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FEI Task Force on Doping and Medication Policy Appointed

by By the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) | 12/8/2004 9:54:00 AM

At its recent meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the FEI Bureau decided to establish a task force to reassess the policies necessary for the elimination of abusive and illegal performance enhancing drugs and to review the general medication control of horses. The Task Force will be composed of the following members: Sven Holmberg, Sweden, Chairman Philip Billington, Great Britain Breido Zu Rantzau, Great Britain David Distler, United States Peter Wylde, United States Marco Danese, Italy The...

Selection Procedures Available for 2022 FEI Endurance World Championship

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/29/2021 12:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has published the Selection Procedures for the 2022 FEI Endurance World Championship, which is set to be held at Isola della Scala in Verona, Italy on October 22, 2022. The Selection Procedures have been approved by an Ad Hoc of the USEF Board of Directors by recommendation of the USEF International Disciplines Council and USEF Endurance Sport Committee. These Selection Procedures and supporting documents can be found on the USEF website here . Applications...

USEF Announces Two New Member Benefits: Online Horse Transfers and Farm Recordings

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/17/2017 3:00:00 PM

As part of our commitment to member service, US Equestrian has launched two new features on USequestrian.org for your convenience: online horse transfers and lifetime/annual farm recordings. Online horse transfers are quick and easy through your My USEF account, and lifetime and/or annual farm recordings will allow horse owners to ensure that their horses who compete under a farm or business name will earn points from competition results with other riders or drivers. Online Transfers Simply log...

2018 Dates Announced for the USEF USEF Horsemastership Training Session

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/20/2017 5:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the 12th annual USEF USEF Horsemastership Training Session which will take place at the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival venue in Wellington, Fla., January 5-7, 2018. The training session is designed to identify and develop the next generation of top U.S. Equestrian Team talent through instruction from experts in a variety of aspects of horsemastership. Past participants include members of recent U.S. teams, including Lillie...

Laura Graves and Verdades Move to Number Two in FEI World Dressage Rankings

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/1/2017 12:52:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Laura Graves and Verdades have advanced to the number two spot in the FEI World Dressage Rankings after a successful showing at the 2017 World Equestrian Festival CHIO Aachen in July. This equals the highest ranking ever by a U.S. dressage combination. Germany’s Isabell Werth and Weihegold OLD remain world-ranked number one. Great Britain’s Carl Hester and Nip Tuck are ranked third. Previously, Graves (Geneva, Fla.) and the 2002 KWPN gelding, who defeated...

Dates Announced for the USEF 2017 USEF Horsemastership Training Session

by USEF Communications Department | 10/31/2016 2:30:16 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is excited to announce the 11th annual USEF Horsemastership Training Session, to be held at The Stadium at Equestrian Village, the home of the Global Dressage Festival, in Wellington, Fla., January 3-7, 2017. The training session is designed to identify and develop the next generation of top U.S. Equestrian Team talent through instruction in a variety of aspects of horsemastership. Past participants have gone on to represent the U....

Bill Moroney Named CEO of the United States Equestrian Federation

by USEF Communications Department | 6/22/2016 3:43:45 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Board of Directors (BOD) has chosen Bill Moroney to serve as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The CEO oversees the USEF staff and all day-to-day operations, reports to the President, and keeps the Board of Directors and Officers fully informed of the conditions and oper¬ation of the Federation and all material concerns. The BOD made this decision during its Mid-Year Meeting held on June 21 at the USET Foundation...

Dates Announced for the USEF 2016 USEF Horsemastership Training Session

by USEF Communcations Department | 11/3/2015 4:55:26 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is excited to announce the 10th annual USEF Horsemastership Training Session, to be held at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Fla., December 30, 2015 through January 2, 2016. The training session is designed to identify and develop the next generation of top U.S. Equestrian Team talent through instruction from experts in a variety of aspects of horsemastership. Past participants include members of recent...

Cruciotti Victorious at 2015 Pessoa/US Hunter Seat Medal Final

by USEF Communications Department | 10/11/2015 9:02:58 PM

Harrisbrug, Pa . – The Pessoa/US Hunter Seat Medal Final was center stage at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show today as a field of 287 competitors looked to earn the prestigious national championship title. Kelli Cruciotti rose to the occasion to win the Adrian Van Sinderen Memorial Trophy as the 2015 National Champion. Taking reserve champion honors was Hunter Holloway; McKayla Langmeier finished in third. Kelli Cruciotti (Al Cook) Following a preliminary round that featured natural...

Riders Announced for 2015 USEF Horsemastership Training Session presented by the USHJA

by USEF Communications Department | 12/11/2014 3:15:26 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the riders and schedule for the 2015 USEF Horsemastership Training Session presented by the USHJA. In its ninth year the prestigious clinic returns to the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Fla., December 29-January 3. The following 12 riders will participate in the five day training session which is sponsored by Adequan, Zoetis, Practical Horseman , Toklat, Ariat, and Equestrian Sport...