Tasked with protecting the welfare of equine athletes and ensuring the balance of competition, the US Equestrian Federation (USEF) Equine Drugs and Medications Program consistently monitors new products and product claims. From time to time, new products appear on the equine supplement market claiming to enhance a horse’s performance. Over the last several years, cannabinoids have gained increased attention and have become nearly mainstream. In 2018 Congress passed the Agriculture...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian (USEF) is pleased to announce the winners of two prestigious awards in the discipline of endurance. Cheryl Van Deusen has been awarded the Maggy Price Endurance Excellence Award, and Alex Shampoe has been awarded the Brunjes Junior/Young Rider Trophy. The Maggy Price Endurance Excellence Award is presented to the top U.S. senior endurance rider. This award is sponsored by Gold Medal Farm and Larry and Valerie Kanavy, in memory of Maggy Price. Price was the 1992...

Debbie McDonald (left) and Charlotte Bredahl (right) Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced the appointment of Charlotte Bredahl as the U.S. Dressage Development Coach, pending final contract negotiations. Bredahl will take over for the newly appointed U.S. Dressage Technical Advisor and Chef d’Equipe, Debbie McDonald, who previously held the position of Development Coach. The role of the Development Coach is to work hand in hand with the Managing Director of Dressage, the...

Mill Spring, N.C. - This year’s FEI World Equestrian Games™ includes four strong competitive nations including Great Britain, Holland, Denmark, and Germany. The U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team presented by Deloitte is prepared to fight for a spot on that podium this week. Starting approximately a year ago, Michel Assouline, the former British gold medal-winning head coach, took on a role with the U.S. Para-Equestrian Dressage Team presented by Deloitte and helped to set in motion...

Lexington, Ky. – The United States Equestrian Federation (US Equestrian) is pleased to announce the appointment of Isabelle Bibbler Parker to the newly created position of Vaulting Director of Performance. Parker (Redwood City, Calif.) brings to the position 35 years of experience as a vaulter, coach, club manager, USEF committee member, and American Vaulting Association (AVA) judge. Parker will work in partnership with the US Equestrian Vaulting Sport Committee and Vaulting Director to...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian (USEF) is pleased to announce The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company as an Official MemberPerk Sponsor. Goodyear is now offering active USEF members a special discount on all tires available for purchase online at www.goodyear.com , including vehicle and trailer tires. “We are excited to launch this program with Goodyear and provide US Equestrian members with a great discount on such an essential product,” said US Equestrian CEO, Bill Moroney....

Lexington, Ky . - The United States Equestrian Federation (US Equestrian) is pleased to announce that SmartPak is returning as an Official Partner of US Equestrian and a Gold Level Sponsor of the US Equestrian Learning Center. SmartPak has a special interest in education for proper horse care and will sponsor seven Learning Center videos available to all US Equestrian members. The Learning Center already hosts over 50 educational videos featuring elite athletes, trainers, and industry experts....

Lexington, Ky . - Adding to its extensive on-demand library, the re-release of the 2006 Animal Planet® hit television series, “Horse Power: Road to the Maclay” marks the first time USEF Network has carried a reality television series in its content library. Beginning, Thursday, November 9, and for the next six consecutive Thursdays, an episode will be released on the USEF Network , culminating in the season finale on December 14. “We have been working to bring US...

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the promotions of two of its senior staff members. David Harris has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer, and Justin Provost has assumed the role of Chief Information Officer. Both are longtime employees of the Federation who have overseen their respective departments as Senior Directors for numerous years. "Justin and David are valued members of our USEF team," said Bill Moroney, USEF CEO. "Both have...

Lexington, Ky. – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Board of Directors (BOD) has chosen Bill Moroney to serve as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CEO oversees the USEF staff and all day-to-day operations, reports to the President, and keeps the Board of Directors and Officers fully informed of the conditions and oper¬ation of the Federation and all material concerns. The BOD made this decision during its Mid-Year Meeting held on June 21 at the USET Foundation...