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Hey Teens! Draw a Horse, Win Some Kerrits! USEF Launches Facebook Drawing Contest

by USEF Communications Department | 7/17/2011 3:53:29 PM

Eligibility: The contest is open to anyone 13 to 19 years old who is a legal resident of the United States. Employees of the United States Equestrian Federation, Inc., (and their immediate family members) are not eligible to win. Submission deadline: Entries are due August 3, 2011, 11:59 p.m. EDT via Facebook ( www.facebook.com/USEquestrianFederation - USEF Horse Drawing Contest). Instructions: Scan or photograph drawing and submit entry via Facebook (www.facebook/USEquestrianFederation)...

Breyer's 22nd Breyerfest Brings Fairytales and Horses Together

by Kathleen Fallon, Reeves International, Inc. | 7/12/2011 9:10:10 AM

Pequannock, NJ – Equine fantasies and fairy tales will come true for more than 6,000 Breyer fans and horse lovers when BreyerFest, the annual horse fair and model horse collector festival hosted by Breyer Animal Creations®, prances into Lexington, KY, for its 22nd consecutive festival at the Kentucky Horse Park. BreyerFest will be held Fri.-Sun., July 15th-17th rain or shine. The three-day family festival features nationally known equine entertainers, a trade show, petting zoo, free...

Horse Radio Network (HRN) Launches New Radio Show: Equestrian Legends Podcast Celebrates the Lives of Horsemen and Women in Their Own Voice

by Chris Stafford/HRN | 7/11/2011 9:11:50 AM

Lexington, KY - The Horse Radio Network (HRN) has launched the latest radio show in its stable of programming with Equestrian Legends, a twice monthly exclusive interview that is unique in online broadcasting. Equestrian Legends will feature the greatest names in the horse world from around the globe with personal interviews exploring the depth and breadth of their lives. The show, hosted by Chris Stafford, Host of the Dressage, Eventing and Jumping Radio Shows on the Horse Radio Network, can...

FEI Nations Cup Jumping Gets Back Underway at CSIO5* Flasterbo

by USEF Communications Department | 7/7/2011 3:15:14 PM

Charlie Jayne and Athena. Photo by Sophie Durieux. Lexington, KY - FEI Nations Cup Jumping gets back underway tomorrow at CSIO5* Falsterbo. After a month's hiatus, the world's top show jumping teams will return to the ring in Sweden. The U.S. has drawn the first position of the nine teams for their Chef d'Equipe George Morris. Charlie Jayne will lead things off for the U.S. with The London Group's Athena. This pair has jumped in the Nations Cups in La Baule, Rome, and St. Gallen...

HorseShow.com Offers $5,000 and Free Test Ride Judging to Support U.S. Juniors and Young Riders Preparing For NAJYRC

by Jennifer M. Keeler/Yellow Horse Marketing | 7/7/2011 10:34:20 AM

HorseShow.com, a revolutionary online horse show network, announces the development of a complementary test ride judging service for all horses and riders qualified for the FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC) to be held in Lexington, KY, July 27-31, 2011. Dressage riders who have qualified to represent their region at the NAJYRC will have the opportunity to submit videos of their Junior or Young Rider Team and Individual Tests, and receive complete score cards and...

Pope, Cosper and Hartman Claim 2011 USEF National Youth Reining Championship Titles

by Stephanie Doyle | 7/3/2011 10:33:54 AM

Oklahoma City, OK - Michael Pope's 7-year-old horse, Whizota, "tried his heart out" and that determination edged the pair over their competitors into first place. Pope, Elizabeth Cosper and Olivia Hartman were crowned USEF National Youth Reining champions of three separate age groups at Saturday's 2011 National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Derby. The Youth qualified for the USEF Championships by earning points in Qualifying Classes throughout the country in 2010-2011. Pope, a...

USEF Offers Exciting Educational Opportunities for Second Half of 2011

by USEF Education Department | 6/30/2011 11:20:39 AM

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) would like to annouce several educational opportunities that are available for the remainder of 2011. A Dressage Young Horse seminar restricted to licensed Dressage Judges, and a Dressage Equitation seminar open to licensed Dressage Judges and L Program graduates, will be held at Lamplight in Wayne, IL, August 24-26. A week of “super” clinics is planned for September 5-9, in Reno, NV, for Hunter/Hunter Seat Equitation...

ASHA Transitioning to Once-Annual Membership Renewal Period

by Brice Carr/ASHA | 6/29/2011 5:49:53 PM

Lexington, KY - The American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) has begun the transition to a standardized once-annual membership renewal period. This enhancement will standardize the annual renewal deadline and membership period for ASHA members, as well as simplify and streamline the renewal process for ASHA members and staff. The new standard annual membership period will be from December 1, through November 30 of the following year. As of June 1, 2011, all ASHA members renewing in 2011...

Applications Now Being Accepted for USEF Show Jumping Chef d'Equipe/Technical Advisor Position Available in 2013

by USEF Communications Department | 6/24/2011 4:25:19 PM

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is now accepting applications for the position of Show Jumping Chef d'Equipe/Technical Advisor which will become available in 2013. Legendary Chef d'Equipe George H Morris will retire at the end of 2012. This position will become available January 1, 2013. Interested parties should complete an application, submit their curriculum vitae, and provide their program outline by no later than November 30, 2011. The application and...

Emmett Ross Recommended by Endurance Eligible Athlete Committee and Endurance High Performance Committee to be the Next US Endurance Chef d'Equipe

by USEF Communications Department | 6/24/2011 11:32:27 AM

Lexington, KY - The Endurance Eligible Athlete Committee and Endurance High Performance Committee have recommended Emmett Ross to be the Endurance Chef d' Equipe. The recommendation will go to the USEF High Performance Working Group before being presented to the USEF Executive Committee. Fourteen applications were received by the Search Committee. The Committee rated each applicant, and presented their findings to the USEF Endurance Eligible Athlete Committee. Taking into account the...