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The Evergreen Classic Benefit Horse Show Returns for a Historic 35th Year

by Liz Hilton, Washington Hunter-Jumper Foundation | 7/20/2011 10:34:11 AM

Carnation, WA — The Evergreen Classic Benefit Horse Show is returning for a historic 35th year, August 10-14, at the Remlinger Farms Equestrian Park, alongside the Snoqualmie River in Carnation, WA. This event is the Northwest’s premier equestrian competition, featuring the region’s top hunter-jumper horses and riders, great food and family entertainment, and several special events throughout the week. The Evergreen Classic features six all-grass show rings, the 14 Hands VIP...

Ariat Donates New Clothing to Georgina Bloomberg's Rider's Closet Charity

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 7/11/2011 4:00:17 PM

Georgina Bloomberg. Brewster, NY - Equestrian apparel company Ariat recently donated over 600 pairs of new riding breeches to The Rider's Closet at Pegasus Therapeutic Riding, Georgina Bloomberg's charitable program for riders in need. The Rider's Closet accepts new or gently used equestrian apparel and sends them to pony clubs, therapeutic riding centers, scholastic teams and individual riders who request show or lesson program clothing and boots. "I have had the pleasure of...

Applications Now Being Accepted for USEF Show Jumping Chef d'Equipe/Technical Advisor Position Available in 2013

by USEF Communications Department | 6/24/2011 4:25:19 PM

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is now accepting applications for the position of Show Jumping Chef d'Equipe/Technical Advisor which will become available in 2013. Legendary Chef d'Equipe George H Morris will retire at the end of 2012. This position will become available January 1, 2013. Interested parties should complete an application, submit their curriculum vitae, and provide their program outline by no later than November 30, 2011. The application and...

Sallee Horse Vans Becomes USEF's First Official Horse Transportation Provider

by USEF Communications Department | 6/22/2011 10:32:54 AM

Photo courtesy of Sallee Horse Vans. Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) welcomes Sallee Horse Vans as USEF's first Official Horse Transportation provider, as well as a Gold Sponsor of the 2011 Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) and a presenting sponsor of the 2011 USEF Hunter Pony Championships. "Sallee Horse Van's commitment to the USEF's programs is exceptional and we are excited about...

NRHA Welcomes the Interscholastic Championship to the NRHA Derby Show

by Christa Morris/NRHA | 6/2/2011 9:26:52 AM

Oklahoma City, OK – The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) welcomes Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) competitors with an opportunity to participate in a competition similar to the long-standing NRHA Collegiate Championship. The NRHA Interscholastic Championship brings together the top four riders from the Individual Open Reining at the IEA National Western Championship and the top four riders from the 2010 NRHA Youth 14-18 division in an exciting competition where the...

The Results are in for Round 2 of America's Favorite Equestrian

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 6/1/2011 12:34:55 PM

Westport, CT - The results of Round 2 of America's Favorite Equestrian are in. Five equestrians in each of the eight disciplines that participated in the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games have moved onto Round 3. America's Favorite Equestrians Round 3: Dressage: Todd Flettrich, Courtney King-Dye, Debbie McDonald, Steffen Peters, Guenter Seidel Driving: Tucker Johnson, Lisa Singer, Suzy Stafford, Rochelle Temple, Chester Weber Endurance: Garrett Ford, Becky Hart, Dave Rabe, Julie Suhr,...

Road to Pan American Games Runs Through Raleigh’s Capital Dressage Classic

by Suzanne Mullen | 5/28/2011 11:37:56 AM

Raleigh, NC - Some of the dressage world’s best-known horse and rider teams will be wowing spectators at the 2011 CDI3*Y/J Capital Dressage Classic June 3-5, 2011, at the Hunt Horse Complex in Raleigh, NC. Among just a few of the world class riders who will be competing are Michael Barisone , Jim Koford, Susan Dutta, Lars Peterson, Karen Lipp, Shannon Dueck, Caroline Roffman, Tami Batts, Chris Hickey, Arlene Page and Julio Cesar Mendoza-Loor. Scores will be updated and available on the...

AAEP Foundation Funds Efforts to Aid Horses Affected by Severe Weather

by Sally J. Baker, APR | 5/27/2011 9:42:13 AM

Lexington, KY - Relief organizations responding to equine emergencies in the aftermath of a series of destructive storms this spring are eligible for funding from the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation. In addition, the Foundation welcomes donations for its Equine Disaster Relief Fund to help accommodate the potential needs of equine and veterinary communities impacted by recent storms and natural disasters. As part of its mission to improve the welfare of horses,...

Road to Pan American Games Runs Through Raleigh’s Capital Dressage Classic

by Suzanne Mullen | 5/26/2011 12:00:12 PM

Raleigh, NC - Some of the dressage world’s best-known horse-and-rider teams will be wowing spectators at the 2011 CDI3*Y/J Capital Dressage Classic June 3-5, 2011, at the Hunt Horse Complex in Raleigh, NC. Among just a few of the world class riders who will be competing are Michael Barisone, Jim Koford, Susan Dutta, Lars Peterson, Karen Lipp, Shannon Dueck, Caroline Roffman, Tami Batts, Chris Hickey, Arlene Page and Julio Cesar Mendoza-Loor. Scores will be updated and available on the web...

Up-and-Coming Talent Will Shine at Dressage at Flintridge CDI*/Y/J in La Cañada-Flintridge, CA

by Yellow Horse Marketing for Cornerstone Event Management | 5/24/2011 5:44:26 PM

Burbank, CA – Beautiful horses and talented riders will gather at the historic and picturesque Flintridge Riding Club in La Cañada-Flintridge, CA, for this weekend's CDI*/Y/J dressage competition, May 26-29, 2011. In addition to serving as Southern California's final qualifying competition for the Pan American Games Selection Trials, Dressage at Flintridge will also host the Markel/USEF Young Horse Western Selection Trial for the FEI/WBFSH World Breeding Championships in...