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Live Video of Prestigious Lexington Junior League Horse Show Offered On Saddlebred.com

by By Jessica Fisher | 7/3/2008 9:18:00 AM

The prestigious Lexington Junior League Horse Show, first jewel of the American Saddlebred Triple Crown and billed as the largest outdoor Saddlebred competition in the world, begins Monday, July 7. Streaming live video will again be available worldwide at www.saddlebred.com , courtesy of the Junior League and the American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA). For times, show schedule, ticket prices to see the show in person, and special events, as well as additional information on the Lexington...

US Equestrian Announces New Partnership with Training App Ridely

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/25/2021 4:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce a new partnership with Ridely, the leading equestrian training app, and a MemberPerk providing a discount on Ridely Pro for US Equestrian members. Ridely is both a training journal and an educational video library for equestrians. The digital journal functionality allows users to track training sessions, shoeing, competition results, and more. Upload photos and videos to track progress and create a training plan to achieve your goals....

Notice of Cancellation: USEF Junior Hunter National Championship East Coast, Bluegrass Festival Horse Show, KHJA Horse Show

by | 8/4/2020 7:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky . - After weighing the impact of multiple positive COVID-19 cases following the Kentucky Summer Classic and the cancellation notice of USHJA’s upcoming championships, Kentucky Horse Shows LLC and US Equestrian have decided to cancel Bluegrass Festival (Aug. 11-16), KHJA (Aug. 19-23), and USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East Coast (Aug. 23-24) scheduled to take place at the Kentucky Horse Park. We have been notified that three additional individuals have...

Kentucky Horse Shows LLC and USEF Notice of Competition Cancellations of Kentucky Summer Classic and USEF Pony Finals

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/1/2020 5:12:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - We have been notified today that two more individuals have tested positive for COVID-19, after attending the Kentucky Summer Classic, for a total of four reported cases. US Equestrian and Kentucky Horse Shows prioritize the safety of our members, participants, support teams, staff and their families. To mitigate the risk of spread of the virus, USEF and the competition organizer together have made the decision to cancel the Kentucky Summer Classic effective at the end of...

2017 USEF Reining National Championships Set to Begin at Tulsa Reining Classic

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/1/2017 3:47:00 PM

2017 USEF Reining National Championships Set to Begin at Tulsa Reining Classic Lexington, Ky. – Top athletes have converged at the Tulsa Reining Classic in hopes of claiming a title in one of the 2017 USEF Reining National Championships. Both the Adequan $10,000 Added USEF Open National Championship presented by Markel Insurance CRI3* and the $2,000 Added USEF Youth National Championship will take place Friday, September 1, at Expo Square in Tulsa, Okla. The open competitors will perform...

American Saddlebreds Have Hope

by ASHA | 9/3/2011 9:00:57 AM

Lexington, KY - The American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) would like to invite you to participate in the HORSES and HOPE Trail Ride with First Lady Jane Beshear on Sunday, September 18, 2011 at the Kentucky Horse Park at 11 AM. The trail ride will benefit HORSES and HOPE, which is a partnership with the Kentucky First Lady and the Kentucky Cancer Program. HORSES and HOPE holds events across Kentucky to honor breast cancer survivors, to raise breast cancer awareness, and to provide breast...

Josh Taylor Joins USEF as Chief Commercial Officer

by USEF Communications Department | 11/5/2014 10:59:36 AM

Lexington, Ky. - Chris Welton, CEO of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), has announced the creation of new senior staff position: Chief Commercial Officer. The position, overseeing all aspects of communications, marketing, and network/media assets, will be filled by John W. (Josh) Taylor. Taylor brings more than 25 years of experience in marketing, promotion, and sponsorship. He was founder and managing partner of Midlantic Ltd., a promotional marketing agency serving a variety of...

American Paint Horse Association Partnership Formed with World Conformation Horse Association

by APHA News | 1/14/2011 5:20:00 PM

FORT WORTH, Texas – The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) recently entered into a partnership with the World Conformation Horse Association (WCHA). The associations agreed to recognize points earned by Paint Horses at each other’s events for a horse’s performance record as well as World Champion, Reserve World Champion, futurity champion and reserve champion titles. Top 10 finishes will be recognized as well. They will also work toward holding joint educational judging seminars. Members...

Riders4helmets National Helmet Awareness Day Announced for July 10, 2010; Helmet Manufacturers to Offer Discounts Through Participating Retailers

by By Lyndsey White | 6/22/2010 9:57:00 AM

Equestrians showing their support for the campaign. (l-r) Leigh Ann, USEF; Samantha Clark, 2010 Radio Show; Event Rider Cathy Wieschhoff; Dressage Rider Reese Koffler-Stanfield; Glenn Hebert, 2010 Radio Show, and Lyndsey White, Freedom Health. The riders4helmets campaign, operated by helmet advocate Jeri Bryant and supported by SUCCEED®, has organized a National Helmet Awareness Day endorsed by the United States Equestrian Federation, to be held on July 10, 2010. riders4helmets has teamed up...

American Saddlebred Horse Association Youth Club of the Year Honor Awarded to Two Clubs for 2009; Name the Foal Contest Winner Announced

by By Brice Carr | 3/10/2010 1:54:00 PM

At the American Saddlebred Horse Association's (ASHA) 2010 Annual Convention and Youth Conference, two Saddlebred Youth Clubs shared the honor of being named ASHA's Youth Club of the Year. Each year before the ASHA Convention and Youth Conference, Saddlebred Youth Clubs submit yearbooks created by members, which show their activities throughout the previous year in the categories of history, membership, fund raising, meetings and programs, promotions, and community service. An award is given...