Dear USEF Members, The recent and unexpected death of Rob Gage has been shocking to the equestrian community. Any time a life is lost, it is a tragedy. In recent days, a number of member concerns have been raised regarding processes used by the U.S. Center for SafeSport (the “Center”). There has also been an increase in the distribution of incorrect and misleading information, as well as the bullying, harassment and blaming of survivors. The facts reported in USA Today and The...

Major Rule Changes: News to Know Panel Reviews Proposed Rule Changes US Equestrian CEO Bill Moroney and US Equestrian General Counsel Sonja Keating led the Major Rule Changes: News to Know panel to go over the 13 proposed rule changes on the voting calendar moving forward to Saturday’s Board of Directors meeting. Temporary suspensions rule changes in GR609, GR615, GR706 clarify situations involving FEI provisional suspensions and SafeSport temporary suspensions to ensure that US...

Caroline V. Roffman and Her Highness O Wellington, FL - The 30th Palm Beach Dressage Derby CDI-W kicked off with all the horses passing the FEI jog on the beautiful International Horse Sport Showgrounds in Loxahatchee, FL. There was a friendly camaraderie in the air as well as a bit of welcome relief from the heat on a sunny South Florida day as the competitors settled into their routines and vendors arranged their wares for a busy shopping weekend. There was concern about the recent positive...

Lausanne, Switzerland - The FEI, following approval by the FEI Bureau, has announced a small number of changes to its 2011 Equine Prohibited Substance List. These changes, which will be included in the 2012 List and will go into effect on January 1, are summarized here and below: • There are two additions to the Prohibited List: Magnesium Sulphate injections and any use of ACTH. • 17-Alpha-Hydroxy Progesterone is also being named on the List given similar biological effects to...

Blaine Mangione takes a break from the jumper ring to win the $1,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby (Bella Nova Pictures) Versatility was the name of the game as riders transitioned between the equitation, hunter, and jumper rings at Gold Coast 5 (July 19-21). Young professional Blaine Mangione, usually seen in the jumper arena, proved she could win the blue ribbon in $1,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby as well. “I was really shocked! I’m usually in the middle of the pack so I honestly...

Prohibited Practices A new category of rules referred to as Prohibited Practices has been introduced to the USEF Rule Book which will take effect December 1, 2013. The first rule to be adopted in this category is commonly referred to as the "12 Hour Rule." It was introduced in March of 2013 by the USEF Veterinary Committee and following extensive feedback from USEF Technical Committees, Working Groups, and from attendees at USEF Town Hall Meetings held in Florida in March, and via interactive...

Dear US Equestrian Members, We all take pride in equestrian sport and our community. Equestrians show up, equestrians achieve, and they care. We don’t settle. We strive every day to do better in our partnerships with our horses and are committed to continuous growth. Additionally, we have also made great strides in making our sport safer and better for all equestrians, especially our youth, and we must continue with those efforts. I am writing this today because almost daily I, along with...

Land Rover North America and Equestrian Events, Inc. announce title sponsorship of Kentucky Three-Day Event, extending partnership with the prestigious equestrian event with new four-year deal Today, Land Rover North America, with Equestrian Events, Inc. (EEI) and the United States Equestrian Federation, announced that Land Rover will now be title sponsor of the Kentucky Three-Day Event, signing a four-year agreement. Taking place at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, April 26-29, 2018, the...

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and its High Performance Dressage Committee have awarded training grants to eight participants of the 2013 USEF Developing Dressage Program. The grants have been made possible by a generous gift from Akiko Yamazaki and Red Husky Foundation through the U.S. Equestrian Team Foundation. These grant recipients were chosen following review of their performances in 2013 observation and training sessions, and after a review of their...

Ali Wolff and Artemis (Mary Adelaide Brakenridge for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International) Lexington, KY - Ali Wolff and Artemis led from start to finish to claim the title in today's $5,000 1.40m Open Jumpers at the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show. They completed a speedy jump-off round as the first to go and maintained their position to claim first place. In the 1.35m Open Jumpers, Allen Nabors and Muchacha De Uno similarly laid down a good time early on, but Juan Ortiz and Apple edged...