Lexington, Ky. – The first combined driving National Championship titles of the year will be decided this weekend at the Live Oak International CDE. Taking place March 19-22 at Live Oak Plantation in Ocala, Fla., the event will see United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) National Champions crowned across four divisions: Single Pony, Pair Pony, Pony Teams, and Pair Horses. With multiple National Champions returning to defend their titles, the weekend will prove to be an exciting...

Nicolas Pizarro and Temascaltepec (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - The 2015 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) began its eleventh week of competition at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) on Wednesday with a win for Mexico's Nicolas Pizarro and Temascaltepec in the $34,000 1.45m FEI speed class. The pair was first to go and set an unbeatable pace that led the way through 60 competitors. Shane Sweetnam (IRL) and Beluga finished second; Heather Caristo-Williams (USA) and...

Since issuing notice that FEI Bureau had suspended the Emirates Equestrian Federation (UAE NF) because of major horse welfare issues and non-compliance with FEI Rules and Regulations in Endurance, the FEI received many queries regarding the practical implications of the UAE NF's suspension.The points below should povide clarity. For the duration of the UAE NF's suspension: Athletes' Participation 1. Athletes (human and equine) from the UAE NF (Emirati Athletes) are not permitted to...

Waco, Texas. - The National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA) today announced the establishment of its National Advisory Board (NAB), to build awareness and support for the advancement of women’s equestrian to National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) championship sport status. “We appreciate the NCAA’s support for women’s equestrian programs through recognition as an emerging sport. This status has provided a wonderful opportunity for female collegiate...

Waco, Texas. - Little change was seen in the latest National Collegiate Equestrian Association national team rankings, as determined by the NCEA Selection Committee and announced on Tuesday. Auburn and Texas A&M were the only ranked NCEA squads in action last week. The Aggies defeated the Tigers in College Station and the two squads switched spots in the latest rankings. Texas A&M is now ranked No. 4, while Auburn is No. 6. The 2015 NCEA Championship will take place April 15-18 at the...

The brand new Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping North American League was launched in Miami (USA) today by three of the biggest names in the sport – Beezie Madden, the most decorated US female equestrian athlete of all time and currently the only woman in the top 10 of the Longines world rider rankings, American Gold Cup winner and FEI Solidarity Ambassador Jessica Springsteen, and Hannah Selleck, team and individual gold medallist at young rider level and one of the sport’s...

Lexington, Ky. - USA Equestrian Trust is pleased to announce it is now accepting proposals from IRS-registered equine non-profit organizations for its 2015 grants program. In 2014, the Trust awarded nearly $300,000 to help fund nearly 20 projects. To submit an application, visit trusthorses.org and complete the online form. Any organization applying must submit copies of its IRS non-profit determination letter and most recent Form 990, as well as a proposed budget for its project. The deadline...

Angel Karolyi and Venus place first in the $100,000 Sullivan GMC Truck Grand Prix Sunday, March 15, 2015, at HITS Ocala (ESI Photography) Ocala, Fla. - Angel Karolyi has had two Sunday Grand Prix victories in a row at HITS Ocala. Karolyi and Venus, owned by Raylyn Farms, Inc., topped a highly competitive field of 46 entries including Margie Engle, Kevin Babington, Aaron Vale and Peter Leone, to name just a few, for the win in the $100,000 Sullivan GMC Truck Grand Prix, presented by the Great...

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine Traurig as the U.S. Dressage Young Horse Coach , pending contract negotiations. Learn more about Christine Traurig . "I am so fortunate to have this opportunity of becoming the Young Horse Coach. All my life as a rider, trainer, and horsewoman, my biggest passion has been to develop horses to the best of their athletic abilities. My goal for this program is to make America a...

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine Traurig as the U.S. Dressage Young Horse Coach , pending contract negotiations. Learn more about Christine Traurig . "I am so fortunate to have this opportunity of becoming the Young Horse Coach. All my life as a rider, trainer, and horsewoman, my biggest passion has been to develop horses to the best of their athletic abilities. My goal for this program is to make America a...