Lexington, KY — The Equine Land Conservation Resource (ELCR) is excited to welcome the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), the National Equestrian Federation of the U.S., as a Premier Partner of its Conservation Partners Program. ELCR’s Conservation Partners Program, sponsored by Bayer, is a national membership program of organizations whose leaders and members play a critical role in ELCR’s mission to advance the conservation of land for horse-related activity. The...

Lincoln, NE – Olympian Carol Lavell says: “For most riders, financial support becomes the ultimate hurdle.” John Boomer, newly-retired President and CEO of The Dressage Foundation adds: “Fundraising – it’s needed by most equestrians in all disciplines, the techniques are not now being taught, and who better to do it than The Dressage Foundation whose very business is raising money, managing it, and giving it away.” During the past two years, the...

Upper Marlboro, MD - Capital Challenge Horse Show is proud to announce the launch of its first annual Virtual Horse Show and Fair. In partnership with Virtual Celebration and sponsored by Hoof Beat Media, the virtual experience will begin on September 23, 2011, and all horse lovers are invited to participate. "As part of our overall mission to engage our loyal exhibitors and followers, we are extremely excited to extend the Capital Challenge experience in a highly innovative way to those who...

SAUGERTIES, NY – Less than two weeks after the conclusion of the second annual Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix and first ever Diamond Mills $500,000 Hunter Prix Final, HITS is pleased to announce that it will add a third extraordinary show jumping event to what has now become the richest weekend in the sport of show jumping. Starting in January, equestrians from coast to coast will have another innovative offering from HITS to prepare and qualify for – the all-new $250,000 HITS...

Hampton Falls, NH - The horses are coming! Show jumping fans will flock to see these equine athletes and many of the world's top international riders when the Olympic sport of equestrian show jumping comes to southeastern New Hampshire during the week of September 14-18, 2011. The Fidelity Investments® Jumper Classic®, presented by Porsche, will be held on the picturesque show grounds of the Silver Oak Equestrian Center in Hampton Falls. The five-day show features a star-studded...

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 United States Eventing Association (USEA) as part of its Eventing Radio Show. The new segment begins with Episode 154, which is posted on www.eventingradio.com and www.useventing.com . Glenn Hebert, HRN Executive Director said, "We are very pleased to welcome the U.S. Eventing Association as an HRN Affiliate to bring you their latest...

Georgina Bloomberg. Brewster, NY - Equestrian apparel company Ariat recently donated over 600 pairs of new riding breeches to The Rider's Closet at Pegasus Therapeutic Riding, Georgina Bloomberg's charitable program for riders in need. The Rider's Closet accepts new or gently used equestrian apparel and sends them to pony clubs, therapeutic riding centers, scholastic teams and individual riders who request show or lesson program clothing and boots. "I have had the pleasure of...

Lexington, KY — The popular helmet awareness campaign Riders4Helmets will be hosting the 2nd Riders4Helmets Helmet Safety Symposium on July 23, 2011, at the Kentucky Horse Park (theater room), Lexington, KY, from 8.30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The symposium is being sponsored by Tipperary, Troxel Helmets, Charles Owen, Samshield, Ovation and Equestrian Professional. The Helmet Safety Symposium has been organized to bring together representatives from various corners of the equestrian world to...

HorseShow.com, a revolutionary online horse show network, announces the development of a complementary test ride judging service for all horses and riders qualified for the FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC) to be held in Lexington, KY, July 27-31, 2011. Dressage riders who have qualified to represent their region at the NAJYRC will have the opportunity to submit videos of their Junior or Young Rider Team and Individual Tests, and receive complete score cards and...

Jonathan Wentz and NTEC Richter Scale (Lindsay Y McCall) Del Mar, CA - March 13, 2011 – Closing day of the 2011 Dressage Affaire (CDI3* W/Y/J & CPEDI3*) arrived at the beautiful Del Mar Horsepark on Sunday March 13, 2011. The Para-Equestrian Dressage riders could breath a sigh a relief with the two qualifying days of the Team Test and Individual Championship Test now completed. Sunday was the day for each rider from the United States, Canada, and Mexico to be bold and showcase his or her...