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...

The grace period deadline for American Saddlebred Registry Futurity, Sweepstakes payments and Three-Year-Old and Four-Year-Old new Sweepstakes nominations is Friday, February 10. All payments and/or nominations must be postmarked or faxed to the American Saddlebred Registry office on or before February 10. Yearlings (2005 foals) may be nominated to the Three-Year-Old Sweepstakes and three-year-olds may be nominated to the Four-Year-Old Sweepstakes. Nomination forms can be downloaded from the...

Wayne, Ill. – The second day of competition at the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions brought back entries in the Neue Schule/USEF Intermediaire I National Championship and the Adequan ® /USEF Para Dressage National Championship for their second tests of the show. Christian Simonson and Son of a Lady. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Neue Schule/USEF Intermediaire I Dressage National Championship The Intermediaire I entries completed the Intermediate I Test today, and Christian...

Wayne, Ill. – The first tests of the 2023 edition of the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions took place today in the Grand Prix Arena at HITS Chicago at Lamplight Equestrian Center. A total of 12 combinations in the Neue Schule/USEF Intermediaire I National Championship completed their FEI Prix St. Georges Test, while four competitors contesting the Adequan ® /USEF Para Dressage National Championship performed their FEI Para Grand Prix A Test. Christian Simonson and Son of a Lady....

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce Traverse City Horse Shows at Flintfields Horse Park in Traverse City, Mich., has been selected as the host venue for the 2024 and 2025 FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) for the disciplines of dressage and jumping. Next year’s competition is scheduled to run from July 30-August 4, 2024. The selection adds to a successful three-year run for Traverse City as the host site for the NAYC and a near decade-long growth plan...

Wellington, FL – August 15, 2023 –The Dutta Corp. is initiating a new program offering horse owners a way to offset the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions when their horses fly on domestic and international flights while also supporting USEF High Performance programs! The Dutta Corp. has partnered with Native, a certified B Corp specializing in carbon offset projects, to source high-quality carbon credits and create an innovative, climate action program believed to be the first of its...

Lexington, KY - US Equestrian and the Arabian Horse Association (AHA), American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA), and American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association (ASHBA) are pleased to announce refinements to the licensing requirements for USEF Lite competitions. Leaders from these organizations initially met together during the 2023 USEF Annual Meeting in January to address challenges with the USEF Lite competition structure and began their work to develop solutions that will enhance...