One of the most prestigious events known to Hunter Seat Equitation, the 2004 USEF/Pessoa National Hunter Seat Medal Finals promises to be the best yet, thanks in part to the continued sponsorship of Pessoa. Continuing in fine tradition, this year’s Finals will take place at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show on Sunday, October 17. Holding the coveted Adrian Van Sinderen Memorial Trophy at bay until the winning rider can claim it, the Hunter Seat Medal Finals marks a right-of-passage for...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian (USEF) has been closely monitoring the COVID-19 virus outbreak and the inevitable impact this pandemic will have on qualifications for our national championships and finals. We know it has been a challenging time for everyone, and we appreciate the way our hunter/jumper community has come together. The following amendments to qualifications for the 2020 USEF Junior Hunter National Championships and 2020 USEF Pony Finals presented by Collecting Gaits Farm are...

Lexington, Ky. – The September 2 deadline for applications for the 2024 Saddle Seat World Cup Team is approaching quickly, and interested athletes are encouraged to submit their applications. The U.S. Saddle Seat Team won gold in the three-gaited division at the 2022 Saddle Seat World Cup. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian The 2024 Saddle Seat World Cup will take place in Parys, South Africa. US Equestrian will field a three-gaited team and a five-gaited team each consisting of six...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian will begin its search for a new U.S. Dressage Technical Advisor following the decision of current Technical Advisor Debbie McDonald to step down from her role effective August 1, 2023. The U.S. Dressage Technical Advisor will work closely with the dressage staff on preparations and planning for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games next summer, as well as play an integral role in program oversight and leadership through the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games....

Lexington, Ky. -- US Equestrian (USEF) is pleased to announce that occupational therapists are now eligible to serve as USEF Para Equestrian National Classifiers. The Para Equestrian National Classifier course is scheduled for October 25-27 at Tryon International Equestrian Center in Mill Spring, N.C. Register for the course: https://officials.usef.org/clinics/schedule Apply to be a USEF Para Equestrian Classifier: https://officials.usef.org/licensing-checklist/ A classifier measures the...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to welcome Kimberly Snyder, DVM, PA, as the team veterinarian for the Perrigo U.S. Para Dressage Team. This appointment runs through the 2024 competition season. Caption Dr. Snyder is currently based in Wellington, Fla., where she has had her own equine practice since 2011. Prior to staking out on her own, she was an Associate Veterinarian at Palm Beach Equine Clinic for more than a decade. A graduate of the Auburn University College of Veterinary...

US Equestrian is saddened by the news of the passing of accomplished equine veterinarian Stephen Soule on May 25, 2023. Dr. Soule was born in Milford, Connecticut, in 1947 and spent his formative years near Frederick, Md., where he fostered his love of horses. He graduated from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine in 1973 and interned at the New Bolton Center. Dr. Stephen Soule Starting his career as the racetrack veterinarian for the Pennsylvania State Racing...

Lexington, Ky. – The prize list for the 2023 Adequan ® /USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – West is now available. Click here to download the prize list from Blenheim Equisports . ©Ashley Swift/US Equestrian Junior Hunter Finals – West will take place in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., July 23-25, 2023. The championship includes 3’3” and 3’6” heights. Each height includes divisions for Small Junior Hunters and Large Junior Hunters divided...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the results of the first Emerson Burr Horsemanship Grant Competition of the 2023 season and to welcome eligible pony exhibitors to sign up for an upcoming competition in their USHJA Zone. ©Kathleen Landwehr/US Equestrian The Emerson Burr Horsemanship Grant program was created in 2002 by the friends and family of the late Emerson Burr to promote and perpetuate proper horsemanship skills and values within equestrian youth. The...

A FEI Pony Measuring Session will be held at the 2023 Live Oak International (Leslie Potter/US Equestrian) Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian would like to announce to all athletes and owners of ponies that there will be an FEI Pony Measuring Session held at Live Oak International on Friday, March 17. The FEI Measuring Session will begin at 11:00 a.m. There is an application available for registration on the USEF Athlete Dashboard , which must be completed by noon ET on Tuesday, March 15. Should...