Australian Phillip Dutton cruised to victory in the FEI World Cup Qualifier at Chatsworth International Horse Trials (CIC***-W) with The Foreman on 46.2 penalities and also took second place with Hannigan (46.9) after the final cross-country phase at Bouckaert Farm, in northern Georgia. Olympic Silver medalist, Kimberly Severson, who won here in 2000 aboard Over The Limit moved into third place following a clear round on her 2002 winner, Winsome Adante, to finish on her dressage score of 50.50...

Takacs and Galianna Take the Lead in the Medium Green Hunter Pony Championship Presented by Sallee Horse Vans on Day Three of 2018 USEF Pony Finals Presented by Collecting Gaits Farm Samantha Takacs and Galianna (Photo by Shawn McMillen Photography) Thirteen-year-old Samantha Takacs (Oldwick, N.J.) and Galianna, Kim Wolf’s nine-year-old German Riding Pony mare, lead the Medium Green Hunter Pony Championship presented by Sallee Horse Vans following the first two phases at the 2018 USEF...

McLain Ward and HH Azur on their way to winning the $50,000 Douglas Elliman Grand Prix Qualifier at the 2015 Hampton Classic Horse Show (Shawn McMillen) Bridgehampton, N.Y. - A bevy of top names in the sport of international show jumping including Olympic, World and Pan American Games medalists, have confirmed their entries for the 2016 Hampton Classic Horse Show. This world-renown competition draws the most elite jumper and hunter competitors from across the nation. The 41st annual show will...

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce a partnership with Hermès, as it becomes the Official Technical Riding Apparel Supplier of the United States Equestrian Teams, beginning at the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. The new partnership reflects the house's historic commitment to equestrianism. U.S. team riders will be provided specially designed apparel that includes: competition jacket, breeches, soft shell jacket, baseball...

The twenty first in a series of blog post from Michelle Binder As this blog has progressed, I have tried to bring awareness about Western Dressage to the equestrian community at large. Now I am going to encourage you to do some research on your own. By now you know that there are several organizations promoting the development of the sport. At this point the question we hear most often from people all over is: “What is the difference?” To some it seems that the differences that...

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...

Colorado Springs, CO - CoSport, the authorized ticket reseller and official hospitality package provider of the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC), announced today the timeline for the launch of ticket sales for the London 2012 Olympic Games. Ticket sales will begin on March 15 - the 500 day countdown to the Opening Ceremony - and pre-registration is currently open for U.S. residents at www.cosport.com . The first phase of ticket sales will be handled exclusively through an online request process,...

Photo by Shannon Brinkman for USEF. Athletes, volunteers and spectators decked out in Ariat’s performance footwear and apparel Union City, CA, October 1, 2010 - Ariat International, Inc., the leading manufacturer of performance equestrian footwear and apparel, is proud to outfit U.S. athletes, volunteers and spectators as the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games unfold. “We are thrilled to be a part of this event, and it is exciting to see everyone decked out in Ariat footwear and apparel –...

Lyle Lovett (Courtesy WEG Foundation) LEXINGTON, KY - One of America’s finest songwriters, Lyle Lovett, will bring the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games to a vibrant finale at the October 10th closing ceremonies in Lexington, KY. Known for his versatility and musicality across many genres, from country and Bluegrass to swing, folk ballads, gospel and blues, the four-time Grammy Award winner and his Large Band will provide a musical bookend to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games’ closing...

LEXINGTON, KY—Sept.13, 2010—11 days to go— The leader of world-class sport utility vehicles partners with the world’s most prestigious equestrian competition as the World Games 2010 Foundation announces Land Rover as the Official Luxury Automotive Sponsor of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. The 2010 Games will feature eight world championships in equestrian sport and are being held for the first time in the United States from September 25-October 10 at the Kentucky Horse Park in...