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Young Arabian Horse Competitors Return to Oklahoma City for 2020 Youth Nationals

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/15/2020 11:00:00 AM

Oklahoma City, Okla. – The Arabian Horse Association’s 28 th Annual Youth National Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show is set to kick off at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, Okla., from July 16-25. In addition to the full schedule of Youth Nationals divisions, AHA has added Mid-Summer National Championship classes to the 10-day competition. The show is one of the most prestigious competitions on the calendar for Arabian horse youth competitors across the country,...

US Equestrian Welcomes Adequan® as Title Sponsor for the USEF Futures Team Challenge for Eventing

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/13/2020 9:45:00 AM

Lexington, Ky – US Equestrian is pleased to announce Adequan® i.m. (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan) as the title sponsor for the USEF Futures Team Challenge for Eventing – West and East Coasts. The Futures Team Challenge is a component of the U.S. Eventing Pathway Program that offers athletes the opportunity to compete in a simulated team competition under the guidance of U.S. Performance Director Erik Duvander and U.S. Development and Emerging Coach Leslie Law. “The...

Arterburn Crowned 2020 USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final Champion

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/8/2020 1:45:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Kaeley Arterburn has been crowned the 2020 USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final champion at the 84 th Annual Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show. In the last class of the morning session on Wednesday, July 8, six competitors demonstrated their skill during group railwork, and then executed an intricate individual pattern designed by judges Cindy Mugnier (Belchertown, Mass.), Jimmy Robertson (Simpsonville, Ky.), and Tim Roesink (Hebron, Ohio). In the 20 th...

Top Equitation Riders Vie for USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final Championship Title

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/7/2020 10:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – Some of the country’s best adult amateur saddle seat equitation riders will compete for the title of 2020 USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final champion on Wednesday, July 8, during the historic Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show. Hailing from as far as New Orleans, La., competitors have arrived at the Kentucky Horse Park to demonstrate their skill for the judging panel of Cindy Mugnier (Belchertown, Mass.), Jimmy Robertson (Simpsonville, Ky.), and Tim...

American Regent Animal Health Announces Sponsorship of Adequan® Young Adult 'Brentina Cup' and Junior Dressage Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/6/2020 8:53:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – American Regent Animal Health, makers of Adequan® i.m. (polysulfated glycosaminglycan), have joined US Equestrian in supporting the Adequan® USEF Junior Dressage National Championship and the Adequan® USEF Young Adult 'Brentina Cup' Dressage National Championship. These prestigious finals will take place as part of the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions, August 18-23, 2020, at Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Illinois. Adequan® will be...

US Equestrian Welcomes American Regent Animal Health as Sponsor of the USEF Junior Hunter National Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/25/2020 11:10:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – American Regent Animal Health, maker of Adequan® i.m. (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan), has signed on as title sponsor of the USEF Junior Hunter National Championships – West and East Coasts for 2020. Additionally, Adequan® is sponsoring the live stream of these competitions on USEF Network. The Junior Hunter National Championships are a showcase of some of the best young hunter riders in the 3’3” and 3’6” sections. Each year, more...

Update to COVID-19 Competition Action Plan for USEF-Licensed Competitions

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/17/2020 10:07:00 AM

Dear USEF Members, Competition Organizers (Licensees and Managers), and Licensed Officials, Now that some competitions have resumed, it is important that we all remain vigilant in our efforts to reduce the risk of COVID-19 virus transmission when attending a USEF-licensed competition. Please remember that we are among the first sports to reopen, and by strictly adhering to these requirements and best practices we can demonstrate to local, state and federal authorities that the equestrian...

US Equestrian Welcomes Flexi Equine Elite Tack Lockers as an Official Partner

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/15/2020 9:31:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced a new partnership with Flexi Equine, manufacturers of the world’s elite tack locker. As part of this sponsorship, US Equestrian members can receive 5% off a Flexi Equine tack locker and a free grooming box . Flexi Equine will supply the U.S. Olympic Equestrian Teams with expertly engineered tack lockers for the 2021 Olympic Games in Tokyo. “Our skillfully crafted lockers are the result of an in-depth design process and a detailed...

US Equestrian Announces Partnership with Protequus®, makers of the NIGHTWATCH® Smart Halter™

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/12/2020 11:31:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce a new partnership with Protequus ® , the company behind the NIGHTWATCH ® smart halter ™. Equestrian Jeffrey R. Schab founded Protequus in 2013 after losing a horse to colic. The NIGHTWATCH smart halter is a patented equine distress and wellness monitor that provides horse owners and caretakers with early warning alerts to reduce the potentially devastating impact of colic and other equine health emergencies. The smart...

US Equestrian Welcomes Dalman Jump Co. as Official Jump Company

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/10/2020 10:32:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce a new partnership with Dalman Jump Co., the Official Jump Company of US Equestrian. Established in 2012, Dalman Jump Co. has grown to become the largest jump company in the United States, building custom jumps that have been seen in arenas around the country, from some of the nation’s most prestigious competitions to home schooling arenas. Dalman Jump Co. truly builds jumps for all, from pony hunters to the grand prix ring and...