Photo Courtesy American Driving Society (Jeff Morse) On February 11 at 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. CST, the American Driving Society will offer a free webinar with Jeff Morse, who will share his extensive knowledge of harness and bits with the driving community. Whether you are a beginning driver or an experienced whip, this seminar will provide useful, practical knowledge on the most common equipment used for driving horses. Morse has been a professional horseman for more than 40 years. He currently...

As a follow up to yesterday’s email, we are providing you with the full list of all equestrians’ currently on the USEF Safe Sport Sanctions List which includes individuals sanctioned by the U.S. Center for SafeSport (Center), or the USEF prior to the March 2017 launch of the Center. Please click to view the SafeSport Sanctions. These individuals are prohibited from participating in any activities and competitions that USEF licenses, endorses or sponsors. USEF General Rule 703...

Western Dressage clinics are rolling all over the nation. Here in the Pacific Northwest one clinic series has been endorsed by our USDF Region 6 Director, Donna Longacre. Her lifetime of experience in the dressage world combined with her judging experience in both dressage and western disciplines makes her uniquely qualified to comment on Western Dressage training and judging. I am so excited to have created a clinic series that carries such an endorsement as I continue to try to present...

With the American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) annual meeting of members scheduled for Thursday through Saturday, February 17-19, at the Embassy Suites of Lexington, KY, proxy and voting materials have been mailed to the entire senior membership. Ballots for election of directors must be returned by members on or before Tuesday, February 1, 2005. The slate of candidates seeking a seat on the Board of Directors includes Victoria Gillenwater, Tim Lockard, Fred K. Sarver, Paul Treiber,...

Opglabbeek, Belgium – The U.S. Junior Jumping Team stepped up onto the podium and the U.S. Young Rider Jumping Team earned fourth place overall on Sunday at the 2023 FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Youth Final at Sentower Park in Belgium. “The juniors were great,” said U.S. Chef d’Equipe Anne Kursinski. “There were some nerves and some pressure from them. Overall, they were amazing in getting on the podium. I'm proud of all of them—they all rode great....

Lexington, Ky. - Due to the unprecedented impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the extreme disruption to business this has caused, US Equestrian (USEF) is extending the deadline for submission of Expressions of Interest (EOI) from those organizations interested in being considered for designation as a USEF Recognized Affiliate for the international discipline of Endurance. Through its announcement released Monday, March 16 2020, USEF opened the submission period which was originally established...

Nearly 500 American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) members, youth, and guests poured into the ballroom at the Marriott Griffin Gate Resort in Lexington, KY, on Saturday night (February 14) to enjoy the Fifth Annual Saddlebred Ball, topped by a series of emotional acceptances delivered by individual award winners. Standing ovations greeted several, including Earl Teater, Jr., and Ed Teater (representing Earl Teater and Sons, who were inducted into the Breeders Hall of Fame in a surprise...

Rancho Santa Fe, CA – April 8, 2019 – The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation announced today it will host a fundraising event at the beautiful Pomponio Ranch in Rancho Santa Fe, California on Friday, April 26, 2019. Dubbed the Spring Soirée, the evening fundraiser will benefit the US Equestrian High Performance programs and give attendees the opportunity to bid on unique silent and live auction items and experiences. Purchase tickets here . The USET Foundation...

Ehrhardt, S.C. – After tremendous rainfall caused the postponement of the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Endurance Team Selection Trial, the race will take place Sunday April 20th at the Broxton Bridge Planation in Ehrhardt, S.C. in a revised format. Fourteen Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games applicants and an additional three proxy riders will ride three loops equaling 70.4km to determine the top 17 positions. On Monday, April 21 all horse will complete a post-event veterinary...

The second day of the Nutrena/USEA American Eventing Championships, presented by Bit of Britain, boasted sunny skies at Chattahoochee Hills. Two disciplines and all levels competed today; Advanced through Training ran cross-country while Novice and Beginner-Novice competed in dressage. Advanced Allison Springer & Arthur - 1st in Advanced (Emily Daily/USEA photo). The top five standings in $25,000 Merial Advanced division remained the same after cross-country. Allison Springer and Arthur had...