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All Horses Pass the Inspection at the Adequan/USEF National Open Reining Championship

by Brad Ettleman – Global Reining Sport Group | 8/31/2012 9:42:54 AM

Tulsa, OK – Clearing the first major hurdle at the Adequan/USEF National Open Reining Championship, and after a year of qualifying for the chance to compete for the championship title, all riders cleared the jog today at the Ariat Tulsa Reining Classic in Tulsa, OK. Concurrent with the Open division held on Friday, August 31st, the Adequan/USEF National Reining Championship will feature the nation’s most elite horse and rider combinations all vying for the gold medal and the top of...

Ariat Tulsa Reining Classic Announces Renewed Support from Historical Title Sponsor, Ariat International

by Global Reining Sport Group | 2/28/2012 4:32:00 PM

Monday, January 29, 2012, Tulsa, OK – The Global Reining Sport Group, owners and producers of the Ariat Tulsa Reining Classic, is thrilled to announce today the continued support from Ariat International as the title sponsor of this prestigious event. Title sponsors since nearly the inception, Ariat International has been instrumental in the Tulsa community’s support of this annual top-five Reining event. Scheduled from August 29 to September 2, the Ariat Tulsa Reining Classic will...

NetJets U.S. Jumping Team Earns Fifth Place in Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup of Great Britain CSIO5*

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 7/28/2023 7:34:00 PM

Hickstead, Great Britain – The NetJets U.S. Jumping Team finished in fifth place overall at the 2023 Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup of Great Britain CSIO5* at the Royal International Horse Show, completing on a final team score of 31. Great Britain took the top podium position on a score of four over two rounds, while Ireland finished in second on 12 faults, and France in third on 16 total faults. “We always strive to hit the podium but sometimes it does not happen and today was...

Athlete Applications Open for 2021 FEI North American Youth Championships for Dressage and Jumping

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/26/2021 8:45:00 AM

Photo: Taylor Pence/US Equestrian Lexington, Ky. – Youth athletes in dressage and jumping are invited to submit their applications for the 2021 Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) North American Youth Championships (NAYC). NAYC is open to U.S. citizens ages 14-21 for dressage and 12-21 for jumping, and is among the most prestigious competitions for young equestrians. NAYC is a historic annual event aimed to provide youth athletes with the opportunity to experience an...

Ideas into Action & Keeping the USEF House in Order: A USEF Member Services Council Update

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/14/2021 10:15:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian Chief Executive Officer Bill Moroney was joined virtually by Shelley Campf Chairman of the Member Services Council, to kick off the 2021 US Equestrian Annual Meeting with an hour-long session focused on the work of the US Equestrian Member Services Council. The presentation provided an update to members and attendees on accomplishments of the organization in 2020 and outlined key goals for 2021. The Member Services Council (MSC) is comprised of individuals...

Arabian Horses Return to Tulsa for the 2018 U.S. National Show

by Edited Press Release from the Arabian Horse Association | 10/18/2018 11:11:00 AM

Aurora, Colo. – The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) is headed back to Tulsa, Okla., for the 2018 U.S. National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show from October 19-27, at the Tulsa Expo Square . Check out the following new events and classes, and many other ways for exhibitors to get involved: October 18 Stop by the Ford Truck Arena at 2:00 p.m. for the APAHA Exhibitor meeting. October 22 The Halter Exhibitor meeting will be held in the Pavilion area in the evening. October 24...

Eventing Team Tactics and Intrigue

by Will Connell | 8/10/2016 5:59:52 PM

A whirlwind 48 hours during which the eventing competition unfolded in a way that could give a storyline to the next Harry Potter movie. Quite unbelievable. Bronze for Philip Dutton - fantastic and so richly deserved. Perhaps the moral of the storyline to the last 48 hours is fight, keep fighting and never stop fighting until the Finish Line is disappearing in your rear view mirrors. The French have looked dangerous since the Europeans last year (where they had to secure Olympic qualification)...

U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team Ready for 2016 International Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup

by USEF Communications Department | 7/4/2016 11:35:45 AM

Stellenbosch, South Africa - Excitement is building for the 2016 International Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup getting underway this week in Stellenbosch, South Africa. Under the guidance of coaches Kent Swalla (Columbia, Mo.), David Cater (Dunbarton, N.H.) and Pam Roush (Lutz, Fla.), the U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team will compete against teams from Canada, Namibia, and South Africa for the coveted Three- and Five-Gaited World Cup trophies. Team practices began Monday, July 4 and will...

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by Merial | 7/1/2014 1:48:21 PM

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Kelley Farmer and Taken Sweep Two Rounds to Win USHJA International Hunter Derby at the Traders Point Hunt Charity Horse Show

by Sue Weakley for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 8/12/2012 5:37:00 AM

Kelley Farmer and Taken win both rounds to take the USHJA International Hunter Derby Zionsville, IN - Kelley Farmer and Taken stole the show on the Grand Prix Field at the $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby at the Traders Point Hunt Charity Horse Show held on the grounds of Wild Air Farms. Not only is Taken a pro when it comes to the Derby, he took his owner, Jessica Stitt of Elburn, IL, to the championship win in the Amateur 3'3" class in Traverse City, MI, just one week ago....