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US Equestrian and Neue Schule Announce Continued Partnership and Title Sponsorship of the USEF Junior Jumper National Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/31/2022 3:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce its continued partnership with Neue Schule, which will remain the Official Bit of US Equestrian. Additionally, Neue Schule will continue its title sponsorship of the Neue Schule/USEF Junior Jumper National Championships, a prestigious national final that includes a Prix des States and individual competition for talented young athletes. “We thank Neue Schule for their ongoing support of US Equestrian, and their dedication to the...

US Equestrian Announces Continued Partnership with Toklat, the Official Saddle Pad Supplier of US Equestrian

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/22/2022 4:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce its continued partnership with Toklat, which will remain as the Official Saddle Pad Supplier of US Equestrian. Toklat is a longtime supporter of US Equestrian, with the partnership dating back to 2012. In addition to supplying saddle pads for U.S. teams in eventing, vaulting, endurance, jumping, dressage, and para dressage, Toklat offers all US Equestrian members a 15% discount through MemberPerks , available through authorized...

USEF Establishes the USEF Ukraine Relief Fund to Support Ukraine Horses and Equestrians

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 3/15/2022 4:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian will be joining the FEI in their recently announced efforts to provide support to the equestrian community of Ukraine by establishing the USEF Ukraine Relief Fund. One-hundred percent of funds collected will go to the FEI solidarity relief fund and directly to those in need of support. The FEI is liaising closely with the Ukrainian Equestrian Federation (UEF) and neighboring countries to facilitate support. The USEF Board of Directors has committed to allocating...

US Equestrian Announces Athletes for the 2022 Eventing Development Athlete Program

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/24/2022 3:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected for the 2022 Eventing Development Athlete Program. The Development Program is a step in the eventing pathway with the objective of supporting athletes with the potential to reach Elite or Pre-Elite status within the next two to three years. The Development Program is for athletes of any age who have achieved benchmark results at the CCI3*-L or CCI4*-L level(s) within the last 12 months and have not previously...

Important: EHV-1 Update at Desert International Horse Park

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 2/12/2022 11:26:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – The California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) has confirmed three cases of non-neurologic EHV-1 at the Desert International Horse Park. The Desert Circuit management team is working closely with the CDFA and USEF, following all bio-security protocols. All three horses were immediately isolated and are doing well under the care of veterinarians. The tent where the horses were located remains isolated and additional biosecurity measures, including fencing, will...

Western Dressage Updates for USEF Lite Competitions and Equitation Patterns

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/10/2022 1:20:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced updates for the Western dressage discipline regarding USEF Lite competitions and equitation patterns listed in Appendix A of the USEF Rulebook’s Western Dressage chapter. USEF Lite Competitions A Presidential Modification was recently approved so that only a USEF-licensed Western dressage judge may officiate a USEF Lite Western dressage competition for the 2022 competition year. Learn more about the USEF Lite program. Appendix A -...

US Equestrian Provisionally Approves 17 Community Outreach Organizations Spreading the Joy of Horse Sports to Underrepresented or Underserved Communities

by Ashley Swift, US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/31/2022 3:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce it has provisionally approved 17 USEF Community Outreach Organizations as part of the USEF Community Outreach Program , pending fulfillment of required background checks and U.S. Center for SafeSport trainings. The USEF Community Outreach Program, launched in 2021 , is dedicated to supporting organizations across the country that provide equine-based learning opportunities and support the positive impact horses can have within their...

Dates and Location Announced for 2022 USEF Young Rider Eventing Championship

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/19/2022 2:00:00 PM

©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the dates and location for the 2022 USEF Young Rider Eventing Championship. This championship will take place at the Tryon International Three-Day Event November 10-13 in Mill Spring, N.C. The USEF Young Rider Eventing Championship will award three championship titles: CCI1*-L, CCI2*-L, and CCI3*-L. Applications and area declaration forms can be found on the Athlete Dashboard and will be accepted now...

Dates Announced for 2022 USEF Combined Driving National Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/18/2022 11:30:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the selected host sites for the 2022 USEF Combined Driving National Championships. US Equestrian will offer 16 national championship classes across five events. The qualifying requirements for athletes are published on the USEF website . The following are the dates, locations, and classes offered for the 2022 USEF Combined Driving National Championships: Advanced Ponies (Single, Pair, Four-In-Hand) Live Oak International, Ocala, Fla. March...

Final Call for Media Credentials: 2022 US Equestrian Annual Meeting

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/4/2022 11:49:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The 2022 US Equestrian Annual Meeting will take place in Naples, Fla., at the Naples Grande Beach Resort, January 13-15, 2022. Members of the media who would like to attend should submit a request for credentials by January 5, 2022. The US Equestrian Annual Meeting hosts council meetings as well as the Pegasus Awards Celebration and SmartPak/USEF Horse of the Year Awards Celebration, which wrap up the 2021 competition year across all breeds and disciplines. US Equestrian...