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Dancing with the Stars: Welsh Cob Stallion Waltzes to Championship

by By Martha Stover | 5/13/2010 10:38:00 AM

Photo by Team Cardi, LLC (North Fork Cardi and Jessica Wisdom receive the Championship award for I1 Freestyle at Rancho Murieta. ) Welsh Cob stallion North Forks Cardi and rider/trainer/co-owner Jessica Wisdom broke a barrier, a glass ceiling if you will, for Welsh Cobs and large ponies. They won their FEI Intermediaire I Musical Freestyle class at a Concours Dressage Internationale (CDI) at Rancho Murieta, CA, with an impressive 68.5%. The CDI included four Olympic-qualified judges and one...

This Week in International Disciplines

by From the USEF Communications Department | 5/11/2010 4:50:00 PM

CCI3* Winners Tiana Coudray and Ringwood Magister (Stockimageservices.com) Eventing It was a smooth weekend at the Jersey Fresh CCI3*, CCI2* and CIC3* all held concurrently at the Horse Park of New Jersey. Tiana Coudray guided her distinctive grey gelding Ringwood Magister to a convincing win in the CCI3* with a final score of 45.6. Coudray led after dressage by a huge margin of 16.8 points. She then rode carefully on the cross country and picked up just 4.8 time penalties, meaning she went...

Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan) is Once Again Title Sponsor of the FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships

by By Joanie Morris | 5/11/2010 9:06:00 AM

Lexington, KY - Since 2005, Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the makers of Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan), have been partnering with the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) to support a number of different programs and championships. In 2010, Adequan® will once again provide tremendous support to the equestrian sport as the title sponsor of the FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC). These championships are the premiere equestrian competition for...

Eventing Mandatory Outing Information for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

by By Joanie Morris | 5/10/2010 4:55:00 PM

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation's Eventing department has announced that the Eventing Mandatory Outing for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games will be held in conjunction with the 2010 Land Rover American Eventing Championships (AEC) September 9-12, 2010 in Fairburn, GA. All Short Listed horse/rider combinations must enter in the Advanced division at AEC and demonstrate their continued preparation, soundess and ability to compete. The Land Rover US Eventing Team...

Take Part in this Rare Equine Opportunity to Volunteer with the American Morgan Horse Association at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

by By the American Morgan Horse Association | 5/6/2010 11:11:00 AM

Would you like to be at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG)? Come volunteer with the American Morgan Horse Association and be a part of this experience! AMHA is looking for volunteers to help host an exhibit in the Breed Barn of the World Equestrian Games. The booth will be open all 16 days from approximately 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. AMHA also will be hosting an action-packed breed demonstration in the Equine Village each day. The Demo will be occur all 16 days from approximately 30...

Dixie Cup Spring Classic Available by Webcast

by By the American Morgan Horse Association | 5/6/2010 11:05:00 AM

Hawk Multimedia will offer live and recorded access to the 2010 Dixie Cup Spring Classic, presenting Morgans, Saddlebreds, and Friesians during the show in Conyers, GA. The live show is May 6-8 and the webcast will be available at MorganHorseVideos.com . Individual days are available for $10 each, or all three days (the All Access Pass) for only $25. All classes will be recorded and made available shortly after each day's performance and will remain viewable and available for purchase until the...

Urgent Recall of PreveNile® West Nile Virus Vaccine Announced

by - | 5/6/2010 9:35:00 AM

In a letter sent to veterinarians, Intervet Schering-Plough announced an urgent, voluntary recal of all serial numbers of Prevenile® West Nile Virus vaccine for horses. The recall is due to an increased incidence of adverse effects. The United States Department of Agriculture, Center for Veterinary Biologics has been notified. All veterinarians are urged to check their inventory. The serial numbers included in the recall include: PreveNile One-Dose 91669001 91669002 91669005 91669006 91669007...

2010 Kentucky Spring Horse Shows Fast Approaching

by By Rebecca Walton | 5/5/2010 4:16:00 PM

Photo by Rebecca Walton/PMG (Pablo Barrios is one of the many riders that will be returning to the 2010 Kentucky Spring Horse Shows to compete for top prizes.) The Kentucky Spring Horse Shows are fast approaching and are set to start on May 12 with the Kentucky Spring Horse Show, which will run through May 16. The second week of competition will be the Kentucky Spring Classic, held May 19-23, 2010. Both weeks of the horse show will be held at the picturesque Kentucky Horse Park, which has...

Jasmine Wiggins Named Cavalor Show Jumping Hall of Fame Rider of the Month for April

by By Michelle Riggs | 5/5/2010 3:12:00 PM

Competition in the 2010 Cavalor Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series continued steadily during the month of April. With classes in full swing in both the East and West Conferences, riders continued to earn points on the Series' overall standings. Following stand-out performances in the West Conference, rider Jasmine Wiggins was named the Rider of the Month for the month of April. Jasmine Wiggins of Canada competes in the Series' West Conference Junior division with her mount Little...

Grounds Pass 101: Everything You Need and Want to Know About a Grounds Pass to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games

by By Amy Walker | 5/5/2010 2:37:00 PM

What is a Grounds Pass ticket? Grounds Pass tickets allow entry to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games for the selected day of purchase and will give spectators access to a wide range of activities at the Kentucky Horse Park venue. Activities include shopping at more than 250 trade show booths; exciting exhibits and entertainment at the Kentucky Experience tourism pavilion and the Alltech Experience pavilions, along with many of the Kentucky Horse Park’s world-renowned exhibits and...