The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) announced that competitors now have access to a rider score check for the 2007 competition year, available on the USDF website. This new feature allows individuals to track all scores earned during the current competition year, no matter the number of different horses ridden. A reference tool for members, this score check is also an acceptable form of score verification that can be submitted with the USDF Rider Award Report Form when applying for the...

For more than 20 years, horse owners have trusted Farnam Equine Pharmaceuticals for dependable deworming products for their horses. Now the name you know and trust is making a difference for children and adults with special needs by supporting a therapeutic riding program. Through financial contributions and the donation of deworming products for therapy horses, Farnam helps America’s Horse Cares, a unique American Quarter Horse Foundation program that supports therapeutic riding centers across...

Since most horses are used for recreational or performance activities, soundness is understandably of vital importance to horse owners. A 2003 study suggested that 60% of lameness problems in horses are related to osteoarthritis, thus stressing the importance of advancements in treating this disease. In humans, osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis and in the U.S. alone afflicts more than 20 million people. A horse’s joints give its skeleton flexibility and allow walking,...

The Nigerian internet fraud, which has pounded U.S. e-mail accounts touting to make large money transfers in exchange for fees, has taken on a new spin with internet horse trailer sales. The increasing growth of equestrian websites offering free classified ads has provided an effective catalyst for the Nigerian scam artists to test their new scheme. Horse trailers have been targeted because they are high-ticket items. “We discovered it through first-hand experience,” stated Tom Scheve, CEO of...

Iron Spring Farm’s legendary KWPN stallion Contango passed away unexpectedly on April 17, 2007. Retired from competition, the handsome dark bay stallion died peacefully in his pasture. He was 18 years old and the only Preferent stallion in North America. He leaves a lasting legacy of numerous sons and daughters reaching the grand prix ranks in both dressage and jumping. “Even though he was getting older, you’re never ready for something like this,” said Mary Alice Malone, who rode Contango to...

The Fall Morgan Horse Open House & Sale will take place September 8-9 at Mount Hood Equestrian Center in Portland, OR. This new all-breed event features a private treaty horse sale, horse and tack auctions, an all-breed open horse show on Sunday, a stallion service auction, a Stallion Alley and many vendors. The event has been combined with 5 Star Equine Auctions and Equine Classic Open Horse Show. For more information, please call Margo Mossburg, Morgan Coordinator, at (509) 796-2140, or...

The Colorado Horse Park CCI* Three Day Event victory gallop was led by 17-year-old Anisa Tracy of Parker, CO. The local young rider bested a field of professionals and other experienced adults after three days of intense competition that included dressage, cross-country and stadium jumping. Finishing second was her sister, 14-year-old Kendyl Tracy. The sisters have now qualified for the CN North American Junior and Young Riders Championships (NAJYRC) to be held later this summer. “For us it is...

Gene Mische, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Stadium Jumping, announced that John Canavan has been appointed as president of Stadium Jumping. Canavan's appointment was approved by Stadium Jumping's board of directors. In addition, the board also re-elected Mische as the chairman of the board and chief executive officer, reconfirming its commitment to Mische's leadership. As president, Canavan will be responsible for all administrative and business aspects for Stadium Jumping's growing...

(Lexington, KY) − The USEF is pleased to announce that the Woodside Horse Trials and the Jersey Fresh CCI**/CCI*** will host the selection divisions for this summer’s Pan American Games on consecutive weekends. This year anyone vying for a spot on the US Eventing team will have to contest a selection division in Menlo Park, California at the Horse Park at Woodside (May 24-27) or at the Horse Park of New Jersey in Allentown, NJ (May 31-Jun 3). Both competitions will showcase the country’s...

USEF Archives (Lexington, Ky) - In order to better serve members, the USEF has begun a new expedited FEI and National Passport service which is intended to assist those who have an urgent need to obtain a new passport, revalidate an existing one, change ownership, change a horse’s name, and to receive an FEI Recognition Card (a National Passport from any country that is upgraded to an FEI Passport.) Horses and ponies competing in the FEI disciplines need official passports to compete in...