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Scenes from Thursday at CSIO Wellington

by Helen Murray | 2/27/2015 9:58:14 AM

Head to the USEF Facebook page for more scenes from Thursday at the 2015 CSIO Wellington!

USEF to Continue Eventing Frangible Technology Grant Program in 2015

by USEF Communications Department | 1/27/2015 12:30:29 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is proud to announce the continuation of the Eventing Frangible Technology Grant Program. Organizers of USEF-licensed eventing competitions may apply for a grant to supplement the use of frangible devices. In June 2008, the USEF began supplying frangible pins at no cost to organizers of USEF licensed eventing competitions. Over the past four years, a number of new frangible technologies have entered the market place,...

Alex Granato and Sharn Wordley Triumph at Wellington Turf Tour

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. | 1/22/2015 9:30:50 AM

Alex Granato and Gangsta (Shannon Bower/Phelps Media Group) Wellington, Fla. - The Ridge at Wellington's Turf Tour returned home to The Ridge at Wellington for its third week of competition. Michel Ismalun, a member of the course design team from World Equestrian Games 2014 and a world-renowned course designer, built the young jumper course on the grand prix field. The course proved to be very inviting and educational for each of the divisions, allowing the younger horses to go forward and...

Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™ Tickets On Sale Today

by HITS Press Office | 1/10/2015 12:02:19 PM

Tickets for the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup™, presented by Edge Brewing Barcelona, are now available online at OcalaTix.com . This exceptional international equestrian sporting event takes place February 13 at 1 p.m. in the Ocala Horse Properties Stadium at HITS Post Time Farm in Ocala, Florida. Beginning Monday, January 13, tickets may also be purchased in person or by phone at the Horse Show Office at HITS Post Time Farm or by calling 352.867.0508. Tickets will also available at the gate...

No. 6 Gamecocks Upset No. 3 Tigers

by South Carolina Athletics Media | 10/11/2014 9:46:24 AM

Auburn, Ala. - No. 6 South Carolina picked up its first win of the season on Friday, upsetting No. 3 Auburn, 10-9, at the Auburn University Horse Center. The Gamecocks are now 1-2 overall, 1-1 in SEC play, while Auburn drops to 1-1 overall, and 0-1 in conference action. Friday's win marks South Carolina's fifth straight win over the Tigers, dating back to the 2013 Southeastern Conference Championship. The Gamecocks have outscored Auburn, 54-36 in that span. "This was a great win for us...

ASHA Seeks Executive Director

by ASHA | 7/28/2014 10:56:26 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA), a nonprofit breed and membership association headquartered at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, which also oversees the American Saddlebred Registry, seeks a dynamic leader to serve as the Executive Director of the organization. Requirements: • Extensive experience in the American Saddlebred industry, as well as passion/vision for the industry • Strong background in a managerial role (including knowledge of...

2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Endurance Team Selection Trial CEI2* Postponed

by USEF Communications Department | 4/19/2014 12:20:16 PM

Due to extreme amounts of rain at the Broxton Bridge Planation in Ehrhardt, S.C. the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Endurance Team Selection Trial CEI2* 120 has been postponed. More information will be posted on usef.org as it becomes available.

Pin Oak Continues its Legacy of Giving

by Pin Oak Charity Horse Show | 2/20/2014 10:39:04 AM

Pin Oak Sponsors, Exhibitors, Volunteers and Texas Chidlren's dignitaries gathered to mark the new Pin Oak commitment to Texas Children's Hospital, pictured: Randal Holstead, Sloan Hopson, Lane McCool, Bo Hopson, Kakhi McCool, and Mia Holstead, Back Row: John Scales, VP of Deveopment and Marketing at Texas Children's, Mark Wallace - CEO of Texas Children's, Lynn Walsh - President of the Pin Oak Charity HorseShow, Mary Jones - Charity Liaison of the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, and Dr. Al...

Jeffery Welles Takes 1.30m-1.35m Jumper Top Finishes at the Ridge at Wellington's Wednesday Turf Tour

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 2/5/2014 9:47:51 PM

Jeffery Welles and Gummi Van Oz Wellington, Fla. - Jeffery Welles rode to the top of the leader board during today's Wellington Turf Tour 1.30m-1.35m Jumpers at Wolfstone Stables. Not only did he take the early lead in the first class aboard Gummi Van Oz, but he also rode to the top rank during the second class with Antaris S. Today also marked the second week of the five-week Young Jumper Championship Series, where Kevin Babington piloted KEC Pineapple Swirl to the first place finish in...

No. 1 South Carolina Defeats No. 4 New Mexico State, 12-8

by University of South Carolina Athletics Media Relations | 2/3/2014 1:06:40 PM

Las Cruces N.M. - No. 1 South Carolina opened the spring portion of its schedule on Saturday with a 12-8 win over No. 4 New Mexico State at the New Mexico State Equestrian Center. South Carolina improves to 7-2 overall, while the Aggies fall to 7-3. Both the hunt seat and western teams won, 6-4, respectively. "This was a tough win for us today, so I was really proud to see that we kept fighting, especially late in the meet," South Carolina head coach Boo Major said. "New Mexico State proved...