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US Equestrian Announces Continued Partnership with Toklat, the Official Saddle Pad Supplier of US Equestrian

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/22/2022 4:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce its continued partnership with Toklat, which will remain as the Official Saddle Pad Supplier of US Equestrian. Toklat is a longtime supporter of US Equestrian, with the partnership dating back to 2012. In addition to supplying saddle pads for U.S. teams in eventing, vaulting, endurance, jumping, dressage, and para dressage, Toklat offers all US Equestrian members a 15% discount through MemberPerks , available through authorized...

Western Dressage Updates for USEF Lite Competitions and Equitation Patterns

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/10/2022 1:20:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced updates for the Western dressage discipline regarding USEF Lite competitions and equitation patterns listed in Appendix A of the USEF Rulebook’s Western Dressage chapter. USEF Lite Competitions A Presidential Modification was recently approved so that only a USEF-licensed Western dressage judge may officiate a USEF Lite Western dressage competition for the 2022 competition year. Learn more about the USEF Lite program. Appendix A -...

2021 USEF Endurance National Championships & North American Endurance Championships – Application Deadlines and Chefs d’Equipe and Team Veterinarians Interest Forms

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 10/8/2021 2:15:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The 2021 USEF Endurance National Championships & North American Endurance Championships will be held at Broxton Bridge in Ehrhardt, SC from November 10-14, 2021. More information for these Championships can be found on the US Equestrian website here as well as on the official competition website here . National Championships Application of Intent The USEF Endurance National Championships are open to all U.S. athletes and horses that have their relevant FEI...

Adequan®/USEF Eventing Youth Team Challenge Paso Robles Prepares Youth Athletes for Upcoming West Coast Final

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 9/30/2021 4:00:00 PM

Paso Robles, Calif. – The second West Coast leg of the Adequan ® /USEF Eventing Youth Team Challenge took place in Paso Robles, Calif., showcasing young talent in both the CCI2*-S and CCI3*-S divisions. Paso Robles served as the second to last leg of the Youth Team Challenge before the Woodside leg, October 7-9, and West Coast final, which will be held at Galway Downs in Temecula, Calif., from November 3-7. Audrey Sanborn and OBOS Quality Time. ©Ride On Photo Audrey Sanborn (San...

Selection Procedures Available for 2022 FEI Endurance World Championship

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/29/2021 12:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has published the Selection Procedures for the 2022 FEI Endurance World Championship, which is set to be held at Isola della Scala in Verona, Italy on October 22, 2022. The Selection Procedures have been approved by an Ad Hoc of the USEF Board of Directors by recommendation of the USEF International Disciplines Council and USEF Endurance Sport Committee. These Selection Procedures and supporting documents can be found on the USEF website here . Applications...

Adequan®/USEF Eventing Youth Team Challenge Unionville Wraps up East Coast Short Formats for the Inaugural Year

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/22/2021 1:00:00 PM

Unionville, Pa. – The final short format competition on the East Coast for the inaugural year of the Adequan ® /USEF Eventing Youth Team Challenge (YTC) series took place Sept. 15-19 in Unionville, Pa. Three teams contested the CCI2*-S and two teams went head-to-head in the CCI3*-S. Jack Curtis and Luska Candy Clover. ©Amy K. Dragoo The Unionville event drew competitors from across the country, with athletes representing a total of seven USEA Areas. Teams are composed of three or...

US Equestrian Announces Publication of the 2022 USEF Eventing Dressage Tests

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/17/2021 9:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky . – US Equestrian has announced the publication of the new 2022 USEF Eventing Dressage Tests for Beginner Novice through Advanced, effective December 1, 2021, through November 30, 2025. The tests are published on the USEA website and can be found here . The digital PDF versions of the judge’s copies of the tests will be available for purchase on the ShopUSEA website . The 2022 USEF Intermediate Test C, which is written for use in a 20x40 arena, may only be used for...

U.S. Endurance Team Finishes in Fifth Place at 2021 FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Riders & Juniors

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 9/10/2021 10:05:00 AM

Ermelo, The Netherlands – The U.S. Endurance Team finished in fifth place at the 2021 FEI Endurance World Championship for Young Riders & Juniors in Ermelo, The Netherlands, marking the program’s best finish since 2015. The team combinations of Charlene Dugan (Muncy, Pa.) and Southern Justice, Alex Shampoe (Colorado Springs, Colo.) and Promissin Gold, Meghan Wert (Spring Mills, Pa.) and Dude Free Gold each completed the 120km ride, which included four different loops. The team...

New SafeSport Resources – Live Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Training Sessions and Video Series: Understanding Response & Resolution

by U.S. Center for SafeSport | 8/4/2021 6:29:00 PM

Four Live MAAPP Trainings in August The U.S. Center for SafeSport continues to offer free tailored trainings for parents, coaches, athletes, and other stakeholder groups on elements newly introduced in the 2022 Minor Athlete Abuse Prevention Policies (MAAPP). See the MAAPP Training Calendar for dates updated throughout 2021. REGISTER FOR TRAINING New Video Series: Understanding Response & Resolution A new series of six videos illustrates Center processes for responding to and resolving...

US Equestrian Announces Mid-Year Updates to USEF Eventing High Performance Training Lists

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/6/2021 2:15:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce mid-year updates to the USEF Eventing High Performance Training Lists for the 2021 competition year. The training lists are part of U.S. Performance Director Erik Duvander’s U.S. Eventing Pathway Program, focused on developing combinations to deliver sustainable success for the USEF Eventing Program at the international championship level. The updated training lists can be viewed here. “The mid-season update to the High...