The deadline for the Fifth Annual United Professional Horsemen's Association (UPHA) Classics Incentive Yearling and Two-Year-Olds In Training Sales is Friday, October 10, 2008, which will be held at the UPHA/American Royal National Championship Horse Show. Yearlings purchased through the 2008 sale will be eligible in 2010 to compete for UPHA Classics Incentive Money. Two-Year-Olds in training purchased through the 2008 sale will be eligible in 2009 to compete for the UPHA Classics Incentive...

Lexington, KY — The United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (USEF) is pleased to announce that they will now accept American Express, which will allow USEF members to pay for memberships and other services both online and through downloadable forms. USEF’s customers will be able to enjoy the speed and convenience of payment with the American Express® Card, and will also have the opportunity to earn a variety of types of rewards with every purchase. “We are very pleased to now offer our...

The National Walking Horse Association (NWHA), headquartered at the Kentucky Horse Park, is proud to announce that Bold Aggression, better know as "Bo," arrived at the park on May 15, 2008. Bold Aggression is on loan to the park, courtesy of NWHA and Larry Anderson, of Lenoir City, TN, in memory of his late wife, Cindy. Serving as the NWHA Ambassador in the daily Parade of Breeds demonstration, he will be ridden in a custom made Tennessee Walking Horse silver show saddle, handcrafted by Circle...

Each of the American Saddlebred Registry’s (ASR) prize programs increased its payouts in 2007 over what was distributed in 2006. Additionally, state futurities were up overall with nearly $800,000 in prize money awarded this year. The most encouraging increase came in the ASR Grand National program, in which $85,025 was awarded in 2007 versus $66,300 in 2006—an increase of 28.24%. The next highest spike was 15.39% more awarded this year in the ASR sweepstakes: $199,424 paid out in 2007...

The Declaration of Intent to Show and fees for in-hand and performance futurity classes are due to the American Saddlebred Registry (ASR) Futurity Secretary in the Kentucky State Fair World’s Championship Horse Show Office no later than 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 19, 2007. A signed Declaration of Intent to Show, a $50 starting fee payment for each entry to show in the ASR Futurity of Kentucky and ASR National Three-Year-Old Futurities, and a $25 starting fee for each entry to show in the ASR...

Lexington, Ky. – Earlier this year, US Equestrian launched a new health insurance benefits program for members, including options for medical, dental, vision, life, disability, business, pet, and more. These benefits are accessible to all competing members and paid-fan members. In an effort to provide emergency relief, US Equestrian is offering a discounted fan membership now through June 1. Members with a free promotional fan membership can upgrade, and new members can join, for just $20...

Lexington, Ky. - The 2019 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions will take place August 20-25, 2019, at the Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Ill. Members of the media who would like to request credentials to cover the event should submit a completed application form by Monday, August 19, 2019. The 2019 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions will consist of the following 14 championship divisions: USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Championship USEF Intermediaire I Dressage National Championship...

Perry, Ga. – After a year of competition, hard work, and dedication to the Paso Fino horse, competitors gave it their all at the Paso Fino Horse Association (PFHA) Grand National Championship Show. “The championship, held at the Georgia National Showgrounds in Perry, Ga., from September 17-22, provided six days of fierce competition. As one of the country’s most prestigious Paso Fino shows, exhibitors and spectators alike look forward to attending this competition every year...

Oklahoma City, Okla. – The Arabian Horse Association’s (AHA) 2018 Youth National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show (Youth Nationals) had another successful year in Oklahoma City, Okla., at the State Fair Park from July 21-29. Exhibitors and spectators enjoyed a great horse show and all the excitement the city had to offer. Youth Nationals provided an economic impact of over $5 million to the area. Over 700 horses and 2,600 exhibitors, trainers, family members, and...

Lexington, KY - The deadline to submit a Declaration of Intent to Show for the 2011 American Saddlebred Registry (ASR) Futurities is 2 PM on Sunday, August 21, 2011. Nominated horses entered to compete in ASR Futurity classes at the 2011 World’s Championship Horse Show must have a signed Declaration of Intent to Show completed and submitted, and the starting fee paid for each entry to the ASR Futurity Secretary, by 2 PM on Sunday, August 21, 2011. Advance payment for declarations may be...