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Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Talks Love of and Involvement in Combined Driving in First Post-Retirement Interview at the Royal Windsor Horse Show

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/15/2017 10:09:00 AM

Click on the image above to watch the exclusive interview with Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Lexington, Ky. – Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, gave his first and only post-retirement public interview this week to US Equestrian Board Member, Misdee Wrigley Miller at the esteemed Royal Windsor Horse Show in Great Britain. His involvement and love of the international equestrian sport, combined driving, was at the top of his list for discussion. Serving as the President of the...

US Equestrian Announces Discover the Joy Tour

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/28/2017 10:30:00 AM

Photo Credit: ©Elena Lusenti Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian today announced details of the Discover the Joy Tour , which will stop at competitions throughout the year, bringing the joy of horse sports to fans across the United States. The tour begins in Omaha, Neb., at the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping & FEI World Cup™ Dressage Finals, and will engage fans through athlete meet-and-greets, interactive photo elements, US Equestrian merchandise giveaways, and more. The...

Morgan, Whaley, Wilson, and Weber Shine on Marathon Day of USEF Combined Driving National Championships at Live Oak International

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/11/2017 7:50:00 PM

Morgan, Whaley, Wilson, and Weber Shine on Marathon Day of USEF Combined Driving National Championships at Live Oak International Ocala, Fla. – The exciting marathon phase took place Saturday at Live Oak International, moving the four USEF Combined Driving National Championships one step closer to determining the titles. Tracey Morgan, Katie Whaley, Steve Wilson, and Chester Weber had a great day with their ponies and horses to lead their respective divisions. Tracey Morgan and Fuego 88...

Morgan, Whaley, Miller, and Weber Take Early Leads in USEF Combined Driving National Championships

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/9/2017 9:15:00 PM

Ocala, Fla. – The four USEF Combined Driving National Championships kicked off competition on Thursday with the dressage phase at Live Oak International. After a great day of competition, Tracey Morgan, Katie Whaley, James Miller, and Chester Weber lead their respective divisions following the first phase. Tracey Morgan and Fuego 88 (Picsofyou.com) USEF Single Pony Combined Driving National Championship Morgan (Beallsville, Md.) and Fuego 88 had an excellent test that demonstrated quality...

Live Oak International Set to Host Four USEF Combined Driving National Championships

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Department | 3/8/2017 5:47:00 PM

Leslie Berndl and Sweetwater's Zorah Belle (Picsofyou.com) Ocala, Fla. – Four combined driving national championship titles are up for grabs at Live Oak International, March 8-12. Run in conjunction with the FEI divisions, the USEF Combined Driving National Championships for single pony, pair pony, pair horse, and four-in-hand horse will be determined at the prestigious Live Oak Plantation. Leslie Berndl, Katie Whaley, Steve Wilson, and Chester Weber are the defending champions in...

Updated FEI Dressage Freestyle Tests

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/23/2017 11:54:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The FEI Dressage Freestyle tests have been updated to allow for 0.1 decimals for the artistic marks. The tests can be found on the FEI website and are effective immediately. Questions can be directed to Hallye Griffin, Managing Director of Dressage ( [email protected] ) or Hannah Niebielski, Director of Dressage, National Programs, ( [email protected] ).

Elizabeth “Lizzy” Traband Wins 2016 Junior Equestrian of the Year Award

by USEF Communications Department | 12/9/2016 1:41:30 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce Elizabeth “Lizzy” Traband as the 2016 Junior Equestrian of the Year. Growing up on a sport horse breeding and training farm, horses have always been a part of 18-year-old Traband's life. Despite being born with only one hand, Traband has not let anything limit her passion for horses. She has successfully competed in dressage, hunters, jumpers, and para-dressage. Traband is also an...

USEF Announces Rebecca Farm as Proposed Location for 2017 FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championship Discipline of Eventing

by USEF Communications Department | 11/18/2016 11:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce Rebecca Farm in Kalispell, Mont., as the proposed location for the 2017 FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC) to host the discipline of eventing, pending approval from the FEI. The event will be held July 20-23, 2017. After reviewing the applications received and working alongside possible organizers, the USEF will not submit a proposal to hold endurance as part of the 2017 NAJYRC...

Vicki Lowell Appointed USEF Chief Marketing and Content Officer

by USEF Communications Department | 11/10/2016 10:37:03 AM

Lexington Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce that Victoria "Vicki" Lowell has been appointed Chief Marketing and Content Officer. Vicki Lowell Lowell specializes in brand re-stages that transform businesses and is known for developing collaborative and passionate teams who deliver memorable creative and measurable results. She brings nearly 25 years of brand marketing and senior leadership experience to the USEF including 15 years at Discovery...

USEF Announces HITS-on-the-Hudson as Proposed Location for 2017 FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championship Disciplines of Dressage, Jumping, and Para-Dressage

by USEF Communications Department | 11/8/2016 4:30:38 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce HITS-on-the-Hudson in Saugerties, Ny., as the proposed location for the 2017 FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC) hosting the disciplines of dressage, jumping, and para-dressage, pending approval from the FEI. The event will be held July 18-23, 2017. The FEI will review the proposal at the FEI General Assembly, November 19-22, 2016. The USEF is working alongside discipline...