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US Equestrian and SmartPak Announce Continued Partnership and Expanded Support of USEF Community Outreach Organizations

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/27/2023 1:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce its continued partnership with SmartPak for 2023. SmartPak is one of the largest retailers of horse care and equestrian products in the U.S. and has been a longtime sponsor of US Equestrian. SmartPak will continue its title sponsorship of the SmartPak/USEF Horse of the Year program , which recognizes champions across all breeds and disciplines at the US Equestrian Annual Meeting each year. Additionally, US Equestrian members receive a...

U.S. Jumping Team Closes Out CSIO3* Drammen, Alise Oken and Gelvera Win CSIO3* Grand Prix

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/4/2023 5:38:00 PM

Drammen, Norway – The U.S. Jumping Team ended their time at CSIO3* European competitions under the guidance of Chef d’Equipe Anne Kursinski at CSIO3* Drammen. The highlight of the week came with Alise Oken and Gelvera’s win in Sunday’s CSIO3* Grand Prix with Alessandra Volpi and Haya Loma N finishing third. After winning last week’s European Equestrian Federation Nations Cup at CSIO3* Uggerhalne , the U.S. Jumping Team of Oken, Volpi, Jacob Pope, and Nikko Ritter...

Tamie Smith and Mai Baum Clinch Historic Win at 2023 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event Presented by MARS Equestrian™

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/30/2023 8:56:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Tamie Smith and Mai Baum led heading into the final day of competition at the 2023 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event Presented by MARS Equestrian™. With the pressure on, the pair maintained their composure and jumped a clear round to earn the win in impressive fashion. Smith and Mai Baum ended a 15-year drought by being the first U.S. combination to win at Kentucky since 2008. In addition to the overall title, the duo won the Land Rover/USEF CCI5*-L Eventing...

US Equestrian and Adequan® Announce Continued Partnership for 2023

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/17/2023 10:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that American Regent Animal Health, makers of Adequan® i.m. (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan), the Official Joint Therapy Product of US Equestrian, will continue its longtime support of the federation’s programs for 2023. New for this year, Adequan will be the title sponsor of the Adequan USEF Para Dressage National Championships and the Adequan/USEF Para Dressage Athlete of Honors program. The Adequan/USEF Para Dressage...

Salvino and Cannon Creek Claim 2022 Titles at SmartPak/USEF Horse of the Year Awards

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/14/2023 10:50:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that Salvino, Betsy Juliano LLC’s 2007 Hanoverian stallion, was voted the 2022 International Horse of the Year and Cannon Creek, the Wheeler family’s 2011 Holsteiner gelding, was voted the 2022 National Horse of the Year by the USEF membership. Salvino and Cannon Creek were honored during the SmartPak/USEF Horse of the Year Awards Dinner on Saturday, January 14. International Horse of the Year Salvino, 2022 USEF...

Qualification Periods Open for 2023 USEF Para Dressage Athlete of Honor Awards Program and USEF Para Dressage National Championship

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/15/2022 11:45:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – The qualification periods for two US Equestrian para dressage opportunities are open for interested applicants. The USEF Para Dressage Athlete of Honor Awards Program and the USEF Para Dressage National Championship at the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions are key opportunities for para dressage athletes in 2023. The USEF Para Dressage Athlete of Honor Awards Program is a new program that celebrates excellence and strives to develop a solid foundation for future success...

US Equestrian Seeks Applications for Eventing Technical Advisor and Chef d’Equipe Position

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 7/29/2022 11:50:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - Following the conclusion of the Eventing Elite Program Task Force, appointed by the US Equestrian President, US Equestrian is pleased to release the job description and begin the recruitment process for the Eventing Technical Advisor and Chef d’Equipe. This individual will lead High Performance Eventing and specifically the Elite Program and Team in the U.S. to sustained success at World Championship and Olympic Games level. The Federation endeavors to partner with a...

US Equestrian Announces $250,000 Sapphire Grand Prix of Devon to be Broadcast Live on ESPN3 on Evening of Thursday, June 2

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/1/2022 6:15:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian (USEF) is pleased to announce the Devon Sapphire Grand Prix CSI4* will be broadcast live on ESPN3 beginning at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 2, and available on-demand to over 100 million broadband users in the United States. One of the top equestrian competitions in the United States for more than a century, the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair is known as one of the most competitive and iconic events in the sport. “Beginning in the 1990’s, the...

US Equestrian Welcomes Artemis Horse Match as Official Horse Matching Service

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/25/2022 4:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce its partnership with Artemis Horse Match, an email-driven, personalized service matching equestrians with horses and ponies available for sale, lease, and breeding. “We are delighted with our multi-year partnership with US Equestrian,” said Nicholas Bourdon, Founder of Artemis Horse Match. "We're now in the ideal position to streamline the online horse shopping experience for buyers and sellers. With US Equestrian's...

US Equestrian Releases Updated U.S. FEI Endurance Calendar Policies and Procedures

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/17/2022 5:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has released an updated version of the U.S. FEI Endurance Calendar Policies and Procedures. This version was approved by the Board of Directors and is effective as of February 16, 2022. The policies and procedures document outlines the process for application review, approval, and fees for endurance rides wishing to be submitted to the FEI along with late applications and modifications. The aim of these policies and procedures is to produce the most...