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Building Pathways: The International Disciplines Council and USEF Sport Department

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/16/2021 8:00:00 PM

The International Disciplines Council (IDC) of the USEF oversees the eight FEI disciplines: dressage, eventing, jumping, para dressage, vaulting, combined driving, endurance, and reining. On Friday, January 15, Council Chair Joe Mattingly and members of the USEF Sport Department provided updates and answered member questions during a presentation as part of US Equestrian’s Virtual 2021 Annual Meeting . International Discipline Council & Sport Department 2021 US Equestrian Annual...

American Regent Animal Health Renews Sponsorship with US Equestrian Through 2022

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/18/2019 4:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian (USEF) and American Regent Animal Health, a division of American Regent, Inc. and the manufacturer of Adequan® i.m. (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan), are proud to announce that Adequan® i.m. will continue its sponsorship with US Equestrian as an Official Partner and Official Joint Therapy Product through November 30, 2022. In addition to its official sponsor designations, Adequan® i.m. will continue as the title sponsor of the Adequan FEI North...

James Flies To Win At World Championship Freestyle Reining At Kentucky Reining Cup

by Classic Communications | 4/26/2014 11:57:36 PM

Lexington, Ky. - It was a night full of costumes and music, but a remarkable performance by Australian Dan James and Smart Little Elan put him at the top of the podium with a score of 227.0 at the World Freestyle Championship at the Kentucky Reining Cup. Drake Johnson, aboard Sonic Chic Dream, and Rocky Dare, aboard Bruce and Sue Kuryloski's Squeaky Clean Genes, tied with a score of 226 for the silver medal. Dan James, winner of the World Freestyle Championship. James' performance...

London is Calling the 2012 U.S. Paralympic Equestrian Team

by Lindsay McCall/USPEA | 8/22/2012 9:56:16 AM

London, England - Passports in hand and the final tack box loaded, the United States Paralympic Equestrian Team is on their way to London. Chef d'Equipe Missy Ransehousen and equestrians Rebecca Hart, top ten FEI Paralympian Jonathan Wentz, Donna Ponessa, and Dale Dedrick will shortly accompany their horses when they arrive in the United Kingdom. From the logistics of international travel to the intense competition, the United States Para-Equestrian Dressage Team has a lot to look forward...

NARHA and the Power of the Horse at the World Equestrian Games

by Cher Smith | 10/26/2010 3:46:00 PM

Denver, CO - The healing power of the horse was front and center during two demonstrations by NARHA and Central Kentucky Riding for Hope at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, October 2-3, in Lexington, KY. These demonstrations, which took place in the John Deere Reining Arena, enabled thousands of equine enthusiasts to see how horses improve the lives every day of individuals with special needs. Participants and attendees of the World Equestrian Games also watched a number of athletes who...

USEF Names Team for 2008 FEI World Four-in-Hand Driving Championship

by By Joanie Morris | 8/25/2008 4:12:00 PM

The USEF has approved the following drivers for the U.S. team for the 2008 FEI World Four-in-Hand Driving Championships to be held in Beesd, Holland, September 3-7, 2008. Name/Age/Hometown James Fairclough/49/Newton, NJ -Charlie Brown/G/10/Holsteiner/Jane Clark -Kavango V. Falkenstein/G/9/Swiss/Jane Clark -Larredo/G/6/Brandenburger/James Fairclough -Tibaldi/G/8/KWPN/Jane Clark -Tuskegee/G/8/Warmblood/Max Dangel S. Tucker Johnson/43/Hobe Sound, FL -Merano 138/G/13/Westphalian/Michael Freund...

First High-Performance Horse and Longuer Training Clinic to be Held in U.S.

by By Pam Lane | 11/13/2007 10:05:00 AM

Gladstone, NJ ­-- The United States Equestrian Federation is proud to host the first High-Performance Horse and Longuer Training Clinic ever held on U.S. soil. The vaulting clinic will be held December 15 and 16 in Ventura County in Southern California. The clinic will feature German coach and longeur, Alexander Hartl. Hartl has been the coach of RV Ingelsberg since 1988. His many achievements include Gold medals at the World and European Championships. For further information. please contact...

First USEF High-Performance Vaulting Team Training Camp to be Held in December

by By Pam Lane | 10/18/2007 2:30:00 PM

The United States Equestrian Federation is proud to host the first High-Performance Vaulting Team Training Camp, December 8-9, 2007. The training camp will be held in the San Francisco Bay area and will feature German coach and longeur, Alexander Hartl. Hartl is the coach of Ingelsberg and his many achievements include Gold medals at both the World and European Championships with senior and junior teams. This camp will be held in preparation for the Vaulting World Championships, which will take...

Adequan® Continues Title Sponsorship of USEF Young Adult Brentina Cup and USEF Junior Dressage National Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/15/2023 3:00:00 PM

Lexington, KY. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that American Regent Animal Health, maker of Adequan ® i.m. (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan) will continue its title sponsorship of two dressage national championships. The Adequan ® /USEF Junior Dressage National Championship and Adequan ® /USEF Young Adult Brentina Cup Dressage National Championship will take place at the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions , August 21-27, 2023, at HITS Chicago at Lamplight Equestrian...

Voting Opens for 2022 FEI Awards With Two U.S. Finalists

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/10/2022 12:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The FEI has announced the opening of the voting period for the 2022 FEI Awards, and US Equestrian is pleased to congratulate the two members of the American equestrian community who have been named finalists. In the FEI Best Groom category, Sue Schlegel (Cazenovia, N.Y.) has been nominated for her role as groom for Olympic jumping athlete Beezie Madden. Schlegel has partnered with John and Beezie Madden for 30 years at John Madden Sales, Inc., serving a vital role in the...