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U.S. Athletes Withdraw from FEI Driving World Championships for Singles Due to International Travel Uncertainty

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/6/2020 9:50:00 AM

Jennifer "Nifty" Hamilton and Makari Design at the 2018 FEI Driving World Championships for Singles. Photo: Krisztina Horvath/Hoefnet.com Lexington, Ky – The American athletes who had been set to compete in the FEI Driving World Championship for Singles have made the decision to withdraw from the competition, which is scheduled to take place in Pau, France, October 21-26. Three horse-and-athlete pairs had qualified to travel to France to represent the U.S. in the team competition along...

US Equestrian Members Receive 10% Discount on the NIGHTWATCH® Smart Halter™

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/16/2020 2:50:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian members can now take advantage of a 10% discount on the innovative NIGHTWATCH ® smart halter ™ through a new MemberPerk using promo code USEF10 at checkout. The NIGHTWATCH ® smart halter ™ is a predictive health wearable that provides automated alerts for early intervention of distress, while the NIGHTWATCH ® mobile App (iOS, Android) provides objective insight for more informed decision making regarding a horse’s health,...

US Equestrian Welcomes American Regent Animal Health as Sponsor of the USEF Junior Hunter National Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/25/2020 11:10:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – American Regent Animal Health, maker of Adequan® i.m. (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan), has signed on as title sponsor of the USEF Junior Hunter National Championships – West and East Coasts for 2020. Additionally, Adequan® is sponsoring the live stream of these competitions on USEF Network. The Junior Hunter National Championships are a showcase of some of the best young hunter riders in the 3’3” and 3’6” sections. Each year, more...

US Equestrian Welcomes Dalman Jump Co. as Official Jump Company

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/10/2020 10:32:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce a new partnership with Dalman Jump Co., the Official Jump Company of US Equestrian. Established in 2012, Dalman Jump Co. has grown to become the largest jump company in the United States, building custom jumps that have been seen in arenas around the country, from some of the nation’s most prestigious competitions to home schooling arenas. Dalman Jump Co. truly builds jumps for all, from pony hunters to the grand prix ring and...

US Equestrian Accepting Host Bids for 2020 USEF Junior Hunter National Championships - East Coast

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/11/2020 1:05:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is now accepting host bid applications for the 2020 USEF Junior Hunter National Championships - East Coast as a result of the cancellation of the 2020 Brandywine Horse Shows. The 2020 USEF Junior Hunter National Championships - East Coast was originally scheduled to be held from July 5-7, 2020, in Devon, Pa. Host sites interested in submitting a bid must do so by May 15, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. ET. If no acceptable bid applications have been received by the...

US Equestrian Announces Updates for USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final, USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final, and Saddle Seat World Cup

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/24/2020 1:57:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian (USEF) has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 virus outbreak and the inevitable impact this pandemic will have on qualifications for our national finals and world championships. We know it has been a challenging time for everyone, and we appreciate the way our saddle seat community has come together. The following amendments to qualifications for the 2020 USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final and 2020 USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final are effective immediately....

US Equestrian Seeks Applications for U.S. Driving Technical Advisor Position

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/24/2020 12:10:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is actively seeking applications for the position of U.S. Driving Technical Advisor, overseeing the development and implementation of new initiatives to further build and advance the sport of driving in the United States. This individual will operate as part of the core driving team staff, primarily focused on the expansion of the USEF Driving Pathway Programs and encouragement of participation in the sport, while delivering support for sustained performance...

Five USEF Advanced Combined Driving National Championships Awarded at Live Oak International

by US Equestrian Communications Department/Classic Communications | 3/8/2020 4:57:00 PM

Ocala, Fla. - Five USEF Advanced Combined Driving National Champions were crowned at Live Oak International in Ocala, Fla. Chester Weber claimed a historic 17 th title in the USEF Advanced Four-in-Hand Horse Combined Driving National Championship. Chester Weber (Erin Gilmore Photography) Weber (Ocala, Fla.), the FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018 individual silver and team gold medalist, commanded the lead in the USEF Advanced Four-in-Hand Combined Driving National Championship from...

US Equestrian Now Seeking Presidential Nominations for 2021-2025 Presidential Term

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/3/2020 1:43:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is now accepting nominations for the position of President, for which the next term will begin January 2021 and continue through January 2025. The Nomination Committee will begin accepting nominations March 3, 2020, and will close the nomination period on March 15, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. EST. The Nomination Committee will present and submit its formal nomination to the Board of Directors at the Mid-Year Meeting in June. Nominees for the position of President...

US Equestrian Announces List of Athletes Selected to 2020 USEF Eventing 25 Emerging Athlete Program

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/5/2020 5:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the final list of athletes named to the 2020 USEF Eventing 25 Emerging Athlete Program, following four program Assessment Sessions hosted during the month of January in Ocala, Fla., Aiken, S.C., and Temecula, Calif. The USEF Eventing 25 Program offers athletes 25 years of age and under access to coaching and mentorship opportunities with Developing and Emerging Coach Leslie Law. Leslie will work within each athlete’s existing...