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Inaugural Albers Award awarded to Jeremy Steinberg and Roz Kinstler at the Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Riders Championships presented by Gotham North

by Erica Minks | 8/19/2010 10:05:00 AM

Lexington, KY - The selection committee had a difficult task choosing just one Chef d’Equipe from the many poignant nominations received at this year’s NAJYRC. The perpetual trophy named in honor of long time USDF Region 1 Chef d’Equipe, Patsy Albers was awarded to two deserving chefs; Jeremy Steinberg from Region 6 and Roz Kinstler from Region 2, both who have demonstrated an outstanding level of dedication, enthusiasm and team spirit. Roz Kinstler has been Chef d’Equipe for the Region 2...

Canadian Nationals Offers Something for Everyone

by The AHA Communications Department | 8/19/2010 9:49:00 AM

Arabians, Half-Arabians and Anglo-Arabians descend on Regina, Sask. August 16-21, 2010 for the Arabian and Half-Arabian Canadian National Championship Horse Show, affectionately known as “The Royal Red.” The championship show, produced by the Arabian Horse Association (AHA) of Aurora, Colo., will take advantage of Evraz Place’s new Cooperators Centre for a variety of disciplines including reining, dressage, hunter jumper and more. The Royal Red will bring about 720 world class horses from 40...

USEF Accepting Applications for 2013 Eventing Chef d'Equipe/Technical Advisor

by From the USEF Eventing Department | 8/17/2010 3:12:00 PM

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...

Founder and Manager of Alabama Charity Championship Horse Show, Charles Byron, Passes Away

by American Saddlebred Horse Association | 8/12/2010 11:00:00 AM

Lexington, Kentucky - Charles Byron, of Hartselle, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2010 following a chronic illness, at the age of 79. Byron was the Founder and Manager of the Alabama Charity Championship Horse Show and had also managed other major shows across the Southeast including St. Louis Charity, Germantown Charity, Mid-South Spring Premier, and Pro Am. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Janet, three daughters and two grandchildren. Details on the arrangements to follow...

Girl Scouts and 4-H Club Members Invited to the Pennsylvania National Horse Show For Free!

by Classic Communications | 8/12/2010 10:42:00 AM

Harrisburg, PA--August 9, 2010--The 65th Annual Pennsylvania National Horse Show, which returns to the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Exhibition Center in Harrisburg, PA, October 14-23, is pleased to invite Girl Scouts (in grades 4 and 5) and 4-H members in Pennsylvania to attend the horse show free of charge on Saturday, October 16, 2010. The horse show will host a series of classes and give Girl Scouts an opportunity to complete some of the requirements towards earning the Horse Fan...

ASHA Gearing Up for Youth Activities, Auction at Kentucky State Fair World's Championship Horse Show

by American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) | 8/12/2010 10:21:00 AM

Lexington, Kentucky - The American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) Youth Committee has organized several events for ASHA Youth during the 2010 Kentucky State Fair World's Championship Horse Show, including a three-day long Scavenger Hunt, Junior Judging, and the always popular ASHA Youth Auction, co-sponsored by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). The first of two Junior Judging sessions will begin at 9 AM on Tuesday, August 24, in Freedom Hall section 341, rows J and L....

LIVE Broadcasts from 2010 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions; Steffen Peters Providing Commentary Sunday

by USEF Communications | 8/11/2010 2:58:00 PM

Photo by Shannon Brinkman/USEF Archives Lexington, KY - Join the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) for two more days of free LIVE streaming video from the 2010 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions, in Gladstone, NJ. This LIVE broadcast coverage will be streamed Saturday and Sunday, August 14-15, and will be available exclusively on www.USEFLIVE.com, a new video platform designed to showcase some of the very best live action equestrian sport in America. Watch LIVE...

Andre Pater and The Race For Education Celebrate the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

by Mandy Roberts | 8/10/2010 4:32:00 PM

Courtesy Andre Pater (Andre Pater's painted depiction of show jumping.) 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...

LIVE Broadcasts from 2010 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions

by USEF Communications | 8/5/2010 4:49:00 PM

Lexington, KY - Join the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) for a beta broadcast experience - four days of free LIVE streaming video from the 2010 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions, in Gladstone, NJ. This LIVE broadcast coverage will span two consecutive weekends, August 7-8 and 14-15, and will be available exclusively on USEFLIVE.com, a new video platform designed to showcase some of the very best live action equestrian sport in America. Watch LIVE as 15...

USEF Announces Dressage Combinations Competing at Selection Trials for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

by USEF Communications | 8/3/2010 2:00:00 PM

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) announced today that the following horse/rider combinations will be participating in the USEF Selection Trials for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Dressage Team, held at the Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions. This class will be held as one of five National Dressage Championships in Gladstone, NJ over two weekends of competition. The competition runs August 6-8 and August 13-15, 2010. The...