Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) will be hosting a ParaEquestrian Dressage Training Session June 10-11, 2009 at Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center in Woodinville, WA. The Training Session is designed for riders who have various disabilities to learn more about competing in Dressage at the National or International Level. Missy Ransehousen, USEF ParaEquestrian Team Coach, will be conducting the Training Session. Ransehousen has competed through the international...

Representatives from dozens of national and state-based equine protection, advocacy and rescue organizations gathered April 9-10 at Bally's Las Vegas for the third annual Homes for Horses Coalition Conference to discuss the re-homing of at-risk horses in America and other equine welfare concerns. The conference was held in conjunction with The Humane Society of the United States' Animal Care Expo, which included two equine welfare workshops on Wednesday, April 8. Immediately following Homes for...

After a 4.20 wake-up alarm this morning, I had a cold cup of coffee (accidentally), found my way to Lexington airport in the midst of MORE rain and was in Chicago before i knew it. The SVP of Marketing (aka my boss) Kathy Meyer was on the same flight so we chatted and had breakfast in the windy city Las Vegas could give Chicago a run for its money with the wind. I got to the MGM where I'm staying (it was totally sensory overload), I'm a first-time starter in Vegas (to borrow a term from...

Attention Zone 10 juniors interested in competing in the 2009 Adequan/USEF National Pony Jumper Championships: The 2009 Adequan/USEF National Pony Jumper Championships selection procedures and qualifying period for Zone 10 has been approved and is now available on the Jumping Discipline page of the USEF website at www.usef.org/Contentpage2.aspx?id=natjumping . Please direct questions to Jennifer Haydon, Director of Show Jumping for National Programs, at [email protected] or (859) 225-6911.

At the Oaks Blenheim Classic, Karen Healey's riders were major players and very successful. Starting with the jumpers, in the $5,000 1.45m classic, Hannah Selleck of Thousand Oaks, CA, and her horse Bauer rode their way to victory. In addition, her name has been added to the Young Riders team for Zone 10 at the 2008 North American Junior and Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC). Shelby Wakeman of Westlake Village, CA, and Pandoer, were named as the alternates for the junior team. They finished...

HITS has announced plans for a special open house event, November 10 and 11, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal, CA. The event is open to the public and will feature tours of the property to highlight the renovations and refinements that are completed, or scheduled to be completed, for the 2008 HITS Desert Circuit, which begins in early January. Visitors will have an opportunity to see first-hand the new grand prix footing installed by Bart Poels (Footing Specialist...

Ten countries will bring their finest Paso Fino horses to the Jacksonville Equestrian Center on November 7, 2007, for “Mundial” an exciting five-day event. “Mundial” is held every two years in a different country. This year the Paso Fino Horse Association of Plant City, FL, is the host organization for this event. More than 400 horses are anticipated to compete in 119 classes. Paso Finos are expected from Germany, Aruba, Colombia, Curacao, Panama, Puerto Rico, Switzerland, Venezuela and the...

On November 10, NickerTV charges out of the gate with an initial offering of 26 different equestrian channels all dedicated to a variety of horse-oriented themes and subjects. Nicker Network will be the first Internet-based, on-demand multi-channel television network targeted to the horse world. Each channel will have its own selection of programs, with new ones being added to the rosters on a regular basis. Programs will be available for viewing at no cost, with additional options for viewers...

The International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association (IALHA) just passed a major milestone with the registration of its 10,000th purebred Andalusian. Although Andalusians were practically unknown 30 years ago, this rare breed is rapidly taking the horse world by storm. Known for their signature beauty and their fantastic temperaments, Andalusians are now making their mark as performance horses, especially in Dressage. The 10,000th Andalusian registered was the colt Suerte D’ ORO, owned...

A presidential modification in the application of EQ118.16(e)1 has been granted for the 2006 competition year. This presidential modification changes the previous restriction that required nine-year-old riders to canter if they had already shown in the walk/trot division for two competition years in the 10 & Under UPHA Challenge Cup Championship. The rule as it will apply for the 2006 competition year reads: 10 & Under Walk/Trot Challenge Cup. Open to riders 10 years of age and under. A walk...