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2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Gains New Board Members

by By Terry Johnson | 7/19/2007 9:55:00 AM

Officials with the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games announced the addition of seven new board members to be added to the current 10-member board that has been in place since the inception of the World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc. These new members are as follows (alphabetically): Sam Barnes— President and CEO of Fifth Third Bank, Kentucky, Inc., Barnes is also a director of the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation, the Downtown Lexington Corporation, Commerce Lexington and is a trustee of...

USEF Announces Joint Membership Card with USDF

by gaillardm | 6/28/2007 4:09:00 PM

(Lexington, KY) - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), announced today that effective June 28th United States Dressage Federation members, who have an active USDF participating membership and are USEF members, can now obtain one joint USEF/USDF membership card as opposed to two separate cards. The card can be accessed online and carries both of the individual membership numbers. The USEF already has a joint membership card with the United States Hunter and Jumper Association (USHJA)...

Circle City Equestrian Annual Horse Show to Take Indiana State Fair Grounds by Storm in July

by By Phelps Media Group | 6/14/2007 12:12:00 PM

Where else in central Indiana can the avid equestrian capture the amenities, prize money and camaraderie than at the Circle City Equestrian Horse Show at the Indiana State Fairgrounds? In an effort to provide another high-quality 'AA' show in the Midwest, Circle City is hosting this four-star event, held from July 18-22, which presents numerous conveniences to every exhibitor. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned professional, Circle City caters to riders of all levels. Circle City...

USEF Accepting Photography Bids for 2006 USEF Pony Finals

by Sarah Lane | 12/1/2005 12:34:00 PM

Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation is now accepting bids from photographers who would like to be named “Official Photographer for the 2006 USEF Pony Finals.” The ever-popular finals will once again be surrounded by the idyllic backdrop of the beautiful Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. To request a bid document, please contact Marion Maybank at (859) 225-2033 or via e-mail at [email protected] by the close of business on Wednesday, January 4, 2006. Any...

Attention Children Jumper Riders

by By Jennifer Haydon | 5/26/2005 10:22:00 AM

This year’s FEI Children’s International Jumping Final will be held at Hummingbird Nest Ranch in Simi Valley, CA, November 21-27, and it promises to be as exciting as last year’s. The Final for Children between the ages of 12 and 14 as defined by FEI rules brings together riders from various nations around the world not only to compete, but also to meet their peers from other cultures. Qualifying procedures and qualifying classes for the FEI Children’s International Jumping Final are available...

Stephens College Scholarships Available to Youth Members

by Edited ASHBA press release | 6/1/2023 4:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - In 2022, a scholarship opportunity was introduced for the USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final . Sally Jackson and Stephens College are proud to bring back the $20,000 scholarship to the 2023 USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final. The scholarship was created to support students who are committed to continuing their involvement with the American Saddlebred and/or equine studies. The scholarship awards $20,000 to be used towards educational expenses at Stephens College. $20,000 in Stephens...

Horse Owners Urged to Participate in Economic Impact Study for the Equine Industry

by American Horse Council | 4/4/2023 11:00:00 AM

The last three years have been a time of great change throughout the country for homes, businesses and industries. Rising costs of living, shrinking of assistance and changes in demographics have affected so much of our world, and that includes the equine industry. However, not all of the changes are easy to identify. This is why the American Horse Council (AHC), together with US Equestrian, has kicked off what could be one of the biggest studies in more than 50 years with the 2023 National...

US Equestrian Announces Official USEF Network Partnership with ClipMyHorse.TV

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/10/2023 9:30:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. — US Equestrian is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with ClipMyHorse.TV (CMH.TV) to host the USEF Network on the CMH.TV platform. As the Official USEF Network Partner, CMH.TV will expand the reach of the USEF Network and provide an improved viewer experience for USEF Network events, including the extensive USEF Learning Center library, with easily searchable content and accessibility to view clipped rides. The new USEF Network powered by CMH.TV experience is...

American Horse Council’s Marketing Alliance Introduces Here For Horses, Designed To Help Create Lifelong Associations With the Horse Industry

by American Horse Council | 12/13/2022 9:59:00 AM

Washington, D.C. — The horse industry is a broad, far-reaching industry that touches many lives—from horse enthusiasts to spectators to those who serve the industry through volunteerism or through employment within the industry itself. As the national association representing all segments of the horse industry in Washington, D.C., and the only national association exclusively representing every segment of the vast equine industry, the American Horse Council works daily to represent...

Nominations for 2022 USEF Lifetime Achievement Award and Pegasus Medal of Honor Due October 19

by | 9/6/2022 11:34:00 AM

Nominations are now being accepted for the USEF Lifetime Achievement Award and Pegasus Medal of Honor. Any current US Equestrian (USEF) member interested in submitting a nomination to US Equestrian must do so by Wednesday, October 19. The recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award will be acknowledged at the 2022 Pegasus Awards, to be held at the 2023 USEF Annual Meeting in January. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes the horseman or woman whose lifetime experience and accomplishments in...