From Blake Sports Group Non-profit organization’s alignment with wellness company part of new stimulus program Scottsdale, AZ – Vemma Nutrition Company, a wellness company that distributes Vemma® and Verve, a healthy energy drink, announced today its partnership with the United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (USEF). The unique partnership will enable the USEF to utilize Vemma’s network marketing-based business model to help support its fundraising and operational efforts. BK Boreyko,...

Lexington, KY – The Dressage Championships at the Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) annually bring out the continent’s best Juniors and Young Riders – 2009 promises not to disappoint. Once again these Championships will be sponsored by Platinum Performance and the United States Dressage Federation. The 2009 NAJYRC will feature Dressage riders, aged 14-21, vying for FEI medals in both Junior and Young Rider divisions at the Kentucky...

The AMHA/AMHI Building Committee will hold two fundraisers in the coming months including raffle for 16 x 24 original oil painting by Jeanne Mellin Herrick for building repairs to the Shelburne, VT, headquarters. Raffle tickets will be available from committee members beginning next week and the winner will be drawn in October. The committee is also sponsoring a Wii bowling competition at the New England and Mass Morgan shows. Participants will purchase a pass to play all week long at the show...

The USEF National Junior Jumper Championships, commonly known as the Prix des States, will crown the 2009 Team and Individual Junior Jumper Team and Individual Champions. This competition will be held at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show, October 8-10, 2009. This program prepares today’s young riders to successfully compete at the national and international show jumping levels and team competition. This program is designed to mirror a senior championship by incorporating an individual...

Lexington, KY— Last month, leaders of the USEF Recognized Breed Affiliates got together with USEF staff to discuss the relationship with the USEF and continued growth, development and promotion of the Breeds. The meeting, moderated by Bill Moroney, took place in conjunction with the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show in Katy, TX. The meeting was just the beginning of many conversations that the USEF will have to reach the goals of the Breed Retreat, which is to continue the growth, development and...

The Morgan breed was celebrated and heralded in Sacramento, CA, at the 2009 American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) Convention, February 18-21. "We were delighted with every aspect of the convention," said AMHA Executive Director Julie M. Broadway. "The weather cooperated for great farm tours, attendance was strong, and all the seminars were well attended. Each party was fun and upbeat, and fundraising was very successful! Everything was smooth and seamless, and a great time was had by all."...

A three-time Grand National Champion American Shetland Pony was recently donated to the Arabian Nights dinner show in Orlando, proving that the Shetland Pony can be a star going from the show ring to show business. The pony was donated by the American Shetland Pony Club (ASPC) and will join more than 60 other horses at Arabian Nights, becoming the first-ever ambassador of the Shetland Pony breed to appear at the attraction. Tap Dance Kid, known as Dancer, was the 2008 American Shetland Pony...

The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) has unveiled its new graphic identity as the foundation for promoting the Morgan horse. The new logo and slogan reflect the essence of the Morgan and will help in the growth of this great breed. "We are very excited to reveal this new identity to our members and to the greater equine world," said Julie Broadway, AMHA Executive Director. "We feel this represents and will differentiate the Morgan from any other horse breeds." Designed by the marketing...

Lexington, KY— The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce a new partnership with Breyer Animal Creations® as the title sponsor of the 2008 USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award. This partnership supports the effort to continue to expand the base of young people contributing to the leadership and promotion of equestrian sports through this awards program. The Youth Sportsman’s Award recognizes youths who are members of both the USEF and their USEF-recognized national affiliate...

The World Games 2010 Foundation announced that Kim Bennett has been selected as Director of Hospitality Programs for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. As Director of Hospitality Programs, Bennett will oversee the planning, design, sales and execution of the 2010 Games VIP hospitality program. Bennett will also have shared responsibilities in other areas of hospitality management surrounding the Games, including working with catering companies and specialty functions that may be developed...