Lexington, KY— A last minute decision to enter the class paid off for first-time USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Finalist Michelle Krentz as she swept the class with a unanimous decision from the judges and went home with the title. Krentz beat six other finalists in the 71st Lexington Junior League Horse Show at the famous The Red Mile racetrack. Even though Krentz has not been regularly riding her 17-year-old mare, CH Louisville Lass, the chemistry was right between them. “Since I’ve...

Now located in Lexington, KY, next door to the United States Equestrian Federation at the Kentucky Horse Park, the Equestrian Land Conservation Resource is in its 10th year of helping horse people across the country with private and public land issues. “When someone calls the office,” said Georgiana McCabe, President of ELCR, “they usually feel they’re the only one with a particular problem, because they haven’t had the advantage of networking with activists from other parts of the country. “At...

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation is pleased to announce the U.S. representatives for the CHIO Aachen in Germany, July 3-8. For the first time, the horse show will be hosting five disciplines (dressage, show jumping, eventing, driving and vaulting) during one competition. The following dressage riders have been named to represent the Unites States as individuals at the prestigious event: Rider/Age/Hometown/Horse/Age/Breeding/Sex/Owner In the CDIO: Courtney King/ 29/New...

Lexington, KY – One of the nation’s leaders in the fight against degenerative joint disease in horses, Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan), has renewed their commitment with the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) in a multi-faceted sponsorship. In addition, Adequan® remains as “The Official Joint Therapy of the USEF.” Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, manufacturer of the flagship equine health product, Adequan®, continues their commitment as title sponsor for three USEF championships for...

Buying a horse is a big challenge. Choosing a mount that doesn't fit your needs, skill level or intended use can be painful emotionally, financially and even physically. To give would-be horse owners information that will enable them to make decisions that will lead to years of equine enjoyment, Michigan State University's (MSU's) My Horse University has launched a new online course called "Horse Selection and Evaluation." In this self-paced course, participants will discover a wealth of...

Nona Garson and George D'Ambrosio are pleased to announce that the fifth annual Intercontinental Sport Horse Auction will be held on February 22, 2008. The auction will be held at Garson's farm, The Ridge, which is located in Palm Beach Pointe in Wellington, FL. Held during the height of the winter show season, the sale is like none other in the United States. Garson, an Olympic veteran, travels to Europe each year and handpicks each horse that will be offered at the auction. In addition, each...

(Lexington, KY) – The USEF announced today the show jumping teams which will compete in at CSIO Falsterbo, Sweden July 19-22 and at the two Samsung Super League CSIOs at Hickstead, UK July 26-29; and Dublin, Ireland August 8-12. Selection for both teams was based on rider rankings on the June 8, 2007 USEF Computer List and availability. Melanie Smith Taylor will serve as chef d’equipe at all three competitions. The teams are as follows: Rider/Hometown/Horse/Sex/Age/Breed/Owner CSIO Falsterbo,...

The 34rd Annual Paso Fino Horse Association (PFHA) Grand National Championship Show and Sale brings together the best of the Paso Fino breed to compete head-to-head for various titles during the week-long event, which takes place September 17-23, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agri-Center in Perry, GA. The schedule includes 120 classes ranging from versatility and Western, to performance and Fino. In addition to the competition, with amateur, youth and open divisions, the event...

PhelpsPhotos.com/USEF Archives (On the first day of the USEF Pony Finals National Championships, 14-year-old Amber Henter, of St. Petersburg, FL, was in first place in the medium green pony division with a score of 250.) Lexington, KY – Excited children were all abuzz today at the Kentucky Horse Park with their favorite ponies by their sides, all hoping for an experience at this year’s Pony Finals that they will remember for a lifetime. This is the first year that Pony Finals is observing a...

Lexington, KY – The 2006 USEF Pony Finals National Championships will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park from August 9-13, 2006. Unlike in years past, this year’s Pony Finals will observe a new five-day format in place of the traditional four days. The championships include the 2006 Adequan/USEF National Pony Jumper Championship Individual, the 2006 Adequan/USEF National Pony Jumper Championship Team, 2006 USEF Pony Medal Final presented by Far Niente Stables, 2006 Wild Horsefeathers/USEF...