Students were awarded ribbons for their efforts during the PBSFA Horse Show hosted by the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center. (From left to right) Ms. Nora, Ray S., Garron M. and Stephen A. Photo: Kendall Bierer/PMG. Loxahatchee, FL - The Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center (VTRC) held its first Palm Beach School for Autism Horse Show on Tuesday, December 20, 2011. The students have been participating in a recently developed program by the VTRC and the Palm Beach School for Autism (PBSFA)...

Helen Lenahan's participation and dedication to the equestrian sport has been nothing short of amazing, she was awarded the Mrs. A.C. Randolph Owners Legacy Award at the USHJA Evening of Equestrians Program. Photo courtesy of the USHJA. Buffalo, NY - The 2011 United States Hunter Jumper Association Evening of Equestrians Program sponsored by the USHJA Foundation, honored the top riders, owners and trainers on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at the Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans, LA. SBS Farms'...

Lexington, KY - The UPHA and The UPHA Ribbons of Service program wish to congratulate the following participants on their outstanding accomplishments: Kohlette Weaver – Overall winner of the program with the most funds raised. Thirteen-year-old Kotie is also the American Saddlebred Breed Winner. Together, under the direction of Jimmy and Helen Robertson she and her horse CH Sports Night raised a total of $11,802 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, as well as completing 79 hrs...

Sascha Mills. Photo: Laurie Revard. Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce Sascha Mills as the winner of the 2011 USEF Youth Sportsman's Award. Mills was selected from an outstanding group of youth representing their respective recognized breed and discipline affiliates from across the country. An avid Morgan competitor from Goldsby, OK, she was nominated by the American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA). "Winning this award is such an honor,"...

Lexington, KY — The Equine Land Conservation Resource (ELCR) is excited to welcome the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), the National Equestrian Federation of the U.S., as a Premier Partner of its Conservation Partners Program. ELCR’s Conservation Partners Program, sponsored by Bayer, is a national membership program of organizations whose leaders and members play a critical role in ELCR’s mission to advance the conservation of land for horse-related activity. The...

Lexington, KY - Open Jumper action at the Alltech National Horse Show, 128th Edition, wrapped up on Saturday night with a fast-paced jump-off during the Alltech National Horse Show $250,000 Grand Prix CSI-W. Richard Spooner and Cristallo set the pace with tidy inside turns and a clear effort, beating Great Britain's Nick Skelton aboard Carlo 273 by just three-tenths of a second. Jessica Springsteen and Cincinatti Le Silla rounded out the three as the fastest four-fault combination during...

Sarah Tredennick and Vigaro. Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. Washington, D.C. - The 53rd Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) continued today with classes for jumpers. The International Open Jumpers had two classes, and Sarah Tredennick of Denver, CO, rode Vigaro to the win in the $31,000 International Open Jumper Jump-off class. Todd Minikus and Sweetheart wowed the crowd in their Uncle Sam costume and cleared the Georgetown Cupcake Joker fence to win the $20,000 International Open Jumper...

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce that Randolph College of Lynchburg, VA, has signed on again this year as the title sponsor of the USEF National Junior Jumper Championships, as well as presenting sponsor of the Pessoa/USEF National Hunter Seat Medal Finals. "Randolph College is excited to sponsor high caliber events such as the USEF National Junior Jumper Championships and the Pessoa/USEF National Hunter Seat Medal Finals," shared Tamara...

WESTPORT, CT - The results of Round 4 of America's Favorite Equestrian are in. Three equestrians in each of the eight disciplines that participated in the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games have moved onto the Final Round. "America's Favorite Equestrian is an innovative and contemporary concept designed to engage the equestrian community", said John Long, CEO, United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). "It is an exciting project to be a part of because the proceeds benefit so many...

Lexington, KY - Applications for the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Youth Sportsman's Award are being accepted by the applicable USEF recognized associations or international discipline associations through October 1, 2011. Now in its sixth year, the award recognizes young equestrians who exhibit exceptional leadership potential, serve as positive role models for their peers, demonstrate an ongoing commitment and dedication to the promotion of equestrian sport, are involved in...