Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and Luitpold Animal Health, a division of Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and the manufacturer of Adequan® i.m. (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan), are proud to announce that Adequan® i.m. will continue its sponsorship of the USEF and as the title sponsor of the FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships. "Support from Adequan® i.m. is vital to the well-being of all our equine athletes and programs," said...

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and Upper Echelon Academy (UEA) have signed an exclusive provisioning agreement making Upper Echelon Academy the Official Tutoring Provider of the 2016 Adequan®/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) and the 2016 US Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm, as well as a Bronze Sponsor of the Adequan®/FEI NAJYRC. "The United States Equestrian Federation is honored...

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and Premier Equestrian have signed an exclusive provisioning agreement making Premier Equestrian the Official Footing Supplier of the USEF. Premier will also continue its role as the Official Dressage Arena Supplier of the USEF and the Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC), as well as a Gold Sponsor of the NAJYRC. Under the agreement, Premier Equestrian has provided...

Wellington, FL - March 30, 2016 - On Tuesday, April 5, at 9 p.m. ET/PT, 60 Minutes Sports on Showtime will feature the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL. The 60 Minutes Sports episode will show how Wellington has become the winter equestrian capital of the world. The feature will include an interview with Mark Bellissimo, CEO of Equestrian Sport Productions, discussing the history, strategy, and growth of WEF as well as a...

Theault two-horse horsebox Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce that Stadium European Horseboxes is now the Official Horsebox of the USEF. Stadium European Horseboxes, owned and operated by the distributors of Theault-America, John and Mona Paradis, will provide use of its products to U.S. teams prior to and during National Championships and tours. In addition, USEF members who purchase products through USEF Perks will receive an upgrade and a...

Saugerties, N.Y. - HITS, Inc. is pleased to announce the National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA) has named HITS Culpeper at HITS Commonwealth Park in Culpeper, Virginia, and National Sunshine Series at HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal, California, home for the bi-coastal 2016 NCEA Junior Hunt Seat Finals. In addition, HITS will host medal qualifying classes at all of its Spring, Summer and Fall show circuits nationwide throughout 2016. The East Coast Final at HITS Culpeper will run...

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and Heritage Gloves will continue their partnership through 2016, ensuring that Heritage will remain the USEF's officially endorsed glove manufacturer. Heritage Gloves will continue to be the "Official Riding Gloves of the United States Equestrian Federation" and 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...

Lexington, Ky. – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce that Collecting Gaits Farm is now the presenting sponsor of the US Pony Finals. For seven consecutive years, Collecting Gaits Farm supported the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions, and has returned to continue its support of the USEF. The US Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm is set to return to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., August 9 – 14. This prominent event will...

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce that Neue Schule is now "The Official Bit of the USEF." Neue Schule's innovative, quality bits are the choice of many of the top riders in the world. "We could not think of a better partner, and look forward to Neue Schule's continued support of the USEF," says the USEF CEO Chris Welton. "Because of Neue Schule's attention to research, design, and craftsmanship in the construction of its products,...

Kevin Babington and Mark Q jump at the 2014 Zoetis $1 Million Grand Prix in Saugerties, New York (ESI Photography) Saugerties, N.Y. - HITS, Inc. is pleased to announce that the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) has approved the Saugerties $1 Million Grand Prix, presented by Wells Fargo, September 6, 2015, as a CSI5* event. Based on the prize money and the ranking, this class should be the highest-ranked class in the United States this year. The new FEI CSI5* designation...