Lexington, KY – For the third consecutive year, GumBits will continue their support of the 2009 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Championships. GumBits has been a dedicated sponsor of the sport of Dressage, having partnered with the USEF on several occasions including the 2008 Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Championship, as well as the 2008 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Championships, which determined the Olympic Dressage team. This year’s Festival of...

(Lexington, KY)– During the week of June 2-7, the Egyptian Event was held in Lexington at the Kentucky Horse Park. The Egyptian Event is known for tough competition, open only to Arabian horses of Egyptian breeding. Over three hundred internationally-owned horses competed in 60 classes for over $200,000 in prize money. High points of the final day included the Egyptian Breeders Challenge classes, which were held for yearling colts and fillies shown by amateurs. Sixteen fillies and fifteen colts...

(Lexington, KY)— During the week of June 2-7, the Egyptian Event is held in Lexington at the Kentucky Horse Park. The Egyptian Event is an unusual show, and aptly named as it is much more than a horse show, it’s an Event. The Event is known for tough competition, open only to Arabian horses of Egyptian breeding. Over six days of showing, three hundred internationally owned horses compete in 60 classes for over $200,000 in prize money. But the Event is known for much more than beautiful horses...

The 2009 Nominating Committee of the American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) has conducted its organizational meeting under the direction of Dr. Margaret C. McNeese, Chairman. Also on the committee are Nancy Boone, Barbara Molland, Shirley Trail, and Art Zubrod. The purpose of the committee is to prepare recommendations for ASHA directors to be elected to three-year terms beginning in February 2010. The Nominating Committee directed ASHA staff to undertake all possible means to solicit...

The industry’s premiere auction for hunter ponies will be accepting bids online and live for the first time in 2009. Pre-approved bidders will be able to place their bids from their computer, anywhere in the world. The Sale and the Preview of Ponies will be webcast for free viewing. Potential buyers must be approved to bid online prior to the sale. Information for approval will be available on www.professionalauction.com in late June. The 2009 American Hunter Pony Classic will be held on...

Lexington, KY – As part of an ongoing series of structural changes designed to offer increased service to members while streamlining efficiency, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) announces the creation of its new Education Department, effective June 1, 2009. The Education Department, formerly a part of Licensed Officials, will strive to improve service to the membership through the expansion of educational opportunities for competitors and licensed officials alike, offering...

Lexington, KY – A Gold medal winner from last summer’s Olympic Games, Laura Kraut put the riders on the European tour on notice that she was on form again in 2009. At CSIO5* Barcelona, Kraut blazed to a major victory with a lightning fast jump-off round on her wonderful 18-year-old veteran, Anthem. One of 44 entries in the Grand Prix, the pair bested a top class field including Individual Gold Medalists from the 2008 Olympic Games, Canadian Eric Lamaze and Hickstead. Anthem, who has been an...

The Kentucky Equestrian Center is proud to announce the first Tom Poulin clinic. This clinic is open to all levels of riders and horses, and welcomes all breeds of trot and gaited horses to participate. Where: 850 Kiddville Rd. Winchester, KY 40337 When: June 26, 27, 28, 2009 Cost: $125 private session $75 semi-private session $25 audit fee Tom Poulin is well loved in the equestrian community for the changes and growth he can provide for his students in any session he teaches. His tact and...

Lexington, KY – Eventing at the 2009 Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) will continue to thrive under the generous support of the United States Eventing Association (USEA). For the third consecutive year, they will serve as the Title Sponsor of the Eventing Championships. The North American Young Rider Championships will feature the best Eventers, aged 14-21, vying for FEI medals at the Kentucky Horse Park as part of the 2009 Adequan...

Lexington, KY – Five horse/rider combinations have been named by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) to the second leg of the Meydan FEI Nations Cup™ Tour. These horse/rider combinations were selected based on their ranking on the May 8, 2009 USEF Computer List. The following horse/rider combinations will compete at two of the biggest European shows: CSIO5* Rotterdam, The Netherlands, June 18-21 and CSIO5* Aachen, Germany, June 30-July 5. They will benefit from the guidance of Chef...