live-streamed from the 2011 USEF Annual Meeting in Lexington, providing equestrian fans an opportunity to watch in real-time as the Lifetime Achievement Award, Equestrian of the Year, Junior Equestrian of the Year, Pegasus Medals of Honor, and other prestigious honors were awarded throughout the evening. USEFNetwork.com is the Federation's new multi-media platform, featuring live...

“At the Back Gate” Blogs on Pin Oak Charity Horse Show on ClubEquestrian.com

by Stacey Meier | 3/24/2009 11:41:00 AM

Lexington, KY— ClubEquestrian.com will feature a blog from the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, which runs through March 29 at the Great Southwest Equestrian Center in Katy, TX. Wendy Cook, Executive Director of the show, will bring readers closer to the action of this multi-breed show. Known as one of the country’s oldest and most prestigious horse competitions, Pin Oak is the first United States Equestrian Federation competition designated as a Heritage Competition. Pin Oak has been holding...

ExperienceDressage.com Launched to Promote Dressage Horse Ownership

by USEF Communications Department | 10/11/2013 4:45:36 PM

Lexington, Ky .- The High Performance Dressage Owners Task Force is pleased to announce the launch of its new website, ExperienceDressage.com. The website was created in order to create partnerships between riders and owners with the goal of winning medals in championships such as the Olympic Games, FEI World Equestrian Games, Pan American Games and at the most prestigious competitions throughout the world. ExperienceDressage.com offers opportunities for individuals to become involved with the...

Kelley Farmer and Act of Valor Validate Victory in $5,000 Hallway Feeds National Hunter Derby at Bluegrass Festival Horse Show

by Ashley N. Williams for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/20/2012 4:20:37 AM

Kelley Farmer and Act of Valor won the $5,000 Hallway Feeds USHJA National Hunter Derby at the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show of Kentucky Summer Series. (Ashley N. Williams/PMG) Lexington, KY - Along the fence line of the Stonelea Arena, people watched as the first competitor entered the ring for the $5,000 Hallway Feeds National Hunter Derby. In the fourth week of the Kentucky Summer Series, the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show welcomed riders of all experience to a challenging course, and a...

Sofia Cady and Deleyn Secure Gold in 2023 USEF Junior Jumper National Championships

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/15/2023 8:05:00 AM

Harrisburg, Pa. – The 2023 USEF Junior Jumper National Championships concluded Saturday evening at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show with the $10,000 USEF Junior Jumper Individual National Championship. There was a leaderboard shake-up in Phase III of the competition, and a clear round from Zone 7’s Sofia Cady and Deleyn moved them up from sixth place to the gold-medal spot on the podium with a final score of 5.94 faults. The 2023 USEF Junior Jumper National Championships...

USHJA Announces the Development of Its First Mobile Application: “At the Gate” presented by LEGISequine.com

by USHJA | 12/16/2011 4:34:42 PM

Lexington, KY - During the 2011 USHJA Annual Meeting the United States Hunter Jumper Association announced the development of its first mobile application. Set to launch on February 15, 2012, the app titled “At the Gate” was designed while considering the busy professional who is "standing at the gate” needing just the facts. USHJA CEO Shelby French shared the vision behind the application: “USHJA is making a conscience effort to produce cost effective member benefits...

FarmVet.com Partners with USEF MemberPerks Program and Offers Exclusive Discounts to USEF Members

by Jeannie Putney | 3/22/2006 5:36:34 PM

Lexington, KY - FarmVet.com, a leading web-based catalog featuring the best in equine and pet health products and supplies, has partnered with the United States Equestrian Federation® to offer an exclusive discount to USEF members through the MemberPerks program. As the “Official Internet Catalog of the USEF” FarmVet.com will offer a universal 5% discount to USEF members on products offered through the FarmVet.com website. The discount is available only for purchases made through the FarmVet....

U.S. Saddle Seat Invitational to be Broadcast Live on USEFNetwork.com April 5-6

by USEF Network Communications | 3/19/2013 2:05:55 PM

Lexington, KY - On April 5 and 6, 2013 USEFNetwork.com presented by SmartPak will broadcast the U.S. Saddle Seat Invitational live from William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri. The broadcast will include three-gaited and five-gaited competition from each day, as well as the awards ceremony on Saturday evening. The U.S. Saddle Seat Invitational is an international Saddle Seat Equitation competition that will include three-gaited and five-gaited teams of riders from the United States,...

USEF Announces Outreach Grant Program to Assist Breed Shows with Expenses

by By Maria Partlow | 1/20/2006 3:29:00 AM

Mike Ferrara (Lexington, KY) - Throughout the year there are many competitions which are extremely valuable to the various USEF breed organizations but are a challenge to organize due to required expenses. The USEF wishes to support the widest possible network of shows for its breed members and enthusiasts by announcing a new Outreach Grant program. A total of $125,000 has been budgeted in 2006 for grants to financially challenged breed competitions which meet the grant requirements and are...