Lexington, Ky. – The United States Equestrian Federation (US Equestrian) is pleased to announce Mirimichi Green Express as an Official Sponsor of US Equestrian and an Official Partner and Cross-Country Course Sponsor for the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event. Mirimichi Green Express’s support of US Equestrian and the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event includes helping to prepare and maintain the integrity of the cross-country course for the Kentucky Three-Day Event. In addition,...

Lexington, Ky. – The United States Equestrian Federation (US Equestrian) is pleased to announce that innovative equestrian software, BarnManager, has become a sponsor of US Equestrian as the Official Barn Management Software. “Many of our US Equestrian members own and run their own equine-related businesses,” says US Equestrian CEO, Bill Moroney. “Our partnership with BarnManager will give these business owners an additional tool to assist in running their business. We...

Denver, Colo. – The United States Center for SafeSport today announced the launch of a 24-hour victim services helpline, which will be operated in partnership with the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN), the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. The SafeSport Helpline will provide crisis intervention, referrals and emotional support specifically designed for athletes, staff and other sport participants affected by sexual assault. Through this anonymous and...

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and The Dutta Corporation will expand their partnership through 2018, as The Dutta Corp. will become the Official Sponsor of The Dutta Corp. United States Dressage Team, as well as: Official Shipper for the United States Dressage and Eventing Teams Title sponsor of the Tim Dutta Grand Prix Dressage Ranking List Title sponsor of the Tim Dutta Intermediaire I Dressage Ranking List Title sponsor of The Dutta Corp. Fair Hill...

The Dressage Foundation (TDF) has announced the Officers and members of the Board of Directors who will serve in 2014. In addition to returning Board Members, TDF extends a special welcome to new Board Members Lendon Gray and Carol Lavell. "The Board of Directors of TDF is so pleased to have Carol Lavell and Lendon Gray join us. Carol and Lendon have been to the very top of this game, and they got to the top from the very bottom, so they have a comprehensive understanding of this sport of...

Ocala, FL – With two $1 million grand prix scheduled for 2013, HITS, Inc. upped the ante for 2014 by announcing the addition of a third ground-breaking class. The Ocala $1 Million Grand Prix, to be held next March and will join the Zoetis $1 Million Grand Prix in Saugerties, New York and the AIG Thermal $1 Million Grand Prix in Thermal, California next year to form the Triple Crown Challenge of Show Jumping. The Ocala $1 Million Grand Prix will take place at the conclusion of the now...

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and Heritage Gloves have signed aa agreement ensuring that Heritage will remain the USEF's officially endorsed glove manufacturer. Heritage Gloves will continue to be the "Official Glove of the United States Equestrian Federation" and the nearly 83,000 USEF members will continue to benefit from the support of a premier equestrian brand. More than three decades of experience in manufacturing and innovation have helped Heritage...

Lexington, KY - The Horse Radio Network (HRN) has announced today that, as part of its Affiliate Program, it will be broadcasting a monthly news segment from the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) as part of its Jumping Radio Show. The new segment begins with Episode 74, which is posted on www.jumpingradio.com and www.ushja.org . Glenn Hebert, HRN Executive Director said, "We are very pleased to welcome the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association as an HRN Affiliate to bring you their latest news...

A national Welfare Code of Practice has been endorsed by the American Association of Equine Practitioners, the American Quarter Horse Association, the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association, the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, the United States Equestrian Federation and the U.S. Trotting Association. The Welfare Code of Practice, drafted by the American Horse Council, outlines in generic terms what it means for an organization to be committed to the responsible breeding, training, care,...

Loss of open land has been identified as the greatest threat to the future of all equestrian sport, recreation and industry. The Equestrian Land Conservation Resource (ELCR), which is dedicated to promoting access to, and conservation of, land for equestrian use, has announced that it will move its national headquarters to the Kentucky Horse Park, becoming the 30th equine organization to locate at the Park. They will also hire a new chief executive officer (CEO). By educating horse people and...