Lexington, KY – Ashlee Bond continued her winning European ways with a fantastic victory in the Warsteiner Prize, one of the featured events at the World Equestrian Festival - CHIO Aachen. The Hidden Hills, CA rider flew to the win on Little Valley Farm’s fleet-footed Cadett 7 Ashlee Bond and Cadett 7 (Ken Braddick) . The talented duo bested 50 of Europe’s best horses and riders in an impressive effort, which involved the fastest round of 14 in the jump-off. “I’m...

Horse Sports by the Bay, Inc., is pleased to announce that several classes have been added to the weekly schedule of events for the 2009 Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival. Held at the Flintfields Horse Park in beautiful Traverse City, MI, the Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival runs July 8-August 2, 2009, and features some of the top horses and riders in the country. Due to the popular response of the newly created USEF-recognized amateur/owner 3'3" division, Horse Shows by the...

Ticket prices and detailed competition schedules for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are now available as the world’s most prestigious equestrian competition prepares to visit the Kentucky Horse Park from September 25-October 10, 2010. Ticket prices and event start times have been finalized for the eight world championships, which are being held outside of Europe for the first time in their history. Tickets will go on sale September 25, 2009, exactly one year before the Games arrive...

Due to unforeseen schedule conflicts, the 2009 Team Morgan competition slated to take place at the Jubilee Regional Morgan Horse Show September 2-5, 2009, has been rescheduled to take place August 16-18, 2009, in Winston-Salem, NC. The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) is pleased to partner with Cash Lovell Stables to hold this international competition, which includes seven riders from each country competing in saddle seat equitation conducted using World Cup rules. A three-member...

The Equine Anatomy Precourse Distance Study (EQ50) is now free online at www.equinology.com until 2011 to anyone wishing to broaden their knowledge of veterinary terminology and the musculoskeletal system of the horse. The EQ50 online course is also the required precourse study guide used for Equinology's signature EQ100, EQ101 and EQ102 courses in Equine Body Worker certification. You will also find it very helpful if taking any other courses from any program, including Equinology’s courses in...

Lexington, KY – The World Equestrian Festival, CHIO Aachen, got under way with the Vaulting competition on Friday, June 26. The US finished the weekend of competition strong with a sixth place finish by Team Mt. Eden Sun. Steffen Peters and Ravel Head to CHIO Aachen (Shannon Brinkman) One of the most acclaimed competitions in the world continues into the Fourth of July weekend as both Dressage and Show Jumping take center stage. Representing the US in Dressage are Steffen Peters on Ravel...

Riders hoping to qualify for the 51st Washington International Horse Show still have time to earn points that will allow them to compete at one of the country’s leading equestrian competitions. Show officials announced the 2009 qualifying periods for hunter, jumper and equitation classes. Entries will close on Tuesday, September 1, 2009. The 51st annual Washington International will be held October 20-25, 2009, at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. Complete details on qualifying criteria as...

From Blake Sports Group Non-profit organization’s alignment with wellness company part of new stimulus program Scottsdale, AZ – Vemma Nutrition Company, a wellness company that distributes Vemma® and Verve, a healthy energy drink, announced today its partnership with the United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. (USEF). The unique partnership will enable the USEF to utilize Vemma’s network marketing-based business model to help support its fundraising and operational efforts. BK Boreyko,...

The American Hackney Horse Society Foundation (AHHSF) will pay a premium of $1,000 to the owner of a registered hackney horse or pony that wins the championship in the respective divisions at the following competitions: American Show Pony World Championship Horse Show - American Show Pony Harness Pony World Championship - American Show Pony Roadster Pony World Championship - American Show Pony Pleasure Driving World Championship USEF Pony Hunter Championship Finals - Champion Small Pony Hunter...

The National Show Horse Registry (NSHR) announces the opening of the National Show Horse Foundation to accept donations in support of their program for the rescue/re-homing of National Show Horses. In addition to financial assistance the NSHR will accept pledges to provide: a. Pasture board for retirees b. Stabling and/or training/re-training for potential re-homers c. Veterinary/Farrier services d. Horse care supplies e. Feed Owners of National Show Horses and Show Horse Alliance enrolled...