Lexington, Ky. - September 1, 2020, marked the end of anera for US Equestrian as Sally Ike, who has been with the organization for nearly 30 years, transitioned from her post as Managing Director of Licensed Officials and Education into an independent contractor role for the Federation. Read the full tribute by clicking here or by clicking the photo below. US Equestrian extends its sincerest and deepest appreciation to Sally Ike for her commitment and dedication to equestrian sport in the...

Lexington, Ky. – Some of the country’s best adult amateur saddle seat equitation riders will compete for the title of 2020 USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final champion on Wednesday, July 8, during the historic Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show. Hailing from as far as New Orleans, La., competitors have arrived at the Kentucky Horse Park to demonstrate their skill for the judging panel of Cindy Mugnier (Belchertown, Mass.), Jimmy Robertson (Simpsonville, Ky.), and Tim...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian (USEF) has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 virus outbreak and the impact this pandemic will have on qualifications for the 2020 Adequan ® /USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – West Coast , to be held from July 17-19 at the Sonoma Horse Park. US Equestrian has been monitoring the competition environment as the state of California reopens and has made the following amendment for entries to the West Coast championship only : A maximum of 200...

Lexington, Ky. – Following a vote from the American Vaulting Association (AVA) Board of Directors, the 2020 United States Equestrian Federation/AVA National Championships have been canceled due to competition and qualifying disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Championships were originally scheduled to take place August 5-8 in South Hadley, Mass. and will not be rescheduled this year. The 2021 USEF/AVA National Championships will take place at Mount Holyoke College in South...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that Collecting Gaits Farm of Atlanta, Ga., will return as the presenting sponsor of the 2020 USEF Pony Finals. This year’s event is scheduled for August 3-9 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. Collecting Gaits Farm, owned by Jeff and Shereen Fuqua, has been the presenting sponsor of USEF Pony Finals since 2015. This event is one of the most eagerly anticipated on the annual show calendar, and features the best pony...

Lexington, Ky - US Equestrian is pleased to announce that we are now accepting Expressions of Interest to host the USEF Junior Jumper National Championships and the USEF Hunter Seat Medal Final for 2021, 2022, and 2023. The Championships may be held as a stand-alone event or within an existing competition held between September and November. Organizers are welcome to submit an Expression of Interest to host either the Junior Jumper National Championship or USEF Hunter Seat Medal Final, or both...

Lexington, Ky - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the eventing athletes who will participate in the USEF Futures Team Challenge, a two-day training program and unofficial team competition, at the Cloud 11~Gavilan North LLC Carolina International CCI and Horse Trial, held March 19-22 in Raeford, N.C. Launched in 2019, the USEF Futures Team Challenge is a key component of the U.S. Eventing Pathway Program and gives two teams of four athletes the opportunity to compete in a simulated team...

Lexington, Ky. - Kindred Biosciences, Inc. announced the drug, Zimeta™ (dipyrone injection), has been approved for use in horses for the control of pyrexia (fever) by the U.S. Food and Drug administration’s Center for Veterinary Medicine. Dipyrone is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID); however, it is not one of the seven quantitatively restricted NSAIDs currently addressed by USEF Equine Drugs and Medications Rules. As such, it is a prohibited substance, but GR411...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the list of athletes who have been named to participate in an assessment of their skills prior to the 2020 USEF Eventing 25 Program selection. The USEF Eventing 25 Program offers athletes 25 years of age and under access to coaching and instruction, high intensity training sessions, and continued mentorship to further support the development of the Eventing High Performance Pathway and Program. The Eventing Performance Advisory Team...

Lexington, Ky. - The 2020 US Equestrian Annual Meeting will take place in West Palm Beach, Fla., at the Hilton West Palm Beach, January 8-11, 2020. Members of the media who would like to attend should submit a request for credentials by January 3, 2020. The US Equestrian Annual Meeting hosts committee meetings as well as the Pegasus Awards and Horse of the Year Awards, which wrap up the 2019 competition year across all breeds and disciplines. The 2020 edition will include panel discussions on...