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United States Equestrian Federation and The Dutta Corporation Continue Partnership

by USEF Communications Department | 1/8/2015 1:01:41 PM

Lexington, Ky. –The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and The Dutta Corporation will continue their partnership through 2018, as The Dutta Corp. will remain the Official Shipper for the U.S. Dressage and Eventing Teams, as well as: • Title sponsor of The Dutta Corp./USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Championship • Title sponsor of The Dutta Corp./USEF Intermediaire I Dressage National Championship • Title sponsor of the Tim Dutta Grand Prix Dressage Ranking List...

USEF Announces Protocol Regarding Helmet Cameras

by USEF Communications Department | 1/5/2015 11:45:30 AM

Lexington, Ky. - Following the careful consideration regarding the use of helmet cameras, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has updated protocol concerning the devices. Effective immediately, please be advised of the following: 1. The USEF does not prohibit the use of helmet cameras. 2. A competition organizer may prohibit use of a helmet camera and the competitor must comply with such prohibition. 3. The decision to wear a camera while competing is voluntary and at the rider's...

USEF Announces Plans for 2015 Dressage Youth Program

by USEF Communications Department | 12/18/2014 9:35:09 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce plans for the 2015 USEF Dressage Youth Program. Under the direction of recently named USEF Dressage Youth Coaches George Williams and Charlotte Bredahl-Baker , the revamped Youth Program will incorporate expanded support for the Platinum Performance/USDF Jr/YR Clinics, rider meetings, coaching support at major events, Outreach Clinics, and a Young Rider European Tour. The USEF Youth Dressage Program is part...

Equestrian Heroes Celebrated at FEI Awards Gala 2014 presented by Longines, Collier Wins Against All Odds Award

by FEI | 12/14/2014 9:58:39 PM

Baku, Azerbaijan - Equestrian heroes - and a very special dog - were celebrated tonight at the FEI Awards Gala 2014 presented by Longines. The five winners of the “Oscars of the equestrian world” 2014 were presented with their awards by outgoing FEI President HRH Princess Haya on her final day as FEI President at a dazzling ceremony in Baku’s fabulous Buta Palace. The winners, who have made outstanding contributions to the growth of equestrian sport in 2014, are: Reem Acra...

Equestrian Heroes Celebrated at FEI Awards Gala 2014 presented by Longines, Collier Wins Against All Odds Award

by From the FEI | 12/14/2014 3:24:02 PM

Sydney Collier and her service dog Journey are honored with the Against All Odds award (FEI/Liz Gregg) Baku, Azerbaijan - Equestrian heroes - and a very special dog - were celebrated tonight at the FEI Awards Gala 2014 presented by Longines. The five winners of the “Oscars of the equestrian world” 2014 were presented with their awards by outgoing FEI President HRH Princess Haya on her final day as FEI President at a dazzling ceremony in Baku’s fabulous Buta Palace. The...

Lauren Hough Wins Opening GP in Geneva

by Andrew Minnick | 12/11/2014 5:00:27 PM

After a fifith place finish earlier in the day with Royalty Des Isles, Lauren Hough (Wellington, Fla.) guided Ohlala to a win in the Credit Suisse Grand Prix. Their 35.45s time in the jump off was nearly a full second faster than runners up Ludger Beerbaum (GER) and Chaman. While excited about the win, Lauren acknowledged on Facebook that the day was not a happy one for international show jumping. "A bittersweet win today in Geneva. So happy with Ohlala. She jumped incredible to win the Credit...

Lauren Hough Wins Opening GP in Geneva

by Andrew Minnick | 12/11/2014 4:44:31 PM

Lauren Hough (screenshot from the live stream at www.chi-geneve.ch/) After a fifith place finish earlier in the day with Royalty Des Isles, Lauren Hough (Wellington, Fla.) guided Ohlala to a win in the Credit Suisse Grand Prix. Their 35.45s time in the jump off was nearly a full second faster than runners up Ludger Beerbaum (GER) and Chaman. While excited about the win, Lauren acknowledged on Facebook that the day was not a happy one for international show jumping. " A bittersweet win today in...

The Dressage Foundation's Carol Lavell Gifted Memorial Fund Awards $8,000 to Adult Amateur Riders

by The Dressage Foundation | 12/11/2014 11:20:52 AM

Region 3 grant recipient Nina Hayes The Dressage Foundation is proud to announce this year's recipients of the Carol Lavell Gifted Memorial Fund Scholarships for Adult Amateurs. Each will receive a $1,000 Scholarship to enable them to set aside quality time in concentrated training with their horse, trainer of choice, and away from the daily pressures of job and family. "Thanks to the generosity of Carol Lavell, her family, and friends, we are pleased to provide this financial support to...

USEF Announces HITS Ocala, Florida to Host Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ CSIO4*, U.S.’s Only North American Region Qualifier

by USEF and HITS Communications Departments | 12/1/2014 12:13:59 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation and HITS, Inc., home of the Triple Crown of Show Jumping, are pleased to announce that the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ CSIO4* will be held as part of the Ocala Winter Festival, February 10-15, 2015, the fifth week of the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit. On Friday, February 13th, eight teams will go head-to-head in the $200,000 Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ qualifier as North American nations will look to earn valuable points in...

USEF Announces HITS Ocala, Florida to Host Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ CSIO4*, U.S.’s Only North American Region Qualifier

by USEF and HITS Communications Departments | 12/1/2014 11:00:07 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation and HITS, Inc., home of the Triple Crown of Show Jumping, are pleased to announce that the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ CSIO4* will be held as part of the Ocala Winter Festival, February 10-15, 2015, the fifth week of the HITS Ocala Winter Circuit. On Friday, February 13th, eight teams will go head-to-head in the $200,000 Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ qualifier as North American nations will look to earn valuable points in...