Taipei, Taiwan - HRH Princess Haya Al Hussein, who won overwhelming support from the National Federations to return as FEI President for a second and final four-year term, has today announced her First and Second Vice Presidents. John McEwen (GBR) who was earlier re-elected as Chair of the Veterinary Committee, replaces Sven Holmberg as First President, who served under Princess Haya since 2006. Pablo Mayorga (ARG) was elected as Second Vice President, replacing the outgoing Second Vice...

The National Show Horse Registry (NSHR) made some major changes that could make a difference in how much money you have in your pocket. Itnot only opened the registry to any and all Half-Arabian crosses, incluing Hackneys, Dutch Harness, and Saddlebred crosses, etc., but it also implemented a stimulus program that will give away over $15,000 in prize money in eight different grand championships at the the national show in September. You don’t even have to qualify, with the exception of...

The Bluegrass Vaulting Academy with the collaboration of the International Museum of the Horse at the Kentucky Horse Park presented the grand opening of the Vaulting Exhibit on June 6. Vaulting incorporates horses, sport, music, excitement and fun with the performance of gymnastics and dance-like poses on a moving horse. The word “vaulting” comes from the French "La Voltige," which originated during the Renaissance, when it was a form of riding drill and agility exercise for knights and...

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) introduced Nathaniel A. White, II, DVM, a respected equine researcher and surgeon, as its 2010 president during the 55th Annual Convention in Las Vegas, NV. Dr. White was inducted to the office during the December 8 President’s Luncheon. Dr. White is the Jean Ellen Shehan Professor and Director of the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center at the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine. He is a former chair of the...

The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) is proud to announce the launch of the first ever FEI Awards set up to celebrate the equestrian community and pay tribute to the heroes of the sport. “The awards have been created to put the spotlight on all those who have contributed to the progress and excellence of equestrian sport,” said HRH Princess Haya, President of the FEI. “These awards will not only recognize the achievements and success of individuals and highlight the stars of today and...

The USEF Education Department has established a weekly blog on ClubEquestrian.com to share information with members. “Equine U” provides interesting and helpful information about the Federation and also anything relating to horse ownership, competing at all levels and all things equestrian. USEF will post articles from various guest writers as well as from staff's own experiences at competitions, clinics, and seminars. Check it out at www.clubequestrian.com/blogs/equineu/default.aspx . In...

Ailish Cunniffe is crowned Equisport Insurance/USEF Pony Medal Championship Final winner. (USEF Archive/Randi Muster) Lexington, KY—By midday Sunday, the Kentucky Horse Park began to look vacant. Ponies were unbraided and cooled, loaded trailers rumbled toward home and the usually lively vendor row was filled with merchants striking their tents and packing their wares. After four days of fierce competition in the Pony Hunters and Jumpers, the whirlwind that is the 2009 USEF Pony Finals...

Due to unforeseen schedule conflicts, the 2009 Team Morgan competition slated to take place at the Jubilee Regional Morgan Horse Show September 2-5, 2009, has been rescheduled to take place August 16-18, 2009, in Winston-Salem, NC. The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) is pleased to partner with Cash Lovell Stables to hold this international competition, which includes seven riders from each country competing in saddle seat equitation conducted using World Cup rules. A three-member...

Team Morgan is looking for applicants for its 2009 fall team, which will compete at the Jubilee Regional Morgan Horse Show to be held in Springfield, IL, September 2-5. Riders for this saddle seat competition must be at least 14 years of age and a member of the American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) in good standing. Applicants who have previously competed in two Team Morgan events are ineligible. Applicants are asked to submit an application, horsemanship patterns video, video resume, and a...

Young Rider National Champions from 2008: Kassandra Barteau and Gabriella (Amy McCool ) Lexington, KY – The 2009 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Festival of Dressage Champions will return to the USET Foundation Headquarters, June 18-21, 2009 in Gladstone, NJ. This competition serves as the USEF National Dressage Championships in five different divisions. The Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Festival of Dressage Champions features the highest levels of dressage in the US, from FEI Juniors (aged 14 to...