Photo by Osteen/Schatzberg Scottsdale, Ariz. – The Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show is an 11-day celebration of tradition and history, welcoming over 2,200 Arabian and Half-Arabian horses registered with the Arabian Horse Association to West World in Scottsdale, Ariz. This year marks the 63 rd anniversary for the largest Arabian horse show in the world. From February 15 - 25, 2018, the competition hosted a wide array of classes across six bustling show rings, from native costume to working...

Updated 12.15.17 - US Equestrian (USEF) stands in support of The Dutta Corp. as a long-time sponsor of equestrian sport. The Dutta Corp.’s support of not only US Equestrian and the U.S. athletes and teams should not go unrecognized or be met with negativity in any form. The communication surrounding how the free flight to the winning combination of The Dutta Corp./USEF CCI3* Eventing National Championship was awarded, both before and after the event, was not sufficient. Because this is a...

Compiègne, France – The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team finished 5th overall at the 2017 CDIO5* Compiègne on Sunday. With a combined score of 454.5 points, the U.S. team, comprised of Shelly Francis, Arlene “Tuny” Page, and Kathleen Raine finished behind Denmark and ahead of Belgium. Shelly Francis and Danilo (Photo Credit: Agency Ecary) Additionally, Francis (Loxahatchee, Fla.) and Danilo, Patricia Stempel’s 2004, Hanoverian gelding finished 5th in...

Lexington, Ky. - The 2017 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions at the USET Foundation headquarters will take place May 17-21, 2017, in Gladstone, N.J. Members of the media who would like to request credentials to cover the event should submit a completed application form by May 8, 2017. The 2017 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions at the USET Foundation headquarters will host the following championships: USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Championship USEF Intermediaire I Dressage National...

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation is seeking nominations for two seats on the Board of Directors. Nominations will be accepted September 15 - October 31, 2016. In order to be eligible for nomination, the individual must meet the definition of "Independent Director," as described in USEF Bylaw 303 . Nominations may be submitted online by active USEF members. Visit usef.org for more information about how to submit a nomination. The Nominating Committee will evaluate all...

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has made a substitution to the U.S. Olympic Eventing Team Traveling Reserve. Maya Black has withdrawn Dawn and Jonathan Dofelmier's Doesn't Play Fair due to veterinary concerns. The gelding is expected to make a full recovery and Black looks forward to a return in the 2017 season. The following combination will now serve as the traveling reserve: Lynn Symansky (Middleburg, Va.) and The Donner Syndicate, LLC’s Donner,...

Keeping athletes healthy and safe is always a top priority at the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). USEF.org has many resources to help you recognize, respond to, and minimize the risk of serious injury. The poster below can be found on usef.org . Please consider posting this information in your show offices and barns to educate athletes, trainers, and parents on how to spot signs of a concussion and the plan of action to take if suspected. Athletes competing in USEF competitions...

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named nine athlete-and-horse combinations to the squad for the European Observation Events as part of the selection process for the 2016 U.S. Olympic Dressage Team. The athletes and their horses will compete in designated CDIO/CDI observation events taking place May 19 – June 26, 2016. The following athletes and horses have been named to the squad (in alphabetical order): Allison Brock (Loxahatchee, Fla.) with Claudine...

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the continuation of the Eventing Frangible Technology Grant Program. Organizers of USEF-licensed eventing competitions may apply for a grant to supplement the use of frangible devices. In June 2008, the USEF began supplying frangible pins at no cost to organizers of USEF licensed eventing competitions. Over the past few years, a number of new frangible technologies have entered the market place, prompting the...

Las Vegas, Nev. – Andrea Fappani came out the gate strong Thursday night to earn the 2015 $25,000 Adequan/USEF Open Reining National Championship during the High Roller Reining Classic. Fappani scored a 229 to edge out Reserve Champion Matt Mills who scored a 226. Andrea Fappani and Custom Spook (Waltenberry) The 2015 $25,000 Adequan/USEF Open Reining National Championship was comprised of elite reining talent including four members who competed in the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian...