Kentucky livestock producers and horse owners in need of hay can call the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s toll-free Hay Hotline to find farmers with hay to sell. The Hay Hotline number is (888) 567-9589. Growers with hay to sell also may call the number. Producers who call the number to buy or sell will be listed on the Hay Hotline page on the Department’s website at www.kyagr.com. “These services could make the difference between holding on to livestock or having to sell,” Agriculture...

Please remember that to be eligible to compete in the Adequan/USEF National Junior Jumper Championships horse-and-rider combinations must earn Certificates of Capability between December 1, 2006, and August 31, 2007, by completing a course with four faults or less set at Level 7 or higher. Riders must verify this in writing from the horse show office with a signed judge’s card. Criteria for this championship can be found on the USEF website at www.usef....

The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) announced that Alison E. Wilson is the 2007 recipient of the USDF Intercollegiate/Interscholastic Member Organization (IMO) Team Leadership Award, and Meredith Lynn Fish has been awarded the 2007 USDF IMO Senior Athletic Achievement Award. These awards were developed to recognize outstanding students who are members of USDF IMOs. Alison E. Wilson, a 2007 graduate of Mt. Holyoke College, was nominated for the Team Leadership Award by Rebecca Schurink,...

Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and the USEF Youth Council are excited to announce that registration is now open for the first annual Youth Convention which will be held January 12, 2008. The convention will unite young equestrians from around the country and the focus will be on growing equine interest and participation in equestrian sports. Held during the USEF Annual Meeting in Louisville, KY, the Youth Convention will feature many notable speakers involved in...

For more than 20 years, horse owners have trusted Farnam Equine Pharmaceuticals for dependable deworming products for their horses. Now the name you know and trust is making a difference for children and adults with special needs by supporting a therapeutic riding program. Through financial contributions and the donation of deworming products for therapy horses, Farnam helps America’s Horse Cares, a unique American Quarter Horse Foundation program that supports therapeutic riding centers across...

Buying a horse is a big challenge. Choosing a mount that doesn't fit your needs, skill level or intended use can be painful emotionally, financially and even physically. To give would-be horse owners information that will enable them to make decisions that will lead to years of equine enjoyment, Michigan State University's (MSU's) My Horse University has launched a new online course called "Horse Selection and Evaluation." In this self-paced course, participants will discover a wealth of...

Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) will be looking to crown a new reining champion on June 30th at 6:30 p.m. at the 2007 Adequan/USEF Open Reining National Championship. This event draws top reiners from around the country and is hosted by the Clayton Woosley Hall of Fame Reining at the Kentucky Horse Park. Matt Mills and Bobbie Cook’s horse, Easy Otie Whiz, won last year’s championship with a score of 231. The pair went on to be a member of the gold medal winning...

Attention all junior pony riders interested in competing at the 2008 Adequan/USEF National Pony Jumper Championships held during the 2008 USEF Pony Finals: please review the 2008 criteria and qualifying period for your zone or United States Pony Club (USPC) at www.usef.org/documents/disciplines/jumper-nat/PdSCriteria2008.pdf . Please direct questions to Jennifer Haydon, Director of Show Jumping, National Programs, at [email protected] or (859) 225-6911.

As a reminder to all riders and owners of four-, five- and six-year-old dressage horses, the 2007 Markel/USEF National Young Horse Dressage Championships, sponsored by Markel Insurance, will once again be held at the Kentucky Horse Park, September 14–17 in Lexington, KY. In order to be eligible for this championship program, an Application of Intent must be submitted to the USEF office. The initial deadline is almost here—JUNE 15. Applications are available on the Markel/USEF Young Horse...

Lexington, KY – As part of the continued efforts to expand the base of young people contributing to the leadership and promotion of equestrian sports, the United States Equestrian Federation announces the second annual Youth Sportsman’s Charter Award. This awards program recognizes youths who are members of both the USEF and their recognized national affiliate. The youth candidates need to demonstrate an ongoing commitment and dedication to the USEF and their affiliate organization...