Lexington, Ky. - The 133rd annual CP National Horse Show, scheduled for the Kentucky Horse Park on November 1-6, 2016, today announced the judges for the highly competitive rated Hunter divisions and for the prestigious ASPCA Maclay Horsemanship Championships. The ASPCA Maclay championship will span two days over the weekend. On Saturday, all of the qualified junior riders will have the opportunity to compete in the over fences phase, as they set their sights on the most prestigious title of...

Dear Members, The United States Equestrian Federation had a prosperous year in 2015, celebrating competition achievements both at home and abroad, while embracing positive organizational change. The Federation and its 21 recognized affiliates honored competitors from the grassroots level to National Champions at 2,500 licensed competitions. Our three U.S. Teams at the Pan American Games in Toronto secured eight medals, earning much-needed qualification for dressage and eventing at the 2016 Rio...

Buffalo, New York - Dec. 3, 2015 - Jennifer Alfano recently celebrated 25 years of partnership with SBS Farms, Inc. and Susie Schoellkopf at this year's CP National Horse Show. Now, the celebration continues as Alfano recently hit the prestigious milestone of earning $1-million throughout her professional hunter career. Alfano began her riding career at the age of 3 at her parents' home in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Since then, she has gone on to claim numerous championships and leading...

Lexington, Ky. – The Dressage Owners Task Force has named Kim Boyer Chairperson. Effective immediately, Boyer succeeds Bruce Hlavacek who recently resigned after serving as Chairman since the inception of the Dressage Owners Task Force in 2013. Hlavacek will remain involved with the Dressage Owners Task Force as a member. Kim Boyer Boyer, a dressage rider and breeder of Pure Spanish Horses, will work closely with the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) to enhance the experience of...

Conor Swail and Viva Colombia (ManciniPhotos) Wellington, Fla. - In an exciting jump-off finale, Conor Swail (IRL) and Viva Colombia finished with top honors in the $212,000 Holiday & Horses Grand Prix CSI 4* presented by Palm Beach Sports Commission and Discover the Palm Beaches at Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Swail and Viva Colombia bested the talented jump-off of eight competitors with a time of 37.922 seconds. Eugenio Garza (MEX) and Bariano finished just off the...

By Esther Hahn An enthusiastic crowd in Las Vegas cheered each rider who entered the arena at the South Point Hotel and Casino, but it was the American Peter Lutz and Robin de Ponthual that claimed the final winning praise by beating a field of 30 to claim the $100,000 Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping North American League qualifier at CSI3* Las Vegas National. Peter Lutz (USA) and Robin de Ponthual claim victory of the $100,000 Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping North American League...

Mclain Ward of the United States riding HH Azur won the $75,000 Big Ben Challenge, presented by Hudson’s Bay Company, to close out international show jumping competition on Saturday night, November 14, at the Royal Horse Show® in Toronto, ON. Photo by Ben Radvanyi Photography, www.benradvanyi.com Toronto, Ontario – McLain Ward of the United States scored yet another victory in the $75,000 Big Ben Challenge, presented by Hudson’s Bay Company, on Saturday night, November 14, to close...

Molly Schiltgen and Leisl TF earned their first ribbon today from the 2015 US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan®. Photo by Susan J. Stickle Under glorious skies and with unseasonably warm temperatures the third edition of the annual US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® got underway Thursday at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. Riders took advantage of a full day of open competition with Dressage in the Bluegrass classes to prepare for their Championship performances over the...

Temecula, Calif. – The Galway Downs International CCI3* got underway Friday afternoon with the dressage phase. The USEF Land Rover Competition Grant recipients are off to a solid start in the competition with Lauren Kieffer and Meadowbrook’s Scarlett and Phillip Dutton and Mr. Candyman both in the top 12. Lauren Kieffer and Meadowbrook's Scarlett (Captured Moment Photography) Kieffer (Middleburg, Va.) and Meadowbrook's Scarlett laid down a lovely test with a few minor bobbles to...

When you can’t attend, a free live webcast is the closest thing to being there. Mid-America Mane Event will be on the USEF Network Thursday, October 22, through Sunday, October 25, from the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. Wall-to-wall coverage includes 127 classes for Saddlebreds, Hackneys, Road Horses and equitation riders including the prestigious Good Hands Finals and the new Good Hands Adult Finals. National Horseman is official sponsor of the Good Hands Finals, which is...