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Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championships – East Kicks Off in Devon with Record Entries

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/12/2021 10:45:00 PM

Devon, Pa. – Hunter riders returned in full force to Dixon Oval at the historic Devon Show Grounds as the 2021 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championships – East got started on Monday, July 12. The championships are being held as part of Brandywine Horse Shows, and this year has brought record entries to the event. Alexander Alston and *Cash* ©Anne Gittins “I love this facility and I love the Junior Hunter Finals,” said Jennifer Burger, co-founder of...

Update to Annex A – Bits, Saddlery, and Equipment for the USEF Dressage Rules

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/2/2021 4:08:00 PM

Lexington, Ky - US Equestrian (USEF) has published an update to Annex A, a supplement to DR121 of the USEF Dressage Rules, effective immediately. Annex A can be found on the USEF website under the Dressage "Rules & Equipment ” section, in the forms and publications. Important to note are the following: All bits/equipment labeled as “Pending Review” in Annex A are not allowed in USEF/USDF competitions until determined otherwise. Please refer to the Fédération...

Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show Hosts 11 Days of Competition for Versatile Arabian Horse Breed

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/10/2021 1:00:00 PM

Scottsdale, Ariz. – Known as the largest horse show in the world, the 66 th annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show is set to begin on Thursday, February 11, and runs through Sunday, February 21. The USEF Network will livestream two sessions from the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show on Friday, February 12, and Saturday, February 13, thanks to US Equestrian’s media partnership with Horse & Country TV . Photo by Osteen Schatzberg This 11-day competition is set to showcase the beauty and...

US Equestrian Welcomes Alliant Private Client as Presenting Sponsor of the 2020 USEF Pegasus and Horse of the Year Awards Celebration

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/15/2021 11:50:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce Alliant Private Client’s sponsorship of the USEF Pegasus and Horse of the Year Awards Celebration at the 2021 USEF Virtual Annual Meeting. The celebration will take place on USEF Network at 7:30 p.m. EST on Saturday, January 16. The Pegasus and Horse of the Year Awards Celebration is an annual recognition of the top performers across all USEF-recognized breeds and disciplines. The evening will conclude with the prestigious Horse...

Key Dates for the 2021 FEI Senior World, FEI Young Rider World, and FEI Pan American Endurance Championships

by USEF Endurance | 12/8/2020 8:54:00 AM

The following application deadlines have been announced for the 2021 FEI Senior World, FEI Young Rider World, and FEI Pan American Endurance Championships. 2021 FEI SENIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Application Opening Date: Opened 1 st September 2020 Early Application Deadline: 12 th February 2021 Late Application Deadline: 17 th March 2021 The 2021 FEI Senior World Championships will be held on May 22, 2021 in San Rossore, ITA. Additional information for these Championships can be found here . The...

US Equestrian Announces New Partnership with Horse & Country

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/1/2020 2:34:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce a new marketing, production, and distribution partnership with Horse & Country (H&C), the leading international equestrian sports network. US Equestrian members will benefit from this partnership with new perks, including: Discounted annual subscription to H&C’s streaming service, H&C+ Exclusive first views of H&C premium content Additional coverage of major US Equestrian events on H&C+ US Equestrian fan...

2020 Adequan®/FEI North American Youth Championships Announce Addition of Pre-Junior Jumping Championship to Competition Schedule

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 12/3/2019 10:35:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the addition of the inaugural Pre-Junior Jumping Championship to the competition schedule for the 2020 Adequan®/FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) hosted at the Great Lakes Equestrian Festival in Traverse City, Mich., from August 4-9, 2020. The Pre-Junior Jumper Championship is open to athletes FEI ages 14-16 and will offer championship competition at the 1.30m height, bridging the level of difficulty between the...

Ladies Top the Leaderboards at The Dutta Corp. Fair Hill International Three-Day

by Edited press release from Classic Communications/US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/18/2019 9:05:00 PM

Fair Hill, Md. - At the end of a busy day wrapping up the dressage phase of The Dutta Corp. Fair Hill International Three-Day (FHI), two new riders took over the top of the leaderboards. Mara DePuy and Congo Brazzaville Z moved into first in The Dutta Corp./USEF CCI4*-L Eventing National Championship with their 28.6, while Alexa Gartenberg and Louis M claimed the pinnacle position in The Dutta Corp./USEF CCI3*-L Eventing National Championship on a 25.9. Mara DePuy and Congo Brazzaville Z...

Best of Paso Fino Breed Compete for National Titles at PFHA Grand National

by Ashley Swift, US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/30/2019 10:49:00 AM

Perry, Ga. – After a year of competition, hard work, and dedication, competitors gave it their all at the Paso Fino Horse Association (PFHA) Grand National Championship Show . The championship, held at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, Ga., from September 16-21, provided six days of fierce competition. The Grand National is one of the country’s most prestigious Paso Fino shows, and exhibitors and spectators alike look forward to attending this competition every year for a...

Six Days of World-Class Competition Ahead at PFHA Grand National Championship Show

by Ashley Swift, US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/15/2019 8:45:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – The 2019 Paso Fino Horse Association's (PFHA) Grand National Championship Show kicks off on Monday, September 16, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, Ga. The Grand National delivers six days of world-class competition featuring the best Paso Fino horses in the nation. From September 16-21, professional, amateur, and youth riders will exhibit these unique, naturally gaited horses, all competing for the glory of winning the title of champion. Last year, the...