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US Equestrian Introduces New MemberPerk Offer from MDHearingAid

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/28/2021 3:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce a new partnership with MDHearingAid, a company dedicated to helping people with hearing loss get affordable hearing aid solutions. US Equestrian members can take advantage of exclusive discounts, including a buy one, get one offer and an additional $50 through USEF MemberPerks . “We’re pleased to partner with MDHearingAid to offer our members a valuable discount on their products,” said US Equestrian CEO Bill Moroney....

USEF Advanced Pair Horse Combined Driving National Championship Set to Begin at Kentucky Classic CDE

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/27/2021 11:14:00 AM

Paris, Ky. – The Kentucky Classic Combined Driving Event at the picturesque Hillcroft Farm is ready to begin following Thursday’s morning horse inspection. The event, running from May 27-30, hosts the USEF Advanced Pair Horse Combined Driving National Championship with a small but mighty field competing for top honors. Jacob Arnold, the defending USEF Advanced Pair Horse Combined Driving National Champion (Erin Gilmore Photography) Jacob Arnold (Goshen, Ky.) is the defending...

The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team Withdraws from FEI Dressage Nations Cup Compiègne CDIO5*

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 5/27/2021 11:05:00 AM

Compiègne, France – The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team has made the decision to withdraw from the FEI Dressage Nations Cup Compiègne CDIO5* in alignment with guidance from the FEI and the FEI Return to Competition EHV-1 exposure protocols. The competition is scheduled to begin May 27 and continue through May 30, 2021 at the Stade Equestre du Grand Parc in Compiègne, France. The decision to withdraw the team and individual U.S. young rider combinations who have been...

U.S. Endurance Team Withdraws from 2021 Longines FEI Endurance World Championship

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/21/2021 1:30:00 PM

San Rossore, Pisa, Italy – US Equestrian has withdrawn the U.S. Endurance Team from the 2021 Longines FEI Endurance World Championship on May 22 at San Rossore in Pisa, Italy. The decision to withdraw the team was made following direct consultation with the FEI, FEI Veterinary Director, and President of the FEI Veterinary Commission after a team horse began presenting symptoms requiring monitoring under the FEI’s EHV-1 protocols at an off-site location prior to arriving at the...

Adequan® Renews Sponsorship of Young Adult Brentina Cup and Junior Dressage Championships for 2021

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/18/2021 4:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – American Regent Animal Health, maker of Adequan® i.m. (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan), has renewed its title sponsorship of the Adequan® USEF Junior Dressage National Championship and the Adequan® USEF Young Adult Brentina Cup Dressage National Championship. These prestigious championships are part of the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions , which will be held August 24-29, 2021, at HITS Chicago at Lamplight Equestrian Center and streamed live on USEF...

2022 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions Preliminary Qualifying Memos Now Available Online

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 5/10/2021 9:30:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – The preliminary qualifying information for the 2022 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions is now available online. The 2022 U.S. Festival of Champions will host top competition across a variety of levels and, for the first time ever, include the USEF Para Dressage National Championship. Preliminary information is being made available to assist competitors with competition planning and may be subject to change. The current preliminary qualification information is based upon...

US Equestrian Announces The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team for FEI Dressage Nations Cup™ France CDIO5*

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/7/2021 4:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced the athlete/horse combinations that will compete as part of The Dutta Corp. U.S. Dressage Team at the FEI Dressage Nations Cup TM France CDIO5* in Compiègne. The competition will take place during the Internationaux de Dressage de Compiègne, May 27-30, 2021. George Williams will serve as Chef d’Equipe. The following athletes are listed in alphabetical order and will represent the U.S. in the FEI Dressage Nations Cup France...

Apply Now for US Equestrian National Youth Sportsman’s Award

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/5/2021 1:32:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that the application period for the 2021 National Youth Sportsman’s Award is now open. The award serves to identify future leaders across US Equestrian’s 29 recognized breeds and disciplines and to celebrate outstanding youth for their achievements. Applications will be accepted through August 15, 2021. Active members age 17 years and younger as of December 1, 2020 and in good standing with US Equestrian and their...

US Equestrian Announces U.S. Vaulting Team Short List Athletes for 2021 FEI Vaulting World Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/28/2021 5:53:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian has announced the athletes nominated to the U.S. Vaulting Team Short List ahead of the 2021 FEI Vaulting World Championships for Juniors to be held from July 28 – August 1, 2021, in Le Mans, France, and the 2021 FEI Vaulting World Championships for Seniors to be held from August 24 – September 5, 2021, in Budapest, Hungary. The Chef d’Equipe for the U.S. Vaulting Junior Team is Emma Seely, while the Chef d’Equipe for the U.S. Vaulting...

Applications Closing Soon for 2021 FEI Endurance Pan American Championships and World Championships for Young Riders & Juniors

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/27/2021 2:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Endurance athletes are encouraged to submit their Applications of Intent for the 2021 FEI Endurance Pan American Championships and the FEI Endurance World Championships for Young Riders & Juniors. The final deadline for both applications is Thursday, April 29, 2021. The applications are available through the Member Dashboard on USEF.org. Additional information on the application process for each championship is available through USEF.org/endurance . The 2021 Pan...