Lexington, Ky. - The much-anticipated start of the US Dressage Finals presented by Adequan® became official today when the first horses trotted down arena centerlines at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. As the inaugural national head-to-head competition for Adult Amateur and Open riders from Training Level to Grand Prix, hundreds of exhibitors from coast to coast have gathered to share in what for many will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Today 16 non-championship "USDF...

Elinor MacPhail and Rendezvous with Charly (Xpress Foto) Lexington, Ky. – National titles were awarded to riders on Saturday at the Kentucky Horse Park upon the completion of the USEF National One-Star Eventing Championships. Held October 17-19 in conjunction with the Hagyard Midsouth Three-Day Event & Team Challenge, 42 horse-and-rider combinations tackled the CCI1* in hopes of being crowned champion. The USEF National One-Star Championship title went to Elinor MacPhail (Bluemont, Va....

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is now accepting bids to host the 2014 US National Junior Hunter Championships. To request a bid packet, please contact Lori Nelson, at (859) 225-6957 or via email at [email protected] . Bids will be due in the USEF office by the close of business Monday, October 14, 2013. Any request received after this time will not be considered.

Lexington, KY - Attention USDF Region 2, 5, 6, 7, and 8 competitors: If you are considering trying to make it to the US Dressage Finals, the deadline to declare is August 26! The process is easy, there is no fee, and no commitment. Your declaration simply ensures that you will remain eligible, so do it today! https://www.horseshowoffice.com/usdf.org

Lexington, KY - The 2013 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North will take place July 17-21, 2013 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. Members of the media who would like to request credentials to cover should submit an application by July 5, 2013. The NAJYRC is the premier equestrian competition in North America for junior and young riders, age 14-21. Young equestrians come from the United States, Bermuda, Canada, Mexico, Central...

Venezuela’s Victor Segovia and Romeo (pictured here competing at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, FL) won the $60,000 Country Heir II Grand Prix on Sunday, June 16, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. (Jack Mancini) Lexington, KY – Victor Segovia of Venezuela jumped to victory in the $60,000 Country Heir II Grand Prix on Sunday, June 16, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. The 36-year-old topped a competitive field of 24 to take the win aboard Romeo, a...

Lexington, KY - Michael Barisone & HF victor took top prize at the Kentucky Dressage Association CDI3* Grand Prix on Saturday. On a slightly chilly day at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington HF Victor's 67.66% was enough for the win. Finishing second were Anna Marek & Unico G with 67.17%. Tami Batts & Ranko's 64.149% was good for third.

Lexington, KY - The 2013 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North will take place July 17-21, 2013 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. Members of the media who would like to request credentials to cover should submit an application by July 5, 2013. The NAJYRC is the premier equestrian competition in North America for junior and young riders, age 14-21. Young equestrians come from the United States, Bermuda, Canada, Mexico, Central...

Lexington, KY - The USEF Hackney Committee has selected the six competitions at which heel measurements will be required of Roadster Pony and Hackney Roadster Pony Championship classes as defined by USEF Hackney and Roadster Division rules. The mandatory heel measurements will be taken from the first-place and fourth-place ponies in the following competitions in 2013: * Bonnie Blue National - Lexington, VA (May 8-11) * Midwest Charity - Springfield, IL (June 11-15) * Lexington Junior League -...

Lexington, KY - Lillie Keenan, of New York, NY, has been named the first Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider of the Month for 2013. Keenan competes in the East Conference Junior division of the Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series aboard Londinium. The month of January was very successful for Keenan and her riding partner, as they earned a 3rd place finish at the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival’s first week, a 1st place finish at the Festival’s second week, and a 4th place...