Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is accepting applications for the 2013 Eventing Chef d'Equipe/Technical Advisor. In order to provide a seamless transition for USA Eventing athletes, USEF has embarked on the search for the next Chef d'Equipe/Technical Advisor for Eventing High Performance. The position is available January 1, 2013. Interested parties should complete an application, submit their curriculum vitae, and provide their program outline by no later than...

Some of America's top up-and-coming junior riding talent is bound for Lexington's Kentucky Horse Park August 4 for the Essex Classics/United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) Hunterdon Equitation Cup Classic. Held this year as part of the East Coast Hunter Finals, the USHJA Hunterdon Cup began in 2005 and was developed as a unique class that combines the precision of equitation and the handiness of hunters. The class is open to any rider who is an active USHJA junior member and who has...

The 2010 Kentucky International Equine Summit, presented by the University of Louisville Equine Industry Program in cooperation with the University of Kentucky Equine Initiative, concluded last Tuesday evening at the Downtown Hilton in Lexington, KY. The Summit was created with a goal of drawing in industry leaders to share in a discussion and search for solutions for some of the industry’s most important challenges, regardless of the breed or discipline. With 74 industry experts on hand as...

Photo by Howard Schatzberg Enthusiasts looking for an established multi-breed show need search no further...the United Professional Horsemen’s Association (UPHA) Chapter 5 Horse Show will be held on May 5-8, 2010, in the Hale Arena at the American Royal Complex in Kansas City, MO. This illustrious show began its 23-year history in May of 1987 under the guidance of some of Missouri’s finest horseman, including Art Simmons, Ron Hulse, Bill and Sonny Sutton, Jimmy Miller, Janet Green, Bev...

Photo by Robbi Meisel (Catherine Rinehart and Primera) While Hollywood may be buzzing about Oscar nominees’ skills on the big screen, the fourth week of the 2010 Gulf Coast Winter was dedicated to honoring the talent and elegance of show hunters with two big events held at the Harrison County Equestrian grounds. Friday morning began with the $10,000 Chronicle of Horse /United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) International Hunter Derby presented by Dietrich Insurance. It all started with...

The equine racing year has come to an end, and the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is proud to recognize individuals who experience success racing their Breed of Choice...the Appaloosa! The association annually honors owners, breeders and trainers for their accomplishments with the fastest color breed on the tracks. Please join us in congratulating the following individuals who were honored in 2009: • Dr. John White of Fort Collins, CO, the leading owner based on the number of wins earned by...

The American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) Youth Committee has organized a three-day long scavenger hunt, sponsored by Dr. and Mrs. Louis Johnson and Judy and Roy Werner of Redwing Farm, for ASHA Youth during the World's Championship Horse Show (WCHS) at the 2009 Kentucky State Fair (KSF). The scavenger hunt will begin at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, August 25, at the Junior Judging section of Freedom Hall, and all Junior Exhibitors 17 and under are encouraged to participate. Participants must work...

The Essex Classics/United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) Hunterdon Equitation Cup Classic will be held July 28 in Saugerties, NY, in conjunction with the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) East Coast Junior Hunter Finals. In its fifth year, the prestigious class combines the precision of equitation and the handiness of hunters to test the horsemanship skills of some of the most talented young riders in the country. The class consists of three rounds with the highest scores...

The Essex Classics/United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) Hunterdon Equitation Cup Classic will be held July 28 in Saugerties, NY, in conjunction with the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) East Coast Junior Hunter Finals. In its fifth year, the prestigious class combines the precision of equitation and the handiness of hunters to test the horsemanship skills of some of the most talented young riders in the country. The class consists of three rounds with the highest scores...

Join eventing legend and Practical Horseman magazine columnist Jim Wofford for a free (with event admission) fun and educational cross-country course walk during the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI**** at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington on Friday, April 24, 2009. As Wofford discusses the highlights of the course, you'll gain insight into how the course designer is testing the horses and riders at each obstacle, and why. Find out the best way to approach and leave each obstacle and what...