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USEF Launches New Car-Buying Program for Members: Buy the Vehicle of Your Choice and Save Thousands of Dollars

by By Scott Carling | 8/25/2009 3:55:00 PM

Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is working to make it easier for members to get great low prices on vehicles of their choice. The government’s Cash for Clunkers program is over, but USEF members can still save thousands on a new car purchase. The USEF is launching a new Online Car-Buying Service that allows members to shop for cars online, get great up-front prices and save time and money. USEF officials say this program saves members an average of over $5,000 off...

Park/Pleasure Qualifying Finalized for American Saddlebred's Biggest Competition

by By Brice Carr | 7/28/2009 4:18:00 PM

The Kentucky State Fair's World's Championship Horse Show (WCHS) has announced that qualifying is finalized for Park and Pleasure entries at the 2009 WCHS. Qualifying points are not being used, and all entries that showed in the required number of classes and competitions have been accepted.The entries for the Western Country Pleasure Invitational have also been notified of their acceptance. WCHS is the richest and most prestigious competition in the world for American Saddlebreds, and has been...

New Date/Location Announced for 2009 Team Morgan Competition

by By Chris Koliander | 6/30/2009 12:13:00 PM

Due to unforeseen schedule conflicts, the 2009 Team Morgan competition slated to take place at the Jubilee Regional Morgan Horse Show September 2-5, 2009, has been rescheduled to take place August 16-18, 2009, in Winston-Salem, NC. The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) is pleased to partner with Cash Lovell Stables to hold this international competition, which includes seven riders from each country competing in saddle seat equitation conducted using World Cup rules. A three-member...

Stallions Show Successfully for Katherine Cook

by By Susan Apple | 4/21/2009 3:55:00 PM

When Katherine Cook took her three young Lusitano stallions to their first dressage show at Rocking Horse Stable in Altoona, FL, on April 4, 2009, her goals were “to get them on and off the trailers, in and out of new environments and see how they would do.” The Brazilian-bred Interagro Farm well-mannered stallions not only made a big impression on the central Florida equestrian show crowd, they scored well with the dressage judges, as well. Cook’s newest acquisition, a four-year-old golden...

USEF Partners with Moxie Equestrian as “Official Awards Cooler” for 2009

by Stacey Meier | 12/18/2008 12:00:00 PM

Lexington, KY— The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) announces a new partnership for 2009 with Moxie Equestrian, Inc. as the “Official Awards Cooler of the USEF.” Custom-made Moxie coolers will be awarded at all USEF National Championships and to all Horse of the Year Grand Champions. Moxie’s coolers are unique in their use of high performance fabrics that provide absolute functionality. “Moxie Equestrian is extremely pleased to be selected as the Official Supplier of Award Coolers the...

United States Equestrian Federation Now Accepts American Express®

by Stacey Meier | 8/28/2008 10:26:00 AM

Lexington, KY — The United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (USEF) is pleased to announce that they will now accept American Express, which will allow USEF members to pay for memberships and other services both online and through downloadable forms. USEF’s customers will be able to enjoy the speed and convenience of payment with the American Express® Card, and will also have the opportunity to earn a variety of types of rewards with every purchase. “We are very pleased to now offer our...

USEF Accepting Bids to Host FEI Eventing 2009 World Cup™ Qualifier

by Stacey Meier | 8/22/2008 3:55:00 PM

Lexington, KY—The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is now accepting bids to host the HSBC FEI Eventing 2009 World Cup™ Qualifier. The FEI will provide $25,000 USD, as financial support to organize the event as well as an additional $15,000 USD to be used for additional prize money (minimum prize money in the amount of $41,000 CHF to be provided by the Organizer). Please use the provided link to access a copy of the HSBC FEI Eventing 2009 World Cup™ Qualifier bid document: https://www....

Olympic Venue Handed Over to Equestrian Company

by By Hong Kong's Information Services Department | 6/5/2008 2:21:00 PM

The Hong Kong Olympic Equestrian Venue (Sha Tin) has been completed and handed over to the Equestrian Company. Officiating at the handover ceremony on May 26, Chief Secretary Henry Tang said a host of factors have been taken into consideration when designing the venue, including horse training, transport, laboratory tests and waste recycling. The facilities can also cope with adverse weather conditions. International equestrian experts have hailed the venue's design and facilities, he noted....

USEF Announces Airowear as Official Safety Vest Supplier for U.S. Eventing Team

by By Joanie Morris | 5/22/2008 11:27:00 AM

Lexington, KY -The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce Airowear as the official supplier of safety vests for the 2008 U.S. Eventing Team. Airowear is providing their latest vest, the Outlyne, to all riders selected to the team. These vests were selected for their safety standards—they conform to the highest BETA 2000 standards, the system used to rate safety vests. The Airowear vests are also well suited for the weather conditions in Hong Kong, they are...

New Draft and Survey for USEF Dressage Performance Standards Proposal Now Available

by Joanie Morris | 4/23/2008 2:28:00 PM

Lexington, KY - The USEF Dressage Committee has released a new draft of the Performance Standards Proposal for review and feedback from United States Dressage Federation (USDF) and USEF members. This proposal would establish a qualification process for competing at fourth level and above at USEF-licensed dressage competitions beginning with the 2011 competition year. The committee invites USEF and USDF members to review the new draft, and then login through the USEF website to fill out an...