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Heritage Gloves and USEF Renew Partnership

by The USEF Communications Department | 2/3/2012 9:00:51 AM

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and Heritage Gloves have signed aa agreement ensuring that Heritage will remain the USEF's officially endorsed glove manufacturer. Heritage Gloves will continue to be the "Official Glove of the United States Equestrian Federation" and the nearly 83,000 USEF members will continue to benefit from the support of a premier equestrian brand. More than three decades of experience in manufacturing and innovation have helped Heritage...

Haley Harrington Named 2011 Youth of the Year

by Arabian Horse Association | 1/31/2012 7:36:32 PM

Aurora, CO (January 31, 2011) - Haley Harrington of Rolling Hills Estates, Calif. was named Arabian Horse Association 2011 Youth of the Year. An outstanding individual with an incredible record of success at just 18, Harrington made her way into the hearts of the Youth of the Year Committee with her ardent involvement with Arabian horses and her unwavering commitment to her school and community. Harrington has been front and center as a leader for the Arabian Horse Youth Association (AHYA)...

USEF Dressage Kicks off 2012 with USET/USEF pre-Olympic Games Clinics and USEF Developing Dressage Clinic

by USEF Communications Department | 1/24/2012 2:12:19 PM

Heather Blitz, Betsy Juliano, Anne Gribbons, James Kofford on Pharaoh and Steffen Peters (USEF Archive) Lexington, KY – Continuing with preparations for the 2012 Olympic Games, - Continuing with preparations for the 2012 Olympic Games, the United States Equestrian Team Foundation (USET) and United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) kicked off 2012 with two training sessions for Dressage Olympic hopefuls. Betsy Juliano graciously opened the doors of her Havensafe Farm South to riders in...

Nick Skelton and Unique Continue A Good Week with $25,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic Victory

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 1/16/2012 8:00:00 AM

Debbie Kelly and Sheldon Cooper Win Camping World Adult Amateur Hunter 51+ Championship Wellington, FL - January 15, 2012 - The FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival concluded competition for week one today. In the International Arena, the $25,000 Suncast® 1.50m Championship Jumper Classic was the main event. Nick Skelton (GBR) continued his solid week of success and capped it with a win on Unique, owned by Beverley Widdowson. Darragh Kenny (IRL) and Wannahave, owned by The Wannahave...

2nd Annual “Salute to Driving” Benefit Fundraising Event Location and Dates Announced

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 1/11/2012 10:14:30 AM

Aiken, SC – The Second Annual Salute to Driving fundraising event is pleased to announce that it will once again be held in Aiken, and Windsor SC, February 18-20, 2012, and will feature many exciting new additions. Last year’s debut event benefited this country’s High Performance Driving programs for the United States Equestrian Team Foundation, raising over $30,000. The exciting weekend event will feature a beautiful dinner and auction on Saturday evening, multiple driving...

College Preparatory Invitational Competition and Seminars to Be Held at the 2012 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival

by Equestrian Sport Productions | 12/23/2011 9:29:26 AM

Wellington, FL - The College Preparatory Invitational (CPI) will be a feature event on January 13-15 during the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. The second annual CPI Horse Show will be larger, allowing more riders to compete, and will include dressage classes and more educational opportunities for participants. Equestrian Sport Productions is proud to be a sponsor of the College Preparatory Invitational and looks forward to welcoming...

Margie Engle and Indigo Grab Victory in $50,000 FEI World Cup Grand Prix, CSI 2* at ESP Holiday and Horses

by Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 12/3/2011 6:50:12 AM

Margie Engle won the $50,000 FEI World Cup Grand Prix with Indigo. ManciniPhotos. Wellington, FL - The $50,000 FEI World Cup Grand Prix was the highlight class of the week at the Holiday and Horses Show, hosted by Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL. Margie Engle of Wellington, FL, and Indigo were able to secure the victory in the FEI World Cup qualifier, and Engle also finished second with Lord Spezi. The show concludes on...

Scott Stewart and Garfield are Grand Hunter Champions at the 53rd Washington International Horse Show

by Jennifer Wood Media Inc. | 10/26/2011 4:00:35 PM

Scott Stewart and Garfield. Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. Washington, D.C. - The 53rd annual Washington International Horse Show continued hunter competition for professional and amateur riders today, and a multitude of championship coolers, shining trophies, and fluttering ribbons were awarded. Scott Stewart of Flemington, NJ, rode Alexandra Crown's Garfield to the Grand Hunter Championship. Stewart was also named the Leading Hunter Rider after he won four tricolor ribbons. Becky Gochman of...

Washington International Horse Show to Provide Free Live Streaming of All Performances

by Jennifer Wood Media Inc. | 10/23/2011 6:00:26 PM

Washington, D.C. - The Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), the country's leading metropolitan indoor horse show, will provide free live streaming of its 53rd annual championship event, which will be held October 25-30 at Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. The entire show, more than 70 hours of the best equestrian sport in the country, will be available free online, including the $100,000 President’s Cup Grand Prix, the show jumping highlight of the week, and the WIHS...

Randolph College Pledges Continued Support of USEF National Junior Jumper Championships and Pessoa/USEF National Hunter Seat Medal Finals

by USEF Communications Department | 10/4/2011 5:30:15 PM

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce that Randolph College of Lynchburg, VA, has signed on again this year as the title sponsor of the USEF National Junior Jumper Championships, as well as presenting sponsor of the Pessoa/USEF National Hunter Seat Medal Finals. "Randolph College is excited to sponsor high caliber events such as the USEF National Junior Jumper Championships and the Pessoa/USEF National Hunter Seat Medal Finals," shared Tamara...