Lexington, KY- As a reminder, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is accepting applications for the position of Dressage Technical Advisor/Chef d’Equipe until Friday, March 15, 2013. The job description and application are available here: https://usef.org/documents/highPerformance/dressage/ApplicationDressageTA_Chef.pdf For more information regarding the process of hiring the next Technical Advisor/Chef d’Equipe for the U.S. Dressage Team contact Jenny Van Wieren-Page at...

Lexington, KY - The FEI has issued a clarification regarding the approval of frangible devices for use eventing competitions per Article 547.2.4. This clarification is relative to the recent approval of the MIM NewERA system MIM Clip and MIM NewERA Safety MIM Pin. Find the clarification here . For more information please contact Shealagh Costello, Director, Eventing National Programs, by phone at (859) 457-1566 or by email at [email protected] .

Rich Fellers, 2012 USEF Equestrian of the Year (Susan J. Stickle/PhelpsSports.com) Louisville, KY - He was the first American in 25 years to win the Rolex/FEI World Cup Final, highest placing U.S. Equestrian at the London 2012 Olympic Games, and winner of all four observation classes he entered. Now you can call Rich Fellers 2012 USEF Equestrian of the Year as well. Eight equestrians were nominated for the award and Fellers was revealed as the winner Saturday night at the USEF Pegasus Awards in...

Lexington, KY - Due to significant changes and reformatting of the FEI Eventing Rules in 2013, the USEF Eventing Department has sought to clarify and explain these revamped rules. Among the most significant changes are the FEI Minimum Eligibility Requirements (MERs) for horses and athletes. To learn more about the 2013 USEF/FEI Eventing Qualifying Requirements click here . All athletes competing in FEI events are expected to familiarize themselves with the FEI General Regulations, Veterinary...

Lexington, KY - The 2013 USEF Annual Meeting will take place January 16-19 in Louisville, Kentucky at the Louisville Marriott Downtown. Members of the media who would like to request credentials should submit a request by December 21, 2012. The USEF Annual Meeting hosts committee meetings as well as the Horse of the Year and Pegasus Awards, wrapping up the 2012 year of U.S. equestrian disciplines, both national and international. To request media access, please contact Kathleen Landwehr at...

Lexington, KY - President Lee Vulgaris announced this week that the Paso Fino Horse Association (PFHA) has officially named Sally Walker as its new Executive Director. The association president stated that Walker was chosen to serve as the organization’s Director from over 70 candidates elicited through a nationwide search. Walker comes to PFHA with extensive leadership experience in the nonprofit, corporate, and private business worlds. She is also a lifelong horsewoman. Most recently,...

Lexington, KY – Meagan Nusz, of The Woodlands, TX, has been named the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider of the Month for October. This is the second time this year that Nusz has captured the honor, as she was the Rider of the Month for March as well. Nusz competes in the East Conference Amateur-Owner division of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series aboard Vesuvius. The month of October was a success for Nusz and her riding partner, as they earned a 1st place finish at the...

Lexington, KY - Another evening of electrifying American Saddlebred competition continued Friday. A cheering audience enjoyed the $3,000 Three Gaited Championship Stake, the $1,500 Fine Harness Open Championship the $3,000 Five Gaited Championship Stake and the very first Roadster class of the show, the $25,000 Equine Services Roadster Cup. The Roadster classes are a throwback to the origins of the American Saddlebred breed. The American Saddlebreds were developed from pacing Standardbreds, the...

Lexington, KY – October 11, 2012– Harrison Shure of Charlottesville, VA has been named the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider of the Month for September. Shure competes in the East Conference Amateur-Owner Division of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series aboard Valentino. The month of September was successful for Shure and his riding partner, as they won the Show Jumping Hall of Fame class held at the Devon Fall Classic, and came in ninth at the Kentucky National. The...

Rebecca Hart and Lord Ludger (Shannon Brinkman) Lexington, KY - Rebecca Hart (Unionville, PA) of the 2012 U.S. Para-Equestrian Team at the 2012 Paralympic Games will be featured on ABC's Good Morning America tomorrow, Wednesday, October 10 at 8 a.m. ET. She will appear live on-air to discuss the therapeutic benefits of riding as well as her experience at the 2012 Paralympic Games. Hart was representing the U.S. in her second Paralympic Games in London, finishing fourth in the Grade II Team...