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US Equestrian Announces USEF Opportunity Fund Partnership with Equerry / Co

by US Equestrian Communications Department and Equerry / Co | 2/3/2022 10:58:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce Equerry / Co as a USEF Opportunity Fund Partner. Equerry / Co is a full-service equestrian marketing and website design agency based in the United Kingdom. The USEF Opportunity Fund was established in January 2021 as part of USEF’s Community Outreach Program , an initiative dedicated to supporting organizations across the country that promote the positive impact horses can have within their local communities. The USEF Opportunity...

PFHA Grand National Championship Show Celebrates Paso Fino’s Athleticism and Heritage

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/19/2021 10:17:00 AM

Ocala, Fla. – The Paso Fino Horse Association's Grand National Championship Show kicks off on Monday, September 20, in Ocala, Fla. The Grand National delivers six days of world-class competition featuring the best Paso Fino horses in the nation. From September 20-25, professional, amateur, and youth riders will exhibit these unique, naturally gaited horses, all competing for the glory of the title of champion. These elite horses compete in a wide range of classes throughout the week,...

PFHA Grand National Championship Show Celebrates Paso Fino’s Athleticism and Heritage

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/13/2020 8:48:00 AM

Perry, Ga. – The Paso Fino Horse Association's (PFHA) Grand National Championship Show kicks off on Monday, September 14, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, Ga. The Grand National delivers six days of world-class competition featuring the best Paso Fino horses in the nation. From September 14-19, professional, amateur, and youth riders will exhibit these unique, naturally gaited horses, all competing for the glory of the title of champion. These elite horses are showcased...

Collecting Gaits Farm Continues Presenting Sponsorship of USEF Pony Finals

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/22/2020 12:10:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that Collecting Gaits Farm of Atlanta, Ga., will return as the presenting sponsor of the 2020 USEF Pony Finals. This year’s event is scheduled for August 3-9 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. Collecting Gaits Farm, owned by Jeff and Shereen Fuqua, has been the presenting sponsor of USEF Pony Finals since 2015. This event is one of the most eagerly anticipated on the annual show calendar, and features the best pony...

US Equestrian and WDAA Announce New Partnership for WDAA Military Veteran Members

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/27/2020 9:28:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian and the Western Dressage Association of America (WDAA) are pleased to announce a new partnership providing free USEF Fan Memberships to all military veteran members of WDAA. All new WDAA members will continue to receive a free USEF Fan Membership, active for one year, but WDAA military veterans are now eligible to redeem the free fan membership annually. “US Equestrian is honored to be able to provide benefits to these brave servicemen and servicewomen....

Arabian and Half-Arabian Horses Gear Up For 65th Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/12/2020 10:30:00 AM

Scottsdale, Ariz. – The legendary and culturally famed Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show is set to begin on Thursday, February 13, and runs through Sunday, February 23. The 65 th edition of the event is an 11-day showcase of the beauty and diversity of Arabian and Half-Arabian horses. Hosted by the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona (AHAA) at WestWorld , the show will welcome over 2,000 horses and over 9,000 entries. Approximately 1,200 classes for youth, amateur, and professional...

USEF Futures Team Challenge Competitions Announced for 2020

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/3/2020 10:45:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the 2020 competitions for the USEF Futures Team Challenge, which will continue to offer eventing athletes the experience of competing in a team environment in the program’s second year. The USEF Futures Team Challenge will return to The Cloud 11~Gavilan North LLC Carolina International CCI and Horse Trial, held March 19-22 in Raeford, N.C., and expand to the West Coast at the Galway Downs International Three-Day Event, held...

Iberian Horses Win National Titles at IALHA National Championship Horse Show

by Ashley Swift, US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/22/2019 9:05:00 AM

Fort Worth, Texas – The International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association (IALHA) made the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas, their home for the 2019 IALHA National Championship Horse Show . From November 5-9, more than 90 of the country’s top purebred and part-bred Andalusian and Lusitano horses were presented in a variety of classes, including halter, native tack and attire, dressage, Western pleasure, saddle seat, and more. The judging panel of Dinah Babcock...

US Equestrian and Haygain Launch New Partnership

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/14/2019 2:43:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is proud to announce a valuable new partnership with Haygain, a leading science-driven horse health company, focused primarily on respiratory and musculoskeletal health. The partnership, which will provide products and support for US Equestrian’s High Performance Teams, will also benefit members through the Member Perks program , with specified discounts on Haygain products. Research on reducing equine respiratory risks at the Royal Agricultural...

Six Days of World-Class Competition Ahead at PFHA Grand National Championship Show

by Ashley Swift, US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/15/2019 8:45:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – The 2019 Paso Fino Horse Association's (PFHA) Grand National Championship Show kicks off on Monday, September 16, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, Ga. The Grand National delivers six days of world-class competition featuring the best Paso Fino horses in the nation. From September 16-21, professional, amateur, and youth riders will exhibit these unique, naturally gaited horses, all competing for the glory of winning the title of champion. Last year, the...