Columbia, S.C. - University of South Carolina hunt seat coach Carol Gwin has been named the head coach at SMU, it was announced late yesterday. Gwin takes over a Mustang program that went 5-10 last year. Gwin becomes SMU's third head coach in the last 12 months. "We are sad to see Carol go but we're excited for her with this new opportunity and certainly wish her all the best," South Carolina head coach Boo Major said. "The search for our new assistant hunt seat coach has already...

Go With The Gold, a sweepstakes program offered by Merial, Ltd., is launching this month in equine retail stores across the country, giving horse owners the opportunity to win a trip to Las Vegas and attend one of two premier equine events. Purchasers of ZIMECTERIN® Gold (ivermectin/praziquantel) can enter the drawing via a code provided at checkout. Customers can also enter by texting GOLD to 38470. They’ll receive a link to a video to watch on their phone, after which a sweepstakes...

Lexington, KY - The Search Committee formed by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) to assist in hiring the U.S. Show Jumping Young Rider Chef d’Equipe/Technical Advisor has approved the job description for the position. The Search Committee is composed of the following individuals: Eric Straus, Chairman Laura Kraut Beezie Madden Katie Prudent Robert Ridland The job description and application can be found at; https://www.usef....

Ilse Schwarz and Don Joseph (Susan J. Stickle) Wellington, FL - Transplanted Australian dressage rider Ilse Schwarz and Don Joseph, a six-year-old Oldenburg gelding, were the High Score Award winners on Tuesday, as they received a score of 72.591% in 1st Level Test 3 Open on the first day of the Global Dressage National 2 Horse Show at the at the Stadium show grounds of the Global Dressage Festival. (GDF). Schwarz, based in Wellington, and Don Joseph (Don Kennedy x Calmera x Santander) have...

Some tips from Equestrian Interior Designer Mary Cox Whether you live in a small apartment or a large spacious home you can bring your love of horses home, without bringing your horse home too. For most of us our home is our sanctuary – a place to retreat from life’s stress and re-charge our batteries. A thoughtfully planned interior creates feelings that re-energize us while a poorly planned interior can have us feeling frustrated and stressed. In riding, when there is harmony...

Ledges Sporting Horses (Photo courtesy of the client ) Wayne, IL - Make your resolution this year to come join the Ledges Winter Series presented by Showplace Productions. Each show is USEF 'A'-rated, with Jumper rating 2. Every week features: • More than $10,000 in Total Hunter Prize Money • $1,000 Hunter Classics for Pony, Junior, Amateur/Owner, and Open Hunter divisions • $500 Pre-Green Hunter Classic • NAL, WIHS, and Marshall & Sterling Child/Adult Hunter Classics • State, Regional, and...

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is accepting applications for the 2013 Eventing Chef d'Equipe/Technical Advisor. In order to provide a seamless transition for USA Eventing athletes, USEF has embarked on the search for the next Chef d'Equipe/Technical Advisor for Eventing High Performance. The position is available January 1, 2013. Interested parties should complete an application, submit their curriculum vitae, and provide their program outline by no later than...

Some of America's top up-and-coming junior riding talent is bound for Lexington's Kentucky Horse Park August 4 for the Essex Classics/United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) Hunterdon Equitation Cup Classic. Held this year as part of the East Coast Hunter Finals, the USHJA Hunterdon Cup began in 2005 and was developed as a unique class that combines the precision of equitation and the handiness of hunters. The class is open to any rider who is an active USHJA junior member and who has...

The 2010 Kentucky International Equine Summit, presented by the University of Louisville Equine Industry Program in cooperation with the University of Kentucky Equine Initiative, concluded last Tuesday evening at the Downtown Hilton in Lexington, KY. The Summit was created with a goal of drawing in industry leaders to share in a discussion and search for solutions for some of the industry’s most important challenges, regardless of the breed or discipline. With 74 industry experts on hand as...

Photo by Howard Schatzberg Enthusiasts looking for an established multi-breed show need search no further...the United Professional Horsemen’s Association (UPHA) Chapter 5 Horse Show will be held on May 5-8, 2010, in the Hale Arena at the American Royal Complex in Kansas City, MO. This illustrious show began its 23-year history in May of 1987 under the guidance of some of Missouri’s finest horseman, including Art Simmons, Ron Hulse, Bill and Sonny Sutton, Jimmy Miller, Janet Green, Bev...