Caroline Martin and Quantum Solace (Mike McNally Photography) Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) hosted 12 up-and-coming riders in the inaugural Eventing 18 Program in 2014. All Participants put the lessons learned in January’s Training Sessions with U.S. Team Coach David O’Connor and respected eventing professionals to the test throughout the year to reach new heights of excellence in competition and all around horsemanship. Caroline Martin (Miami...

Las Vegas, Nevada - Las Vegas Events, Inc., producer of the 2015 FEI World Cup Finals, has announced the list of officials for the 2015 Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final, which takes place at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, next April 15-19 alongside the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final. Heading the list of officials for jumping is Kim Morrison of Canada who will be President of the Ground Jury. She will be joined by Ground Jury Members David Distler,...

Lexington, Ky. - The organizers of Rio 2016 have extended the registration period for individuals interested in volunteering at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Candidates now have until December 15, 2014 to apply for one of the remaining 70,000 openings. “All within the U.S. Equestrian Teams that will be travelling to Rio in 2016 hopes that as many Americans as possible volunteer to work at Rio,” said Will Connell, USEF Director of Sport. “It is always...

Jordan Coyne of New Port Ritchey, Florida rode her own Lazaro to the win in last night's $45,000 Cedar Street Advisors Grand Prix, presented by EMO under the lights in the Olympic Arena at the Georgia International Horse Park. Jordan Coyne and Lazaro (Flashpoint Photography) Twenty one horse and rider teams took to the Olympic Arena last night to compete in the final grand prix of the 2014 Classic Company show season. The $45,000 Cedar Street Advisors Grand Prix, presented by EMO was...

Beezie Madden left it all out there tonight, taking the $50,000 Weston Canadian Open with Coral Reef Via Volo at the CSI4*-W Royal Horse Show in Toronto (BenRadvanyi.com) Toronto, Ontario - Clean rounds were hard to come by in Friday Night’s $50,000 Weston Canadian Open at the CSI4*-W Royal Horse Show in Toronto, Canada, but American legend Beezie Madden, (Cazenovia, NY), who can always be counted on in a footrace, came out on top yet again. She stopped the clock with Coral Reef Via Volo...

Las Vegas, Nev. - Amidst the cheers and applause of loyal stable mates, adorned with sparkles and streamers for Barn Spirit Night, a large group of show jumpers raced against the clock in the $30,000 Las Vegas Speed Classic, presented by Equ Lifestyle. With over fifty riders contending for the top prize, the enthusiastic crowd watched a thrilling display of time-efficient twists and turns throughout the 1.35m class. Kristin Hardin and Pamela Levin's Aran (McCool Photography) Course designer...

Vinton Karrasch and Coral Reef Baloufino (McCool) Las Vegas, N.V. - Being fast and fault-free was key in Thursday night's $33,500 Las Vegas Welcome Jumper Classic, presented by EquiFit, inc. Fifty-eight entries competed for the top prize in the first of two FEI classes featured in this week's schedule of events. Germany's Olaf Petersen, Jr. designed a winding course with 14 efforts in a time allowed of 79 seconds. Featuring three double combinations as well as multiple bending lines...

Kurt Martin and Anna Bella (Shannon Brinkman) Gladstone, N.J. - The United States Equestrian Team Foundation is pleased to announce that it has awarded the 2015 Amanda Warrington Grant to Eventing rider Kurt Martin of Middleburg, VA. The Amanda Pirie Warrington Grant is awarded through the USET Foundation Amanda Pirie Warrington Fund. Earlier this year, Martin and his talented mount Anna Bella took home the winning honors at the Fair Hill International CIC***. The Amanda Pirie Warrington Fund...

Jessica Wuesthofen on CH EQ Chanti’s Prayer, winner of the 2013 USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final-Junior (Howard Schatzberg) Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Saddle Seat Medal Final presented by Elisabeth M. Goth will be held Saturday, November 15, 2014, as part of the United Professional Horsemen’s Association’s American Royal National Championship. The best saddle seat equitation riders from across the country have convened in Kansas City, Mo., and will...

Aurora, Colo. - Once a year, members and delegates of the Arabian Horse Association (AHA) meet to discuss, develop and discern the future of the Arabian horse breed. This year, an emphasis on connecting, creating and collaborating will bring members together at the 12th Annual AHA Convention. All active AHA members are invited and encouraged to attend. At Convention, AHA members are encouraged to connect through a variety of forums including a Q&A session with the AHA’s Judges and...