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Who Will Be the First Equestrian Idol? Auditions During the National Horse Show in Wellington

by By Phelps Media Group | 10/18/2006 9:30:11 AM

Guests at the EQUUS Equestrian Idol Talent Show & Bash on Saturday, February 17, 2007, will choose the first Equestrian Idol from among performances by some notable grand prix riders and trainers, and others. Rumor has it that Mason Phelps will take on the judging job of the infamous Simon Cowell, along with Susie Schoellkopf as Paula Abdul and Gene Mische as Randy Jackson. Robert Dover has signed on as Ryan Seacrest, and Leslie Howard is organizing a band of female grand prix riders to go...

John Deere Announces Additional Discount Program for USEF MemberPerks: The John Deer Partner Program for Lawn and Garden

by By Brittany Neely | 7/27/2006 2:22:00 AM

John Deere has made it even easier for USEF MemberPerks members to save money on John Deere equipment. In addition to the current program that allows USEF MemberPerks members to save up to 23% on new John Deere equipment to be used at equine facilities, John Deere has announced the John Deere Partner Program for Lawn and Garden. Discounts are now available toward the purchase of a variety of John Deere equipment for members’ and their families’ personal home use, including lawn and garden...

Fast Facts for HITS Arizona Winter Horse Show Circuit

by By Phelps Media Group | 12/15/2005 10:10:00 AM

The six-week Arizona Winter Circuit has been a staple of West Coast circuits for many years. HITS took over production of this circuit in 1991. The Arizona Winter Circuit offers a full range of competition classes for beginners to advanced riders. Exhibitors gain valuable experience in the show ring under the eye of some of the country's top judges. What: Six-week hunter/jumper horse show circuit produced by HITS, Inc. Where: Pima County Fairgrounds, Tucson, AZ When: Wednesday through Sunday...

Olympian Kevin Babington to Offer Jumper Clinic

by By High Point Equestrian | 11/23/2005 11:58:00 AM

Irish competitor Kevin Babington will be offering a jumper clinic on Saturday, December 10, 2005, at the High Point Equestrian Center in Montague, NJ. Babington has represented Ireland’s international team since 1996 and has won numerous grand prix in the United States, as well. Babington has proven to be an effective communicator in his clinics. He is as skillful at improving the green horse and rider as he is with the advanced horse and rider. The clinic will hold four 90-minute group lessons....

United States Dressage Federation Announces USDF Market Place

by By USDF | 4/11/2005 2:49:24 PM

USDF announced their new online service: a searchable database of equine businesses, products and services. The USDF Market Place will link buyers and sellers, making it quick, easy and convenient to locate those hard-to-find equine suppliers. USDF Market Place will be updated daily, so tell your favorite tack shop, barn, trainer and others of this great business opportunity and keep coming back. The introductory price will enable even the smallest business or service to advertise to a targeted...

2021 USEF Endurance National Championships & North American Endurance Championships – Application Deadlines and Chefs d’Equipe and Team Veterinarians Interest Forms

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 10/8/2021 2:15:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The 2021 USEF Endurance National Championships & North American Endurance Championships will be held at Broxton Bridge in Ehrhardt, SC from November 10-14, 2021. More information for these Championships can be found on the US Equestrian website here as well as on the official competition website here . National Championships Application of Intent The USEF Endurance National Championships are open to all U.S. athletes and horses that have their relevant FEI...

US Equestrian Board of Directors & Athlete Advisory Committee – Call for Nominations

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/13/2021 4:58:00 PM

Athlete leadership and representation is critical to building and strengthening equestrian sport. US Equestrian encourages qualified athletes to actively participate in the nomination process. In October, elections will occur for following athlete representative seats to be filled by athletes from the FEI disciplines that meet the necessary eligibility criteria. Service will begin in January, 2022, for the term indicated below. USEF Board of Directors: One USOPC AAC Alternate Athlete...

US Equestrian Now Accepting Applications for 2021 U.S. Endurance Chef d’Equipe Position

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/26/2021 12:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has opened application submissions for the position of U.S. Endurance Chef d’Equipe for the following 2021 Championship events. The U.S. Endurance Chef d’Equipe will serve as Chef d’Equipe and USEF’s representative (per FEI General Regulations) for the 2021 FEI Senior World Endurance Championships in San Rossore (Pisa), Italy from May 19-24, 2021, the 2021 FEI Junior & Young Rider World Endurance Championship in Ermelo,...

Arabian and Half-Arabian Horses Delight Crowds at the 63rd Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/8/2018 4:26:00 PM

Photo by Osteen/Schatzberg Scottsdale, Ariz. – The Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show is an 11-day celebration of tradition and history, welcoming over 2,200 Arabian and Half-Arabian horses registered with the Arabian Horse Association to West World in Scottsdale, Ariz. This year marks the 63 rd anniversary for the largest Arabian horse show in the world. From February 15 - 25, 2018, the competition hosted a wide array of classes across six bustling show rings, from native costume to working...

USEF Votes to Support Olympic Format Changes at FEI General Assembly

by USEF Communications Department | 11/22/2016 6:57:40 PM

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) voted at the November 22 FEI General Assembly to support changes to the Olympic format for equestrian sport. The biggest change in format across all three Olympic disciplines involved the number of riders per team and how they are scored. In the previous format there were four riders that participated on each team with a drop score in each round of competition. Under the newly approved format there will be three riders per team and no drop score....