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USET Foundation Receives $1.5 Million Gift

by USET Foundation | 12/11/2014 11:53:09 AM

Joan Hamill Gladstone, N.J. - The United States Equestrian Team Foundation is pleased to announce the naming of the Hamilton Farm Rotunda "The Joan and Corwith Hamill Rotunda". Their commitment to equestrian sport began in the 1950s, when Joan was an integral part of the transition of the USET from the U.S. Army to civilians. This naming is made possible through a generous gift of $1.5 Million made to the Gladstone Fund by the The Hamill Family Foundation. Joan grew up in Chicago riding in...

Australian Horseman and Entertainer, Guy McLean, Returns to Dressage at Devon 2014

by Danielle Myers | 9/24/2014 2:02:38 PM

Guy McLean Devon, PA – Life-long horseman and stuntman, Guy McLean, will appear at the 2014 Dressage at Devon Horse Show on September 26 though September 28 at the Devon Show Horse Grounds, Devon, PA. Exhibits will take place each day of the performance show. McLean and his team of horses have performed before millions all over the world, showing a level of communication and partnership between man and horse that most have never seen before. Like a choreographed performance, McLean can...

USEF Announces Hermès as the Official Technical Riding Apparel Supplier of the United States Equestrian Teams

by USEF Communications Department | 8/22/2014 1:00:00 PM

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...

Will Connell Named as USEF Director of Sport Programs

by USEF Communications Department | 7/2/2014 10:00:00 AM

Will Connell (teamgb.com) Lexington, Ky. - United States Equestrian Federation Chief Executive Officer Chris Welton announced today the culmination of an expansive search for the USEF Director of Sport Programs by naming Will Connell to the post. From 2003 to present, Connell served as the British Equestrian Federation Performance Director with responsibility for the coordination and delivery of the UK Sport-funded World Class Program for disciplines of eventing, dressage, jumping, and...

USHJA Selects HITS Culpeper as Host Site for $20,000 Children’s and Adult Amateur Jumper Regional South Championships, North Championships Return to HITS Saugerties

by HITS E-News | 3/6/2014 12:41:47 PM

Top 3 Adult teams New Jersey, New York I and New York II are joined by Meghan Carney and Candice King of USHJA during the 2013 USHJA Child/Adult Amateur Jumper Regional Championship at HITS Saugerties (ESI Photography) Saugerties, N.Y. - HITS, Inc. is pleased to announce that the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) has selected the newly renovated HITS Commonwealth Park in Culpeper, Virginia as the host site for the second annual $20,000 Children’s and Adult Amateur Jumper...

USEF Announces Hermès USA as Sponsor of the Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team

by USEF and Hermès USA | 2/26/2014 6:00:43 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce a partnership with Hermès USA as Hermès becomes the sponsor of the U.S. Show Jumping Team. The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team will first appear at the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup presented by G&C Farm at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival on February 28. The Hermès U.S. Show Jumping Team will also compete at additional Furusiyya FEI Nations Cups and the 2014 Alltech FEI...

USEF Announces Dates and Location for 2014 Adequan/USEF Open Reining National Championship and Selection Trial

by USEF Communications Department and Equestrian Events, Inc | 12/11/2013 4:00:36 PM

Lexington, Ky .- The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to join with HorsePower, Inc. and Equestrian Events, Inc. (EEI), in announcing that the Adequan/USEF Open Reining National Championship will be held as part of the Kentucky Reining Cup which is being run in conjunction with the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Land Rover, April 24-27, 2014 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. The Reining championship will also serve as the Selection Trial for the 2014...

Randolph College Continues Support for USEF National Junior Jumper Championships and Pessoa/US National Hunter Seat Medal Finals

by USEF Communications Department | 10/8/2013 11:45:13 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce that Randolph College of Lynchburg, Va., returns as the Title Sponsor of the USEF National Junior Jumper Championships and the Presenting Sponsor of the Pessoa/US National Hunter Seat Medal Finals. This year marks the fourth consecutive year of Randolph College's sponsorship. The Randolph College USEF National Junior Jumper Championships takes place October 10-13, while the Pessoa/US National Hunter Seat...

Riders With Disabilities Earn Championships At 38th Annual Hampton Classic

by Classic Communications | 8/26/2013 9:34:41 PM

Emily McGowan (center) receives her equitation blue ribbon from grand prix rider Molly Ashe-Cawley (left) as mother Katie McGowan watches. (Classic Communications) Bridgehampton, NY - For the eighth consecutive year, the Hampton Classic hosted the championship finals for the Long Island Horse Show Series for Riders with Disabilities on Monday, with riders in three divisions competing for year-end titles. Bridgehampton National Bank sponsored the day of competition for riders with disabilities,...

Portuguese Bend National Horse Show Approaching Fast

by LEG Up News | 8/19/2013 5:52:20 PM

Blake Lindsley pilots Liolani to the win in the PCHA Adult Medal Final at the 2012 Portuguese Bend National Horse Show (Captured Moment Photography) The ever popular Portuguese Bend National Horse Show (Sep 6-8), a benefit show for the Children's Hospital of Los Angeles, is just weeks away. The show promises to be better than ever this year with increased prize money, a special presentation for the show's recognition as a USEF Heritage Horse Show, plus the annual offering of medal...