Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for the positions of Secretary/Treasurer and Independent Director through October 23, 2020. Nominations may be submitted online by USEF Life and Senior Active members. In order to be eligible for nomination to the position of Secretary/Treasurer, the individual must have served on the Board of Directors within the last six years. Any USEF Senior active member is eligible to be nominated as an...

Compiègne, France - The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team returns to FEI Nations Cup™ CDIO5* Compiègne where they will take on seven teams vying for podium honors May 18-21. Full of Nations Cup veterans, the U.S. team of Shelly Francis, Arlene “Tuny” Page, and Kathleen Raine are poised to challenge the standards in the Grand Prix ring this weekend. Jennifer Hoffmann and XXXL Rubinio NRW have withdrawn for veterinary reasons. Chef d’Equipe Charlotte...

Hagen, Germany – The 2016 United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Dressage Young Rider European Tour came to an end at the Future Champions event, CDIO-Y Hagen on Saturday. Led by Chef d’Equipe George Williams, the U.S. contingent of Lauren Asher, Barbara “Bebe” Davis, and Kerrigan Gluch gained valuable individual and team experience over the three days of competition. Gluch and Vaquero HGF were the highest-ranked U.S. combination, placing in the top 10 each day....

Abigail McArdle riding Cosma 20 received the first bonus from Jennifer Ward in the SSG Riding Gloves ‘Go Clean for the Green’ promotion at the 2012 Kentucky Horse Shows in Lexington, Kentucky (Shawn McMillen Photography) Lexington, KY – Abigail McArdle of Barrington, IL, was the first recipient of bonus money in the SSG Riding Gloves ‘Go Clean for the Green’ promotion taking place this season at the Kentucky Horse Shows in Lexington, Kentucky. Offering a total of $30,000 in...

Lexington, KY - The Kentucky Horse Park has established its Calendar of Events for the 2011 season that is set to begin April 1. As the park returns to its regular hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through October 31, the calendar reveals a season jam-packed with horse shows every weekend, special events and art exhibitions, most of which are included with park admission. The season kicks off with the Bluegrass Classic Arabian Horse Show, Apr 1-3. The same month, the park's most highly attended...

The American Hanoverian Society (AHS) will be hosting its 2011 Stallion Service Auction in the Hanoverian Marketplace throughout the end of January into February bringing hundreds of viewers and thousands of hits to the sales site within the AHS website. The high-bid stallion in the 2010 auction, ES Harvard, will once again be featured in the 2011 event. The AHS Stallion Service Auction opens for Bidding January 23, 2011, with 65 stallions available, and ends February 20. A Second Chance...

The Illinois Hunter Jumper Association (IHJA) would like to thank everyone involved with their 2009 year-end banquet, which was held on November 21, 2009, at the Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL. One of the main sponsors of the 2009 IHJA Banquet was WeatherTech.com, owned by David Mac Neil. WeatherTech.com is the online source for MacNeil Automotive Products, a company that designs, engineers and manufactures automotive accessories for cars, trucks, sport utility...

Guests attending The 2010 Lusitano Collection™ International Horse Auction at the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in West Palm Beach, FL, will not only be treated to a spectacle of magnificent-looking Lusitano horses from two of the finest breeders in Brazil, but they will enjoy world-class dining and entertainment, as well. Beginning on Wednesday, February 24, these newly imported horses from Interagro Farms and Coudelaria Rocas do Vouga will be available by appointment for potential buyers to...

When he entered the room with his confident style, it became the crowning moment to a spectacular evening. Ravel was among his fans and friends. On November 5, guests gathered at the home of Steffen Peters and Ravel—Arroyo Del Mar Farm in San Diego—to relive the team's accomplishments of the year, including a clean sweep of the Rolex FEI World Cup Dressage Finals and the World Equestrian Festival CHIO. The event lived up to its promise to deliver a once-in-a-lifetime event featuring...

Lexington, KY— Last month, leaders of the USEF Recognized Breed Affiliates got together with USEF staff to discuss the relationship with the USEF and continued growth, development and promotion of the Breeds. The meeting, moderated by Bill Moroney, took place in conjunction with the Pin Oak Charity Horse Show in Katy, TX. The meeting was just the beginning of many conversations that the USEF will have to reach the goals of the Breed Retreat, which is to continue the growth, development and...