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Western Dressage Association® of America Offers Group Apprentice Judging Opportunity

by Western Dressage Association of America | 9/21/2015 9:50:02 AM

Parker, Colorado – USEF Western Dressage and the Western Dressage Association of America are offering a Group Apprentice Judging program at the 2015 WDAA World Championship show on November 6-8, 2015. Janet (Dolly) Hannon will be the judge directing this program; she will be assisted by Joyce Swanson and Karen Homer Brown who are clinicians for the WDAA Judges Seminar. The WDAA Group Apprentice Judging opportunity will fulfill one apprentice judging experience for those applying for their...

Hampton Classic Horse Show Returns for the 40th Year

by Hampton Classic Horse Show | 8/10/2015 2:38:57 PM

Bridgehampton, NY – May 20, 2015 – The 40th Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show returns to Bridgehampton, NY, August 23-30, to showcase the highest levels of equestrian show jumping competition. The Hampton Classic features six show rings, a Boutique Garden with more than 70 vendors, and a wide selection of dining options and a Farmer’s Market, all on its 60-acre show grounds. "Whether you are a rider, supporter or spectator, there is something for everyone at the Hampton...

Albers Award Presented to Leslie Steele

by USDF | 7/21/2015 1:27:57 PM

Lexington, KY - July 21, 2015 - The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce that the Albers Award perpetual trophy was awarded to Alberta/British Columbia Chef d'Equipe Leslie Steele at this year's USDF/Platinum Performance North American Junior & Young Rider Dressage Championships, part of the Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC). This award, named in honor of longtime USDF Region 1 Chef...

USEF Announces Second USEF/USET Foundation Dressage Pipeline Clinic of 2014

by USEF Communications Department | 8/29/2014 10:46:21 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The USEF is pleased to announce the dates and location for the second USEF/USET Foundation Dressage Pipeline Clinic. This clinic, which is made possible through a gift from USET Foundation Trustee, Betsy Juliano and Havensafe Farm, will be held October 11-12, at Epona Farm in Thousand Oaks, Calif. The purpose of the USEF/USET Foundation Dressage Pipeline Clinic is to showcase the U.S. dressage pipeline of athletes and horses in one clinic with the USEF Dressage Coaches...

2014 Capital Challenge Prize List Now Available Online

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 7/31/2014 11:24:12 AM

Upper Marlboro, Md. - The Capital Challenge Horse Show (CCHS), presented by The Gochman Family, is pleased to announce that its 2014 prize list has been mailed out and the PDF is now available for download on the official horse show website www.capitalchallenge.org. In addition to the entry blank, also available for download are: the feed and bedding pre-order forms; stabling request forms; and the schedule of events. The Capital Challenge Horse Show will celebrate its 21st anniversary this...

USEF Dressage Coaches Come Together for USEF/USET Foundation Dressage Pipeline Clinics through gift from USET Foundation Trustee Betsy Juliano and Havensafe Farm

by USEF Communications Department | 12/19/2013 4:25:18 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The USEF is pleased to announce the USEF/USET Foundation Dressage Pipeline Clinics through gift from USET Foundation Trustee Betsy Juliano and Havensafe Farm. The purpose of the clinics is to showcase the U.S. dressage pipeline of riders and horses in one clinic with the four USEF Dressage Coaches: Robert Dover, USEF Chef d'Equipe/Technical Advisor; Debbie McDonald, USEF Developing Coach; Scott Hassler, USEF Young Horse Coach, and Jeremy Steinberg, USEF Youth Coach. With...

19th Annual Pony Finals Auction Sponsorship are Now Available

by Flashpoint Bloodstock, LLC | 6/14/2013 10:36:59 AM

Flashpoint Bloodstock LLC has released Sponsorship information for the 19th Annual Pony Finals Auction. The auction will be held Saturday, August 10, 2013 in conjunction with the USEF Pony Finals in Lexington, Kentucky at the Kentucky Horse Park. The Pony Finals Auction has long been regarded as the premier auction in the world for buying ponies to compete at the highest levels. It has produced numerous ponies that have gone on to win championships at the Pony Finals and other major shows...

Western Dressage: State of the Union

by Michelle Binder-Zolezzi of www.RelationalRidingAcademy.com | 6/8/2013 12:37:53 PM

Tuesday June 11, 3013 will be the last day USEF will hear comments via email regarding the choice of organizations that will represent Western Dressage as the official recognized affiliate organization. This is a critical time in the development of the discipline and your input is very important whether you are a western rider, a dressage enthusiast, judge, breeder, trainer, or participant in any aspect of the equine industry. NAWD President Jen Johnson shares the following food for thought:...

Western Dressage: The Rubber Hits the Road

by Michelle Binder-Zolezzi of www.RelationalRidingAcademy.com | 5/20/2013 11:03:12 AM

It's official. NAWD has applied for recognized affiliate status with the USEF. Supporters have until June 11th to let the USEF know that North American Western Dressage is the right choice of organizations to build the future of Western Dressage. NAWD President Jen Johnson states: “Western Dressage is coming. Over the past 3 years we have watched it grow at warp speed from the hint of an idea to not just one but three major organizations with very different ideals. Throughout, NAWD...

NCEA National Championship Finals are Set

by Andrew Minnick | 4/20/2013 1:55:33 PM

Waco, TX - Saturday afternoon's NCEA National Championship finals are set. In the Western bracket Saturday morning the top seeded Oklahoma State Cowgirls handled South Carolina in a 6-1 victory and will face Big 12 rival Kansas State in the final. The Western final will begin with Horsemanship, and end with Reining. The Hunter Seat finals will see four seed Auburn, who upset number one seed Baylor 5-3, against number three seed Georgia. The Hunter Seat finals will start with Equitation on...