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USEF Partners with 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games to Offer Ticketing, Hospitality and Parking Opportunities for USEF Members

by By Leah Oliveto | 4/12/2010 5:05:00 PM

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce a partnership with the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games that will allow USEF members to purchase event tickets, daily hospitality passes, and parking passes with ease. A portion of the proceeds from these sales will support the USEF's high performance athletes who represent the U.S. in international competition, including the 2010 Games. The 2010 Games will take place September 25 - October 10 at the...

United States Trotting Association Roadster Classic Announced

by By Pat Cropper | 4/8/2010 12:01:00 PM

The United States Trotting Association (USTA) announced the USTA Roadster Classic as a Roadster to Bike class with $15,000 added total estimated prize money. The class is sponsored by the World’s Championship Horse Show (WCHS) and the American Road Horse and Pony Association in conjunction with the United States Trotting Association. Offered for Standardbred horses that have not been shown prior to Sunday, August 29, 2009, the class will be held during the World’s Championship Horse Show in...

2010 AHHSF Road Pony Camp Scholarship Essay Contest

by AHHSF | 4/8/2010 10:57:00 AM

The American Hackney Horse Society Foundation is pleased to announce that once again they will be offering scholarships to The Shamrock Farm Road Pony Camp in Smithfield, KY. Anyone under the age of 18 is encouraged to submit an essay and brief biography. Scholarships will be awarded to the winner(s) of an essay contest titled “Why I Want to Learn More About the Hackney Breed.” The scholarship will cover the cost of camp fees, food and lodging. (Transportation to and from the camp is the...

Media Credential Applications Available for the 2010 Adequan FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North

by Brian Sosby | 4/7/2010 11:53:00 AM

Lexington, KY - Members of the media wishing to cover the 2010 Adequan FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) may now submit an application for media credentials. This event will take place at the Kentucky Horse Park, July 28-Aug 1, 2010, in Lexington, KY. NAJYRC showcases the best young rider and junior horse/rider combinations in dressage, eventing, jumping and reining. Young equestrians from across the continent will descend on the Kentucky...

Western States Horse Expo to Present Alltech International Equestrian Extravaganza on June 12

by By Miki Cohen | 3/24/2010 11:35:00 AM

The nation's largest equine expo, Western States Horse Expo, has teamed up with Alltech to present the Alltech International Equestrian Extravaganza on June 12, 2010, as part of the Sacramento, CA, expo. The June 12 ticketed event will preview the excitement of September’s Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, KY. Saturday evening, Western States Horse Expo will come alive starting at 7:30 p.m. as some of the world’s best equine athletes gallop onto the scene. All eight International...

Paso Fino Horse Association Announces Executive Director Job Opening; Joins Forces with USEF to Enhance Member Services

by Submitted by the PFHA | 3/19/2010 10:16:00 AM

Lexington, KY—The Paso Fino Horse Association (PFHA) has announced a call for resumes in search of a new Executive Director. The position of PFHA Executive Director will have overall operational responsibility for the health, wellness, growth and financial viability of the association. The Executive Director carries forward and implements the strategic views of the PFHA Board of Directors. It is the responsibility of the Executive Director to ensure the association operates within the PFHA...

Saddlebred World Loses Longtime Trainer and Instructor

by By Brice Carr | 3/18/2010 11:41:00 AM

Longtime Saddlebred trainer and instructor Irvin Kaelin passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2010, at his St. Matthews home in Louisville, KY. At age 12, Kaelin won the Kentucky Equitation Championship, and a few years later began training and showing horses for the Howell Family at their Indian Hills Stable in Louisville, KY. Upon graduation from St. Xavier High School, Irvin purchased the Indian Hills Riding Academy from the Howells, and eventually instructed his 12-year-old daughter, Ava, to...

Young Reining Riders Need Your Help!

by USEF Reining Department | 3/17/2010 2:15:00 PM

Be a Part of the Team (Waltenberry) Lexington, KY – With the 2010 Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North four months away, Reining teams from the various US regions and breed associations are in need of Regional Coordinators and Chef d’Equipes to help facilitate the success of these Reiners at the SmartPak North American Young Rider Reining Championships. Help these Youth Reiners fulfill their potential at the only international championship held...

HRTV to Air U.S. Equestrian Team Gala on Monday, March 15

by By Scott Cooper | 3/11/2010 12:16:00 PM

HRTV will continue to showcase its wide-ranging spectrum of equestrian programming when it presents highlights from the United States Equestrian Team (USET) Holiday fund-raising gala, beginning on Monday, March 15, at 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT. While the USET show will premiere on Monday evening, it will also re-air on Tuesday, and the following Sunday. Produced by Equestrian Life, the popular event, which was sponsored by Succeed and Wellington Classic Dressage, took place at the Jim Brandon...

USEF Competitions Selected for Roadster Pony Heel Measurements

by From the National Affiliates Department | 3/2/2010 12:46:00 PM

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has selected the following six competitions to require heel measurements be taken from the first place and fourth place ponies in Roadster Pony and Hackney Roadster Pony Championship classes, pursuant to USEF rules HK116.3 and RD112.2. The 2010 competitions include: • Asheville Lions Charity – Fletcher, NC (May 19-22) • Syracuse International – Syracuse, NY (June 16-19) • Lexington Junior League – Lexington, KY (July 5-10) • Kentucky State Fair –...