Wellington, FL - At a time when most people are finishing last-minute shopping and getting ready to travel for the Christmas holiday, a group of young dressage riders are making final preparations of a very different kind. Soon after opening presents on Christmas Day, 18 talented equestrians from across the country will attend the Emerging Athlete Dressage Program (EDAP)'s inaugural Robert Dover Horsemastership Clinic, to be held December 26 - 30 in Wellington, FL on the new Global Dressage...

San Diego, CA - The California Dressage Society (CDS) will play host this week to dressage enthusiasts from across the country who are on their way to sunny San Diego, CA for the Adequan(R)/USDF National Convention and Symposium. "We're thrilled to welcome everyone to California," said CDS President Peggy Klump. "As we kick off celebrations for our 45th anniversary in 2012, I'm so excited to show why I think we have the best members and programs in the country." The California Dressage...

Shelburne, VT — The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) is pleased to extend an invitation to current members of the United States Equestrian Federation for a fun day of events at its annual Convention, to be held in 2012 in Orlando, Florida. The event will take place at the Hilton Walt Disney World® Resort, March 1-March 3, 2012. On Thursday, March 1, three leaders in the sport horse arena will bring their expertise to the table for convention goers. Bill Woods has been...

Kate Foy and Irina Shavlik. Photo: Howard Schatzberg. Shelburne, VT —The 2011 American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) Youth of the Year Contest took place at this year's Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show™, held October 8-15 at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds in Oklahoma City. It is with great enthusiasm that AMHA honors Kate Foy of Kingston, New Hampshire, and Louisville, Kentucky, as its 2011 Youth of the Year winner, and Irina Shavlik of White Bear...

The jumpers arrived in the middle of eventing madness and their horses (who all fly regularly) traveled like stars. Lizzy Chesson and George Morris went to team processing and picked up all of their stuff (and the grooms) so that they could jump at Harrisburg and come in on Monday. It is still a mystery how she managed so many suitcases, but luckily the USOC people are super helpful and always have bodies where every necessary. About Half of the Bags that Lizzy Brought from Houston The eventers...

Olympic Dressage Rider Guenter Seidel will be a special guest at the upcoming CDS Championships. Photo: Jennifer M. Keeler. Rancho Murieta, CA - With entries now closed and less than a month to go before the start of competition, excitement is building for the 44th Annual California Dressage Society Championship Show presented by HorseShow.com, which will be held October 6 - 9, 2011 at the Murieta Equestrian Center in Rancho Murieta, CA. With more than $29,000 in prize money and awards, this...

Hampton Falls, NH - The horses are coming! Show jumping fans will flock to see these equine athletes and many of the world's top international riders when the Olympic sport of equestrian show jumping comes to southeastern New Hampshire during the week of September 14-18, 2011. The Fidelity Investments® Jumper Classic®, presented by Porsche, will be held on the picturesque show grounds of the Silver Oak Equestrian Center in Hampton Falls. The five-day show features a star-studded...

Outstanding leaders are more than the backbone of the youth horse industry—they are the heroes. Every year the American Youth Horse Council recognizes dedicated leaders from the previous year by spotlighting their accomplishments during the annual AYHC Symposium. The Adult and Student Leaders of the Year represent the best in adult and peer-to-peer leadership: They introduce newcomers to the horse industry, mentor young horsemen, promote the horse industry within their local communities...

Shelburne, VT — Plans are taking shape for the annual American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) Youth Activities, which will take place in Oklahoma City at the Grand National & World Championship Morgan Horse Show®, October 8-15. Significant changes will be seen in the program this year, including the inception of a new a Youth Judging Workshop open to AMHA youth members, which will take place of the traditional Youth Judging Contest that was open to any youth college age and...

Lexington, KY -­ It's an annual event that calls to the hearts of pony riders all across the country. And to compete in this revered series of championships is to say "I made it!" among a young rider's peers. It's the 2011 United States Equestrian Federation's Pony Finals National Championships, and it's once again time to sound the call for the country's very best pony competitors to gather at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington and throw down their gauntlets as...