Leaders from collegiate and scholastic organizations gathered Friday at US Equestrian’s Annual Meeting to share ideas, discuss marketing and promotional opportunities, and learn more about US Equestrian’s many resources for educational partners. “We wanted to get together to discuss how we can promote participation in equestrian sport, how we can assist the scholastic and collegiate groups in raising awareness of what they do, what their formats are, what the opportunities...

Lexington, Ky. - Are you a young equestrian who exhibits exceptional leadership potential? Do you serve as a positive role model for your peers and demonstrate an ongoing commitment and dedication to the promotion of equestrian sport? How involved are you in the community, and do you feel you exemplify positive sportsmanship principles? If so, you may be an eligible nominee for the 2017 United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Youth Sportsman's Award. Each year USEF-recognized national...

Boyd Martin and Thoroughbred event horse Blackfoot Mystery (Kasey @ Rare Air Photography) Olympic three-day eventing athlete Boyd Martin will be a keynote speaker at the International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses on May 17 in Washington, D.C. The inaugural forum takes place May 17-18 and coincides with the Pan American Conference, an annual gathering of American and international Thoroughbred racing interests hosted by The Jockey Club and the Latin American Racing Channel. IFAR is an...

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the promotions of two of its senior staff members. David Harris has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer, and Justin Provost has assumed the role of Chief Information Officer. Both are longtime employees of the Federation who have overseen their respective departments as Senior Directors for numerous years. "Justin and David are valued members of our USEF team," said Bill Moroney, USEF CEO. "Both have...

Shelburne, Vt. —The AMHA Awards Committee is pleased to announce the following individuals will be recognized at The Super Convention, which will take place February 9-13 in Boston. The Breeders' Hall of Fame honors breeders who have produced Morgans that have had a significant impact on the breed. This year's honorees are Graycliff of Wisconsin, Indian Creek of Indiana, and Lynn Peeples of New Jersey. Inducted into AMHA's Hall of Fame are Suzy Lucine of Pennsylvania and...

Lexington, KY - July 21, 2015 - The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce that the Albers Award perpetual trophy was awarded to Alberta/British Columbia Chef d'Equipe Leslie Steele at this year's USDF/Platinum Performance North American Junior & Young Rider Dressage Championships, part of the Adequan/FEI North American Junior & Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC). This award, named in honor of longtime USDF Region 1 Chef...

The Welsh Pony & Cob Society of America is pleased to welcome its first part bred Welsh Pony into its registry. Doll House Sadie, a 16 year old chestnut pony mare, was bred and is owned by Cynthia and Jim Doll of Doll House Farm in Oakland, Maryland. Sadie’s pedigree includes ponies that have excelled in both the breeding shed and in the show ring. Her grandsire, Salvandi Calidog, was a purebred registered Section B stallion that stood for many years at Cynthia’s farm and sired...

Morton, IL – The American Shetland Pony Club, Inc., crowned its 2012 all-registry Queen at its recent national convention. Miss Alyssa Palas of Ames, Iowa, will represent the ASPC as well as the American Miniature Horse Registry, the American Show Pony Registry and the National Show Pony Registry throughout the next year. Alyssa Palas is the 18-year-old daughter of Greg and Barb Palas. She has been involved with the ASPC/AMHR and its small equine breeds since 2001. Ms. Palas actively...

Lexington, KY - Applications for the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Youth Sportsman's Award are being accepted by the applicable USEF recognized associations or international discipline associations through October 1, 2011. Now in its sixth year, the award recognizes young equestrians who exhibit exceptional leadership potential, serve as positive role models for their peers, demonstrate an ongoing commitment and dedication to the promotion of equestrian sport, are involved in...

Lexington, KY - Building on the success of National Helmet Awareness Day 2010, the popular helmet awareness campaign Riders4Helmets.com has announced plans to host International Helmet Awareness Day 2011 on Saturday, June 11. Riders4Helmets has teamed up with leading helmet manufacturers to offer discounts on helmets to equestrians via participating retailers globally on this day. More than 300 retailers in the U.S. and eight retailers Internationally offered discounts on helmets from eight...