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Final Call for Media Credential Applications: 2015 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North

by USEF Communications Department | 6/29/2015 2:20:46 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The 2015 Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North will take place July 14-19, 2015 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. Members of the media who would like to request credentials to cover the event should submit a completed application form by July 3, 2015. The NAJYRC is the premier equestrian competition in North America for junior and young riders, age 14-21. Young equestrians come from the United States, Bermuda,...

Applications Now Being Accepted for U.S. Endurance Chef d'Equipe/Technical Advisor Position

by USEF Communications Department | 2/25/2015 4:35:23 PM

Lexington, Ky. - Following a comprehensive review of the position, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is seeking a U.S. Endurance Chef d'Equipe/Technical Advisor. The job description and application can be found here . Individuals interested in serving as the U.S. Endurance Chef d'Equipe/Technical Advisor must submit an application no later than Wednesday, March 11, 2015. For more information regarding the process of hiring the U.S. Endurance Chef d'Equipe/Technical...

Applications Now Being Accepted for U.S. Endurance Chef d'Equipe/Technical Advisor Position

by USEF Communications Department | 2/25/2015 4:35:21 PM

Lexington, Ky. - Following a comprehensive review of the position, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is seeking a U.S. Endurance Chef d'Equipe/Technical Advisor. The job description and application can be found here . Individuals interested in serving as the U.S. Endurance Chef d'Equipe/Technical Advisor must submit an application no later than Wednesday, March 11, 2015. For more information regarding the process of hiring the U.S. Endurance Chef d'Equipe/Technical...

Raine Rules the Ring on Second Day of Mid-Winter Dressage CDI-W

by Yellow Horse Marketing for California Dreaming Productions [jennifer@yellow | 2/22/2015 8:05:21 AM

Kathleen Raine & Breanna win the Grand Prix Special at the Mid-Winter Dressage CDI. (Terri Miller) Burbank, Calif. - Another full schedule of intense dressage competition across three arenas marked the second day of California Dreaming Productions' Mid-Winter Dressage CDI-W/Y/J/U-25, being held February 20 - 22 in Burbank, Cal. Highlighting the day's CDI action in the Equidome were victories by hometown favorites Kathleen Raine aboard Breanna in the Grand Prix Special as well as...

Drugs and Medications Update for 2015 Competition Year

by USEF Communications Department | 11/25/2014 3:10:38 PM

Lexington, Ky. - Effective December 1, 2014, and for the 2015 competition year, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has implemented withdrawal practices following Intraarticular Injections and Shockwave Therapy as a result of rule changes passed at the USEF Annual Meeting in January, 2014. For Intraarticular Injections a four day withdrawal time from competition has been instituted, while a three day withdrawal from competition for Shockwave Therapy has been implemented. For more...

Order Of Go for AIG $1 Million Grand Prix Finalized

by HITS E-News | 3/15/2014 10:41:47 AM

Thermal, Calif. - HITS, Inc. is proud to release the finalized order of go for the second annual AIG $1 Million Grand Prix, presented by Lamborghini Newport Beach, at HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal, California. The AIG Million will take the stage Sunday at 2 p.m. and will be available worldwide via live webcast, presented in cooperation with HRTV, iEquine.com and A Good Show. Tune in on Sunday at HRTV.com or iEquine.com . For a printable order of go, click here . Horse Owner Rider Rider...

Applications Now Being Accepted for 2014 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team Coaches

by USEF Communications Department | 9/16/2013 2:18:45 PM

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is now accepting applications for 2014 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team Coaches. Interested parties should complete an application and submit their resume no later than October 31, 2013. The application and job description can be found at www.usef.org . The USEF reserves the right to amend the job description. Any additional information will be made available on www.usasaddleseatworldcup.org Please contact Lori Nelson at lnelson@usef....

USEF Releases 2013 USEF/FEI Eventing Qualifying Overview

by USEF Eventing Department | 1/16/2013 9:10:48 AM

Lexington, KY - Due to significant changes and reformatting of the FEI Eventing Rules in 2013, the USEF Eventing Department has sought to clarify and explain these revamped rules. Among the most significant changes are the FEI Minimum Eligibility Requirements (MERs) for horses and athletes. To learn more about the 2013 USEF/FEI Eventing Qualifying Requirements click here . All athletes competing in FEI events are expected to familiarize themselves with the FEI General Regulations, Veterinary...

Application For 2012 Rebecca Broussard Travel Grants Now Available

by USEA Endowment Trust | 5/15/2012 8:33:16 PM

Do you have the desire to become an International Rider? Opportunity is knocking! The deadline for the Rebecca Farm Travel Portion of the 2012 Rebecca Broussard International Developing Rider Grant is coming up. Completing the one page application is the first step in being considered for the Travel grant to the Event at Rebecca Farm CIC3*. Deadline for your application is June 1, 2012 For the next four years, this grant will award over $50,000 annually to event riders competing at the Advanced...

Irish Win Close Contest; U.S. Fights Back to Fifth in Nations Cup at CSIO La Baule

by Louise Parkes | 5/13/2011 5:39:31 PM

Ireland won the opening leg of the 2011 FEI Nations Cup™ series in a nail-biting thriller at La Baule in France today. On an afternoon when the form-book was turned on its head, Robert Splaine's side of Shane Sweetnam (Amaretto Darco), Billy Twomey (Romanov), Cian O'Connor (Larkhill Cruiser) and Cameron Hanley (VDL Southwind) produced superb jumping to finish with a two-fault advantage over the runners-up from Belgium, while the mighty German side had to settle for third spot in...