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Submit Saddlebred Record Applications before February 2009 Fee Adjustment

by By Jessica Fisher | 12/16/2008 2:07:00 PM

The American Saddlebred Registry has announced a change in the fee required for submitting Saddlebred Record Applications. The current application fee of $50.00, which has remained without increase for well over 10 years, will be adjusted to $75.00, effective February 1, 2009. Saddlebred Record is designed to provide a source of current and accurate information concerning the breeding records of Saddlebred stallions and mares, to identify successful breeding combinations, to honor the...

Valerie Kanavy to Receive Maggy Price Endurance Excellence Award

by Joanie Morris | 11/24/2008 12:42:00 PM

Lexington, KY - Endurance legend Valerie Kanavy will be honored at the USEF Annual Meeting during the Valerie Kanavy (GenieSS, Inc.) Pegasus Awards Dinner on January 17, 2009, when she will receive the Maggy Price Endurance Excellence Award. Named for international endurance rider Maggy Price, who was a Silver medalist at the 1992 World Championships and a pioneer for the sport, the award honors the athlete who earns the most points in selected Ranking Trials during the ride year. This year,...

Morgan Lineage Chart Back by Popular Demand

by By the American Morgan Horse Association | 9/24/2008 11:34:00 AM

The "Lineage of the Modern Morgan" includes more than 450 Morgan names, tracing each of today's important dams and sires to the founding stallion. This giant family tree follows each horse to Justin Morgan through its sire line. In addition, the dam of each horse is also listed, allowing you the unique opportunity to trace all lines of your Morgan to Justin Morgan. Four-colored and easy-to-read. 25" x 36". Folded. Order #9680 Member Price $12.50 Non-Member Price: $15.50 To Order, visit www....

Three-Time World Champion Named as Chef d’Equipe for the U.S. Endurance Squad

by By Joanie Morris | 5/13/2008 12:33:00 PM

Lexington, KY - After an extensive search, the USEF has named three-time World Endurance Champion and 1990 AHSA/Hertz Equestrian of the Year, Becky Hart, as chef d’equipe for the U.S. endurance riders. An Endurance veteran, Hart was inducted into the American Endurance Ride Conference Hall of Fame in 1992 and is also a Centered Riding instructor. “It is an exciting time for the US Endurance team,” said Hart about her new role. “We are developing new strategies to strengthen our performance and...

Carriage Pleasure Driving Competition Guidelines Now Available Through USEF

by By Joyce Hamblin | 3/6/2008 2:06:00 PM

A new booklet is now available on carriage classes for competition managers— Carriage Pleasure Driving Competition Guidelines . This informational booklet includes pertinent rules and prize list essentials, as well as obstacle courses, with and without center ring. The booklet is available for $15. The order form can be found on the USEF website under the section titled “Breeds and Disciplines” then go to “Disciplines” and click on “Carriage Pleasure Driving” or visit www.usef....

Horse Shows to Unveil Several User-Friendly Features to Assist Exhibitors

by By Chris Mayone | 12/6/2007 11:11:00 AM

During the 2008 winter horse show season, Horse Shows in the Sun (HITS) will begin to implement several new convenient ways to assist exhibitors with their busy show days at HITS Thermal and HITS Ocala. Brand new for 2008, exhibitors will be able to complete and submit online feed orders and add/scratch forms on the HITS website at www.HitsShows.com . Feed orders that are submitted online will be processed for next-day delivery while add/scratch forms will be available for classes that occur on...

Mark Your Calendar: November 1st Exclusive Offer E-mailed to USEF Members for Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010 Tickets

by Sarah Evers | 9/27/2007 11:43:00 AM

Offer Ends When Allotment Sells Out or November 15th – Whichever Comes First (Lexington, KY) –Want to be among the first to reserve tickets for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010? You can be part of the first group in the world to have an opportunity to purchase tickets if you are a USEF member on October 15th, 2007, and have a valid email address on file with the USEF. All categories of USEF membership will be included in this ticket deposit offer as long as you are a current 2007...

U.S. National Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show

by By Kristin Detwiler | 8/23/2007 12:16:00 PM

On October 18-27, 2007, the U.S. National Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show will bid farewell to Albuquerque, NM, and celebrate a weeks worth of riveting competition for both amateur and professional riders or handlers who will be competing in halter, native costume, reining, working cow, cutting, trail, show hack, sidesaddle, park horse, driving, and English, Western and hunter classes. The U.S. Nationals ranks as the most prestigious North American championship in the Arabian...

US Equestrian and The Dutta Corporation Announce Continued Partnership

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/6/2021 8:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian and The Dutta Corporation are pleased to announce their renewed partnership for 2021. In addition to being an Official Partner of US Equestrian, The Dutta Corporation supports US Equestrian’s programs through the following sponsorships: Title Sponsor of the U.S. Dressage Team Title Sponsor of the Dressage Grand Prix and Intermediate I Ranking Lists Official Equine Air Transportation for the U.S. Equestrian Teams “We are honored to continue our...

Cheryl Van Deusen and Katie Bumgarner Win USEF Endurance Awards for 2020

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/7/2021 12:50:00 PM

Cheryl Van Deusen and EBS Regal Majjaal. Photo: Becky Pearman Photography Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian congratulates the top endurance athletes from the 2020 competition season. Cheryl Van Deusen (New Smyrna Beach, Fla.) has won the Maggy Price Endurance Excellence Award, which is presented annually to the top U.S. senior endurance rider. Katie Bumgarner (Raleigh, N.C.) will receive the Brunjes Junior/Young Rider Trophy as the top U.S. junior or young rider in the sport. Van Deusen had...