In the wake of major Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria and devastating Western wildfires, the equestrian community banded together to help horses in need in a variety of ways, whether by donating to the USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund or by helping to evacuate or shelter animals. Hurricane-related flooding endangered horses and inspired equestrians around the country to provide help. Photo Courtesy of AAEP. Countless individuals and groups donated to the USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund to...

US Equestrian members have direct access to the benefit of the United States Olympic Committee’s (USOC) SafeSport© training and compliance. The intent of the Safe Sport initiative is to provide information, resources, and a protocol so that all members of the US Equestrian (USEF) community have awareness, tools, and a support structure to ensure a safe and positive environment for equestrians to develop their skills. US Equestrian depends on the eyes and ears of its athletes,...

The U.S. Center for SafeSport is excited to announce three two-part webinar series for parents of athletes, coaches, and sport administrators, featuring expert training from Michelle Peterson, a nationally renowned child-abuse consultant, investigator, and researcher. Among other issues, Michelle will address the sport administrator’s role in championing athlete well-being by providing facts and best practices related to: Forms of misconduct Risk factors and statistics Behaviors to look...

Wayne, Ill. – The U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions ended on Sunday with the remaining divisions crowning their champions. Rebekah Mingari earned the National Champion and Reserve National Champion titles in the AGCO/USEF Young Rider Dressage division with Allure S and Elzarma TF, respectively. Suzannah Rogers and Adrenaline Rush SBF took home the USEF Pony Rider Dressage National Champion title. AGCO/USEF Young Rider Dressage National Championship Rebekah Mingari and Allure S (Photo...

Wayne, Ill. - The final two division titles of the 2017 Markel/USEF Young & Developing Horse Dressage National Championships were determined today as competition came to an end at the Lamplight Equestrian Center. Andrea Woodard and Ravenna maintained their top position following Friday’s test to earn the Markel/USEF Six-Year-Old Dressage National Championship, following the FEI Six-Year-Old Final Test. Cesar Parra and Fashion Designer OLD also held onto their lead from Friday’s...

Wayne, Ill . – Isabel Linder and Elvis and Abby Fodor and Slip and Slide maintained their leads to claim the AGCO/USEF Junior Dressage National Championship and USEF Children Dressage National Championship, respectively, on Saturday. In the AGCO/USEF Young Rider Dressage National Championship, Rebekah Mingari and Allure S have the lead, while Suzannah Rogers and Adrenaline Rush SBF hold first place in the USEF Pony Rider Dressage National Championship. Combinations in each division...

Wayne, Ill. - A mix of new names and familiar faces will go down the centerline to contest the 2017 Markel/USEF Young & Developing Horse Dressage National Championships August 24-27, at the Lamplight Equestrian Center. A total of 68 combinations will chase titles across the Four-, Five-, and Six-Year-Old divisions as well as the Developing Horse Prix St. Georges and Grand Prix divisions. Combinations in each division will perform two tests. The first test will count 40% towards their...

Dear All, I have writers block and am not able to let my fingers dance upon the keyboard and compose a literary repartee of what has happened over the last few days. So, bing bong here you go in bullet and pictorial format: • Left Rio • Arrived in New Jersey • Gas (Petrol) tank on empty • In tray akin to Kangchenjunga but could have been K2 or, heaven forbid, The Big E. • In tray ignored • Spent weekend planting shrubs on 80 degree bank at back of house (could be...

Lexington, Ky. - August 19, 2016 - Out of 66 entries in the first classic round of the USHJA International Hunter Derby at the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show, Kelley Farmer had four of the rides. Not only did the hunter derby veteran qualify two of her mounts, Baltimore and Kodachrome, for Saturday's handy round, but she also took first and second place honors for Lane Change Farm. Kelley Farmer and Baltimore (Shawn McMillen) Baltimore, owned by Jane Gaston, was the first ride of the day for...

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - Excitement filled the air as the final day of dressage got underway at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games at the Deodoro Olympic Equestrian Center on Monday. The top 18 competitors from eight nations competed in the Grand Prix Freestyle, the deciding competition for the Individual medals. Only three athletes from each nation were eligible to compete. After winning the Bronze medal with teammate Kasey Perry-Glass on Friday, Steffen Peters, Alison Brock, and Laura Graves entered...