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Inaugural USEF Information Technology Summit Hosts Breed and Discipline Technology Leaders

by Sarah Evers | 4/12/2007 4:36:52 PM

Lexington, KY— It was a bit of history being made as the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) hosted the first of what is hoped to be annual I.T. summits at the Federation’s headquarters at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington on March 29. The summit—designed to bring together the I.T. departments from the various breeds and disciplines to discuss common interests and concerns—proved to be a useful and enlightening event for the more than 30 people representing...

World Champion Morgan Stallion Noble Flaire Dies at 22

by By The American Morgan Horse Association | 10/19/2006 2:59:00 AM

The AMHA stallion, Noble Flaire, recently went on to greenier pastures. He was laid to rest the night before the East Coast Park Saddle Championship at the 2006 New England Regional, where he was recognized by many. Noble Flaire was born in 1984. In 1986, he debuted in the two-year-old park harness. His emergence on the track caused people to run in order to watch him perform. After his first victory pass, he trotted out of the ring, down the track and around the turn with people running behind...

American Warmblood Society Recognizes 2005 Award Winners

by By the American Warmblood Society | 1/24/2006 3:22:44 PM

Anthem earned his "Supreme" status with 86.500 at his Inspection in Randall, MN, in August of 2005. Anthem was sired by Alano, out of Megan, both Holsteiners, and bred by Diane Kilmer, VA. The American Warmblood Society (AWS) is a non-profit Horse Registry founded in 1983 dedicated to talented Sport horses from the grassroots through the highest levels. As one of the Full Members of the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses (WBFSH), the AWS promotes, represents, records and registers...

Susan Jane Anstey Passes Away

by By Jennifer Ward | 11/18/2005 2:42:08 PM

Susan Jane Anstey (nee Scott) passed away peacefully after a short but courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, November 9, 2005, at her home, Wyndstone Farm, in Nobleton, Ontario, Canada. She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Anstey; her sister, Alice Ferrier; her loving partner of 24 years, Michael Van Every, and their families. An avid horsewoman, Anstey competed and judged hunters/jumpers, bred and raced Thoroughbreds, published Canada's leading horse magazines, including Horse...

WBFSH World Champions Crowned: Winners Florencio and Damon Hill Lead from the Start; American Horse Currency DC Finishes Eleventh

by By WBFSH and USEF | 7/6/2005 11:00:00 AM

The Westfalian-bred stallions Damon Hill and Florencio won the World Breeding Federation Sport Horses (WBFSH) World Championships for young dressage horses, held July 1-3 in Verden, Germany. Five-year-old Damon Hill (Donnerhall x Rubinstein), ridden by Helen Langehanenberg, scored a 9.02 in the finals, just ahead of half-brother Donnerball (Donnerhall x Alabaster) and FBW Dejavu (Dacaprio x Glueckspilz). In the six-year-old division, last year's five-year-old champion Florencio (Florestan x...

USEF Announces Details of Mid-Year Board of Directors Meeting

by Sarah Lane | 2/16/2005 5:00:00 AM

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce details pertaining to the 2005 Mid-Year Board of Directors Meeting. This year’s gathering will bring the Board together in the heart of Kentucky, July 12th at the Hyatt Regency in Lexington. This landmark hotel is attached to the famed 23,000-seat Rupp Arena, known to host some of the most highly acclaimed sporting and entertainment events in the nation. The Hyatt is also connected by convenient skywalks to world-class...

Olympic Silver medalist wins World Cup Qualifier at CSI-W Lexington Grand Prix

by slane | 9/28/2004 12:00:00 AM

Lexington, KY — After jumping a clear round followed by a clear jump-off Friday, Olympian McLain Ward (Silver Team medal, Athens 2004) and Goldika 559 (Holstein, Cor de la Bryere – Zelena II) claimed a first place victory during the World Cup Show Jumping Qualifier at the CSI-W Lexington Grand Prix. Closely following in second place was Lauren Hough (Alternate, Athens 2004) on Casadora (Dutch Warmblood, Indoctro – Kadora) with four faults on the final jump off. In a three-way...

Ryder Richardson Wins 2022 USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 12/1/2022 4:45:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce Ryder Richardson (Parker, Colo.) as the winner of the 2022 USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award in recognition of his contributions and achievements this year. The USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award identifies outstanding youth members actively involved in their respective discipline or breed organizations and acknowledges their potential as future leaders in the equine industry. The American Connemara Pony Society and United States Hunter...

Woodard and Parra Named Champions on Final Day of the 2017 Markel/USEF Young & Developing Horse Dressage National Championships

by Julian McPeak, US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/28/2017 1:23:00 AM

Wayne, Ill. - The final two division titles of the 2017 Markel/USEF Young & Developing Horse Dressage National Championships were determined today as competition came to an end at the Lamplight Equestrian Center. Andrea Woodard and Ravenna maintained their top position following Friday’s test to earn the Markel/USEF Six-Year-Old Dressage National Championship, following the FEI Six-Year-Old Final Test. Cesar Parra and Fashion Designer OLD also held onto their lead from Friday’s...

Supreme Show Jumping Competition in Week III of the HITS Desert Circuit featuring the $100,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix

by HITS Horse Shows | 2/7/2016 11:52:33 PM

Thermal, Calif. - Spectacular competition and superior prize purses continue as the ever-present theme in Week III of the HITS Desert Circuit. Jumpers vie for the money in the $100,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix and the $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix. Rich Fellers and Lux Lady on their way to a $100,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix win. (ESI Photography) $100,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix Desert Circuit III was in full swing as the $100,000 Purina Animal Nutrition Grand Prix...