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Big Ass Fans Joins US Equestrian as MemberPerks Program Sponsor

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/17/2019 1:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky . – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the addition of Big Ass Fans to the expanding MemberPerks Program, which will benefit members and USEF National Championship competitions with product discounts and partnership advantages. Through this new agreement, US Equestrian members will receive 10 percent off all Big Ass Fans products, which include a variety of fan models and light fixtures for residential, agricultural, and commercial use. The partnership will also benefit...

Best of Paso Fino Breed Compete for National Titles at PFHA Grand National

by Ashley Swift, US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/30/2019 10:49:00 AM

Perry, Ga. – After a year of competition, hard work, and dedication, competitors gave it their all at the Paso Fino Horse Association (PFHA) Grand National Championship Show . The championship, held at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, Ga., from September 16-21, provided six days of fierce competition. The Grand National is one of the country’s most prestigious Paso Fino shows, and exhibitors and spectators alike look forward to attending this competition every year for a...

Welsh Ponies and Cobs Return to Tulsa for WPCSA American National Show

by Ashley Swift, US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/24/2019 9:29:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – The Welsh Pony and Cob Society of America (WPCSA) is set to host the country’s top Welsh Ponies and Cobs in the highly anticipated American National Show from September 25-29, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. This annual competition is the premier Welsh breed show in the United States. It is held in conjunction with the Tulsa State Fair, which garners nearly one million visitors to Expo Square during the week. With over 400 classes, the American National offers a diverse and...

US Equestrian Announces 2019 Land Rover Eventing Grant Recipients

by US Equestrian Communicatoins Department | 9/19/2019 7:08:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019 Land Rover/USEF Competition Grants for the remainder of the 2019 season. The following athletes will receive funding for the FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ The Netherlands hosted at the Military Boekelo CCIO4*-L in Enschede, the Netherlands from October 10-13: Jennie Brannigan (West Grove, Pa.) and Stella Artois, the Stella Artois Syndicate’s 11-year-old Holsteiner/Thoroughbred mare Matt Flynn (Reddick, Fla....

Six Days of World-Class Competition Ahead at PFHA Grand National Championship Show

by Ashley Swift, US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/15/2019 8:45:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – The 2019 Paso Fino Horse Association's (PFHA) Grand National Championship Show kicks off on Monday, September 16, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, Ga. The Grand National delivers six days of world-class competition featuring the best Paso Fino horses in the nation. From September 16-21, professional, amateur, and youth riders will exhibit these unique, naturally gaited horses, all competing for the glory of winning the title of champion. Last year, the...

Arabian Horses Head to Illinois for 2019 Sport Horse Nationals

by Edited Press Release from the Arabian Horse Association | 8/29/2019 12:00:00 PM

Aurora, Colo. - Join the Arabian Horse Association (AHA) in celebrating the beauty and versatility of the Arabian horse at the 2019 Sport Horse National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show from September 2-7 at Balmoral Park in Crete, Ill. Celebrating its 17 th anniversary, this unique show is the only sport horse competition offered by a breed association. Spectators will enjoy around 120 different classes, including dressage , speed jumper , and carriage pleasure driving ....

Bacon, Denny, and Kadlubek, Named National Champions as Seven Divisions See Competition at the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/23/2019 9:45:00 PM

Correction: The original version of this release noted Mackenzie Peer's horse, Quantum MRF, as a stallion. He is a gelding. Wayne – Ill. – Three national champions were unveiled at the U.S. Dressage Festival Champions on Friday. Lucienne Bacon and Bonnaroo won the USEF Pony Rider Dressage National Championship; Kayla Kadlubek and Perfect Step earned the USEF Young Rider Dressage National Championship, and Kasey Denny and Feyock earned the USEF Dressage Seat Medal Finals 13 &...

US Equestrian Announces Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team for FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ the Netherlands

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/23/2019 8:46:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has named the following combinations to the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team for the FEI Eventing Nations Cup™ the Netherlands from October 10-13 at the Military Boekelo CCIO4*-L in Enschede, the Netherlands. Erik Duvander will serve as the chef d’equipe. Jennie Brannigan (West Grove, Pa.) and Stella Artois, the Stella Artois Syndicate’s 11-year-old Holsteiner/Thoroughbred mare Liz Halliday-Sharp (Ocala, Fla.) and Cooley Quicksilver, the...

US Equestrian Announces NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team for FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Calgary CSIO5*

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/22/2019 5:10:00 PM

Lexington, Ky . – US Equestrian has named the following athletes to the NetJets U.S. Jumping Team for FEI Jumping Nations Cup Calgary CSIO5*. The competition is part of the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ Tournament taking place in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, September 4-8. The following athletes will represent the NetJets U.S. Jumping Team in the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Calgary CSIO5* under Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland, listed alphabetically: Sloane Coles (The Plains, Va.)...

US Equestrian Accepting Applications for 2020 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team Selection Trials

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/5/2019 2:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian (USEF) is now accepting applications for consideration to participate in the 2020 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team Selection Trials. The selection trials will be held at William Woods University in Fulton, Mo., from December 6-7, 2019. A riders’ meeting/draw will be held the evening of Friday, December 6, and the selection trials will take place on Saturday, December 7, with a team announcement that evening. The World Cup is a bi-annual competition that...