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Horseware to Continue as Official Awards Blanket of US Equestrian and U.S. National Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 2/24/2025 3:49:00 PM

©Devyn Trethewey/US Equestrian Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce a renewed partnership with Horseware Products, Ltd., as the Official Awards Blanket of US Equestrian and US National Championships. Horseware Products, Ltd. is also an Official Prize Sponsor of select US Equestrian Championships. Horseware has been a longstanding partner of US Equestrian for more than 10 years, providing high-quality blankets and prizes for some of US Equestrian’s most popular and...

US Equestrian Members Share Why They Love Their Horses

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/14/2025 3:19:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian members across the U.S. participated in the 2025 #USEFValentines campaign. The campaign continues to strengthen the 'Horse First' initiatives by asking members to send us why they love their horses. The horses submitted ranged from lesson ponies, to personal pets, to some of the top performing athletes in the sport. Happy Valentine's Day! All photos were provided by those who sent in a submission.

US Equestrian Announces Neogen as an Official Sponsor

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/22/2024 9:02:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce a new partnership with Neogen, an international food and animal safety company dedicated to providing comprehensive equine care solutions for veterinarians and horse owners through their support and research within the global agriculture, companion, and performance animal industries. Neogen is industry-leading in their research and trial treatments of equine botulism, a progressive neuromuscular disease that leads to weakness and...

2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions Set to Begin at HITS Chicago Lamplight Equestrian Center

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/19/2024 9:00:00 AM

Wayne, Ill. – The annual showcase of dressage talent that is the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions (FOC) kicks off today, Aug. 19, at HITS Chicago Lamplight Equestrian Center in Northern Illinois. The event runs for seven days and features the USEF Para Dressage National Championship alongside a full slate of championships with a focus on youth equestrians and young and developing horses. The 16 national championships contested at FOC are: Neue Schule/USEF Grand Prix Dressage National...

Five New National Champions Crowned on Final Day of the 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | 8/26/2024 9:00:00 AM

Wayne, Ill. – The final day of the 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions brought the final five divisions to a close with new champions adding their names to the list of greats who have topped the classes at this prestigious event. Sunday at HITS Chicago Lamplight Equestrian Center featured a diverse cross-section of the classes offered at FOC, from young and developing horses to children and young riders and a dressage seat equitation final. Autumn Vavrick and Dante. ©Leslie...

Three New National Champions Emerge on Day Five of the 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian | 8/24/2024 7:00:00 AM

Wayne, Ill. – Friday at the 2024 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions brought another three new national champion titles. The juniors and 7-year-old horses both completed their second and final tests to determine overall placings, and the USEF Dressage Seat Medal Final for the 13 & under age group had their turn in the main arena. Virginia Woodcock and Mollegardens Sans-Souci. ©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian Adequan ® /USEF Junior Dressage National Championship The iconic duo of...

New Champions Emerge on Day Two of 2024 USEF Pony Finals Presented by Marshall & Sterling

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/7/2024 11:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The first national champions have been crowned at the 2024 USEF Pony Finals presented by Marshall & Sterling . The Medium Regular and Small Green sections concluded their championships with Wednesday’s over fences rounds, and the Small Regular section got started with model and under saddle phases. Sienna Rossano and High Tops. ©Avery Wallace/US Equestrian Pony Tail Bows/USEF Medium Regular Pony Hunter National Championship The Pony Tail Bows/USEF Medium...

LSU and Idaho State Work Together to Reunite Katrina Pets with Owners

by By Sarah Holt | 1/5/2006 9:44:00 AM

A group of Louisiana State University and Idaho State University students are volunteering their time to give owners personal help searching for their pets. If you, or someone you know, needs assistance in searching the Animal Emergency Response Network (AERN) for a pet lost during the hurricanes, please contact them by e-mail at [email protected]. When you e-mail, please provide: • Your current contact information (name, current address, phone number, email address) • Address where your...

The ARK Pet Oasis and The ARK at JFK Equine & Livestock Export Center Now Open

by The ARK at JFK | 2/13/2017 1:47:00 PM

Lobby at Pet Oasis/ The ARK at JFK (AnthonyCollins.nyc) New York, NY – February 13, 2016 – Today, The ARK at JFK announces the official opening of its Phase 1 services, which include The ARK Pet Oasis, Equine & Livestock Export Center and Aviary In-Transit Quarantine. The opening of Phase 2 is expected to take place in Q2 2017, which will include a full-service ARK Import-Export Center (“IEC”) featuring Equine Quarantine/Import, Grooms’ Lounge and The ARK...

Central Garden & Pet Agrees to Acquire Farnam Companies, Inc.

by By Paul Warburg | 1/25/2006 4:01:10 PM

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) announced that it has agreed to acquire the stock of Farnam Companies, Inc., for approximately $287 million, plus $4 million for the purchase of related real property. Based in Phoenix, AZ, Farnam is a leading manufacturer and marketer of innovative health care products primarily for horses, household pets and livestock sold through over-the-counter and veterinary channels. In addition to the internationally recognized Farnam umbrella brand, Farnam’s...