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Ticket Packages for the 2011 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Presented by Bridgestone

by Classic Communications | 11/4/2010 11:29:00 AM

Lexington, KY - November 1, 2010- Ticket packages for the 2011 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Presented by Bridgestone, April 28-May 1 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, are on sale as of November 1. The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, part of the HSBC FEI ClassicsTM, is the only event in the Western Hemisphere held at the Four Star level, the same level as the Olympic Games and the Eventing World Championships which were held as part of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games...

USEF Names Driving Team for Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

by Joanie Morris | 9/15/2010 9:26:00 AM

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named the following drivers to the U.S. Driving Team for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games to be held September 25-October 10, 2010 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. The following drivers have been named to the U.S. Team (in alphabetical order): Jim Fairclough/52/Newtown, NJ Tucker Johnson/46/Hobe Sound, FL Chester Weber/35/Ocala, FL First Alternate (will drive as an Individual): Josh Rector/28/Phoenix, AZ...

New Criteria for 2011 USEF National Junior Jumper Championships

by Jennifer Haydon | 8/26/2010 12:19:00 PM

Attention junior riders interested in competing at the 2011 USEF National Junior Jumper Championships! The 2011 selection procedures and qualifying periods for this championship are now available on the USEF web site’s jumping discipline page: https://www.usef.org/Contentpage2.aspx?id=natjumping New for 2011, zones will be able to send a fifth horse/rider combination to compete as an individual. This fifth-ranked horse/rider combination will be the traveling replacement horse/rider combination...

USEF Names Para-Equestrian Replacement for Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

by Joanie Morris | 8/24/2010 5:19:00 PM

Lexington, KY – Short listed Para-Equestrian athlete Holly Bergay has had to withdraw her horse from consideration for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Per the USEF Selection Procedure for the US Para-Equestrian Team, this horse rider combination has been replaced and Erin Alberda (Woodinville, WA) has moved up into the tenth spot on the ranking with Delectari. Ten horse/rider combinations will represent the United States in Para-Equestrian at the Kentucky Horse Park during the...

Reed Kessler and Frances Land Top Show Jumping’s Individual Qualifier at 2010 Adequan® FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North

by Meg Boberg/PMG | 7/30/2010 12:54:00 PM

SportFot (Reed Kessler and Mika.) Lexington, KY - July 29, 2010 - Show jumping competition has started for the prestigious 2010 Adequan FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North. The top American, Canadian and Mexican riders between the ages of 14 and 21 ventured to the Kentucky Horse Park to compete in the Individual qualifying round in the Main Outdoor Stadium. Riders vied for the top sport during today’s classes and the opportunity to compete in the...

2010 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Named One of Kentucky Tourism Council's Top 10 Festivals and Events for Spring 2010

by By Classic Communications | 3/4/2010 9:50:00 AM

The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, part of the HSBC FEI Classics™ Series, has been named one of the Top 10 Festivals and Events for Spring 2010 by the Kentucky Tourism Council. The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, a perennial winner of this prestigious award, is set to be held at the Kentucky Horse Park, April 22-25. It was named as one of the Top 10 Events for Spring because this premiere event is the only four-star three-day event in the Americas and because it brings international...

2010 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Returns April 22-25

by By Classic Communications | 1/21/2010 12:27:00 PM

The excitement of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI**** returns to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, April 22-25, 2010. The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, part of the HSBC FEI Classics™ Series, attracts many of the world's best horses and riders as they vie for their share of $250,000 in prize money. Enhancing this year's schedule will be the official Kentucky Cup Dressage and Jumping Test Events for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG). The Games will be held...

USEF Names Horse/Rider Combinations for CSIO5* Spruce Meadows

by Joanie Morris | 8/5/2009 2:51:00 PM

From the USEF Show Jumping Department Lexington, KY – Four horse/rider combinations have been named by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) to represent the U.S. at the CSIO5* Spruce Meadows. These horse/rider combinations were selected based on their ranking on the July 31, 2009 USEF Computer List. CSIO5* Spruce Meadows will take place September 9-13 in Calgary, Alberta. Ashlee Bond/24/Hidden Hills, CA/Cadett 7/12/Holsteiner/G/Little Valley Farms Richard Spooner/39/Agua Dulce,...

Pony Final Awards Offered for Arabians

by By Peggy Ingles | 7/22/2009 11:57:00 AM

Mr. and Mrs. Willis Foley of Belmont, NY, have sponsored two cash prizes of $250 each to be given at the 2009 USEF Pony Finals. These awards will be presented to the highest-ranking Arabian-bred pony in the hunter division and in the jumper division. The winning ponies must possess a documented minimum of 50% Arabian blood. Mr. and Mrs. Foley are lifelong horsemen that breed Arabians, Welsh ponies and crossbreds at their farm, Solar Hill Sport Horses. "Our goal is to promote Arabian-breds as...

USEF Accepting Photography Bids for 2009 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions

by By Joanie Morris | 4/8/2009 9:07:00 AM

Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation® is now accepting bids from photographers who would like to be considered for the position of “Official Photographer for the 2009 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions.” These championships will be held in Gladstone, NJ at the USET Foundation Headquarters June 18-21, 2009. Showcasing the best American dressage riders at the highest levels of the sport from FEI Juniors (aged 14 to 18) to the Olympic-level of Grand Prix...