The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce the results of the Executive Board elections that were held at the 2010 Adequan/USDF Convention in Jacksonville, FL. Elections were held for USDF Vice-President, Secretary, and Regional Director in Regions 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9. Officers and Regional Directors of the USDF Executive Board serve a three-year term, starting the first day of January after the election. Beth Jenkins, of Boston, MA, is the new USDF Vice-President....

Kelsey Kimbler riding CAHR Junior (Photo by Paschal Karl) Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce Kelsey Kimbler as the winner of the 2010 USEF Youth Sportsman's Award, sponsored by Breyer Animal Creations®. Kimbler was selected from an outstanding group of youth representing their respective recognized breed and discipline affiliates from across the country. An avid endurance competitor from Aberdeen, SD, she was nominated by both the Arabian Horse...

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Eventing High Performance program congratulates the following riders on their invitation into the 2011 Developing Rider Program. Riders were selected for this program by either submitting an application, or were recommended by Talent Spotters or the Selection Committee. Rider/Age/Hometown A List Kate Brown/24/Mansfield, GA Sinead Halpin/29/Oldwick, NJ Andrea Leatherman /25/Ocala, FL Clark Montgomery /29/Fairburn, GA Heather...

Denver— NARHA’s National Award Winners were honored November 6 at the Annual NARHA Awards Banquet, the highlight of NARHA’s 2010 National Conference, Annual Meeting and Horse Expo, in the Grand Hyatt Ballroom in Denver, CO. The banquet featured an excellent dinner, punctuated by cheers and happy tears for the people who exemplify the best of the wonderful population of participants, instructors, volunteers and equines who work together to change the lives of people who live with physical,...

Lexington, KY (November 24, 2010) - The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) will present a Lifetime Achievement Award to John ‘Jack’ Kimball and Judith Noone at the Salute Gala & Annual Awards Banquet on December 3, 2010, at the Adequan/USDF National Convention & Symposium in Jacksonville, FL. These two recipients have shown a lifetime of dedication to USDF through volunteering, and developing programs, projects, and committees that have contributed to USDF's mission. They also have a long...

Kate Hayley wins top honors at USHJA Emerging Athletes Training Clinic (Tricia Booker/Cameron Green Media ) Buffalo, N.Y., November 23, 2010 - The Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center (BTRC) has been a busy facility during the last few weeks, wrapping up with the United States Hunter Jumper Association's Emerging Athletes Program's National Training Session. The clinic was held November 19-21, 2010, at the BTRC, which is the only indoor riding facility located in the city of Buffalo. It has been...

Melanie Smith Taylor (Photo © 2010 Mike Maple) Buffalo, NY - November 17, 2010 - The Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center (BTRC) has been a busy facility over the last few weeks, and most recently concluded its twelfth annual George Morris Clinic. Next on the calendar for BTRC is the 2010 USHJA Emerging Athletes National Training Session, which will be held November 19-21, 2010. The BTRC is the only indoor riding facility located in the city of Buffalo. It has been the site of a therapeutic riding...

Lexington, KY (November 12, 2010) - The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce that Naomi Martin of Brooks, OR, has been selected as the recipient of the 2010 USDF Youth Volunteer of the Year Award, presented by The Paddock Saddlery and sponsored by the USDF Youth Programs Advisory Subcommittee. This prestigious award honors one outstanding youth volunteer who has contributed on a national and local basis to USDF and dressage. As the recipient of this award, Naomi’s...

Lexington, KY - The American Association of Equine Practitioners Foundation has awarded $262,000 in grants to 15 non-profit organizations and universities working for the health and welfare of horses. These 2010 grant recipients share the Foundation’s mission to support equine research, benevolence, education and the equine community. From funding laminitis research to sponsoring an “equitarian” mission in Mexico, the Foundation is supporting a wide range of initiatives in 2010 and 2011 that...

Mike Maple. (Melanie Smith Taylor will judge the 2010 EAP Training Session. ) Buffalo, NY - The Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center (BTRC) is excited to announce that it will be the host facility for the 2010 USHJA Emerging Athletes National Training Session on November 19-21, 2010. The BTRC is the only indoor riding facility uniquely located in the heart of the city of Buffalo, and has been the site of a therapeutic riding program for 10 years. Auditors are invited to take part in the...