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Most Comprehensive Olympic Equestrian Coverage in History Planned on the NBC Networks and NBCOLympics.com

by Sarah Evers | 7/20/2004 12:00:00 PM

Equestrian fans can follow the 2004 U.S. Olympic Team like never before. The networks of NBC: NBC, MSNBC, CNBC, USA, Bravo, Telemundo and NBC HDTV will broadcast an unprecedented 1,210 hours – more than the past five Summer Olympics combined. The 24-hour coverage will include action from all 28 Summer Olympic sports for the first time, with equestrian events featured on NBC, USA, Bravo and CNBC. Over the 17 days of the Athens Games, the networks of NBC will average more than 70 hours of...

Olympic Coverage of Equestrian Sport at NBCOlympics.com

by By Sarah L. Evers | 6/16/2004 12:00:00 PM

NBCOlympics.com announces their coverage of Olympic equestrian sport at https://www.nbcolympics.com/equestrian . NBC’s online coverage includes news, athlete biographies, television listing schedules, information on medals for the various countries competing in the Olympics, videos, an Olympic store, and much more. Debbie McDonald, the United States’ Dressage superstar, was featured on the main page of the Equestrian section. McDonald has already been named to the U.S. dressage team’s short...

Competitors and Ponies Arrive for 2023 USEF Pony Finals Presented by Honor Hill Farms

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/7/2023 1:50:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The 2023 USEF Pony Finals presented by Honor Hill Farms is set to begin in Lexington, Ky. From August 8-13, over 800 ponies from across the country will compete with their youth athletes in hunter, jumper, and equitation classes. Honor Hill Farms’ three-year commitment has supported this prestigious event, and the 2023 edition will be another exciting year. Over 800 ponies will compete with their youth athletes in hunter, jumper, and equitation classes at the 2023...

Peters and Ravel Take Second in Grand Prix Freestyle; Ward and Rothchild Win Yageo Prize at Aachen CHIO

by Jennifer Wood for USEF | 7/17/2011 4:35:55 PM

Steffen Peters and Ravel Sunday at CHIO Aachen (Photo: Ken Braddick/dressage-news.com). Aachen, Germany – Team USA wrapped up the 2011 World Equestrian Festival CHIO in Aachen, Germany with more strong performances, including a second place finish for Steffen Peters and Ravel in the Grand Prix Freestyle CDIO and a win for show jumper McLain Ward on Rothchild. Peters and Ravel, owned by Akiko Yamazki and Four Winds Farm, stepped up their game today and gave the best dressage horse in the...

Danielle Torano Claims $30,000 Otter Creek Grand Prix at Vermont Summer Festival

by Lindsay Brock | 7/23/2016 5:52:50 PM

East Dorset, Vermont – For the third year in a row, Danielle Torano of Wellington, FL, won the $30,000 Otter Creek Grand Prix, presented by The Equinox – A Luxury Collection Golf Resort & Spa, on Saturday, July 23, at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT. The Vermont Summer Festival runs for six consecutive weeks from July 5 through August 14, 2016, at Harold Beebe Farm. Danielle Torano and Callas III won the $30,000 Otter Creek Grand Prix, presented by The Equinox, on...

UPDATED June 9: Information Regarding Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) and Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy (EHM)

by USEF Communications Department | 6/6/2011 9:00:28 AM

Please see the USDA situation report (UPDATED JUNE 8) for updated information: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/nahss/equine/ehv/ehv_2011_sitrep_060811.pdf Affected States' State Veterinarian Contact Information: California : https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/ahfss/animal_health/equine_herpes_virus.html Phone: (916) 654-1447 Colorado : https://www.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite/Agriculture-Main/CDAG/1167928197091 Phone: (303-239-4161 Idaho : https://www.agri.state.id....

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...

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...

2012 Date and Location Approved for Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships

by Joanie Morris | 12/22/2011 1:00:19 PM

Lexington, KY - The dates and location of the 2012 Adequan/FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North have been designated. The competition will take place at the Kentucky Horse Park from July 18-22, 2012 - the week before the Olympic Games commence in London. Adequan has returned as the title sponsor of this competition, and makes the dreams of young equestrians (ages 14-21) a reality. It is through the support of Adequan that this event has been able to...

Alltech National Horse Show Features University Night on Friday Evening

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 10/20/2011 9:33:26 AM

Lexington, KY - The Alltech National Horse Show, 128th edition, set to debut in Lexington, KY, beginning on November 2 and continuing through November 6th, announced today that Friday night will be University Night at the inaugural event. All college students, with a valid student ID and wearing school colors can purchase primetime tickets for the Friday night performance on a two-for-one basis. Buy one, get one free. Also, kids 12 and under are admitted free with the purchase of an adult...