Lexington, KY— In an effort to expand the base of young people contributing to the leadership and promotion of equestrian sports, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) recently developed a Youth Council to lead these efforts. Comprised of 18 talented youth representatives from the USEF’s affiliates, this council has committed to providing their equestrian leadership to support and develop programs within their breed affiliates and disciplines. As part of this overall effort, the...

Please remember that to be eligible to compete in the North American Junior and Young Riders Championships' (NAJYRC) for jumping and the Adequan/USEF National Junior Jumper Championships at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show, horse-and-rider combinations must earn Certificates of Capability between December 1, 2006, and June 15, 2007, for NAJYRC, and August 31, 2007, for the Adequan/USEF National Junior Jumper Championships by completing a course with four faults or less set at • Level 8 or...

United Professional Horsemen’s Association (UPHA) President Jim Taylor has informed American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) President Fred Sarver that the American Royal will host the 2007 ASHA Junior Exhibitor Driving Challenge Finals, November 13-17, at Kemper Arena in Kansas City. Several qualifying shows are already scheduled; the current list is available online at www.saddlebred.com/files/drivingchallenge.pdf . Any horse show interested in becoming one of the qualifying stops along...

The National Reining Horse Youth Association (NRHyA) announces seven new regional training clinics across the United States. The clinics are designed to help reining enthusiasts learn from some of the best trainers in the reining business. The Regional Clinic Series is open to all riders—youth and adults. Non-National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) members are also invited to attend and learn what the NRHA has to offer. Proceeds from the clinics benefit the youth association and its...

The Reining Horse Sports Foundation (RHSF) is honoring leadership and achievement within the National Reining Horse Youth Association (NRHyA). The RHSF will soon award five academic and need-based scholarships to deserving youth members of the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA). The RHSF is dedicated to helping youth members reach their educational goals. Anne-Marie Burns, Director of the Reining Horse Sports Foundation and Vice-Chair of the NRHA Youth Committee noted, “One of our core...

USEF Dressage Riders, please be aware that the initial application deadline for the USEF National Dressage Championships in Gladstone, NJ, is fast approaching. This “can’t miss” showcase of champions will include the top horses and riders in the country in the FEI Junior, Young Rider, and Brentina Cup divisions, held in conjunction with the National Intermediaire I and Grand Prix Dressage Championships (and Pan American Games Selection Trials). USEF posts weekly ranking lists for each of these...

Lexington, KY –The Varsity Equestrian National Championships (VENC) announced the collegiate teams that have been selected and seeded for this year’s competition, in conjunction with the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA). A total of twelve schools were chosen for both the hunter seat and western divisions to compete at the national championships. The selected teams will compete April 18-20 in Waco, Texas, at the Heart O’ Texas Fair...

Please remember that, to be eligible to compete in the North American Junior and Young Rider Championships for Jumping and Adequan/USEF National Junior Jumper Championships, horse/rider combinations must earn Certificates of Capability between December 1, 2006 and June 15, 2007 for NAJYRC and August 31, 2007, for National Junior Jumper Championships by completing a course with four faults or less set at Level 8 or higher for Young Riders and Level 7 or higher for Juniors. Riders must verify...

Lexington, KY—Completed applications for an American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) Youth Scholarship are due in the association office no later than Monday, April 30, 2007. This fall, ASHA will award four $5,000 scholarships, as well as the Youth-to-Youth Scholarship, which is funded by donations and guaranteed to $5,000 by the Association. Additionally, one $2,500 scholarship will be awarded, which is funded by the American Saddlebred Association of Alabama. Scholarships are available to...

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The United States Olympic Committee today announced the finalists for its National, Developmental, Volunteer and Paralympic Coach of the Year honors. Finalists were also named for the “Doc” Counsilman Science Award. U.S. Olympic and Pan American sports organizations selected their 2006 Coaches of the Year as part of the USOC Coach of the Year Recognition Program. The finalists in each category were selected by a panel of former coaches and officials. Finalists for the...