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Numerous Dressage Reports Now Available Online Through the United States Dressage Federation

by By Ross Creech | 3/6/2008 2:01:00 PM

The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce that multiple reports have been made available online on the redesigned USDF website at www.usdf.org . There are three categories of reports available. Category One reports require an individual to be logged in through the front page of the website, but are free. Category Two reports have a fee based on member or non-member status with membership being defined as anyone that is a participating, group, or...

National Horse Show Association of America Announces Judges for 2008 ASPCA Maclay National Championship

by By Jennifer Wood | 2/7/2008 2:37:00 PM

The National Horse Show Association of America is pleased to announce that they have chosen the judges for this year's ASPCA Maclay National Championship. Leo G. Conroy of Wellington, FL, and Jimmy Torano of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, will judge the prestigious national final, which is held during the Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament in Syracuse, NY. The show will run from October 29-November 2, 2008, at the Oncenter Complex. Conroy has been a sought-after judge for many years. He has held...

2008 USEF Horsemastership Training Session Hosted by Bates Saddles to be Held January 21-26

by By Phelps Media Group | 1/10/2008 2:48:00 PM

The USEF Horsemastership Training Session hosted by Bates Saddles will take place in Wellington, FL, from January 21­-26, 2008. The aim of the training sessions is to help create complete “horsemasters” and a pipeline of riders for future U.S. teams as a select group of top young American riders are led through the training session by USEF, the chef d’equipe of the United States Equestrian Team. Support for the sessions has been provided by the United States Equestrian Federation, the United...

2008 FEI Rider and Horse Registration and Renewal Information

by By Andrea Kimmel | 11/8/2007 11:30:00 AM

Registration for Riders and Horses Registration is mandatory following the decision of the General Assembly for all riders and horses since January 1, 2006. However, registration is not required for riders and horses who participate only in the FEI Children’s Competition and Challenges. Since October 2006, ranking points for rider and/or horses not registered are no longer taken into account. FEI Bulletin 01/07 FEI Registrations are mandatory and must be renewed before entering your first FEI...

USEF Announces Joint Membership Card with USDF

by gaillardm | 6/28/2007 4:09:00 PM

(Lexington, KY) - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), announced today that effective June 28th United States Dressage Federation members, who have an active USDF participating membership and are USEF members, can now obtain one joint USEF/USDF membership card as opposed to two separate cards. The card can be accessed online and carries both of the individual membership numbers. The USEF already has a joint membership card with the United States Hunter and Jumper Association (USHJA)...

USEF 2023 Florida Hunter/Jumper Competition Calendar Update

by | 8/3/2022 11:38:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the approval of hunter/jumper competitions to be added to the calendar for the first trimester of the 2023 competition year in Florida; this includes 32 approved mileage exemptions set to occur over a period of 18 weeks. The Board of Directors approved a resolution permitting the USEF to contemporaneously review all Mileage Exemption Requests for Hunter, Jumper, and Hunter/Jumper Licensed Competitions in...

Versatility Ruled at Gold Coast 5 as Blaine Mangione Toppped the Hunter Derby

by LEG Up News | 7/26/2013 3:24:35 PM

Blaine Mangione takes a break from the jumper ring to win the $1,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby (Bella Nova Pictures) Versatility was the name of the game as riders transitioned between the equitation, hunter, and jumper rings at Gold Coast 5 (July 19-21). Young professional Blaine Mangione, usually seen in the jumper arena, proved she could win the blue ribbon in $1,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby as well. “I was really shocked! I’m usually in the middle of the pack so I honestly...

Team of Ament, Morris, and Gallegos Win Memorial Day Classic Team Equitation Challenge

by By Jennifer Wood and Lauren Fisher | 5/28/2009 3:38:00 PM

Karen Healey Stables spent the holiday weekend at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center competing at the Memorial Day Classic Horse Show, held May 21-25, 2009. Healey's students showed in the hunter, jumper, and equitation divisions throughout the weekend and earned top placings in all three disciplines. The Memorial Day Classic had an exciting equitation team challenge over the weekend that provided a fun opportunity for each team, which was made up of one professional, one amateur, and one junior...

Hannah Selleck and Bauer Qualify for Zone 10 NAJYRC Team

by By Jennifer Wood | 6/16/2008 10:59:00 AM

At the Oaks Blenheim Classic, Karen Healey's riders were major players and very successful. Starting with the jumpers, in the $5,000 1.45m classic, Hannah Selleck of Thousand Oaks, CA, and her horse Bauer rode their way to victory. In addition, her name has been added to the Young Riders team for Zone 10 at the 2008 North American Junior and Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC). Shelby Wakeman of Westlake Village, CA, and Pandoer, were named as the alternates for the junior team. They finished...

Reminder to Eventing Athletes of USEF Policies Regarding FEI Entries

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/13/2023 8:00:00 AM

Dear U.S. Eventing Athletes, We would like to take this opportunity to remind you of USEF policies regarding FEI entries: If you intend to compete in a U.S. FEI competition, your entry must be submitted in the USEF FEI Entry Portal no later than 4 p.m. ET on the Definite Entry Date listed in the competition’s FEI Schedule. You are not considered to be entered in the competition until your entry is submitted in the USEF FEI Entry Portal . No new entries will be accepted in the USEF FEI...