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USEF, USDF and USHJA Announce New Affiliates Verification Service; Online Service Provides Owner, Rider and Horse Data for Both USEF and Affiliate on One Document

by Sarah Evers | 10/5/2006 4:20:00 AM

Lexington, KY— It’s fast, easy to use, and saves you the hassle of fumbling with multiple sets of membership cards from both the USEF, and USDF or USHJA to enter a competition. The USEF Affiliate Verification Service is now operational and can be accessed through the USEF website, www.usef.org; the USDF website, www.usdf.org and the USHJA website, www.ushja.org, or at www.eqverification.org. The service allows you to search and then print your owner and rider USEF membership data, and...

Advisory: Equestrian and Mainstream Media Invited to Vote for 2005 USEF Equestrian of the Year

by Sarah Lane | 12/13/2005 10:50:57 AM

Votes Due by December 30 Contact: Kristyn Kay, [email protected] Attn: All Publications, Stations, Independent Websites Please select three individuals from the list below, whom you feel are most deserving of the 2005 USEF Equestrian of the Year title. This award recognizes an individual who consistently “excelled above all others in equestrian competition for the past year, while demonstrating superior sportsmanship and dedication to the principles, vision, and mission of the United States...

US Equestrian Announces NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team for BMO Nations Cup at 2023 Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/4/2023 12:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the NetJets ® U.S. Jumping Team for the BMO Nations Cup at the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters’ from September 6-10, 2023. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland. The following athletes have been named to the NetJets U.S. Jumping Team and are listed in alphabetical order: Brian Cournane (Wellington, Fla.) Natalie Dean (Palo Alto, Calif.) Mimi Gochman (Palm Beach, Fla.)...

2022 FEI Driving World Championship Selection Procedures Published

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/28/2022 2:30:00 PM

Selection procedures for the 2022 FEI Driving World Championship for Singles and selection procedures for the 2022 FEI Driving World Championship for Four-in-hands are both published on the USEF website . Athletes wishing to be considered for any of the 2022 FEI Driving World Championships can apply online via their Athlete Dashboard by May 1, 2022 with a $70 application fee . Late applications will be accepted through June 15, 2022 with a $300 late fee. FEI Qualification Criteria and...

Annex A, Supplement to Dressage DR121 of USEF Dressage Rules Updates Effective February 1, 2019

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/1/2019 11:19:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian (USEF) requests that members review Annex A, a supplement to DR121 of the USEF Dressage Rules for updates and changes that are in effect as of February 1, 2019. These rules can be found on the USEF website under the Dressage “ Rules & Equipment ” section, in the forms and publications. Important to note are the following, in addition to the updates and changes: Some previously unpermitted bits are now allowed at USEF/United States Dressage...

Farrington Wins Two and Deslauriers Successful at Spruce Meadows ‘Continental’

by Jennifer Wood, Jump Media | 6/18/2016 9:37:37 AM

Kent Farrington and Gazelle (Spruce Meadows Media Services) Calgary, AB, Canada – The ‘Continental’ CSI 5* Tournament at the Spruce Meadows Summer Series had more exciting show jumping competition at the Meadows on the Green with Kent Farrington and Gazelle capturing the top prize in the Scotiabank Cup 1.55m as the only clear round. Second place went to Kara Chad (CAN) on Bellinda, and third place was awarded to Peter Lutz (USA) on Robin de Ponthual. Victory in the Altagas Cup...

Temperatures Rise in Miami Beach as Global Champions League team rider combinations revealed

by Longines Global Champions Tour | 4/6/2016 11:26:32 AM

The inaugural Global Champions League team competition is set to kick off with explosive action this Sunday 10th April and the much-anticipated team combination rider list can be revealed today. History will Stefano Grasso / LGCT be made as 12 teams take to the white sands of Miami Beach, USA, for the first competition of the 15 event championship. Speculation has been mounting as to which rider combination each team will field, with tactics, strategy and a long term game plan all coming into...

Jump Huntington Beach Prize List Now Available

by West Palms Event Managment | 4/18/2013 5:11:35 PM

Huntingdon Beach, CA - The new website for Jump Huntington Beach is live now. The launch of the website, which offers quick and easy access to essential information on West Palms Event's Huntington Beach shows, is part of WPEM's efforts to enhance the quality of your horse show experience. The website provides comprehensive details on the upcoming Huntington Beach season - the Prize List is available on the site as well as detailed information entry dates and closures. Huntington Beach...

AMHA Bylaw 3.6 Modified

by American Morgan Horse Association | 5/3/2012 11:11:00 AM

The AMHA Board of Directors voted unanimously on Saturday April 28, 2012 to modify Bylaw 3.6 to allow for the posting of the voter list after each election to the "Members Only" side of the AMHA website, www.morganhorse.com . This would begin after the close of the 60-day inspection period until October 1 of that calendar year when the next election nominations close. This step supports the Board's commitment to transparency and is consistent with the 2012-2014 strategic plan objectives,...

Centenary College will host the 35th Annual ANRC National Intercollegiate Equitation Championship

by 2012 ANRC National Intercollegiate Equitation Championship | 3/22/2012 9:18:34 AM

The 34th Annual American National Riding Commission (ANRC) National Collegiate Equitation Championship will take place at Centenary College on April 20-22. Approximately 15 college teams will showcase their most talented riders, who will be judged and scored in four phases: a Program Ride (including USEF hunter equitation tests); a Hunter Seat Equitation Medal Course; a Derby Style Equitation Course (over natural obstacles in a field); and a written test based on riding theory and equine...