The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) is offering an incentive program to make its 2011 AMHA convention its biggest and best convention ever. For every five references (registered attendees) AMHA receives in Convention attendees, that person in turn will receive a free Convention package - a savings of nearly $300. "We are delighted to offer all AMHA members some extra incentive to join us in Boston," said Sara Foy, AMHA Convention Co-Chairperson. "We are reaching out to all the AMHA...

The United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) will host an open clinic in conjunction with the Zone 12 Emerging Athletes Program (EAP), June 21-22, at the France Equestrian Center in Palmer, AK. Melanie Smith Taylor will conduct the EAP training during the morning hours and will then conduct an open clinic in the afternoon, from 1:00-2:30 p.m. and 3:00-4:00 p.m. The height sections offered will be 3' and 3'3". The afternoon clinic will be open to all USHJA members, except those riders...

Photo Courtesy CKRH (A group lesson at CKRH.) Central Kentucky Riding for Hope (CKRH) a NARHA premier therapeutic riding program is currently looking for horses to add to its equine team. The program has recently expanded into a new facility and a new year-round schedule. CKRH has many requests to provide services but is currently limited in its ability to expand due to a shortage of appropriate horses. The type of horse CKRH is looking for at this time must meet a set of requirements in order...

The United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) Emerging Athletes Program (EAP) Level II Training Sessions are right around the corner. Notifications will go out in early July to the riders who have been accepted into the Level II sessions. The first Level II session of the year will be hosted by J Bar J Boys Ranch in Bend, OR, July 26-27, with clinician Callan Solem. Selection for the 2010 Level II sessions and the Level III National Training Camp is based on riding skills, general...

The United States Equestrian Federation's Equine Drugs and Medications Program Office has moved to a new location. The main phone number of (800) 633-2472 and the email address [email protected] has not changed. The new address is: United States Equestrian Federation Equine Drugs and Medications Program 956 King Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43212-2655 The new local phone number is (614) 299-7707 and the new fax number is (614) 299-7706 If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to...

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the 2010 triple point competitions for the Saddlebred, Roadster, and Hackney/Harness divisions. Each year, the corresponding breed/discipline committees vote to assign “triple point” status to a competition in each of the 12 regions. Points won at any of these designated competitions will count as triple points for the Farnam®/Platform™ USEF Horse of the Year program. For more information on USEF triple point competitions,...

The inaugural Emerging Athletes Program (EAP) National Training Session (level 3) will take place January 8-10, 2010, in Reno, NV, at Maplewood Stables, Inc., owned by Julie Winkel. The top 12 finalists will spend three days focused on displaying their riding, horsemanship and stable management skills. Finalists for Reno in Alphabetical Order 1. Alexa Anthony, Richmond, WA 2. Carly Anthony, Redmond, WA 3. Hayley Barnhill, Collierville, TN 4. Nelson Bierwirth, Roswell, NM 5. Arden Cone, Landrum,...

The Sport Horse Nationals (SHN) Payback Program celebrated its second year anniversary in November, having raised a grand total of over $119,000 for exhibitors in these first two years. Funds were raised through the sales of donated stallion breeding services sold to the public at half-price. All money raised goes into payouts as no revenues are utilized for administration. Included in the offered services are world-class Warmbloods, Thoroughbreds, Arabians, Anglo-Arabians, Saddlebreds, Welsh,...

The program for the USET Foundation Holiday Gala Fundraiser is shaping up to be big as many of the country’s top riders have now signed on to participate. A pioneer among women in the equine industry, Lynn Palm Pittion-Rossillon, has announced that she will perform her famous Bridleless Musical Exhibition during the weekend’s events. German vaulter Kai Vorberg has also been added to the list of participants and will perform an exciting vaulting demonstration. SUCCEED® and Wellington Classic...

From the USEF Eventing Department Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Eventing Developing Rider program is instrumental in identifying and fostering up-and-coming Eventing riders in the United States. It has undergone some changes over the last year to continue to build a foundation for the future. Horse/rider combinations will be selected to participate in one two-day training session with Capt. Mark Phillips, which may be held in conjunction with the High...