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New Equine Iris Scan Technology to be Presented at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, KY

by Global Animal Management (GAM®) | 10/1/2010 5:09:00 PM

Future iris identification technology will identify and track horses Summit NJ, Sept. 30, 2010 - Global Animal Management (GAM®) will present “Introduction to Iris Scan Technology for Equine Identification,” at the Rood & Riddle Pavilion’s west entrance of the Alltech Experience on Saturday, Oct. 2 at 1 p.m. and again on Saturday, Oct. 9 at 3 p.m. The presentations, being held during the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Ky., will introduce GAM’s latest equine identification...

Upcoming Championships and Events from USEF National Affiliate Organizations – August 2023

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/4/2023 2:00:00 PM

Championship season is heating up across equestrian sports. August brings national championships from US Equestrian National Affiliates and national breeds and disciplines, including pony hunters and jumpers, vaulting, American Saddlebreds, hunter breeding, and eventing. Mark your calendar for these exciting upcoming events. ©Devyn Trethewey/US Equestrian August 8-13, 2023 USEF Pony Finals presented by Honor Hill Farms Lexington, Ky. USEF Pony Finals presented by Honor Hill Farms is the...

Second 2012 US Show Jumping Team Observation Event Features 15 of America’s Best Jumpers in Lexington, KY

by USEF Communications Department | 5/10/2012 2:57:45 PM

Lexington,KY - The second of four 2012 US Show Jumping Team Observation Events takes place this weekend at the Kentucky Spring Horse Show held at the Kentucky Horse Park. Fifteen members of the USEF Long List for the U.S. Show Jumping Team for the 2012 Olympic Games are set to contest two Observation Event classes. On Friday, these combinations will jump alongside other entries in the $50,000 Hagyard Lexington Classic and will return to the Rolex Stadium Sunday afternoon to try and top an open...

Meet the Horses of the 2023 FEI WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championship for Young Horses

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/4/2023 5:00:00 PM

Three rising dressage stars are representing the U.S. this week in Ermelo, Netherlands, at the 2023 FEI WBFSH Dressage World Breeding Championship for Young Horses (WBC). Get to know more about these up-and-coming equine athletes with insights from their owners and trainers. Vianne and Hope Beerling. ©SusanJStickle.com Vianne (Kastel’s Vitalis x Raureif) 2016 Hanoverian mare Owner: NorCodia USA Rider: Hope Beerling (Califon, N.J.) Vianne is the product of Catherine Haddad...

USEF Makes Reporting Easy with Text “2USEF” Program

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/1/2023 1:45:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF) is unveiling 2USEF (28733) , a new, easy-to-remember number for anonymously submitting any misconduct concerns regarding the USEF Safe Sport Policy including the Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP) and equine safety issues. “USEF prioritizes the wellbeing of our athletes, both human and equestrian alike, and this is another step toward removing barriers to reporting concerns about participant abuse and horse...

Media Credential Application Now Open for 2023 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/1/2023 1:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The 2023 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions (FOC) is set to take place August 21-27 at HITS Chicago at Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Ill. FOC includes the following national championships: Neue Schule/USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Championship Neue Schule/USEF Intermediaire I Dressage National Championship Adequan ® /USEF Para Dressage National Championship Adequan ® /USEF Young Adult Brentina Cup Dressage National Championship Horseware Ireland/USEF...

Phelps Media Group, Inc., International and PhelpsSports.com Support Adequan/FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North

by The USEF Communications Department | 5/23/2012 2:29:00 PM

Lexington, KY - Phelps Media Group, Inc., International and PhelpsSports.com will sponsor the Media Hospitality at the 2012 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC). This is the second consecutive year that Phelps Media Group, Inc. has stepped up to support the NAJYRC, which will take place July 17-22, 2012 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. "We are grateful and appreciative of such continued support," remarks USEF CEO John...

Extensive Coverage Planned for the 2013 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Land Rover on NBC and USEFNetwork.com presented by SmartPak

by USEF Communications Department | 4/23/2013 2:40:12 PM

Lexington, KY – Coverage of the 2013 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Land Rover will be available to millions of people around the world with same-day coverage airing Sunday, April 28 on NBC as the Rolex Equestrian Championship s presented by Land Rover. Beginning on Thursday, April 25, all four days of the action-packed competition will be broadcast LIVE on USEFNetwork.com presented by SmartPak. With the support of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and Equestrian...

U.S. Dressage U25 Entries Announced for FEI North American Youth Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/31/2023 5:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations that will represent the U.S. at the FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) in the U25 division in Traverse City, Mich., August 8-13. It is the first year that a U25 division has been offered in the FEI North American Youth Dressage Championships presented by USDF. As the USEF Dressage Youth Coach, George Williams will serve as the chef d’equipe. The following athlete-and-horse combinations will...

Hemmingway and Sanceo are Unbeatable on Day Two of the 2014 Markel/USEF Young & Developing Horse Dressage National Championships presented by HorseShow.com

by Eileen Schnettler | 8/22/2014 9:26:57 PM

Wayne, Ill. - The 2014 Markel/USEF Young & Developing Horse Dressage National Championships presented by HorseShow.com continued on Friday with promising Six-Year-Olds and Developing Prix St. Georges Horses showcasing their talents in front of the judging panel of Hilda Gurney, Natalie Lamping, and Mike Osinski in Lamplight Equestrian Centers’ Championship Arena. In the Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Six-Year-Old National Championships presented by HorseShow.com, Hemmingway...