Lexington, KY— The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has announced the following change to the International High Performance (IHP) rule (GR207.1): Effective March 15, 2010, the rule has been changed to remove the fee for U.S. horses competing abroad. For more information and instructions on how to pre-pay the $420 IHP fee or request a refund for going over the $420 cap you can find the Pre Payment/Refund form on the USEF website at the following link: www.usef....

Photo by ESI Photography (Emma Kennedy, the owner and rider of Summer Hill, captured Sunday's $5,000 Pony Commotion. ) The Ocala Winter Finals wrapped up another exciting week of show jumping that included two of the four remaining qualifying grand prix classes this winter for the Pfizer Million at HITS Post Time Farm in Ocala, FL. Maryland’s Tracy Magness captured the win in the $25,000 HITS Grand Prix, presented by Pfizer Animal Health, aboard Mr. and Mrs. John Barko’s Tarco Van Ter Moude for...

Attention junior riders interested in competing in the 2010 USEF National Junior Jumper Championships. Don’t forget that new in 2010 is an application process as outlined in the selection procedures. You can save $5 by logging onto your Authorized User Account and applying online. Go to www.usef.org and click on “USEF Login” on the top right hand corner of the home page. Parents and trainers are able to apply for the rider. Complete selection procedures for the 2010 USEF National Junior Jumper...

During the USEF Annual Meeting, the Safety Committee voted to provide Driving Competition Accident Guidelines to all competitions with driving classes, affiliates, and any other interested parties. The USEF Legal Counsel has reviewed the guidelines and approved them for distribution. The Driving Competition Accident Guidelines represent a recommended approach to the special safety considerations inherent in driving activities and do not represent new procedural requirements or rule change...

The selection procedures for the 2010 USEF National Pony Jumper Championships have been clarified to address that when a zone chooses to count Children’s Jumper points for their standings, these points can be acquired at any show provided that the Children’s Jumper class meets current zone specifications for the show in which the class is being held. A complete set of 2010 USEF National Pony Jumper Championships selection procedures can be found on the Jumping page of the USEF website at www....

The USEF Dressage Pony Handbook has now been updated for 2010 and is available for free download from the USEF website at www.usef.org/_IFrames/breedsdisciplines/discipline/alldressage/dressagePonies.aspx .

High Line Outfitters announces it's support for the global relief efforts in Haiti. Through February 28, 25% of all website sales will be donated to the Red Cross' humanitarian efforts in Haiti. Please go to www.HighLineOutfitters.com to lend your support during this critical time.

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) invites licensed dressage competitions to apply to become an official 2011 “qualifying competition” for the USEF Dressage Developing Programs and the FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Dressage Championships (NAJYRC). DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2010 The USEF Developing Programs & the NAJYRC Program include the following: - USEF National Championships for Juniors, Young Riders, & Young Adult “Brentina Cup” - FEI North American Junior &...

The 2009 winners of the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) Members Choice Awards Program were announced, Wednesday, December 9, 2009, at the USHJA Annual Meeting in St. Petersburg, FL. Lynn Walsh, Chair of the Show Standards Committee, gave a brief overview of the program and announced the winners. Winners were selected in two categories; AA- and A-rated competitions, as well as B- and C-rated competitions. Winners will receive a banner, which can be displayed at their competition,...

The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce and congratulate its new USDF Certified Instructors from the testing held October 19-20, 2009, in Bedford, NY. The USDF Instructor Certification program is designed to set a standard of excellence in dressage training and instruction in the United States and to educate dressage riders, instructors, and aspiring instructors. New USDF Certified Instructors include: Kevin Greelish of Coventry, CT, and Cheryl Reeve of Strubridge,...