The USET Foundation is pleased to announce that it is funding the 2008 United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Show Jumping Developing/Young Rider Tour, which is part of the long-term high performance strategy to develop the best possible United States equestrian teams for the future. The funds for the 2008 USEF Show Jumping Developing/Young Rider Tour were raised by the USET Foundation, thanks to generous donations from individuals who understand the value and importance of providing the...

Today the Kentucky Horse Park announced several major horse shows that have already signed contracts or are confirmed to host their events beginning in 2009 in the new indoor arena, which is currently under construction. John Nicholson, Executive Director of the park, stated, “Kentucky’s investment in our new indoor arena is already paying off. For several years the managers of a number of prestigious shows have expressed an interest in holding their events at the Kentucky Horse Park, if there...

The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce that multiple reports have been made available online on the redesigned USDF website at www.usdf.org . There are three categories of reports available. Category One reports require an individual to be logged in through the front page of the website, but are free. Category Two reports have a fee based on member or non-member status with membership being defined as anyone that is a participating, group, or...

“The Campaign for the United States Dressage Federation (USDF) National Education Center (NEC) has been a big success. We have also made a very good start towards building a long-term endowment,” announced USDF President Sam Barish during the Adequan/USDF Annual Convention, held in Orlando Florida, November 27-December 2. USDF has been tremendously successful in its first capital campaign effort, having secured campaign commitments of over $4.1 million that, when paid, will fully satisfy all...

For more than 20 years, horse owners have trusted Farnam Equine Pharmaceuticals for dependable deworming products for their horses. Now the name you know and trust is making a difference for children and adults with special needs by supporting a therapeutic riding program. Through financial contributions and the donation of deworming products for therapy horses, Farnam helps America’s Horse Cares, a unique American Quarter Horse Foundation program that supports therapeutic riding centers across...

Lexington, Ky. - The 2021 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions will take place August 24-29, 2021, at HITS Chicago at 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 and waiver by August 18, 2021. The 2021 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...

Perry, Ga. – After a year of competition, hard work, and dedication, competitors gave it their all at the Paso Fino Horse Association (PFHA) Grand National Championship Show . The championship, held at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, Ga., from September 16-21, provided six days of fierce competition. The Grand National is one of the country’s most prestigious Paso Fino shows, and exhibitors and spectators alike look forward to attending this competition every year for a...

Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfven and Don Auriello (Susan J. Stickle) Wellington, FL - Tinne Vilhelmson-Silfven of Sweden captured her second victory on Don Auriello at the $50,000 Florida Dressage Classic CDI-W, presented by the United States P.R.E. Association, this time in the FEI Grand Prix Freestyle under the lights on Saturday. The nighttime atmosphere at the Global Dressage Festival (GDF) was filled with excitement for the world cup event that featured twelve entries from five different nations....

Merrill Murray and Courageous Lord. (Photo: Jen Corcoran/E Motion). Louisville, KY – It’s an annual tradition in Louisville. Champions are crowned, history is made, dreams come true, and sterling silver trophies glisten under the lights of Freedom Hall. American Saddlebred Horses, Roadster Horses and Hackney and Harness Ponies compete to be called a World’s Champion, a World’s Champion of Champion, or the most desired title: a World’s Grand Champion. On Saturday,...

Lexington, KY – The All American Horse Classic (AAHC) will welcome the nation’s top horses and riders to the Indiana State Fairgrounds in September. Offering over $650,000 in awards, the All American is renowned for its “Breeders Showcase” events, one of the highlights of which is the American Saddlebred Registry (ASR) Sweepstakes for two, three and four-year-olds, as well as the All American Cup, the American Hackney Horse Society (AHHS) Hackney Limited Breeders Stakes,...