Calgary, AB, Canada – The NetJets U.S. Jumping Team did not finish the BMO Nations Cup CSIO5* at Spruce Meadows during the ‘Masters’ Tournament after a combination was eliminated in the first round and another elected to retire in the second. The challenging track set on the grass in the International Ring was designed by Leopoldo Palacios (VEN). Ireland took the win on a final score of five, with Germany earning second on a total of six faults, and Canada taking third on 12....

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations that have been named to the U.S. Dressage Team for the 2023 Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile, as well as the first reserve combination. The dressage portion of equestrian competition will run October 22-23 and 25 at the Escuela de Equitación Regimiento Granaderos in Quillota, Chile. As USEF Dressage High Performance Pathway Advisor, George Williams will serve as the U.S. Dressage Team Chef...

Oirschot, Netherlands – Five U.S. athletes and their ponies made the journey to the FEI Driving World Championship for Combined Ponies, which took place Aug. 30-Sept. 3 at Steenhof Stables in the Netherlands. The championship featured single, pair, and four-in-hand ponies with teams and individuals from nine countries competing for world champion titles. Katie Whaley. ©Krisztina Horváth/Hoefnet The U.S. contingent included singles drivers Amy Cross and Hilary Mroz-Blythe, pair...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is now accepting applications for the 2024 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team coaches. The U.S. Saddle Seat Team will consist of 12 athletes, six to compete in the three-gaited section and six to compete in the five-gaited section at the 2024 Saddle Seat World Cup in December of 2024 in Parys, South Africa. Interested parties must complete an application and submit their resume via email to [email protected] no later than October 15, 2023. The application and...

Wellington, FL - Equestrian Sport Production announces the competition schedule update for Thursday, February 28, at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival. The $43,000 Ruby et Violette WEF Challenge Cup Round 8 is scheduled to start at 4 pm (pending test results). In consultation with the ground jury and agreement with all seven international Chefs d'Equipe, the class has been changed from 1.50m jump-off to 1.50m speed format (238.2.1). The prize money has increased by $10,000 to...

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is hosting two Mandatory Outings for the Four-in-Hand Driving competitors who will be representing the United States at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. The first Mandatory Outing will be held near Southern Pines, NC August 28-31 at the Carolina Horse Park. The following drivers will be participating: Bill Long Cindy O'Reilly Gary Stover Casey Zubek The second Mandatory Outing will be held September 1-3 at Cedar Lane...

The Equine Facilitated Mental Health Association, a section of the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA), will hold their annual preconference workshop at Green Chimneys Farm in Brewster, NY, on October 28. Equine facilitated mental health is defined as a number of mutually respectful activities involving equines, such as handling, grooming, riding, carriage driving, vaulting and educational experiences that help participants explore feelings and behavior. Green Chimneys...

Lexington, Ky. -- US Equestrian has announced the opening of the recruitment process for the U.S. Dressage Technical Advisor position. This position will lead High Performance Dressage, including elite and pre-elite U.S. teams, to sustained success at the Olympic and international championship level. In addition, it will play a key role in the development of the U.S. Dressage Pathway programs, working closely with the U.S. Dressage Managing Director, the USEF Dressage Program Pathway Advisor,...

Lexington, Ky. - The Silverama Horse Show & Region XIV Championships would like to invite everyone to visit the Kentucky Horse Park June 24-28, 2015 for one of the largest Arabian & Half Arabian Shows in the country. The show will start at 8:00 am ET and run until approximately 10:00 pm ET every day but Sunday. During the breaks you can visit the horse museums and many different exhibits the Kentucky Horse Park has to offer. There is no charge to watch the show. June 24 Silverama @...

Southern Saddlebred Sales – New Auction Scheduled for April 27-28 After 120 years in business, Tattersalls in Lexington, KY is closing its doors. Since 1986, Teater Saddlebred Enterprises, Inc has handled the Saddlebred auction, but Ed and Suzie Teater have announced their retirement. This creates a void in the ASB industry for a public auction. James and Jackie Hale, who own and operate a successful Saddlebred training stable in Alabama and specialize in consignment sales, have plans for...