From a Press Release by Daniel Rieffer , Communications Manager, American Saddlebred Horse Association Louisville, Kentucky - Jen Raynes’ heart of gold led her to Louisville. She ran into a parent of an ASHA junior member at a horse show in Scottsdale, Arizona, who convinced her to donate her time and talent to create a painting for the AHSA Annual Auction. She’s known as “Mad Dog” Jen, and she’s experienced absolute madness since leaving California Tuesday morning to get to the World’s...

When Randy Weaver was diagnosed with colon cancer, priorities were adjusted. Randy moved reconnecting with horses up on his list. A light that had shined in his life long ago was now important to illuminate again. He’d shown horses in his youth. He knew then about Louisville. What do you do when you’re faced with cancer? If you fight and win that battle, as Randy did, do you resume as normal? I imagine you examine your entirety, life as a whole, and reflect on the things that have brought you...

When Mary Gaylord McClean rode down Freedom Hall’s “victory lane” on According To Lynn as the World’s Champion in the Five-Gaited Mare Stake Tuesday night, it capped a sensational night for her Golden Creek Farms, as both competitors and breeders. According To Lynn, by CH Callaway’s Born To Win out of Carol Lynn (BHF), is the older sister of Lynn Williams, by Top Spool out of the same Broodmare Hall of Fame dam. And Lynn Williams herself had just won the American Saddlebred Registry’s very rich...

Lexington, KY - Lexington, KY - The USEF announced the show jumping team for the Samsung Super League Final at CSIO Barcelona in Spain, September 13-16, 2007. The Samsung Super League Final is a chance for the eight teams involved in the Super League to make up valuable ground as the Final offers double points for its placings. As it stands now, the Germans look like they will be tough to catch. After the seventh round at CSIO Dublin, they sit comfortably atop the leader board: 1. Germany - 47....

Next August 2008, athletes and spectators around the world will come together in Hong Kong for the XXVIIII Olympiad’s Summer Olympic Equestrian Games from August 9-22, 2008. For many travelers, finding accommodations in Hong Kong and the surrounding area can be daunting, but Cross Country International (CCI) has taken the guess work out of the process and is offering a wide variety of options for equestrians and travelers alike. “We are offering travel packages that are complete with event...

In October of every year hundreds of Iberian horses and their owners gather in Ft. Worth, TX, at the Will Rogers Equestrian Center to compete for national titles in numerous disciplines. The schedule includes many classes—from carriage to English and Western, from hunt seat to Doma Vaquera and much, much more. Every year the schedule of competition is exciting, educational and beautiful to watch. There are also many unique shopping opportunities oriented toward Iberian horses that will be...

Don’t miss a second of the action at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials in England where eight Americans will be contesting for the coveted £50,000 prize. For the first time, the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials will be offering live webstream of the cross-country and show jumping worldwide September 1-2. If you sign up before August 26, not only can you enjoy every minute of the 2007 event but you can also enjoy highlights of the 2006 event for free. There is also a special offer combining...

The Kentucky State Fair has announced the World’s Championship Horse Show Hall of Fame class of 2007. Jack Nevitt, C.E. “Pep” Peppiatt and Jimmy Robertson will be inducted during the World’s Championship Horse Show on Saturday night, August 25, following the Harness Pony World’s Grand Championship. Biographies on each of the Hall of Fame’s newest members are viewable at www.saddlebred.com/WCHS-Results . Nevitt will take his place in a Hall of Fame that includes some of his mentors, K.K....

Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) announces a multi-year partnership with EquiFit, Inc, as the “Official Performance Horse Boot and Leg Wear of the USEF” which began with their sponsorship at the CN North American Junior and Young Riders Championship (NAJYRC) presented by Gotham North and UlcerGard. Known for their innovative approach to horse care, EquiFit focuses on giving riders and their horses the most competitive edge by using state-of-the-art materials in...

Lillie Keenan aboard Enchanted Forest (PhelpsPhotos.com ) Lexington, KY—In the 40-year history of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Pony Finals Championships, no one can recall a year when one rider dominated the small, medium and large divisions to sweep all three titles in the 2007 Wild Horsefeathers/USEF National Hunter Pony Championship. But the third time was a charm for 10-year-old Lillie Keenan who made history at the Pony Finals by besting a total of 257 competitors...