British Eventing’s proposal for the world’s most famous Horse Trials, Badminton and Burghley, to adopt the modified cross-country format in 2006 has been agreed upon by both events after over a year of consultation and worldwide trials. British Eventing's chairman Michael Tucker said, "Last year we wanted to take time to evaluate the implications of the international changes of removing the Roads & Tracks and Steeplechase phases, and after much debate, the new format has emerged as the...

The Chatsworth International Horse Trials cross-country course has been modified to challenge the riders, perhaps more than the horses, in the FEI World Cup Qualifier (CIC***-W) to be held at Chatsworth, GA, April 8-10. The course for the FEI World Cup Qualifying event (CIC***W) will be run over 3600 meters with 30 numbered fences and 40 jumping efforts. “Most of the fences that seemed to cause too much trouble last year will be changed a bit to make it a bit more rider friendly.” said...

Scott E. Palmer, VMD, of Clarksburg, NJ, was installed as the 51st president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) during the group’s annual convention in Denver, CO, December 4-8. Dr. Palmer is the owner of New Jersey Equine Clinic in Clarksburg, where he has practiced for nearly 30 years. He has received international recognition for his studies in minimally invasive surgical techniques and laser surgery, and twice has been named the New Jersey Association of Equine...

Lexington, KY —Without further ado, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to unveil the new and improved 2005 Rule Book, designed to help set the tone for the coming competition year with not only a brand new look, but also complete with easy-to-understand modifications. This latest edition represents the first stage of a massive reorganization project, led by the Ad Hoc Rules Reorganization Committee. The central goal of this project is to provide the best customer...

Lexington, KY —The United States Equestrian Federation invites you to join us for an open house on the information superhighway, as we unveil our new look at www.usef.org. Find the same helpful standbys, plus all the added extras, in a brand new user-friendly homepage, designed to connect you with the information you need now—minus the guesswork! The Federation proudly unveils these new and convenient homepage features on-line: • Easy to find USEF and industry news with...

For the past seven years, the New Albany Classic has become a featured event for fall in Central Ohio, and is welcomed with an abundance of community spirit. This year, United States Olympic Team Silver Medallist McLain Ward mastered the Grand Prix course to claim his 85th career win on Sunday, September 26, 2004. For the sixth year, renowned course designer Richard Jeffery designed a unique and challenging course. There were 14 numbered elements requiring 17 jumping efforts on the large grass...

Lexington, KY – At their semi-annual meeting yesterday, The Board of Directors of the United States Equestrian Federation unanimously re-elected David O’Connor as USEF President. His new term will run from January 2005 to January 2009. O’Connor has served as USEF President since July, 2003. The USEF was created by the joining of the former USA Equestrian and the United States Equestrian Team and O’Connor has been instrumental in the transition to the new organization. He has an extensive list...

Lexington, KY- US Equestrian (USEF) announces the appointment of David O’Connor to the newly created position of Chief of Sport beginning October 3, 2022. O’Connor, a decorated Olympian, is no stranger to US Equestrian, having earned individual gold and team bronze medals in eventing at the 2000 Sydney Summer Olympics and a team silver medal at the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics. Additionally, David served as the USEF President from 2004 to 2012 and currently serves on the FEI Board...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the addition of two new 2021 dates for the Adequan®/USEF Eventing Youth Team Challenge (YTC): Adequan/USEF Eventing Youth Team Challenge Paso Robles – Sept. 23-26, 2021 – Levels: CCI3*-S, CCI2*-S - Paso Robles, Calif. Adequan/USEF Eventing Youth Team Challenge Woodside - Oct. 7-9, 2021 – CCI3*-S, CCI2*-S – Woodside, Calif. These added short format West Coast legs were approved by the USEF Board of Directors...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to welcome Adequan® i.m. (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan) as the title sponsor of the Adequan® USEF Eventing Youth Team Challenge. The Youth Team Challenge is a new program for 2021 and is open to eventing athletes between the FEI ages of 14 and 25 at the CCI1*, CCI2*, and CCI3* levels. Participants will have the opportunity to experience competing as part of a team and representing their region. “Adequan® has supported horses...