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US Equestrian Announces Goodyear as Official MemberPerk

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/18/2018 2:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian (USEF) is pleased to announce The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company as an Official MemberPerk Sponsor. Goodyear is now offering active USEF members a special discount on all tires available for purchase online at www.goodyear.com , including vehicle and trailer tires. “We are excited to launch this program with Goodyear and provide US Equestrian members with a great discount on such an essential product,” said US Equestrian CEO, Bill Moroney....

Summary: Collegiate/Scholastic Equestrian Summit

by Glenye Cain Oakford | 1/20/2018 9:00:00 PM

Leaders from collegiate and scholastic organizations gathered Friday at US Equestrian’s Annual Meeting to share ideas, discuss marketing and promotional opportunities, and learn more about US Equestrian’s many resources for educational partners. “We wanted to get together to discuss how we can promote participation in equestrian sport, how we can assist the scholastic and collegiate groups in raising awareness of what they do, what their formats are, what the opportunities...

US Equestrian Announces Partnership with Upper Echelon Academy

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/3/2017 11:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (US Equestrian) is pleased to announce that Upper Echelon Academy (UEA) is now the Official Tutoring Service of US Equestrian. UEA was previously the Official Tutoring Provider of the 2016 Adequan® /FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) and the 2016 US Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm, as well as a Bronze Sponsor of the Adequan® /FEI NAJYRC. "US Equestrian is...

USEF Board of Directors Removes Recognized Affiliate Designation from the American Driving Society

by USEF Communications Department | 1/20/2017 9:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) announces that, effective immediately, The American Driving Society (ADS) will no longer be recognized by the USEF as the affiliate for the driving discipline. The change in recognition results from an inability to reach an agreement as to the responsibilities of the Recognized Affiliate for the driving discipline. The USEF Board of Directors conducted a thorough review regarding the status of a draft affiliate agreement...

2017 Dates and Locations Confirmed for Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North

by USEF Communications Department | 12/19/2016 4:26:13 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The Organizing Committee of the 2017 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC) presented by Gotham North is pleased to confirm the dates and locations of the 2017 Championships following approval from the FEI. HITS-on-the-Hudson in Saugerties, N.Y., will host the disciplines of dressage, para-dressage, and jumping July 18-23, 2017. Rebecca Farm in Kalispell, Mont., will host eventing July 20-23, 2017. With unwavering support, Adequan will mark...

Supreme Court of New York Once Again Rules in Favor of Horse Welfare by Supporting USEF’s Anti-Doping Program

by USEF | 7/5/2016 7:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The New York Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and upheld Archibald Cox’s penalties for violations of USEF’s Drugs and Medications rules, which prohibit excessive levels of GABA in a horse’s system. Following a hearing in June of 2015, Mr. Cox was issued a five-month suspension and a $5,000 fine, after a finding that he had violated the Drugs and Medications rules. In response, Mr. Cox filed a proceeding against...

The AIG $1 Million Grand Prix Makes Its Fourth Annual Appearance at HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal, California

by HITS Shows | 3/16/2016 8:45:49 AM

Saugerties, NY (March 15, 2016) – HITS, Inc. is pleased to announce that American International Group, Inc. (AIG) as the 2016 title sponsor of the AIG $1 Million Grand Prix. The spotlight will shine on the HITS Desert Horse Park Sunday, March 20, as the AIG Million hosts the brightest starts in show jumping. As the first jewel in the HITS Triple Crown of Show Jumping, the highly-acclaimed AIG Million also serves as the captivating finish of the HITS Desert Circuit. Exhibitors competing...

Deslauriers Captures Gold with Flawless Performances in Inaugural USEF U25 National Championship

by Dana Rossmeier | 11/1/2015 12:01:47 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The future stars of United States Show Jumping were tested during three days of tough competition for the 2015 USEF U25 National Championship presented by the Porter Family, the Jacobs Family, the Jobs Family and the Keenan Family. Following two clear rounds during last night’s $30,000 Final Competition, Lucy Deslauriers stood on top of the podium as the winner of the inaugural USEF U25 National Championship. Champion Lucy Deslauriers with Silver medalist Katherine...

Dressage at Devon Increases Prize Money to $40,000 In Celebration of 40th Anniversary

by Ginny Simon, Dressage at Devon | 6/24/2015 1:48:56 PM

Devon, PA - June 9, 2015 – Dressage at Devon (DAD) ( www.dressageatdevon.org ) will increase the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle prize money to $15,000 at the 2015 show – bringing the CDI total to $40,000 in honor of the 40th Anniversary. “This is a big year for us and we’re going to celebrate!” said Lori Kaminski, President and CEO. “In addition to increasing the Grand Prix Freestyle prize money, we’ve added an FEI Amateur Division as well as an Amateur...

Colby Connell Joins USEF as Chief Marketing Officer

by USEF Communications Department | 6/18/2015 3:21:34 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce that Colby Connell will be joining the USEF as Chief Marketing Officer. Connell will oversee all aspects of communications, sponsorships, marketing, the USEF Network, and media assets. A life-long equestrian, Connell brings a wealth of experience to the USEF having spent a number of years in digital marketing and commerce at Bose and Forrester Research before becoming VP of Marketing at SmartPak. While...