Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced the launch of a limited-time promo code, valid through January 31, 2022, for renewing fan members interested in upgrading to the new subscriber tier of membership . The discount is available to redeem immediately with use of the promo code WelcomeSubscriber . The discount code will reduce the annual fee for subscribers (formerly known as paid fan members) to only $10, a 60% discount from the annual renewal cost of $25. For individuals who do...

Lexington, Ky. – After a yearlong hiatus of Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ series competition in the United States, US Equestrian, along with the Federation Equestre International (FEI) are pleased to announce the return of a series qualifier to a new location at Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., from May 10-15, 2022. The competition will mark the first time the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ USA will be held on the West Coast of the United...

Springfield, Ohio – The International Friesian Show Horse Association (IFSHA) is set to host the 2021 World and Grand National Championship Horse Show in Springfield, Ohio, from September 29 through October 3. Entries have brought the best of the Friesian breed to compete in more than 200 classes over the course of the show. Classes include a variety of disciplines, such as dressage, Western dressage, English pleasure, carriage pleasure driving, trail, in-hand, and more. Judges Ron...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian and National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NRTA) have announced a joint contest between the two organizations centered around US Equestrian’s “I Am US Equestrian” campaign, meant to challenge the perceptions of who equestrians are and what is means to be an equestrian. The contest will give away a John Deere TS Gator™ to one lucky winner. The contest will begin today, September 27, and close on October 15, 2021. The “I Am US...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced a horse substitution for the U.S. Eventing Olympic Team ahead of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. The Luke 140 Syndicate’s Luke 140, the selected mount for Boyd Martin (Cochranville, Pa.), will be replaced by Martin’s first direct reserve , Tsetserleg, a 14-year-old Trakehner gelding owned by Christine Turner, Thomas Turner, and Tommie Turner. Luke 140 sustained a minor injury during his training preparation and has been withdrawn from...

Paris, Ky. – The Kentucky Classic Combined Driving Event at the picturesque Hillcroft Farm is ready to begin following Thursday’s morning horse inspection. The event, running from May 27-30, hosts the USEF Advanced Pair Horse Combined Driving National Championship with a small but mighty field competing for top honors. Jacob Arnold, the defending USEF Advanced Pair Horse Combined Driving National Champion (Erin Gilmore Photography) Jacob Arnold (Goshen, Ky.) is the defending...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that the application period for the 2021 National Youth Sportsman’s Award is now open. The award serves to identify future leaders across US Equestrian’s 29 recognized breeds and disciplines and to celebrate outstanding youth for their achievements. Applications will be accepted through August 15, 2021. Active members age 17 years and younger as of December 1, 2020 and in good standing with US Equestrian and their...

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian has announced the athletes nominated to the U.S. Vaulting Team Short List ahead of the 2021 FEI Vaulting World Championships for Juniors to be held from July 28 – August 1, 2021, in Le Mans, France, and the 2021 FEI Vaulting World Championships for Seniors to be held from August 24 – September 5, 2021, in Budapest, Hungary. The Chef d’Equipe for the U.S. Vaulting Junior Team is Emma Seely, while the Chef d’Equipe for the U.S. Vaulting...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian welcomes Liberty Mutual as a new partner, effective November 1, 2020. With this partnership, US Equestrian members will now have access to savings on select Liberty Mutual insurance products through the MemberPerks program. “We’re pleased to launch this new partnership with Liberty Mutual,” said US Equestrian CEO Bill Moroney. “Dependable insurance coverage is so important, and we’re thrilled to be able to offer savings on...

Lexington, Ky. – This week, the Arabian Horse Association (AHA) will host some of the country's top Arabian horses to the highly anticipated U.S. National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show . From October 23-31, competition will be held across three arenas at Expo Square in Tulsa, Okla. Competitive sessions start at 8:00 a.m. CT every day. View the complete class schedule here . Image description: Smiling Western rider leans down to pet her bay Arabian horse after...