Lexington, KY - The University of Kentucky Laboratory has notified the American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) that effective for samples received on or after Monday, January 3, 2011, the fee for blood typing will be increased. Further, the lab will not accept blood typing kits between Monday, December 13, 2010 and Monday, January 3, 2011. Due to these changes imposed upon the American Saddlebred Registry, we regretfully will not be able to process orders for blood typing kits between now...

Lexington, KY – The American Hanoverian Society (AHS) is pleased to announce that a training symposium entitled “Dressage Through the Levels: Training Level to Grand Prix” conducted by Olympic Bronze Medalist Sue Blinks will be held at the world-class Devonwood Equestrian Centre in Sherwood, OR, on February 5, 2011, in conjunction with the Society’s Annual Membership Meeting. The informative event will demonstrate Hanoverians at each level of dressage while Blinks shares tips, targeted goals...

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Eventing High Performance program congratulates the following riders on their invitation into the 2011 Developing Rider Program. Riders were selected for this program by either submitting an application, or were recommended by Talent Spotters or the Selection Committee. Rider/Age/Hometown A List Kate Brown/24/Mansfield, GA Sinead Halpin/29/Oldwick, NJ Andrea Leatherman /25/Ocala, FL Clark Montgomery /29/Fairburn, GA Heather...

Lexington, KY - The Eventing High Performance Training Lists have been revised for the 2011 season. These riders will be invited to participate in training sessions this winter with Capt. Mark Phillips. The Eventing Selectors and High Performance Committee revised the approach to the training lists with the objective of being successful at the 2012 London Olympic Games. It is anticipated the new structure will allow more focus on the riders themselves, and allow more exposure for some of the...

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is accepting applications for the position of Eventing Chef d'Equipe/Technical Advisor which will become available in 2013. Interested parties should complete an application, submit their curriculum vitae, and provide their program outline by no later than January 31, 2011. The USEF will host an Open Meeting at 9:00 am on Saturday, December 11th at the 2010 US Eventing Association Convention to answer any questions regarding the...

Lexington, KY - This fall the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) hosted three Youth and Pony Outreach Clinics, giving aspiring dressage riders the opportunity to hone their skills with international rider and trainer Lendon Gray. These two day sessions provided riders with personal and group riding instruction as well as informational lectures. Parents and trainers were also invited to participate in information sessions that focused on how to best guide young riders through FEI pony,...

Lexington, KY (November 12, 2010) - The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce that Naomi Martin of Brooks, OR, has been selected as the recipient of the 2010 USDF Youth Volunteer of the Year Award, presented by The Paddock Saddlery and sponsored by the USDF Youth Programs Advisory Subcommittee. This prestigious award honors one outstanding youth volunteer who has contributed on a national and local basis to USDF and dressage. As the recipient of this award, Naomi’s...

U.S. Show Jumpers after the win at CSIO Buenos Aires (Photo courtesy of www.HarasElCapricho.com) Lexington, KY - Four U.S. Show Jumping riders travelled to CSIO Buenos Aires in Argentina, and their trip proved worth the miles when they scored a big win in today's Nations Cup. Led by the four fault efforts of Young Rider Lucy Davis (Los Angeles, CA) and John McConnell (Lemitar, NM), the U.S. Team put in an impressive effort to jump to the win on 24 faults over the Canadians who finished on 37....

Lexington, KY (November 5, 2010) – The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) has just launched its new USDF e-Membership. This membership is an online educational membership (non-competing) featuring e-TRAK, an online center that provides unlimited access to a searchable database of articles and videos on equine healthcare, training, and more. In addition to e-TRAK, e-Members will be able to access the online USDF Connection, USDF’s member-only magazine, and enjoy discounted memberships with...

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation will conduct a Licensed Competition Seminar in conjunction with their Annual Meeting, which will serve both Secretaries and Managers. This seminar will be held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Lexington, Kentucky on Friday, January 21, 2011 and will feature information that all competitions will find useful. The seminar will include Competition 101 for those just getting involved with management of competitions, break-out groups for...