Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian seeks a highly effective leader with an astute and excellent understanding of FEI and international equestrian sport to fill the position of Managing Director of Eventing. This position will work hand-in-hand with the Eventing Performance Director to prepare and lead the U.S. Eventing Team for Olympic Games and World Championships, while also overseeing the development of emerging talent through identifiable pathways to ensure sustainable success for the...

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation Nominating Committee announced today that, in accordance with the USEF Bylaws, they notified the Board of Directors of their decision to nominate Murray Kessler for President. This election will occur on June 21, 2016, at the Mid-Year Board meeting. The Committee noted that Mr. Kessler's Expression of Interest packet and interview clearly demonstrated his high level of enthusiasm and clear strategic direction for the USEF and its...

Lexington, Ky. - Following a comprehensive review of the position, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is seeking a U.S. Endurance Chef d'Equipe/Technical Advisor. The job description and application can be found here . Individuals interested in serving as the U.S. Endurance Chef d'Equipe/Technical Advisor must submit an application no later than Wednesday, March 11, 2015. For more information regarding the process of hiring the U.S. Endurance Chef d'Equipe/Technical...

Lexington, Ky. - Following a comprehensive review of the position, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is seeking a U.S. Endurance Chef d'Equipe/Technical Advisor. The job description and application can be found here . Individuals interested in serving as the U.S. Endurance Chef d'Equipe/Technical Advisor must submit an application no later than Wednesday, March 11, 2015. For more information regarding the process of hiring the U.S. Endurance Chef d'Equipe/Technical...

Lexington, Ky . - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is still accepting applications for the U.S. Dressage Youth Coach position. The job description and application can be found here . Individuals interested in serving as the U.S. Dressage Youth Coach must submit applications no later than August 15, 2014. For more information regarding the hiring process for the U.S. Dressage Youth Coach contact Hallye Griffin at (859) 225-6918 or by email [email protected] .

Augusta, KS Meet Jjs Summer Breeze, who holds the Guinness Book of World Records title for horse with the longest tail. Editor Stephanie Doyle “interviewed” Summer (via her owner, Crystal Socha). Summer is a registered American Paint Horse and also is registered with the Pinto Horse Association of America. Just how long is your tail? Currently my tail is 13’6” long. When it was officially measured for the Guinness Book it was 12’6”. What’s your favorite thing about your tail? My favorite thing...

Lucy Davis and Old Oak Farm's Hannah. (Flying Horse Photography©.) Thermal, CA — Horsepower Weekend at the HITS Desert Circuit in Thermal, CA, shifted into high gear when Lucy Davis rode Old Oak Farm’s Hannah to the top placing in the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health. It was a perfect Friday afternoon of show jumping in the majestic Strongid C 2X Stadium. Under bright blue skies, while nearly five dozen horses tested the course, the berm surrounding the Oasis VIP...

Daphne Preece with Bon Orphco. (Photo courtesy of JRPR.) Wellington, FL - February 9, 2011 – Daphne Preece’s four-year-old Lusitano gelding, Bon Orphco, showed the judges he has what it takes to be a champion when he rode away with the High Score Lusitano Award at the Gold Coast Dressage Opener Festival CDI. Sponsored by the Lusitano Collection, hosts of The 2011 Lusitano Collection International Horse Auction, the High Score Lusitano Award is presented to the highest scoring Lusitano at select...

Hayley Barnhill, winner of the Pessoa/USEF Hunter Seat Equitation Medal Finals, presented by Randolp (Al Cook Photo) Harrisburg, Penn. - A total of 208 junior riders came to the 65th Pennsylvania National Horse Show and competed for the prestigious national equitation championship, the Pessoa/USEF Hunter Seat Equitation Medal Finals Presented by Randolph College. It came down to a ride off and exchange of horses between Hayley Barnhill of Collierville, Tenn. and Samantha Schaefer of...

U.S. Driving Team Wins Silver (Photo by Shannon Brinkman for USEF) Lexington, KY - The Combined Driving Championships came to an exciting conclusion today with the United States taking the Team Silver medal and Tucker Johnson winning his first ever individual medal, the Bronze. The Netherlands maintained their lead after yesterday's marathon to earn the Team Gold and Germany won the Team Bronze. Boyd Exell (AUS) took the Individual Gold and Isjbrand Chardon (NED) was the Individual Silver...