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Hannah Burnett Reports on Life in Ocala

by Hannah Burnett | 2/9/2011 8:51:25 AM

Hannah Burnett had a meteoric rise to the highest levels of the sport, after coming up through the Young Riders program, she completed the 2007 Rolex Kentucky CCI4* with Keep the Faith at the age of 21. She has since won the 2009 USEF National CCI2* Championship and the 2010 National CCI3* Championship, both with Dick Thompson's St. Barths. Find out more about Hannah at: www.HSBEventing.com . I can’t believe it’s already 2011 and time to start the winter eventing season! Last...

2004 Olympic Dressage Selection Trials Start This Weekend

by gaillardm | 6/9/2004 12:00:00 AM

The 2004 Bayer/USET Foundation Festival of Champions, Presented by State Line Tack, Olympic Dressage Selection Trials, will be held over the next two weekends, June 12th and 13th and June 18th -20th, 2004 at the Oaks Blenheim in San Juan Capistrano, California. The USEF Grand Prix Championship at the Festival will serve as the Olympic Dressage Selection Trials to determine the “short list” for the rider/horse combinations for the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. The following are the...

US Equestrian Announces Athletes for the 2023 FEI Driving World Championship for Combined Ponies

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/20/2023 6:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes who will represent the Land Rover U.S. Driving Team for the FEI Driving World Championship for Combined Ponies. This championship will take place August 30-September 3, 2023, in Oirschot, Netherlands. Single: Amy Cross (Chestertown, Md.) and Eulenhof Spencer , a 2010 Welsh Pony gelding owned by Wendy O’Brien Hilary Mroz-Blythe (Leverett, Mass.) and Bijou , her own 2006 pony cross mare Alternate: Anna Koopman...

US Equestrian to Open Search for U.S. Dressage Technical Advisor Position

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/12/2023 6:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian will begin its search for a new U.S. Dressage Technical Advisor following the decision of current Technical Advisor Debbie McDonald to step down from her role effective August 1, 2023. The U.S. Dressage Technical Advisor will work closely with the dressage staff on preparations and planning for the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games next summer, as well as play an integral role in program oversight and leadership through the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games....

USEF Biosecurity Vesicular Stomatitis Alert & Webinar

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/23/2023 5:00:00 PM

On May 17, 2023, vesicular stomatitis (VS) virus was confirmed on an equine premises in San Diego County, California. Currently, the virus has only been confirmed in San Diego and Riverside Counties, California. USEF supports continuing competitions in VS-affected states and competitions which include horses from VS-affected states with the implementation of enhanced biosecurity measures. USEF is working closely with competition management in California and at events with horses traveling in...

Debbie McDonald to Continue Support of U.S. Dressage High Performance Program with Appointment as Technical Advisor Through Paris 2024 Olympic Games

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/1/2023 4:05:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the return of Debbie McDonald to the U.S. Dressage Program in the role of Technical Advisor to lead and oversee training preparation for Elite combinations through the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. McDonald served as Technical Advisor for the U.S. Dressage Program from 2019 through 2021, culminating with a historic silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. McDonald’s responsibilities will be designated specifically to training...

USEF Announces Move to Go Green with the New Competition Year

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/30/2022 3:30:00 PM

Ensuring that we are responding to the feedback of our members and doing our part to benefit the broader environment by going green, USEF has spent the last year transitioning many of our paper processes to online processes. This provides members with the greater convenience and efficiency they have asked for when conducting their business with the organization. Additionally, it saves resources and keeps costs down organization-wide which results in savings for members. Members can now enjoy...

US Equestrian Announces Updated Member Lists for Dressage Pathway Programs

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 8/18/2022 1:22:00 PM

Lexington, Ky . - The USEF Dressage Program Pathway seeks to deliver sustainable success and is focused on team podium finishes at Championships. The Emerging programs serve as the foundation of the Pathway, followed by the Development program and, ultimately, the Pre-Elite/Elite program. USEF Dressage Program member lists have been updated. To view each program membership list, please visit the USEF Dressage Program Pathway page . Membership is reviewed twice annually, and combinations may be...

Apply Now for US Equestrian National Youth Sportsman’s Award

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/16/2022 10:55:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that the application period for the 2022 National Youth Sportsman’s Award is now open. The award serves to identify future leaders across all of US Equestrian’s recognized breeds and disciplines and to celebrate outstanding youth for their achievements. Applications will be accepted through August 15, 2022. Active USEF competing members and subscribers aged 17 years and younger as of December 1, 2021, and in good standing...

World’s Largest Arabian and Half-Arabian Horse Show Returns to Scottsdale, Arizona

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/16/2022 11:46:00 AM

Scottsdale, Ariz. – Known as the largest Arabian horse show in the world, the 67th annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show is set to begin on Thursday, February 17, and runs through Sunday, February 27. Hosted by the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona (AHAA), the show traditionally welcomes over 2,000 Arabian horses and over 9,000 entries annually. Approximately 1,200 classes for youth, amateur, and professional exhibitors will put the athleticism of this breed on full display. Six show...