The deadline to submit a Declaration of Intent to Show for the 2009 American Saddlebred Registry (ASR) Futurity is 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 23, 2009. Nominated horses entered to compete in ASR Futurity classes at the 2009 World’s Championship Horse Show (WCHS) must have a signed Declaration of Intent to Show completed and submitted, and the starting fee paid for each entry to the ASR Futurity Secretary, by 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 23, 2009. Prepayment for declarations may be sent to the ASR...

Imagine the scenario. Sitting under a shaded tent facing a perfectly manicured and maintained hunter ring. Free food abounds. Dozen upon dozen of pony riders are mounted upon the most gorgeous ponies you have ever seen in your life. You get to kick back, relax and take in this awesome environment, free of stress or cares. Just another day in the life of this very lucky journalist and editor. Yes…the 2009 USEF Pony Finals is under way at the Kentucky Horse Park, and for the first time in...

The Kentucky State Fair's World's Championship Horse Show (WCHS) has announced that qualifying is finalized for Park and Pleasure entries at the 2009 WCHS. Qualifying points are not being used, and all entries that showed in the required number of classes and competitions have been accepted.The entries for the Western Country Pleasure Invitational have also been notified of their acceptance. WCHS is the richest and most prestigious competition in the world for American Saddlebreds, and has been...

The American Horse Council (AHC) has launched a new effort to collect information on access issues equestrians are experiencing on federal lands. The centerpiece of this effort is an online form equestrians can use to report their personal experiences regarding trails and federal lands that have been closed to them or other access issues. Americans who use horses and pack stock enjoy a unique experience when they ride on trails and public lands. It is an experience that ties them to the...

Telluride Farm had another successful week of showing at the Ledges Summertime Horse Show in Roscoe, IL. The students and horses at Telluride Farm train with Diane Carney in Hampshire, IL. Caitie Hope competed with her new mount, Total Touch, in the $5,000 Low Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic. The pair earned second place out of 38 entries, just missing the win by 2/100ths of a second. "Caitie had a great weekend," said Carney. "It was a great course and set to the exact...

The American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) has announced the names of five ASHA Youth Scholarship recipients. The individuals receiving scholarships are Crystal Atwood of Hermiston, OR, Shelby Reimer of Senoia, GA, Anna Stoddard of Gibsonville, NC, Allison Strash of Pleasant Prairie, WI, and Katie McAuliffe of Goodrich, MI, who received the ASHA Youth-to-Youth Scholarship. The purpose of these scholarships is to encourage, support and recognize participation in all aspects of the American...

As the Arabian Horse Association’s (AHA) Youth Nationals Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show approaches, AHA continues to celebrate its 2008 Youth of the Year, Kim Luebcke of Peoria, IL. Luebcke, a college freshman at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, past Region 11 Youth Director and past Arabian Horse Youth Association (AHYA) President, maintains her role of Youth of the Year with grace and gratitude. Each year the Youth of the Year subcommittee works to find an Arabian...

On Friday an impressive group of yearlings, two-year-olds, and three-year-olds gathered at Loch Moy Farm to participate in the IDHSNA/United States Eventing Association (USEA) Future Event Horse (FEH) Series. The weather was wonderful, the babies perfectly behaved, and the Maryland Horse Trials volunteers were absolutely great. The FEH competition was judged by the venerable Sally Ike, who was also the technical delegate for the horse trials. After the competion ended, Ike commented on how...

The United States Eventing Association (USEA) will be adding a special award at the Bit of Britian/USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC). The Mark Phillips Pony Rider Awards will be presented to the highest-placed pony rider in the Beginner Novice, Novice, and Training divisions at the American Eventing Championships. If you meet the criteria for Pony Riders (listed below) and have qualified your pony for the 2009 Bit of Britain/USEA AEC then you will be eligible for this new award. Capt....

The Mid-Atlantic Weekend of Pleasure Driving and American Driving Society (ADS) Annual Meeting are events not to be missed. They will be held at Morven Park in Leesburg, VA, August 6-9, 2009. Organizers have added some fun driving events, including a poker drive and a new event for the 2010 Rulebook, a Continuous Day of Driving. There will be a special Drive in Front of the Mansion for a memorable photo opportunity. The event is offering the CAA Proficiency test and have added a prep course,...