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Young Arabian Horse Competitors Ready to Impress at Youth National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/20/2018 1:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) is set to welcome the country’s top youth Arabian horse athletes at the 2018 Youth National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show. Hosted at the State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, Okla., competition will be held from July 21-28, in the Jim Norick Arena. The first annual Youth Nationals was held in 1993 and remains one of the most prestigious competitions for junior Arabian horse athletes. From 2006-2017, Youth Nationals...

The Distance Depot/U.S. Endurance Team Seeks Successful Finish at 2017 FEI World Endurance Championships for Young Riders and Juniors

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/22/2017 3:05:00 PM

Valeggio sul Mincio, Verona, Italy – The Distance Depot/U.S. Endurance Team will compete in the 2017 FEI World Endurance Championships for Young Riders and Juniors on Saturday, September 23. Chef d'Equipe Mark Dial will guide the team, newly sponsored for 2017 by The Distance Depot, of Katelyn Baldino, Ragan Kelly, Ainsley Suskey, and Annie Whelan as they join 110 combinations from 33 nations racing towards top team and individual honors. With the beautiful city of Valeggio sul Mincio...

National Show Horse Finals Draws Top Half-Arabian Horses Nationwide to Qualify for AHA U.S. National Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/13/2017 3:20:00 PM

Springfield, Ill. - Experience the fun and exciting competition of the National Show Horse (NSH) Finals this weekend in Springfield, Ill., at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. Presented by the National Show Horse Registry , this event kicks off Thursday, September 14, and runs through Saturday, September 16. The Arabian Horse Global Network will livestream the event. Photo Credit: Howard Schatzburg Photography In its 12 th consecutive year, the NSH Finals attracts top riders and Half-Arabian...

Test Ride a Bittersweet Finale for “Reggie” and Groom Murray

by Glenye Oakford, US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/26/2017 12:25:00 PM

Reggie and Kathleen Murray (center) were joined by Buck Davidson (left) and Cassandra and Carl Segal when they evented at training level this winter in Florida. (Photo Courtesy Kathleen Blauth Murray) Thursday will mark the end of an era for Kathleen Blauth Murray at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Land Rover. Murray, eventing athlete and Buck Davidson’s longtime groom, will perform the dressage test ride aboard Carl and Cassandra Segal’s Ballynoe Castle R.M.,...

On the Rise: U.S. Dressage’s Olivia LaGoy-Weltz and Lonoir

by Dana Rossmeier, US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/27/2017 10:01:00 AM

Olivia LaGoy-Weltz and Lonoir, winners of the FEI Grand Prix Special in the Stillpoint Farm FEI Nations Cup™ CDIO3* (SusanJStickle.com) Olivia LaGoy-Weltz and Lonoir’s performance in the Stillpoint Farm FEI Nations Cup™ CDIO3* at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival proved they are a must-watch U.S. dressage combination. In their first big-tour Nations Cup competition, the combination helped carry The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team to a silver medal, demonstrating the...

USEF and World Equestrian Center Announce Sponsorship of US Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm

by USEF Communications Department | 8/8/2016 3:05:03 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce that the World Equestrian Center is the Official Welcome Reception Sponsor of the US Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm. The 2016 US Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm will be held August 9-14 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. "The United States Equestrian Federation is honored that the World Equestrian Center has chosen to be the Official Sponsor of the US Pony Finals...

NAJYRC Begins with Dressage Young Riders Reaching Medal Podium on First Day of Competition, Sophie Simpson and Why Not Victorious in Young Rider First Round Individual Qualifier

by The Colorado Horse Park/USEF | 7/28/2016 2:25:24 AM

Parker, Colo. - The 2016 Adequan®/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North saw the USDF North American Junior & Young Rider Dressage Championships Young Rider Team medals awarded Wednesday at The Colorado Horse Park (CHP), as three teams received the first round of medals presented during the weeklong competition. The Region 1 Young Riders took to the top podium, earning the Gold medal, while the combined team from Canada, composed of riders...

Polished Performance Earns Steffen Peters & Rosamunde Another Grand Prix Dressage Win on First Day of Festival of the Horse CDI

by Jennifer M. Keeler, Yellow Horse Marketing | 4/1/2016 8:59:52 AM

Steffen Peters and Rosamunde (Terri Miller) San Juan Capistrano, Calif. – Under glorious spring skies and set within the breathtaking vista of the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park, the Festival of the Horse CDI 3*/Y/J/U-25 (being held March 31-April 2) got underway Thursday in San Juan Capistrano, and as the final event in California Dreaming Productions’ 2016 season this international dressage showcase drew the largest classes of the year across all CDI divisions as Olympic Team...

Eric Lamaze and Rosana du Park Top $86,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 3/13/2016 7:17:06 PM

Eric Lamaze and Rosana du Park (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - Week nine of the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), sponsored by Douglas Elliman Real Estate, concluded on Sunday, March 13, with a win for Eric Lamaze (CAN) and Rosana du Park in the $86,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic. Kent Farrington (USA) and Aron S finished second, and Olivier Robert (FRA) and Quenelle du Py placed third. The 12-week WEF circuit runs through April 3 offering more than $9 million in prize...

2016 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team Coaches Announced

by USEF Communications Department | 11/19/2015 10:21:28 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the team of Pam Roush, Barbe Smith, and Kent Swalla as coaches of the 2016 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team, who will travel to South Africa in July 2016 for the International Saddle Seat World Cup. Roush (Lutz, Fla.) has developed equitation teams at her own Avalon Stables for the last 20 years. She has held offices in UPHA Chapter 16 for nearly a decade and was named its Horse Person of the Year for 2010 and...