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REMINDER: U.S. Dressage Youth Coach Applications Due by August 15

by USEF Communications Department | 8/1/2014 1:35:00 PM

Lexington, Ky . - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is still accepting applications for the U.S. Dressage Youth Coach position. The job description and application can be found here . Individuals interested in serving as the U.S. Dressage Youth Coach must submit applications no later than August 15, 2014. For more information regarding the hiring process for the U.S. Dressage Youth Coach contact Hallye Griffin at (859) 225-6918 or by email [email protected] .

US Dressage Finals Site Search

by USDF | 7/28/2014 2:17:30 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The US Dressage Finals will continue to be held at the Kentucky Horse Park through 2015 but will be moving to a more westerly location from 2016-2018. USDF is beginning its search for future US Dressage Finals sites, and site selection criteria are available from the USDF Office. Anyone with available dates and a suitable facility in a westerly location for the first week of November in 2016 (preferably November 3-6), and dates in late October through the first week in November...

2014 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North Set to Host 216 Riders

by USEF Communications Department | 7/12/2014 12:10:28 PM

Lexington, Ky. - With Opening Ceremonies just three days away, final preparations for the 2014 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) are in full swing. The Organizing Committee is pleased to announce that 216 Definite Entries have been received for the championship, which runs July 15-20, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. This year's championships look to be as competitive as ever with Canada, the Dominican Republic,...

Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping North American League Bidding Process Open

by From the USEF and FEI | 7/1/2014 6:00:21 PM

Lexington, Ky - The FEI and USEF would like to notify U.S. organizers that Longines has agreed to partner with the FEI to create a new, reformatted Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping North American League, beginning with the 2015-2016 season. There will be seven (7) Events on the East Coast and seven (7) events on the West Coast, for a total of fourteen (14) events in North America (including USA, Canada and Mexico). The organizers will be selected through a competitive bidding process in...

Linnan Appointed as USEF Steward General of Eventing

by USEF Communications Department | 6/30/2014 10:45:37 AM

Lexington, Ky.- The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Janis Linnan as the USEF Steward General of Eventing. In this role, she will be responsible for the Janis Linnan (Photo Provided by Janis Linnan) stewarding at FEI-sanctioned eventing competitions throughout the United States. Additionally, Linnan will work with USEF Honorary Steward General, David Distler, to implement FEI directives on education and licensing, as well as serve as a...

America’s Top Young Reiners Head to NRHA Derby for the 2014 Adequan/USEF Youth Reining National Championships

by USEF Communications Department | 6/27/2014 4:00:41 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The future of U.S. reining will be on display this weekend at the Adequan/USEF Youth Reining National Championships in the State Fair Arena in Oklahoma City, Okla. Held in conjunction with the NRHA Derby, the top young reiners in the United States will go head-to-head in the Adequan Championship Arena on June 28. Two national championship titles will be up for grabs over the weekend, as America’s best vie for 13 & Under and 14-18 crowns. All competitors will ride...

USEF Accepting Bids to Host 2015 Sallie B. Wheeler/US National Hunter Breeding Championships-East Coast

by USEF Communications Department | 6/27/2014 9:05:19 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is now accepting bids to host the 2015 Sallie B. Wheeler/US National Hunter Breeding Championships-East Coast. To request a bid packet, please contact Erin Carmody, at (859) 225-6977 or via email at [email protected]. Bids are due in the office by the close of business Friday, August 15, 2014. Any request received after this time will not be considered.

Final Call for Media Credentials Applications: 2014 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship

by USEF Communications Department | 5/22/2014 9:50:18 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The 2014 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship will take place June 2-5 at the USET Foundation Headquarters in Gladstone, N.J. Members of the media who would like to request credentials to cover the championship should submit an application by May 23, 2014. The 2014 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship will also serve as the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Para-Equestrian Dressage Selection Trial. Riders from Grades Ia to IV will perform...

Final Call for Media Credential Applications: 2014 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions presented by The Dutta Corp

by USEF Communications Department | 5/22/2014 9:48:35 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The 2014 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions presented by The Dutta Corp will take place June 12-15 at the USET Foundation Headquarters in Gladstone, N.J. Members of the media who would like to request credentials to cover the championship should submit an application by May 23, 2014. The 2014 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions presented by The Dutta Corp will once again hold championships across six divisions: The Dutta Corp/USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Championship, The...

Adrienne Dixon Named Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider of the Month for April

by Classic Communications | 5/8/2014 4:08:00 PM

Lexington, Ky . - - Adrienne Dixon of Hillsborough, CA has been named the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider of the Month for April. Dixon competes in the West Conference Amateur-Owner division of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series. Dixon earned the award by winning the Show Jumping Hall of Fame class at the Blenheim Spring Classic II on her mount Ramazzotti 54. She beat out 15 other riders to win the class. The Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series is sponsored by...