Lexington, Ky . – US Equestrian has announced the restructuring of the USEF/USDF Dressage Young Horse Emerging Program as part of the U.S. Dressage Program, aimed to provide strategic support and educational opportunities for scouted and selected horses in each of the identified Young Horse divisions including Five, Six, and Seven-Year-Olds. The purpose of the program will not only provide new, structured developmental opportunities for young horses and allow for more accessible talent...

Las Vegas, Nev. – The second annual AON/United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) National Championships have concluded at The Las Vegas National Horse Show . Riders representing 30 states and Canada competed for national titles and earned Horse of the Year points in hunter, equitation, and jumper divisions. All competitors and their families also enjoyed free VIP access, fun activities throughout the week, and an experience to remember. Jenny Karazissis (Calabasas, Calif.) kicked...

Harrisburg, Pa. - A quiet intensity came over the New Holland Arena as Emma Catherine Reichow and Forever Alve entered the ring in the final individual phase of the 2019 Neue Schule/USEF Junior Jumper National Championships at the 74 th Pennsylvania National Horse Show on Saturday. After a perfect final round, Reichow now adds the 2019 Neue Schule/USEF Junior Jumper National Champion to her résumé. Emma Catherine Reichow and Forever Alve (©Al Cook- www.alcookphoto.com )...

Perry, Ga. – After a year of competition, hard work, and dedication, competitors gave it their all at the Paso Fino Horse Association (PFHA) Grand National Championship Show . The championship, held at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, Ga., from September 16-21, provided six days of fierce competition. The Grand National is one of the country’s most prestigious Paso Fino shows, and exhibitors and spectators alike look forward to attending this competition every year for a...

Lexington, Ky. – The Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Ill., has been named as the host location for the 2020 and 2021 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions. The U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions hosts all 14 USEF Dressage National Championships, including the Markel/ USEF Young and Developing Horse Dressage National Championships and the USEF Young Adult ‘Brentina Cup’ Dressage National Championships, in conjunction with the other dressage divisions. The U.S. Dressage...

Aachen, Germany – It was a hotly contested race for a podium finish at the FEI Dressage Nations Cup Germany at the World Equestrian Festival CHIO Aachen on Saturday. When the dust settled, The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team earned the bronze medal under the leadership of Chef d’Equipe Debbie McDonald. The U.S. team of Katherine Bateson-Chandler, Shelly Francis, Adrienne Lyle, and Steffen Peters produced a final score of 450.775 for a podium finish. Host country Germany won the title...

Hagen, Germany – The FEI Nations Cup Hagen at Future Champions in Hagen, Germany, unveiled the official format for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games in Jumping and Dressage. Representing the U.S. in jumping, the U.S. Young Rider Jumping Team of Samantha Cohen, Claire McKean, and Giavanna Rinaldi rode brilliantly under the guidance of Chef d’Equipe Anne Kursinski to a fault-free win in the FEI Jumping Nations Cup Hagen CSIOY. Germany finished second with four faults, followed by France...

Washington, DC – Time To Ride ® , a program of the American Horse Council’s Marketing Alliance, is now accepting applications for its 2019 pilot program. The new Time To Ride program is designed to introduce school-age children to horseback riding and horse care in a safe, welcoming environment. The goal is to familiarize school-age children with horses through an initial series of lessons that include basic horse care as well as riding. Equine facilities and instructors must...

Team Holding Gold took first place (Photo by Andrea Evans/US Equestrian) Ocala, Fla. – As part of the U.S. Developing Athlete Program and Elite Athlete Program for Combined Driving, US Equestrian (USEF) introduced an informal team competition this week at the Live Oak International. Overseen by the Driving Sport Committee, the Team Challenge offers USEF Pathway Program athletes or team applicants the opportunity to gain valuable experience in team competition format, including team...

Photo by Howard Schatzberg Photography Scottsdale, Ariz. – The legendary and culturally famed Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show is set to begin on Thursday, February 14, through Sunday, February 24. The 64 th edition of the event is an 11-day showcase of the beauty and diversity of Arabian and Half-Arabian horses. Hosted by US Equestrian affiliate, the Arabian Horse Association’s (AHA) club, the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona (AHAA), the show is held on the WestWorld show grounds,...