Lexington, KY - For dressage riders wanting to compete in the 2011 USEF National Grand Prix Dressage Championships please be advised that to be considered for the Championships an Application of Intent must be submitted to USEF on or before May 1, 2011, along with an application fee of $50 per horse. Applications received on or before May 13, 2011, must be accompanied by an application of $300 per horse. No applications will be accepted after May 13, 2011. The Application of Intent, along with...

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...

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...

Lexington, KY - The popular show MythBusters tests the validity of urban legends and myths and now we’re going to do the same. We are going to challenge some of the biggest rumors and myths about the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. (Note: the following are actual myths). Myth One: Ticket prices are outrageous! Tickets to the 2010 Games start as low as $25 for a grounds pass. Competition tickets also start at $25. Tickets for eventing cross-country, driving marathon and endurance are...

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, 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...

San Francisco Bay-area equestrian fans who can’t attend the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games this autumn will enjoy a special treat at the Spring Event At Woodside on May 28-30. Fans can sit or stand close by as the West Coast’s best event riders compete in dressage, cross-country and show jumping at the inviting Horse Park at Woodside. All levels—from beginner novice to advanced—perform their dressage tests on Friday, and the 30-plus contestants in the featured $30,000...

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...

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...

The FTI Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) is pleased to announce that tickets are available for this year's Exquis World Dressage Masters, which will be held on February 4-6, 2010, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. The Exquis World Dressage Masters is a CDI***** dressage competition that will offer $150,000 in prize money. Classes will include Grand Prix on Thursday, February 4, at 1 p.m.; Grand Prix Special on Saturday afternoon, February 6; and Musical Freestyle on Saturday,...