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US Equestrian Announces Updates to the Discover Dressage USEF/USDF Emerging Athlete List

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/9/2020 2:53:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Ten horse/athlete combinations have been named to the Discover Dressage USEF/USDF Emerging Athletes list for 2021. The following combinations, listed alphabetically, meet the criteria for Emerging Athlete Program membership: Averi Allen (Pleasant Hill, Mo.) and Superman , Jonni Allen’s seven-year-old Hanoverian gelding Hannah Irons (Queenstown, Md.) and Scolla Bella , Dressage4Kids, Inc.’s 11-year-old Hanoverian mare Callie Jones (Henderson, Ky.) and Don...

US Equestrian Announces Promotions on the Para Dressage Pathway Lists

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/4/2020 1:40:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Following a successful CPEDI competition at the Adequan®/USEF Para Dressage National Championships at Tryon International Equestrian Center in October 2020, the following athlete/horse combinations have been promoted on the Para Dressage Pathway lists: Sydney Collier and All in One moved up to Elite Cynthia Screnci and Eragon VF moved up to Development Eleanor Brimmer and Richelieu Stensvang moved up to Development Genevieve Rohner added Viessa to her emerging horses...

Dates and Live Stream Information Announced for 2021 Robert Dover Horsemastership Clinic Week

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/26/2020 11:54:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has confirmed the dates for the 2021 Robert Dover Horsemastership Clinic Week (RDHCW), which will take place January 7-10 at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Fla. Robert Dover coaches Kerrigan Gluch during the Robert Dover Horsemastership Clinic Week in Wellington, Florida. Photo: Taylor Pence/US Equestrian The RDHCW is designed to support up-and-coming dressage talent in the U.S. The following athletes have received automatic...

Hart Holds the Lead on Day Two of the 2020 Adequan®/USEF Para Dressage National Championship

by Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/24/2020 10:15:00 PM

Rebecca Hart and El Corona Texel. Photo: Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Mill Spring, N.C. – The top of the leaderboard remained unchanged after the second day of competition at the 2020 Adequan®/USEF Para Dressage National Championship. Thirteen horse-and-rider pairs completed the FEI Para Individual Tests on Saturday at the Tryon International Equestrian Center in pursuit of a national championship title. In a repeat of yesterday’s success, Rebecca Hart (Wellington, Fla.) rode...

US Equestrian Announces 2021 Robert Dover Horsemastership Clinic Week

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/28/2020 10:43:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian invites dressage riders to apply for the wildcard spots at the 2021 Robert Dover Horsemastership Clinic Week (RDHCW). The annual program is planned to take place at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival in Wellington, Fla., in January 2021, with exact dates to be announced soon. The purpose of the RDHCW is to identify and develop the next generation of U.S. Dressage Team talent. Throughout the week, participants receive expert instruction on a variety of...

Applications Open August 3 for Adequan® USEF Futures Team Challenge

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/23/2020 10:36:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – Applications for the 2020 Adequan® USEF Futures Team Challenge are open beginning on August 3. The Futures Team Challenge, part of USEF’s Eventing Pathway Program, was established in 2019 to prepare future senior team athletes by providing an opportunity to experience competing as part of a team and working with the U.S. team coaches. All eventing athletes are invited to apply. The competitions will take place as part of the Plantation Field International...

Young Arabian Horse Competitors Return to Oklahoma City for 2020 Youth Nationals

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/15/2020 11:00:00 AM

Oklahoma City, Okla. – The Arabian Horse Association’s 28 th Annual Youth National Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show is set to kick off at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City, Okla., from July 16-25. In addition to the full schedule of Youth Nationals divisions, AHA has added Mid-Summer National Championship classes to the 10-day competition. The show is one of the most prestigious competitions on the calendar for Arabian horse youth competitors across the country,...

USEF Update on COVID-19: Presidential Modification and Resources

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/17/2020 12:15:00 PM

Dear USEF Members, The COVID-19 Pandemic has created significant challenges the world over and USEF greatly appreciates those of you who have chosen not to compete in accordance with our statement issued on March 13, 2020 . USEF extends our thanks to you for joining us in our community-wide effort to responsibly address the COVID-19 virus outbreak. We will continue to closely monitor the situation and provide our members and competition organizers with updates every 10-14 days, or sooner if...

US Equestrian Announces Sponsor Partnership with GumBits as Official Training Treat

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/6/2020 12:51:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce a new sponsor partnership, designating GumBits as the Official Training Treat of US Equestrian and an Official Supplier and Sponsor of US Equestrian. GumBits are made of FDA-approved, competition-legal ingredients including sugar, wheat flour, and beeswax. When given as a treat before a ride or training session, GumBits help to promote chewing and salivation in horses and ponies. Initially made popular in the dressage community, the...

Arabian and Half-Arabian Horses Gear Up For 65th Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/12/2020 10:30:00 AM

Scottsdale, Ariz. – The legendary and culturally famed Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show is set to begin on Thursday, February 13, and runs through Sunday, February 23. The 65 th edition of the event is an 11-day showcase of the beauty and diversity of Arabian and Half-Arabian horses. Hosted by the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona (AHAA) at WestWorld , the show will welcome over 2,000 horses and over 9,000 entries. Approximately 1,200 classes for youth, amateur, and professional...