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US Equestrian Announces Continued Partnership with Debbie Smith to Provide 2024 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championships Grants

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/1/2024 8:30:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian announces the renewal of the USEF Grant Program for the 2024 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championships – East and West generously supported by Debbie Smith. Traverse City Horse Shows in Traverse City, Mich., will host the East Coast championship from June 24th through 29th, 2024, while Blenheim EquiSports in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., will host the West Coast championship from July 21 through 24, 2024. Debbie Smith established this grant in...

US Equestrian and Toklat Continue Partnership

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/30/2024 9:01:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce its continued partnership with Toklat, the Official Saddle Pad Supplier of US Equestrian, and an Official Supplier of U.S. Equestrian Teams. As a part of the partnership, Toklat will continue to offer all US Equestrian members 15% off any purchase plus free shipping at www.toklat.com, or 15% off at an authorized retailer via an exclusive MemberPerk. Toklat manufactures and distributes equestrian gear and apparel through several popular...

2024 USEF Annual Meeting Workshop 2: Working Together for Our Future: Our Collective Responsibility for Ensuring the Future of Equine Activities

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/25/2024 4:08:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - David O'Connor, US Equestrian Chief of Sport, reviewed social license and its effect on equestrian sport during the 2024 US Equestrian Annual Meeting on Jan. 13 in Louisville, Ky. O’Connor was joined by Lisa Lazarus, CEO of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA), who shared the new reality of horseracing in the United States and how change required a shift in the industry’s culture. O’Connor concluded the workshop by emphasizing the...

USEF Board of Directors Welcomes New Board Members, Re-elects Tom O’Mara as President

by Zack Ryle, US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/25/2024 12:48:00 PM

USEF President Tom O'Mara leads General Session at the 2024 US Equestrian Annual Meeting. Lexington, Ky. – The USEF Board of Directors met on Sunday, January 14, during the 2024 US Equestrian Annual Meeting in Louisville, Ky. During the meeting, Tom O’Mara was elected to a second term as President by a unanimous vote of retention. This successive term will run from January 2025 to January 2029. Additionally, the following individuals were elected to the board for a four-year...

Our Future Is Now for US Equestrian and Its Stakeholders

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/13/2024 8:00:00 AM

Louisville, Ky. - US Equestrian President Tom O’Mara and CEO Bill Moroney spoke during the General Session presentation to members and staff on Jan. 12 at the US Equestrian Annual Meeting. During their presentation, they looked back at progress made by US Equestrian in 2023 and shared goals for 2024 and beyond with the theme “Our Future Is Now.” You can watch the presentation here . US Equestrian President Tom O’Mara speaks during the General Session (Devyn Trethewey/US...

Our Future is Now: Workshop Speakers Announced for 2024 USEF Annual Meeting

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 12/13/2023 3:30:00 PM

US Equestrian David O'Connor Leads Interactive Workshop at 2023 Annual Meeting. (Leslie Potter/US Equestrian) Lexington, Ky. – An industry-leading CEO, a decorated Olympian, two equine faculty members with more than 80 years of industry experience, and one of the foremost minds in equine biosecurity will headline US Equestrian’s 2024 Annual Meeting Interactive Workshop sessions addressing mission critical topics facing equestrian sport. Following a successful launch last year,...

US Equestrian Announces Marshall & Sterling as Presenting Sponsor of USEF Pony Finals

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/13/2023 9:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce that Marshall & Sterling Insurance, Inc. has decided to not only renew their title sponsorship of the USEF Pony Medal Finals, but also expand their support to include the presenting sponsorship of the USEF Pony Finals. As part of their partnership, the event will be rebranded as The USEF Pony Finals presented by Marshall & Sterling for the next five years, as well as retain their title...

US Equestrian and Equestrian Canada Renew Reciprocal Agreement Regarding Membership and Participation

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/1/2023 1:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - On September 15, 2023, the US Equestrian Federation (USEF) and Equestrian Canada (EC) renewed a reciprocal agreement outlining mutual membership and participation requirements for citizens from each country. Remarks from US Equestrian CEO William “Bill” Moroney “We are pleased to work together with our colleagues and fellow equestrians north of the border in Canada. This renewed reciprocal agreement allows for both organizations to receive the necessary...

US Equestrian Announces SI Tickets by Sports Illustrated as Official Ticketing Partner

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/18/2023 9:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce SI Tickets , the fan-first ticketing site from Sports Illustrated, as the Official Ticketing Partner of US Equestrian. This partnership will offer all USEF-licensed competitions a ticketing platform resource with the capability of serving the unique ticketing needs of equestrian events. This strategic multi-platform partnership will simplify the spectator experience at many of USEF’s-licensed events,...

US Equestrian Welcomes LeMieux as an Official Supplier and Sponsor of US Equestrian Programs and Teams

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/27/2023 12:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce a new partnership with British brand LeMieux, globally recognized for its outstanding technical horse and rider wear, with a focus on style. LeMieux is the Official Horse Boots Sponsor of US Equestrian, Official Ear Bonnet of US Equestrian, and an Official Supplier of US Equestrian Teams. In addition, LeMieux supports US Equestrian programs in multiple disciplines as an Official Sponsor of USEF Pony Finals, U.S. Dressage Festival of...