Lexington, KY (September 15, 2010) - The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce and congratulate its new USDF Certified Instructors from the testing held August 6-8, 2010 in Mt. Holyoke, MA. The USDF Instructor Certification program is designed to set a standard of excellence in dressage training and instruction in the United States and to educate dressage riders, instructors, and aspiring instructors. New USDF Certified Instructors include; Jennifer Verharen of Vashon...

Bob Lewis on his 90th birthday in Pomona, California in September, 2005. Every attendee walked throu (Photo by Ed Moore photo) Lexington, KY - Longtime well-known Saddlebred trainer, Bob Lewis, passed away on Saturday, September 11. The youngest of four siblings, Bob's exposure to Saddlebreds began early on in his life, as his father, Robert H. "Harry" Lewis, operated a public stable. Bob would eventually follow in his father's footsteps in the Saddlebred business. While in high school, he...

U.S. Team Wins Nations Cup at Spruce Meadows (Photo by Mike Sturk) Lexington, KY – The U.S. Show Jumping team has been picking up victories across Europe and ventured to the far reaches of Western Canada to keep the streak alive. Four of the nation’s best riders delivered on a huge stage when the U.S. squad romped to victory at the Spruce Meadows Masters to win the Nations Cup in legitimate company. Leopoldo Palacios, the Venezuelan course designer, created a challenging track that produced...

Online resources help horse owners and veterinarians brace for equine emergencies. The American Association of Equine Practitioners advises coastal veterinarians and horse owners to review their disaster response protocol during the height of the 2010 hurricane season. Preparation is the horse owner and veterinarian’s greatest asset during a crisis or emergency. Horse owners have access to educational resources about how to prepare for a disaster at www.aaep.org/emergency_prep.htm. Articles by...

Lexington, KY - The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games is proud to announce plans for efficient recycling and waste reduction during the 16-day event, by partnering with Green Duck composting and recycling solutions company. Using eco-stations and compostable products, the World Games 2010 Foundation is projected to recycle and compost over 360 tons of material that otherwise would have gone to the landfill. Volunteers will be on hand at the eco-station sites to assist spectators in where to...

Lexington, KY - Internationally-renowned fashion designer Reem Acra will be a presenting sponsor of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. The Games will feature world championships in eight equestrian sports at Lexington’s Kentucky Horse Park September 25-October 10. Reem Acra will be the presenting sponsor of the Eventing World Championships, as well as the presenting sponsor of the Champions Club, the most exclusive offering of the event’s hospitality program. Reem Acra designs will be...

Lexington, KY - Charlotte Jacobs has been named as the Cavalor Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider of the Month for August. Jacobs competes in the East Conference Junior division of the Cavalor Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series aboard Promised Land. The month of August was a huge success for the pair, as they swept first-place honors in Series classes held at the Sussex County Horse Show and Vermont Summer Celebration, earning an impressive 300 points. With Cavalor's support, the...

Lexington, KY - Para-Equestrian Dressage athletes representing the United States will be getting a first-class introduction to Bluegrass-style hospitality, as Kentucky Equine Research (KER) signs on as the official team sponsor. The Kentucky Equine Research/U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team will consist of ten horse/rider combinations representing the United States in competition during the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, September 25 through October 10. "Our Para-Equestrian Dressage...

LEXINGTON, KY—22 Days to Go—Tickets to the Reining Individual Final and Grounds Pass tickets for October 1 are sold out for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Additionally, on-course hospitality for Eventing Cross Country on October 2 has sold out. Only a few hospitality passes to the Makers Mark Bourbon Village remain for October 1. Champions Club tables for Opening Ceremonies, Driving, and Dressage, are nearly sold out. Sales of competition tickets have seen a marked increase in the past...

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has updated the Nominated Entry for Para-Equestrian Dressage for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. From this group, 10 horse/rider combinations will be submitted to Definite Entry on September 30 to represent the United States in Para-Equestrian Dressage. The 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games run from September 25-October 10, 2010 in Lexington, Kentucky. The following horse/rider combinations have been named to the...