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New Judges Clinic: Saddlebred, Saddle Seat Equitation, Hackey and Roadster

by USEF Education Department | 3/7/2011 11:28:00 AM

Fulton, MO - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) will hold a Saddlebred, Saddle Seat Equitation, Hackney and Roadster judges’ clinic at William Woods University in Fulton, MO, April 2-3. In addition to judges and applicants, this clinic is also open to auditors (for a reduced fee) who are interested in learning more about judging. Classroom discussion and live practice judging at the Equestrian Center will be part of the clinic. April 2 is for applicants (those who don’t hold any...

USEF Names Driving Team for Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

by Joanie Morris | 9/15/2010 9:26:00 AM

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named the following drivers to the U.S. Driving Team for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games to be held September 25-October 10, 2010 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. The following drivers have been named to the U.S. Team (in alphabetical order): Jim Fairclough/52/Newtown, NJ Tucker Johnson/46/Hobe Sound, FL Chester Weber/35/Ocala, FL First Alternate (will drive as an Individual): Josh Rector/28/Phoenix, AZ...

USEF Names 10 Drivers to Nominated Entry for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

by Joanie Morris | 7/13/2010 11:43:00 AM

Mike McLennan is One of Ten (Pics of You) Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation has named the following drivers to the Nominated Entry for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. From this group the Definite Entry (Team and Individuals) will be named to represent the United States in the Four-in-Hand Driving Championships. The 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games run from September 25-October 10, 2010 in Lexington, Kentucky. Name/Age/Hometown Jim Fairclough/51/Newtown,...

Catalpa Corner Horse Trials Adds Young Eventing Horse and Future Event Horse Classes to Their Summer Event

by By the United States Eventing Association | 6/30/2010 3:50:00 PM

Catalpa Corner, in Iowa City, IA, has just added Spalding Labs/United States Eventing Association (USEA) Young Event Horse (YEH) and USEA Future Event Horse (FEH) competitions to their Horse Trials, July 31-August 2, 2010. The YEH jumping course will include a bank, water, terrain, and stadium jumps reflecting Iowa's heritage. Located in eastern Iowa, Catalpa Corner is just a short hop from Chicago, IL, and St. Louis, MO. Event details are on the Catalpa Corner website or see their Omnibus page...

UPHA Chapter 10 and Mid America Horse Show Association Preparing for Show Horse Preview

by By Brice Carr | 4/29/2010 10:09:00 AM

The United Professional Horseman's Association Chapter 10, along with the Mid America Horse Show Association, will be holding a Show Horse Preview, scheduled for 7 p.m. on Monday, June 14, at the Midwest Charity Horse Show in Springfield, IL. The Show Horse Preview will provide a sales showcase for Saddlebreds, Hackneys, and Morgans, and is set to take place on the evening prior to the opening of the Midwest Charity Horse Show. Entries selected for the presentation will be promoted via email...

National Show Horse Finals Participants Now Have More Chances to Earn Prize Money

by By Cindy Clinton | 4/14/2010 3:22:00 PM

Photo by Howard Schatzberg The National Show Horse Registry (NSHR) would like to announce additional classes available and the names of the judges selected for the 2010 National Show Horse Finals horse show. The dates for this years show is September 21-25 in Springfield, IL. New to the show this year is the addition of eight grand championship classes offering $15,500 in each class. This is also the show that holds the Stallion Row Jackpot class that has awarded over $20,000 to the champion in...

Smart Like Juice is a Reining Million Dollar Sire

by By Christa Morris | 12/10/2008 3:28:00 PM

According to unofficial tabulations, the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) announces that Smart Like Juice is NRHA's newest Million Dollar Sire. His offspring pushed him over the mark at the 2008 NRHA Futurity & Adequan® North American Affiliate Championship Show in Oklahoma City, OK. He is the 16th stallion to be named to this prestigious listing. The 1994 sorrel stallion by Smart Little Lena and out of Jessies Oak is owned by Smart Like Juice, Inc., of Markham, IL. Smart Like Juice...

USEF Names CSIO Wellington Show Jumping Team

by Brian Sosby | 2/28/2008 1:06:00 PM

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has announced the team of four horse-and-rider combinations who will represent the United States at the CSIO Wellington presented by CN. The $75,000 Nations Cup team competition will take place under the lights at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL on Friday, March 7. The following combinations have been named: Rider/Age/Hometown/Horse/Age/Breed/Sex/Owner Hillary Dobbs/20/Sussex, NJ/Quincy...

Chicago Hunter Derby Kicks Off Weekend with Welcome Stakes

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 9/7/2014 6:42:48 AM

Tammy Provost and Alliy Moyer's Libretto won the $7,500 International Derby Stake (Chicago Equestrian) Antioch, Ill. - The premiere Chicago Hunter Derby at Annali-Brookwood Farm presented by Chicago Equestrians for a Cause, kicked off with the $7,500 International Derby Welcome Stake and the $2,500 National Derby Welcome Stake sponsored by Lane Change Farm and Kensel, LLC. The weekend charity event features the $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby sponsored by Canadian Pacific and the...

Jennifer Alfano and Jersey Boy Defend Their Title at $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby (Chicago Hunter Derby) Presented By CN

by Lindsay McCall for Phelps Media Group, Inc. Intern | 9/1/2010 11:35:00 AM

Jersey Boy and Jennifer Alfano (Photo © 2010 Lindsay McCall for PMG) Chicago, Illinois -August 29, 2010- Equestrians and spectators could not have asked for a better afternoon for the $25,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby (Chicago Hunter Derby) Presented By Canadian National (CN). The Chicago Hunter Derby vintage hunt course was set upon the beautifully landscaped steeplechase course in-field of Annali Farm in Antioch, IL. Today's festivities included a children's horseless horse show, a...