Major Equestrian competitions attended by US athletes, both domestic and overseas, are listed in this weekly preview. Please look below to find competition listings by discipline* and breed. We hope you will follow the competitions that most interest you, but check the USEF Week in Review on Monday for a report of any top finishes by US Equestrians. *lists of competitions in all international disciplines will include only FEI competitions within the USA and international FEI competitions in...

The duo of tornadic storms that devastated the southeast United States last week left a wake of splintered wood, shattered glass, downed power lines, despair and shock for the residents of towns like West Liberty, Kentucky and Harrisburg, Illinois to clean up and recover from. As if that weren't enough, one of the region's heaviest snowfalls of the year came down on Sunday night and further hindered an already difficult recovery process. For some affected residents the physical and...

Shelburne, VT - The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) is pleased to recognize half Morgan horses as part of a new competition program. Horses that have either a registered Morgan sire or dam are eligible to participate in AMHA's "Half Morgan Competition Program" (HMCP) for awards and recognition. The program is divided into five distinct divisions: Open Show, Dressage, Carriage/CDE, Eventing, and Endurance/Competitive Trail. Horses are accepted in the program by an initial enrollment...

Lexington, KY - To reach the highest level of excellence in equestrian sport takes talent, perseverance, a tremendous spirit and often, unwavering courage. In 2011, six horses have shown the world those qualities and more. And on January 13, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) will bestow two of them with the prestigious title of Horse of the Year, the highest honor the USEF awards a horse. This year - a change from years past - both a national and international horse will win. The...

Lexington, KY - Isabelle Leibler and her own Watson 108 have arrived safely in Germany and have begun diligently preparing to represent the US at the FEI Young Rider World Cup Dressage Final. Leibler (Greenwich, CT) and the 14-year-old Westphalian gelding arrived early this week in Kronberg im Taunus. They will be based at Schafhof, the renowned training and breeding center of Ann Kathrin Linsenhoff, Klaus Martin Rath, and Matthias Rath, prior to heading to Frankfurt for the competition....

Shelburne, VT — The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) is pleased to announce a new competition program devoted to part Morgans. Called AMHA's "Half Morgan Competition Program" (HMCP), horses that have either a registered Morgan sire or dam are eligible to participate for awards and recognition. "We wanted to recognize the beauty and fine traits that the Morgan horse passes on to its offspring, regardless of the cross," said AMHA Executive Director, Julie Broadway. "We have so...

California's best dressage horses and riders will compete this week in Rancho Murieta at the CDS Championships. Photo: Jennifer M. Keeler. Rancho Murieta, CA - Horse trailers are on the move, riding boots are being polished, and excitement is building as final preparations for the 44th Annual California Dressage Society (CDS) Championship Show presented by HorseShow.com are underway. The show will begin this Thursday, October 6 and offer spectacular competition through Sunday, October 9, 2011...

Burbank, CA – As summer heat sweeps the rest of the nation, West Coast dressage riders will keep their cool this weekend with a party atmosphere during this year's Cool August Nights show, to be held August 25-28, 2011, at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank, CA. Featuring the popular Cornerstone Open and Amateur Championships Sponsored by Markel Insurance, the actual competition will nevertheless be hot as horses and riders who have pursued qualifying scores at all levels...

Lexington, VA - The 2011 IFSHA Friesian World and Grand National Horse Show will return this year to the East Coast and will for the second time in its history be held at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, VA. Hundreds of classes will fill the five days of competition, beginning with dressage on Wednesday judged by Virginian, The Honorable Elizabeth Lewis of Keswick. In addition to classes from Intro through Grand Prix, IFSHA is proud to introduce Western dressage to the schedule this year...

13-year-old Drew Rogers finishes the year strong by winning the All-Around 13 & Under award (Photo courtesy APHA). Fort Worth, TX — The dust has settled on the 2011 American Junior Paint Horse Association’s (AjPHA) Youth World Championship Paint Horse Show, which was held June 24 – July 2, 2011 in Fort Worth, Texas at Will Rogers Memorial Center. The AjPHA Youth World Show showcased the talent of both the Paint Horse breed and the young people who...