American Rider Allison Springer is in 2nd place behind Sinead Halpin after the dressage phase of the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials. Springer, who is competing on a Land Rover Training and Competition Grant scored 40.0 pts with Carole and William Springer's Arthur. Following her test Springer spoke to Kate Justice.

Makhnificent KA For thirty years Kehilan Arabians, owned and operated by the Rogers family and their associate Janice Bush, has produced a splendid and special Egyptian Arabian horse. In a show world where over 95% of all the American Egyptian Arabian horses bred and shown are heavily line-bred Nazeer, the Kehilan bloodline is much more focused on one of the original EAO outcrosses for Nazeer: Sameh. In the 1970’s the Sameh-bred horses that did show were superstars of the national show...

US Equestrian is saddened by the news of the passing of accomplished equine veterinarian Stephen Soule on May 25, 2023. Dr. Soule was born in Milford, Connecticut, in 1947 and spent his formative years near Frederick, Md., where he fostered his love of horses. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine in 1973 and interned at the New Bolton Center. Dr. Stephen Soule Starting his career as the racetrack veterinarian for the Pennsylvania State Racing...

US Equestrian is pleased to announce it is now accepting applications for 2023 licensed official development grants. USEF members who meet the eligibility requirements and have an active licensed official application may apply, whether they are interested in obtaining their first USEF license or seeking a promotion in their respective breed or discipline. Grants are intended to reduce financial barriers for USEF or U.S. Féderation Équestre Internationale officials to complete...

US Equestrian is pleased to announce the launch of a new benefits program for members, offering access to expansive coverage, including medical, dental, vision, business, pet, and liability insurance for all competing USEF members and USEF subscribing members. Currently, promotional fan members are not eligible to enroll in the benefits program, but upgrading your membership is simple - click here to upgrade your membership. As an organization, we understand the challenges of finding affordable...

Lexington, Ky. – The International Friesian Show Horse Association (IFSHA) is set to host the World and Grand National Championship Horse Show at the Champions Center in Springfield, Ohio, from October 2-7. Spectators will have the opportunity to see the beauty and athleticism of the Friesian breed displayed in approximately 300 classes over the course of the show. Classes include a variety of disciplines such as dressage, Western dressage, English pleasure, carriage pleasure driving,...

Lexington, Ky. – The United States Equestrian Federation (US Equestrian) is pleased to announce the appointment of Isabelle Bibbler Parker to the newly created position of Vaulting Director of Performance. Parker (Redwood City, Calif.) brings to the position 35 years of experience as a vaulter, coach, club manager, USEF committee member, and American Vaulting Association (AVA) judge. Parker will work in partnership with the US Equestrian Vaulting Sport Committee and Vaulting Director to...

James Fairclough Dominates FEI2* Horse Four-In-Hand Division. Photo Credit: Tom von Kap-herr Bromont, Quebec - June 21, 2015 - The Bromont International Driving, held June 19 to 21, 2015, concluded today at the Olympic Equestrian park, with the victory of American driver James Fairclough in the FEI2* Horse Four-In-Hand Division. Fairclough, who was leading after the dressage and marathon phases, stayed ahead of his closest competitor, Misdee Wrigley-Miller (KY) by close to a 35-point spread....

Kevin Babington and Mark Q jump at the 2014 Zoetis $1 Million Grand Prix in Saugerties, New York (ESI Photography) Saugerties, N.Y. - HITS, Inc. is pleased to announce that the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) has approved the Saugerties $1 Million Grand Prix, presented by Wells Fargo, September 6, 2015, as a CSI5* event. Based on the prize money and the ranking, this class should be the highest-ranked class in the United States this year. The new FEI CSI5* designation...

Harrisburg, Pa. - The appropriately named WINNER, owned by Isalou, Inc. and ridden by Daryl Portela of Southwest Ranches, Fla, was crowned Grand Amateur Owner 3'3" Hunter Champion at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. Daryl Portela & Winner (Al Cook - alcookphoto.com) "It's amazing!" said Portela. "I was Champion and Grand Champion last year, so I wanted to come and see if I could do it again. My horse has been great, and I have a great team with my trainer Jimmy Torano and groom...