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Paternoster Pilots Zonneglans to First Grand Prix Win at the Charleston Summer Classic

by Classic Company | 7/19/2015 10:44:39 AM

Paternoster pilots her own Zonneglans Charleston, South Carolina - July 18, 2015 - The $35,000 Devoucoux Grand Prix took place before a sold out VIP tent. The course was designed by Classic Company Technical Coordinator, Allen Rheinheimer of Zionsville, Indiana who also acted as the Technical Coordinator for the recent World Games in Las Vegas. Rheinheimer set the first round time allowed at 83 seconds. Whitney Owens in the irons of DS Holdings, LLC's Callaghan K was the first to go and...

Colvin and Pilla Capture Grand Champion Titles at US Junior Hunter National Championship East Coast

by USEF Communications Department | 7/8/2015 9:52:24 AM

Devon, Pa. - The 2015 US Junior Hunter National Championship East Coast came to a close on Tuesday, following two days of competition in the historic Dover Arena at the Devon Horse Show grounds. More than 150 of the country’s top juniors headed to the championship to complete three phases in front of the judging panel of Hope Glynn, Marylisa Leffler, and Ken Smith over Skip Bailey-designed Classic Round course and Handy Hunter courses, which both counted for 40% of the overall score. The...

Conahys Courage 2005-2015

by Red Hills International Horse Trials | 3/7/2015 7:39:24 PM

It is with deepest regret that we announce that Conahys Courage, ridden by Kyle Carter and owned by Imogen DeLavis, suffered a catastrophic injury at Fence 12 A in the CIC 3* division at Red Hills International Horse Trials. The horse was humanely euthanized and post mortem examination will be conducted at the University of Florida Large Animal Hospital in Gainesville, Florida.

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.