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USEF Announces 2010 Triple Point Competitions for Farnam®/Platform™ USEF Horse of the Year Program

by By Jennifer Mellenkamp | 12/31/2009 9:26:00 AM

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the 2010 triple point competitions for the Saddlebred, Roadster, and Hackney/Harness divisions. Each year, the corresponding breed/discipline committees vote to assign “triple point” status to a competition in each of the 12 regions. Points won at any of these designated competitions will count as triple points for the Farnam®/Platform™ USEF Horse of the Year program. For more information on USEF triple point competitions,...

EQUUS Foundation/USEF Youth Convention Star Power Panelists Announced; Humane Society of the United States Named Presenting Sponsor

by Jennifer Mellenkamp | 12/11/2009 9:32:00 AM

Registrations are still being accepted for the EQUUS Foundation/United States Equestrian Federation Youth Convention scheduled for Saturday, January 16, 2010, at the Louisville Marriott Downtown in Louisville, KY. The convention unites youth from around the country and helps to nurture and develop a growing interest in equestrian sport. This all-day event will include a Star Power Panel of top athletes from USEF-recognized breeds and disciplines who will speak with the youth about their...

Discounted Registration Deadline Fast Approaching for 2010 EQUUS Foundation/United States Equestrian Federation Youth Convention

by By Jennifer Mellenkamp | 11/12/2009 12:53:00 PM

The third annual 2010 EQUUS Foundation/United States Equestrian Federation Youth Convention will take place on Saturday, January 16, 2010, at the Louisville Marriott Downtown, in Louisville, KY. The convention unites youth from around the country and helps to nurture and develop a growing interest in equestrian sport. As in prior years, this will be held in conjunction with the USEF Annual Meeting, allowing our youth the valuable experiences of watching and learning from some of the great...

Reminder: My Favorite Breed Competition Contest Voting Ends December 1, 2009

by By USEF | 11/12/2009 12:23:00 PM

Lexington, KY— Don’t miss your chance to vote for your “Favorite USEF Breed Competition.” The idea behind this contest is to award and promote the USEF licensed breed competitions for their efforts in running a show so well that exhibitors want to call it their favorite. Also, this contest gives exhibitors the opportunity to provide positive feedback about the competitions to the USEF. The competition rules include that you must be a USEF member to vote and you must have participated in the...

2009 Grand National and World Championship Morgan Horse Show to be Presented Live Online

by By the American Morgan Horse Association News Desk | 10/1/2009 12:54:00 PM

The Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show is almost here, and you don't have to miss a single minute of the excitement. In cooperation with the American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA), The Morgan Horse magazine, Premier Horse Video and Hawk Multimedia, organizers of the 2009 Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show are proud to announce their plans to once again bring this premiere Morgan horse show live to you via the World Wide Web. "We are very excited to offer...

Registration Now Open for the 2010 EQUUS Foundation/USEF Youth Convention

by By Jennifer Mellenkamp | 9/25/2009 10:52:00 AM

The third annual 2010 EQUUS Foundation/United States Equestrian Federation Youth Convention will take place on Saturday, January 16, 2010, at the Louisville Marriott Downtown, in Louisville, KY. The convention unites youth from around the country and helps to nurture and develop a growing interest in equestrian sport. As in prior years, this will be held in conjunction with the USEF Annual Meeting, allowing our youth the valuable experiences of watching and learning from some of the great...

Tickets to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games On Sale Friday, September 25

by By Amy Walker | 9/24/2009 2:11:00 PM

Tickets to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games go on sale September 25 at noon EST, exactly one year before the Games arrive in Lexington, KY. Ticket sales will be facilitated by Ticketmaster, and sold through www.ticketmaster.com . Tickets will also be available for purchase at all Ticketmaster outlets. Anyone with special needs, including ADA seating, may call the Ticketmaster hotline at (800) 745-3000. Tickets for reserved seating will be available to each session of competition of...

EQUUS Foundation/USEF Youth Convention Sponsorships Sought

by By Jennifer Mellenkamp | 9/18/2009 12:20:00 PM

The 2010 EQUUS Foundation/United States Equestrian Federation Youth Convention will take place on Saturday, January 16, 2010, at the Marriott Downtown in Louisville, KY. As in prior years, this will be held in conjunction with the USEF Annual Meeting, allowing our youth the valuable experiences of watching and learning from some of the great traditions of Annual Meeting. This year we are pleased to welcome the EQUUS Foundation as our title sponsor, a charity that raises public awareness of the...

USEF Youth Sportsman's Award Nominations Due October 1, 2009

by Sarah Evers | 8/28/2009 3:00:00 PM

Applications are being accepted for the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Youth Sportsman's Award, sponsored by Breyer Animal Creations®. Focused on developing leaders in equestrian sport, this award recognizes youth who are members of both USEF and a USEF Recognized National Affiliate for their participation in the community and equine industry. To be considered for the award, the following criteria must be met: • Active membership in good standing with USEF and a USEF Recognized...

American Saddlebred Horse Association Announces New Charter Club Council Leadership

by By Brice Carr | 8/17/2009 9:16:00 AM

The American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) announces the new leadership for the 2009-10 Charter Club Council. Leading the council will be Susan Vine of Boxborough, MA, as Chair, with Carol Reedy of Roanoke, VA, and Bridget McNeese of Houston, TX, as Vice Co-Chairs. To date, Council membership remains unchanged. Council representatives listed by region may be found on the Charter Club section of the ASHA website at www.asha.net/ASHA-Charter-Clubs . In addition, ASHA is pleased to present...