The Agricultural Marketing Group at New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, NM, has undertaken the first scientific saddle fit study of Western performance saddles. Using a force sensor array (FSA) pressure pad, which shows exactly how the saddle applies contact to the horse, different levels of pressure are shown in different colors and in three dimensions. The focus of the study is on barrel and roping saddles, but the results are applicable to all types of Western saddle users. Using this...

Blaine Mangione takes a break from the jumper ring to win the $1,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby (Bella Nova Pictures) Versatility was the name of the game as riders transitioned between the equitation, hunter, and jumper rings at Gold Coast 5 (July 19-21). Young professional Blaine Mangione, usually seen in the jumper arena, proved she could win the blue ribbon in $1,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby as well. “I was really shocked! I’m usually in the middle of the pack so I honestly...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian will send two teams to represent the U.S. at the 2023 FEI Jumping Nations Cup Youth Final in Opglabbeek, Belgium, from September 14-17, 2023, with four combinations set to compete for the U.S. Young Rider Team and four for the U.S. Junior Team. Competition will begin with the Nations Cup First Round competition taking place on Thursday, September 14 at 9:00 a.m. GMT+2, followed by the Nations Cup Final, which will feature the top six teams qualified from the...

Fairfield, Connecticut — The Intercollegiate Horse Show Association and its Board of Directors have voted to establish an IHSA Chapter of the Professional Horsemen’s Association of America, Inc., concurrent with a new website dedicated to IHSA-PHA information: www.ihsapha.com. The IHSA was established in 1967 by students, including then-18 year-old sophomore, Bob Cacchione, at Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey, and based on the principle that any college student should be able to...

The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) has unveiled its new graphic identity as the foundation for promoting the Morgan horse. The new logo and slogan reflect the essence of the Morgan and will help in the growth of this great breed. "We are very excited to reveal this new identity to our members and to the greater equine world," said Julie Broadway, AMHA Executive Director. "We feel this represents and will differentiate the Morgan from any other horse breeds." Designed by the marketing...

Wellington, FL – August 15, 2023 –The Dutta Corp. is initiating a new program offering horse owners a way to offset the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions when their horses fly on domestic and international flights while also supporting USEF High Performance programs! The Dutta Corp. has partnered with Native, a certified B Corp specializing in carbon offset projects, to source high-quality carbon credits and create an innovative, climate action program believed to be the first of its...

Todd Minikus and Babalou 41 (The Book LLC) Lake Placid, N.Y. - Todd Minikus of Wellington, FL, rode Babalou 41 to victory in the $75,000 I Love New York Grand Prix Sunday to culminate the 2014 I Love New York Horse Show, Presented by Sea Shore Stables. Minikus earned the win as the only one from the starting field of 24 to successfully complete the first-round course designed by Show Jumping Hall of Famer Steve Stephens. He became the first rider since Charlie Jacobs in 2009 to win the I Love...

Lexington, KY - The 2013 Markel/USEF National Young and Developing Horse Dressage Championships presented by HorseShow.com will host up-and-coming dressage horses over five divisions of National Championship competition. Four-, five- and six-year-olds will vie for national titles in their respective Young Horse Championships. While developing horses have the option to compete in Prix St. Georges or Grand Prix Championships. Markel has supported the Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Program since...

Lexington, KY --The first edition of the Performance Horse Registry (PHR) e-newsletter, American Breeder News, was sent on Friday, July 8. A breeder-savvy publication about sport horse breeding in North America, American Breeder News will continue to be delivered to subscriber's e-mail boxes every month, offering the latest news affecting the breeding industry from the PHR, breed registries across the United States and American breeders themselves. This launch coincides with the unveiling...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce a new ranch section to be offered in the Western discipline beginning December 1, 2022. Ranch is a rapidly growing section across many breeds, and this new section within the Western chapter of the USEF Rulebook will aid in ensuring consistency and efficiency for licensed competitions offering these popular classes. A new ranch section will be offered in the Western discipline beginning December 1, 2022 (Ashley Swift/US Equestrian)...