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Recognition for Anglo-Arabians in 2010

by By Peggy Ingles | 4/30/2010 9:30:00 AM

The North American Anglo-Arabian Horse Association (NAAAHA) will again be honoring Anglo-Arabian horses competing at Youth Nationals and Sport Horse Nationals in 2010. The top winning Anglos in all classes at each show will be awarded an embroidered cooler and neck ribbon, with a gold trophy also going to the Supreme Champions. NAAAHA is again conducting their High Point Award Program for Anglo-Arabians that compete in Working Hunter, Jumper, Eventing., Dressage, Sport Horse, Conformation,...

UPHA Chapter 5 Horse Show Showcases Several Breeds

by From the National Affiliates Department | 4/29/2010 9:36:00 AM

Photo by Howard Schatzberg Enthusiasts looking for an established multi-breed show need search no further...the United Professional Horsemen’s Association (UPHA) Chapter 5 Horse Show will be held on May 5-8, 2010, in the Hale Arena at the American Royal Complex in Kansas City, MO. This illustrious show began its 23-year history in May of 1987 under the guidance of some of Missouri’s finest horseman, including Art Simmons, Ron Hulse, Bill and Sonny Sutton, Jimmy Miller, Janet Green, Bev...

New Highlife Buyer’s Rejoice Following Highlife Farms Warmblood Auction

by By Joan Sims | 4/28/2010 2:57:00 PM

Photo Courtesy Highlife Farms (Jessica Twiggs stands with her new horse Highlife’s Dakarai.) Highlife Farms successful Warmblood auction, held recently at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in West Palm Beach, FL, proved to be a successful night that has many new horse owners rejoicing. The auction was hosted by Highlife Farms, owned by Kenny and Joan Sims, one of the country’s most prominent breeding farms and home to world-class sport horses. The auction gave horse owners a chance to buy...

This Week in International Disciplines

by From the USEF Communications Department | 4/27/2010 3:57:00 PM

Phillip Dutton and Woodburn (Shannon Brinkman) Dressage The Kentucky Cup CDI3*, which served as the dressage Test Event for the Alltech World Equestrian Games, kicked off a week of international competition at the Kentucky Horse Park. Tina Konyot and her big black stallion Calecto V were the stars of the week, winning both the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Freestyle. In the Grand Prix Konyot finished on a score of 70.638%, Belinda Trussell and Bonny Bonnello both of Canada joined her on the podium....

Americans Sweep First Day of Dressage at 2010 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Bridgestone

by Joanie Morris | 4/22/2010 5:32:00 PM

Mandiba and Karen O'Connor (Shannon Brinkman ) Lexington, KY – The first half of the field in the 2010 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Bridgestone took to the dressage ring today under the looming threat of rain. It never really materialized but it was a sharp reminder that the glorious weather of the past weeks is coming to a close. Rolex and a little bit of rain has become a tradition. Of the first group, Olympic veteran and three-time winner, Karen O’Connor was the best of the...

2010 Kentucky International Equine Summit to be Broadcast Live Via H-Span

by By Amy Lawyer | 4/21/2010 2:24:00 PM

The 2010 Kentucky International Equine Summit is a biennial event on Monday and Tuesday, April 26 and 27, in Lexington, KY, sponsored by the University of Louisville Equine Industry Program in cooperation with the University of Kentucky Equine Initiative. The Summit will take place at the Lexington Downtown Hilton and will feature more than 70 speakers and panelists dealing with a range of future challenges facing segments of the international and domestic horse industry. This year the Summit...

This Week in USEF International Disciplines

by From the USEF Communications Department | 4/20/2010 1:27:00 PM

Richard Spooner and Cristallo won the third and final leg of the Rolex/FEI World Cup Final (Shannon Brinkman) Eventing Eventing competition took place on both coasts this weekend. On the East coast the Fair Hill International CIC*/** got under way in Elkton, MD. Jennie Brannigan and Cambalda won top honors in the CIC2*, Claire Kelley and Clifton Peekachu won the CIC1*. For full results please click here . In Paso Robles, CA the Twin Rivers Spring Three-Day Event and Horse Trials featured all...

New Officials Named For Rolex Kentucky And Kentucky Cup Events

by Classic Communications | 4/20/2010 12:53:00 PM

Lexington, KY, April 20 -The cloud of volcanic ash that has canceled hundreds of airplane flights from Europe has forced the organizers of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Bridgestone, to replace four of its officials at the last minute. Only Ulrich Schmitz of Arizona remains of the three people scheduled to be the judges for the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event. Marilyn Payne, of New Jersey, will replace Anne-Mette Binder of Denmark, and Christian Landholt of Switzerland will...

Bridgestone Named Presenting Sponsor of 2010 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event; Official Tire of the United States Equestrian Federation

by USEF Communications | 4/19/2010 12:32:00 PM

Lexington, KY - The trusted name of Bridgestone has aligned itself with equestrian excellence as the Official Tire of the United States Equestrian Federation. The tire and auto care leader will also be sharing its "passion for excellence" with the prestigious Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, as the presenting sponsor for 2010. "Equestrians, like the ones competing at this year's Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, share the same passion for excellence as we do in manufacturing our tires every day,"...

Dressage Riders: National Dressage Championship Application of Intent Deadlines are Rapidly Approaching

by By Jennifer Keeler | 4/14/2010 1:48:00 PM

The 2010 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions will return to Gladstone, NJ, August 6–8 and August 13–15. The Festival of Champions will once again feature the National Championships for the Grand Prix, Intermediaire I, Young Adult “Brentina Cup,” Young Rider, and Junior divisions, in addition to the Selection Trial for the U.S. Dressage Team for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. The initial deadline for World Equestrian Games/Grand Prix National Championship...