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Additional Dressage Developing Clinics Conducted by Olympians Announced

by Brian Sosby | 10/14/2009 12:21:00 PM

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Dressage Department is pleased to announce additional dressage clinic dates and locations for developing horse/rider combinations in the United States. Joining the roster of Olympians conducting these clinics is multiple Olympic, World Equestrian Games and Pan American Games medalist Debbie McDonald of Hailey, ID. McDonald will be teaching a clinic on December 12-13, 2009, at Linda and Michael Fowler’s Epona Farm in Thousand Oaks, CA. This clinic...

“Saddle Up Safely” Initiative Kicks-Off at the Kentucky Horse Park

by Brian Sosby | 10/13/2009 5:39:00 PM

Lexington, KY - "Safety" is one of the most important words in the equestrian vocabulary. And to that point, the combined efforts of University of Kentucky HealthCare, the university’s College of Agriculture, Kentucky Horse Park organizations and other businesses have kicked off an education awareness campaign entitled "Saddle Up Safely." The announcement was made at the Kentucky Horse Park today, and dignitaries and equestrians were on hand to take part and promote the importance of safe...

The United States Equestrian Team Foundation Partners with Town&Country magazine to Offer a Special Opportunity for Advertisers

by By Jennifer Wood | 9/24/2009 12:28:00 PM

The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation is pleased to announce a partnership with Town&Country magazine. A special advertising section in the February 2010 issue of Town&Country magazine is being created for the USET Foundation in which the non-profit can raise funds by selling full-page color advertisements. By advertising or taking a full page, individuals and companies can reach a coveted audience and help support the U.S. Equestrian Team as they prepare for and participate in...

Team USA’s Johnson Drives to Third at CAI-A4 Donaueschingen

by By Joanie Morris, additional information from a Press Release by the FEI | 9/21/2009 12:20:00 PM

Lexington, KY – Tucker Johnson staked his claim to a top spot in next year’s Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games with an impressive third place finish out of 25 teams at the CAI-A4 Donaueschingen in Germany. Driving in an international competition for the first time since the World Championships in Beesd 2008, Johnson won the dressage, finished eighth in the marathon but retained third place overall with a strong performance in the cones. In a strong field, which included two former world...

USEF to Host Two Para-Equestrian Dressage Training Sessions

by Joanie Morris | 9/18/2009 3:51:00 PM

Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) will be hosting two upcoming West Coast Para-Equestrian Dressage Training Sessions – November 14-15, 2009 at Shea Therapeutic Riding Center in San Juan Capistrano, CA and November 23-24, 2009 at Little Bit Therapeutic Rider Center in Woodinville, WA. The Training Sessions are designed for riders with various disabilities to learn more about competing in Dressage at the National and International Level. It is tentatively scheduled...

Free Feed From Pennfield: Pennfield Feed Launches Buy-One-Get-One Promotion

by By Susan Page | 8/20/2009 1:37:00 PM

Pennfield Feed, the small-town-big-quality company known for supplying feed for the last four Olympic and FEI World Equestrian Games, and who made headlines late last year when they were awarded the designation of Official Feed of the United States Equestrian Federation, has launched an exciting new two-month promotion for free feed. Starting Monday, August 17, through October 16, Pennfield will offer a Buy One Get One Free deal on any of their five formulas that feature beet pulp as their key...

Rolex Lends Name to Prestigious USEF Show Jumping Ranking List - A relationship spanning nearly three decades continues to grow

by Joanie Morris | 8/20/2009 12:56:00 PM

Lexington, KY – Since its inception in 1990, the USEF Computer List has been a valuable tool to the US Show Jumping program. A basis for Team Selection, this list has aided in fielding teams that have won back-to-back Team Gold medals at the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Games, Team and Individual Silver at the 2006 World Equestrian Games and countless Nations Cups. Beginning in August of 2009, the list, which ranks the top show jumping riders in the United States has be rechristened the Rolex/USEF...

American Morgan Horse Institute Signs Lease with Kentucky Horse Park

by By the American Morgan Horse Association | 8/14/2009 11:25:00 AM

The American Morgan Horse Institute (AMHI) has signed a 99-year lease with the Kentucky Horse Park (KHP) for the site on which the Morgan Horse Pavilion will be constructed. Construction begins in September and will be completed for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in September 2010. "The Kentucky Horse Park facility is a wonderful opportunity for the Morgan horse community to showcase our beautiful breed," said Bob Morgan, AMHI President and member of the Kentucky Horse Park...

First Lady Jane Beshear Presents Proclamation for "Hats Off to Kentucky's Horse Industry Day"

by Sarah Evers | 8/14/2009 9:47:00 AM

Surrounded by the beauty of the Kentucky Horse Park, First Lady Jane Beshear presented a proclamation declaring Saturday, August 15, 2009, as the Fifth Annual Hats Off To Kentucky's Horse Industry Day. "I can not think of a better way to celebrate our signature horse industry than to invite everyone to attend a day of festivities at the Kentucky Horse Park," said First Lady Beshear. "I encourage all Kentuckians to join in the fun on Saturday for the Hats Off to Kentucky's Horse Industry Day."...

USEF to Host ParaEquestrian Dressage Training Session in San Juan Capistrano

by Joanie Morris | 8/3/2009 10:28:00 AM

From the USEF ParaEquestrian Department Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) will be hosting a ParaEquestrian Dressage Training Session - Sunday, September 13, 2009 at Shea Therapeutic Riding Center in San Juan Capistrano, CA. The Training Session is designed for riders with various disabilities to learn more about competing in Dressage at the National or International Level. It is tentatively scheduled that each rider will have a 45 minute training session. There is...