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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...

Bevins Takes Top Honors in 2014 USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final

by USEF Communications Department | 7/10/2014 5:45:46 PM

Caitlin Bevins, 2014 USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final winner, riding The Wizard (Howard Schatzberg) Lexington, Ky. – A field of 10 competitors vying for the 2014 USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final title kicked off the evening session at the Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show on July 9. At the end of the class, held at the famous Red Mile Race Track in Lexington, Ky., history was made as Caitlin Bevins was named the winner of the 2014 USEF Saddle Seat Adult...

USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final Set to Begin

by USEF Communications Department | 7/8/2014 12:39:13 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The country's best adult amateur saddle seat equitation riders are ready to compete in the USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final. Taking place at the historic Red Mile Race Track in Lexington, Ky., the Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show plays host to the USEF Championship on Wednesday, July 9. Riding before judges James Hale (Columbiana, Ala.), Brooke Jacobs (Georgetown, Ky.), and Nancy Troutman (Salem, Va.), riders will demonstrate their skills that have...

Brandie Holloway and Any Given Sunday Nab the 1.40m Open Jumpers at Summer in the Rockies IV

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. | 7/3/2014 4:58:09 AM

Brandie Holloway benefitted from daughter Hunter's use of her horse for the Gladstone Program with George Morris (Carrie Wirth) Parker, Colo. - Colorado Horse Park's Week IV of Summer in the Rockies got underway Sednesday and the Kathy and Brad Coors Family Grand Prix Arena was rocking with show jumping action. The show is a sell-out for the next few weeks, with large numbers of competitors choosing to enjoy the undeniably ideal Colorado weather and the wonderful amenities of the Colorado...

Linnan Appointed as USEF Steward General of Eventing

by USEF Communications Department | 6/30/2014 10:45:37 AM

Lexington, Ky.- The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Janis Linnan as the USEF Steward General of Eventing. In this role, she will be responsible for the Janis Linnan (Photo Provided by Janis Linnan) stewarding at FEI-sanctioned eventing competitions throughout the United States. Additionally, Linnan will work with USEF Honorary Steward General, David Distler, to implement FEI directives on education and licensing, as well as serve as a...

South Carolina Assistant Coach Carol Gwin Named Head Coach at SMU

by Cory Burkarth for Geamcock Equestrian | 6/25/2014 1:53:02 PM

Columbia, S.C. - University of South Carolina hunt seat coach Carol Gwin has been named the head coach at SMU, it was announced late yesterday. Gwin takes over a Mustang program that went 5-10 last year. Gwin becomes SMU's third head coach in the last 12 months. "We are sad to see Carol go but we're excited for her with this new opportunity and certainly wish her all the best," South Carolina head coach Boo Major said. "The search for our new assistant hunt seat coach has already...

*Horse Owners Can Win a Trip to Las Vegas and a Premier Equine Event!* Sponsored post from Merial

by Merial | 6/17/2014 3:35:00 PM

Go With The Gold, a sweepstakes program offered by Merial, Ltd., is launching this month in equine retail stores across the country, giving horse owners the opportunity to win a trip to Las Vegas and attend one of two premier equine events. Purchasers of ZIMECTERIN® Gold (ivermectin/praziquantel) can enter the drawing via a code provided at checkout. Customers can also enter by texting GOLD to 38470. They’ll receive a link to a video to watch on their phone, after which a sweepstakes...

Steinberg Steps Down as USEF Youth Dressage Coach

by USEF Communications Department | 6/16/2014 7:30:24 PM

Lexington, Ky .- Jeremy Steinberg who has served as the USEF Youth Dressage Coach since 2011 has announced he will be stepping down from the position, following the Adequan/FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North, July 15-20. “It has been an absolute pleasure working with everyone over the last three years and I will miss working with the youth of the U.S. more than words can express,” said Steinberg. “I would like to be spending more...

Armed Forces Day a Success

by Tina Wentz for USPEA | 5/23/2014 11:00:59 AM

Armed Forces Day attendees (Photo by Alexandra Kinney) Wylie, Texas - On May 17, 2014, the first Wounded Warrior Introductional Seminar at North Texas Equestrian Center in Wylie, TX, occurred. It was Armed Forces Day, a chance to honor all those who serve or have served. This seminar was an opportunity to reach out to veterans to educate them about a Paralympic sport whose roots are deeply connected to the military. In attendance at the event were veterans and their family members, USO...

Fairfield, USHJA's Zone 1 Member's Choice, Offers the Best Performance Competition

by Equus Foundation | 5/21/2014 9:51:56 AM

Westport, Conn. - May 21, 2014 - Voted the USHJA Zone 1 Member's Choice for two years in a row, the Fairfield County Hunt Club June Benefit Horse Show (Fairfield) is a dynamic, community event with free admission that welcomes the public to experience top equestrian competition up close and personal and offers activities for the entire family. The show benefits the EQUUS Foundation and will now also offer the Best Performance Competition, the joint program of the EQUUS Foundation and the...