Buffalo, NY - The Buffalo International Horse Show will host its 64th annual competition this fall at the Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center. The show will be held on September 15-19 in downtown Buffalo, NY. The horse show will host a number of special classes in their large indoor arena, with great prize money and exciting competition. The five day schedule features highlights for everyone to enjoy, including $15,000 worth of hunter and jumper classics for children, adults, juniors,...

Aurora, CO (August 10, 2010)—The Arabian Horse Foundation (AHF) has announced it awarded $15,000 in grants and youth scholarships this year. Since the Foundation was re-launched three years ago, the nonprofit entity, which is the philanthropic arm of the Arabian Horse Association (AHA), has given over $75,000 in grants and scholarships. The AHF recently awarded $5,000 in Scholarships, $5,000 to Rescue and Rehoming of horses, and $5,000 to Equine Research. “The Foundation is pleased to once...

One of a series four paintings by Andre Pater In conjunction with what is anticipated be the biggest equestrian event ever held in the United States, internationally renowned artist Andre Pater has created four paintings, depicting some of the equestrian disciplines featured in the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games to benefit The Race For Education. The series includes jumping, dressage, reining and driving. The paintings were unveiled at a private reception at Cross Gate Gallery in...

FireandEarthPhoto.com. (Rigo, Shawna Harding, Lois Yukins, Dr. Ulf Moeller and Tim Dutta at the USEF National Developing Horse Dressage Championship presented by The Dutta Corporation and Performance Sales International.) Wayne, IL - Eventful nights continue but Saturday evening was not about the recurring thunderstorms, instead the excitement at Lamplight Equestrian centered on a huge tree that fell on one of the stabling tents. Happily there were no injuries sustained, but crews worked...

Denisha Sproul Photography/USEF Archive Lexington, KY - The 2010-2011 year is already underway for the USEF High School Equestrian Athlete program and students are encouraged to sign up now to count their summer practice and competition hours towards their goal of lettering as a USEF High School Equestrian Athlete. The program is now in its second year, and is tracking more than 2,200 students who have earned, or are in the process of earning their letters and pins. "This is becoming the new...

After a brief hiatus, the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) has announced the return of a horse sale during its World Championship Paint Horse Show series this fall. The Breeders’ Trust Select Sale will consist of 50 head of top American Paint Horses that are all nominated to APHA’s popular incentive program, the Breeders’ Trust. “We look forward to providing the industry and the public an opportunity to select from some of the best Breeders’ Trust-nominated show horses, show prospects...

With the Langer Equestrian Group (LEG) show season in full swing, there have been several shows at each venue for riders to rack up points and help their trainers win a fabulous trip to the beautiful Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club Resort, courtesy of LEG. The top five finishers also earn a bonus check for their accomplishments. Maui trips are awarded to the professionals whose students earn the most points at the Woodside, Colorado, Verdugo Hills and Woodside Dressage series, as well as a fifth...

Photo by Dr. C. Mike Tomlinson (Para-Equestrians at CDI at Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, IL.) The United States Para-Equestrian Association (USPEA) would like to announce that it is now a 501(c)(3) public charitable organization. The USPEA provides programs, clinics, and competition opportunities for athletes with physical disabilities. Riders compete under the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) rules during their competitions and many of the athletes compete at the highest...

This summer the American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) is offering a special bargain for those interested in all-breed competition! Sign up for a 2010 AMHA membership between now and August 1, 2010 and receive a free lifetime membership to the AMHA Open Competition Program. This open show incentive program rewards your competitive aspirations in more than 30 different divisions, so whether you are the local sit-a-buck champion or maneuver a hazards course with ease, the Open Competition...

Hans Baerstch and Rubinstar at the 2009 Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships (Flashpoint) Lexington, KY – Platinum Performance and the United States Dressage Federation have formed a thriving partnership the last three years to sponsor the Dressage Championships at the Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC). The 2010 NAJYRC will bring out the continents best dressage riders, ages 14-21, vying for FEI medals in both...