Ravel-Horse of the Year in 2009. (Photo by Shannon Brinkman/USEF) Lexington, KY - December 21 - To reach the highest level of excellence in equestrian sport takes talent, perseverance, a tremendous spirit and often, unwavering courage. In 2010, five horses have shown the world those qualities and more. And on January 21, the United States Equestrian Federation will bestow just one of them with the prestigious title of Horse of the Year, the highest honor the USEF awards a horse. The five...

Syracuse, NY - The final day of competition at the 2010 Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament featuring the 127th National Horse Show came to a close with the 2010 ASPCA Maclay National Championships. Riders worked all year to qualify for this event and after three phases of competition and it was 17-year-old Hayley Barnhill of Collierville, TN, leading the victory gallop and taking home the championship honors. In the first round of competition, 153 riders were tested on a course...

The convention will be held December 1 through December 3 at the Hyatt Regency River Front. Make your reservations by November 8 to receive the USDF room rate. At the convention you can attend Regional Meetings, Committee Meetings, USDF University sessions with Jochen Schleese, CMS, Dr. Jenny Susser, Dr. Hilary Clayton and Dr. Emily Lamprecht, Round Table Discussions, and much much more! At the symposium, held December 4 through December 5, learn how to ride the new dressage tests with the...

Clark Montgomery Wins From Gate to Wire with Loughan Glen (Stockimageservices.com) Elkton, MD - There was a plenty at stake at the Dansko Fair Hill International, as 44 CCI2* horses and 24 CCI3* horses went to task in the USEF National Eventing Championships over Sally Ike's show jumping courses on a perfect October day. Hannah Burnett did something no one has ever done, the 2009 National CCI2* Champion returned to Fair Hill with Richard Thompson's St. Barths and finished on her dressage score...

Mary McCormick (Photo by Shannon Brinkman for USEF) Lexington, KY - Strong performances by both the Women's and Men's U.S. Vaulters entertained a near sold-out Alltech Arena during the second Individual phase of competition during the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games on Thursday. Mary McCormick leads the U.S. effort, followed by Alicen Divita in ninth place and 2006 WEG Aachen Gold medalist Megan Benjamin in 11th place. The Vaulting Freestyle is perhaps the most appreciated phase of the...

McLain Ward and Sapphire (Photo by Shannon Brinkman for USEF) Lexington, KY - After a fantastic start to the Individual competition on Monday, four members of the U.S. Show Jumping Team returned to the Rolex Stadium as the Jumping World Championships presented by Rolex began on Tuesday morning at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, KY. Monday's action set the stage for big things for the U.S. Team after two riders ended the Speed Round in the top two places. Mario...

Just sitting watching some dressage, as the best 15 horses and riders in the world groove before a packed house. These days have been incredibly long, and different from any other championship I have ever been to because even though it is home turf, it is such a big venue – getting around getting things done takes seemingly longer than anticipated. The jumpers have arrived. Sapphire, Cedric, Quick Study, Urico and Davos walked off the truck like they owned the place. Cedric is very, very flea...

Governor Beshear announces free shuttles for WEG visitors Frankfort, KY - Governor Steve Beshear today announced that visitors to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games who pay to park on the Kentucky Horse Park grounds can catch a free shuttle that will take them directly to the front entry of the park. Shuttles will also take visitors back to the parking area when they leave the park. The free shuttle service will be provided by the World Games 2010 Foundation, with support from...

Join us in Jacksonville, Florida for the 2010 Adequan/USDF National Convention & Symposium. The convention will be held December 1-3 at the Hyatt Regency River Front. Make your reservations by November 8 to receive the USDF room rate. At the convention you can attend regional meetings, committee meetings, USDF University sessions with Jochen Schleese, CMS, Dr. Jenny Susser, Dr. Hilary Clayton and Dr. Emily Lamprecht, Round Table Discussions, and much much more. At the symposium, held December...

Jordan Koepke Photography (Holden was named Best Young Horse - East and overall winner of the Sallie B. Wheeler/USEF National Hunter Breeding Championship.) The Sallie B. Wheeler/USEF National Hunter Breeding Championship could not have asked for better conditions on either coast. The week began with the famed sunny skies and breezes that Southern California is known for at the Showpark All Seasons Horse Show at the Del Mar Horse Park. There 13 contestants showed up to prove who is the best of...