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Calling Youth Members - We Want to Feature YOU!

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/7/2019 9:10:00 AM

Join us in being a part of a video showcasing how YOU are the future of equestrian sport! Tell us how you got started riding and why you love horses. Submit cell phone or home video footage sharing your story, as well as clips of you riding, taking a lesson, grooming, or just a selfie video with your horse. Footage can be of you as an individual or with a group of friends at the barn or at a show. The final video made from all the submissions will be featured on US Equestrian’s social...

USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund Raises over $150,000 for “Harvey” Horses Thanks to Generosity of Equestrian Community

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/31/2017 5:01:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund put out a call to the equestrian community on Monday to donate towards hurricane aid and relief for horses in the Houston, Tx., area and the response has been remarkable. Since that call to action, the fund has generated over $150,000 in donations thanks to the giving of concerned equestrians. One hundred percent of these donations will be given to the Houston SPCA, Texas A&M University, the Texas Equine Veterinary Association...

Veterans McCormick and Roberts Headline Successful USEF/AVA Vaulting National Championships in Utah

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/28/2017 8:04:00 PM

South Jordan, Utah – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF)/American Vaulting Association (AVA) Vaulting National Championships were held on August 24-27, 2017, at the Salt Lake County Equestrian Park in South Jordan, Utah. Leading the way were U.S. vaulting veterans Mary McCormick and Kristian Roberts, who won the Female Gold and Male Gold divisions, respectively. Individual Competition McCormick, (Cañon City, Colo.), captured an astonishing seventh national championship...

US Equestrian Eventing Show Jumping Course Advisor Program Revamped for 2017

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/20/2017 9:50:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - After 12 years, the Eventing Sport Committee approved a next phase for the US Equestrian Eventing Show Jumping Course Advisor Program. In 2017, Richard Jeffery will review show jumping courses for all FEI eventing competitions in the U.S. following the event. Course designers will be asked to submit their courses as posted at the competition to Jeffery with all technical details (distance, time allowed, etc.) within five days of the completion of the competition. Each course,...

Adequan® Global Dressage Festival Hosts CDI 4*/3*/1* Alongside Florida International Youth Dressage Championships

by Adequan Global Dressage Festival | 3/15/2016 10:29:15 PM

Mikala Gundersen (DEN) and My Lady, winners of the 2015 FEI Grand Prix Freestyle CDI 4* at AGDF. (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Fla. - The Adequan® Global Dressage Festival (AGDF) welcomes back international competition this week to Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) as the facility prepares to host the AGDF 10 CDI 4* presented by Havensafe Farm, CDI 3* presented by The Dutta Corporation, and CDI 1* presented by Mike & Roz Collins. The 2016 Florida International Youth...

Cassidy and Kimberly Palmer to Compete in second CHI AL SHAQAB International Equestrian Competition in Doha, Qatar

by Laura Wrede for Second CHI AL SHAQAB | 3/3/2014 10:37:44 PM

Vaulting to be featured in the Middle East for the first time Sisters Cassidy and Kimberly Palmer, who placed first in the pairs (pas-de-deux) Vaulting event at the 2013 German Masters in Stuttgart last November, will be among the roster of world-class competitors who will gather in Doha, Qatar in March for the Second CHI AL SHAQAB. The siblings are the first vaulters from the United States to win a World Cup event. The prestigious event takes place at AL SHAQAB, the Arabian Gulf’s...

Nayel Nassar takes iJump Sports Welcome Stake at Del Mar

by West Palms Event Management | 10/25/2013 9:27:21 AM

Nayel Nassar and Lordan (Captured Moment Photography) Del Mar, Calif. - World Cup Week heats up with the thrilling iJump Sports Welcome Stake on Thursday evening. Out of fifty-two entries there were nine clear rounds, but Nayel Nassar aboard Lordan showed the most speed, completing the course in 65.10. Saer Coulter and Carmena Z were close behind in second, with Francie Steinwedell-Carver on Taunus riding to 3rd place. Lots more jumper action to come as riders gear up for the Rancho Valencia...

U.S. Vaulters Ready for Competition at Aachen CVIO3*

by USEF Communications Department | 6/19/2013 12:45:28 PM

Alicen Divita (Shannon Brinkman) Lexington, KY - The U.S. effort at the 2013 CHIO Aachen kicks off Friday as vaulters take center stage at the historic German venue. The United States will be represented by six athletes across three divisions in CVIO3* competition held June 20-23. Alicen Divita, Elizabeth Ioannou, and Mary Garrett will look to earn top Individual Female honors, while in Individual Male competition Kristian Roberts is the sole U.S. representative. In Pas de Deux competition,...

USEF Names Jumping Team for CSIO-W Buenos Aires

by USEF Communications Department | 10/2/2012 1:08:10 PM

Lexington, KY- The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named four athlete/horse combinations to represent the U.S. at CSIO-W Buenos Aires in Argentina. This CSIO will take place November 6-11, 2012. The United States will be represented by the following combinations: Charlie Jacobs (Boston, MA) on CMJ Sporthorse’s Flaming Star and Deeridge Farms’ Leap of Joy. Flaming Star is a 13-year-old Irish gelding Leap of Joy is an 11-year-old Holsteiner gelding Quentin Judge...

Horse Radio Network (HRN) Announces U.S. Eventing Association Segment

by Chris Stafford | 8/15/2011 9:00:26 AM

Lexington, KY - The Horse Radio Network (HRN) has announced today that, as part of its Affiliate Program, it will be broadcasting a monthly news segment from the United States Eventing Association (USEA) as part of its Eventing Radio Show. The new segment begins with Episode 154, which is posted on www.eventingradio.com and www.useventing.com . Glenn Hebert, HRN Executive Director said, "We are very pleased to welcome the U.S. Eventing Association as an HRN Affiliate to bring you their latest...