Saddlebred.com has a new and valuable feature titled, “Saddle Up a Saddlebred,” which allows anyone interested in seeing, riding or learning more about Saddlebreds to enter their zip code and find a number of stables within a 300-mile radius. It can be accessed by going to www.saddlebred.com and clicking on “About the Breed,” and then going to “Stable Search,” or type in www.saddlebred.com/breed/stables.php . Right now, there are approximately 400 Saddlebred farms and stables in the database...

Blaine Mangione takes a break from the jumper ring to win the $1,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby (Bella Nova Pictures) Versatility was the name of the game as riders transitioned between the equitation, hunter, and jumper rings at Gold Coast 5 (July 19-21). Young professional Blaine Mangione, usually seen in the jumper arena, proved she could win the blue ribbon in $1,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby as well. “I was really shocked! I’m usually in the middle of the pack so I honestly...

Beezie Madden and Coral Reef Via Volo (Al Cook) Eventing The USEF National CCI1* Championships concluded on Sunday with some of the United States' best up-and-coming combinations vying to be crowned champions in one of four divisions. The competition was held in combination with the Hagyard Midsouth Three-Day Event and Team Challenge at the Kentucky Horse Park. Kristen Rozycki claimed the National CC1* Championship with her own Full Circle finishing on a score of 47.2. Rozycki and the...

Beezie Madden and Coral Reef Via Volo (Erin Cowgill Photo) USEF Names Team for Meydan FEI Nations Cup Team Aachen, Germany – Sitting in the final spot of a nine horse jump-off, Olympic Gold medalist Beezie Madden of Cazenovia, NY, had the small luxury of knowing the time that she had to beat. With that knowledge, Madden and Coral Reef Via Volo were able to best the time of 50.07 seconds set by Sweden's Rolf-Göran Bengtsson and Ninja La Silla by two seconds. Their time of 48.27 seconds and a...

Devon, PA - January 17, 2011 - The first annual Brandywine Valley Summer Series horse shows presented by Taylor Harris Insurance Services (THIS) will be the highlight of the summer with exciting classes in the hunter, jumper, and equitation divisions. The Brandywine Valley Summer Series presented by THIS will be held at the prestigious Devon Show Grounds for two continuous weeks, June 29-July 3, 2011, and July 6-10, 2011, complete with a local day of competition on July 11, 2011. Each week, the...

Lexington, KY— The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has established a goal of providing more accessible applicant clinic sessions to be held during the 2008 competition year for individuals interested in becoming a licensed steward with the Federation. Two applicant sessions will accompany the continuing education clinic for Category 1 and Category 2 stewards. The remaining applicant sessions will be one-day each and will be held in differing geographic areas as listed: March 27-30,...

Beezie Madden Victorious in the $80,000 Syracuse Sporthorse Cup (Photo © 2010 Lauren Fisher/PMG.) Cazenovia, NY - November 7, 2010 - Beezie Madden piloted her horses Mademoiselle and Coral Reef Via Volo to the win in the $80,0000 Syracuse Sporthorse Cup presented by Copernicus Stables. She seems to own this Cup as she was victorious in 2006 and 2008 as well. The final Sunday event of the Syracuse Invitational Tournament in downtown Syracuse is always an audience favorite and today was no...

Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation is now accepting bids to host the 2006-2008 Rolex/USEF National Show Jumping Championship. To request a bid document, please contact Jane Ohlert at (859) 225-6921 or via e-mail at [email protected] . All completed bids are due back to Jane Ohlert at USEF by the close of business on Friday, January 6, 2006. Any bids received after this time will not be considered. For further information about the 2006-2008 Rolex/USEF National Show Jumping...

The timing was finally right for the U.S. Team to put their strongest team forward for the Nations Cup at CSIO Wellington. The team scored a huge win, with professional performances from all four riders. Sapphire returned with foot-perfect form for McLain Ward, jumping two clear rounds to lead the U.S. effort. The packed house couldn’t get enough and the Team USA cheering section went wild when she touched down over the last fence both times. Sapphire wasn’t the only one to notch...

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) will resume broadcasting live equestrian events to viewers across the country later this week on its premier multi-media platform USEFNetwork.com. Fifteen days of action-packed and on-demand programming will launch the 2011 broadcast season starting with the WCHR Palm Beach Hunter Classic Spectacular on Friday, February 18. The tentative schedule for USEF Network through May 1, 2011, is listed below. Please note that all times are...