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The Results are in for Round 2 of America's Favorite Equestrian

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 6/1/2011 12:34:55 PM

Westport, CT - The results of Round 2 of America's Favorite Equestrian are in. Five equestrians in each of the eight disciplines that participated in the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games have moved onto Round 3. America's Favorite Equestrians Round 3: Dressage: Todd Flettrich, Courtney King-Dye, Debbie McDonald, Steffen Peters, Guenter Seidel Driving: Tucker Johnson, Lisa Singer, Suzy Stafford, Rochelle Temple, Chester Weber Endurance: Garrett Ford, Becky Hart, Dave Rabe, Julie Suhr,...

Sweden's Bökeberg Equestrian Facility to Host Inaugural FEI World Reining Finals

by Brad Ettelman/HorsePower, Inc. | 12/14/2010 5:30:00 PM

Malmö, Skåne, Sweden - December 13, 2010 - The Fédération Équestre Internationale (FEI) has announced that the renowned equestrian facility of Bökeberg, just outside of Malmö, Sweden, will be the official host of the inaugural FEI World Reining Finals on May 21, 2011. The new Finals are a reinvention of the old FEI World Reining Masters. Each National Federation may send athletes to compete on behalf of their country in the annual championship with national pride, prize money and the individual...

Showplace Productions Begins Winter Series at Ledges

by CJ Cohick for Phelps Media Group, Inc. Internation | 12/7/2010 2:39:00 PM

Ledges indoor (Courtesy of Showplace Productions ) Wayne, IL - December 5, 2010 - Showplace Productions is proud to announce the commencement of the 2010-2011 Ledges Winter Series, with 10 shows spanning from December to April at Ledges Sporting Horses in Roscoe, IL. Ledges offers a great respite from the typical Midwest winter with a 72,000-square-foot heated indoor facility and designated trailer parking lot. In addition to 275 stalls, there are also two viewing sky decks, boasting vendors,...

2011 Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival Expands to Five Contiguous Weeks

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 11/4/2010 11:43:00 AM

Scott Lenkart riding Impulsive during 2010 Horse Shows By the Bay Series (Photo By: Lauren Fisher/PMG) Traverse City, MI - November 2, 2010: Horse Sports by the Bay, Inc and Flintfields Horse Park are pleased to announce that the 2011 Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival is expanding to five contiguous weeks next season. Held each summer in beautiful Traverse City, MI, the Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival features some of the country's best horses and riders competing in the...

Order of Go Posted Online for Dressage by the Bay Fall Classic and Great American Insurance Group/USDF Region 2 Dressage Championships

by Lauren Fisher for Phelps Media Group, Inc. Interna | 9/1/2010 12:32:00 PM

George Williams and Don Bailey will return to Traverse City to compete at the Dressage by the Bay Fa (Photo © 2010 Diana Hadsall) Traverse City, MI - September 1, 2010 - Horse Sports by the Bay, Inc. is pleased to announce that the orders of go and ride times are now posted online for the Dressage by the Bay Fall Classic and 2010 Great American Insurance Group/USDF Region 2 Dressage Championships. Ride times can be found by visiting https://www.horseshowsbythebay....

USEF Approves Request by Steffen Peters; Dressage Champion to be Considered for U.S. Team at 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

by USEF | 7/29/2010 3:41:00 PM

The United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (USEF) announced today that Steffen Peters has requested to not attend the USEF Selection Trial for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Dressage Team held at the Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Festival of Champions for logistical reasons. The USEF Selectors met on July 27 to approve his request to be considered for the Short List/Nominated Entry and Fourth position on the team without attending the USEF Selection Trials for the 2010 Alltech FEI...

American Hackney Horse Society Foundation Offers Three 2010 Educational Scholarships

by By the American Hackney Horse Society Foundation, | 6/10/2010 2:57:00 PM

The American Hackney Horse Society Foundation will be offering three $2,500 college scholarships. These scholarships will be awarded to the selected students based on financial need, academic success and a commitment to the Hackney breed, whether present, past or future. The first scholarship is funded by the Al Haugen Memorial and is awarded on an annual basis to an incoming freshman. The second scholarship is funded by the American Hackney Horse Society Foundation and is also awarded on an...

American Hackney Horse Society Foundation Offers Three 2010 Educational Scholarships

by By the American Hackney Horse Society Foundation | 3/18/2010 11:45:00 AM

The American Hackney Horse Society Foundation (AHHSF) will be offering three $2,500 college Scholarships. These scholarships will be awarded to the selected students based on financial need, academic success, and a commitment to the Hackney breed, whether present, past or future. The first Scholarship is funded by the Al Haugen Memorial and is awarded on an annual basis to an incoming freshman. The second Scholarship is funded by the American hackney Horse Society Foundation and is also awarded...

Important Information for Reining Young Riders

by Horse Power Inc | 1/22/2010 12:00:00 PM

2009 NAJYRC Reining Team Gold Medalists for Team North Central, from left: Ian Barnard, Alex Bauwens (Waltenberry) Denver, CO - Attention Reining Young Riders! The Adequan© USEF Youth Reining National Championship will once again take place at the NRHA Futurity, in Oklahoma City on June 26th, 2010. Reining young athletes who wish to compete for the prestigious national title must have earned points in any of the qualifying shows held since May 18, 2009, and rank in the top-twenty in their...

American Miniature Horse Registry Submits Recognized Breed Application

by Lori Nelson | 12/15/2009 1:06:00 PM

The American Miniature Horse Registry (AMHR) has submitted an application to become a new Recognized Breed Association with USEF. You may learn more about this Association at: https://www.shetlandminiature.com/. The Federation grants Recognized status to only one national breed/discipline association for each breed or discipline with competition rules in the USEF Rule Book. The full application will be considered by the USEF Board of Directors at the 2010 Mid-Year meeting. If you have any...