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US Equestrian Announces Formation of Hunter & Hunter/Jumping Seat Equitation Judging Task Force

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/15/2022 1:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian (USEF) announces it will form a USEF Hunter & Hunter/Jumping Seat Equitation Judging Task Force in the coming weeks to address member feedback received regarding judging in the hunter and hunter/jumping seat equitation disciplines, especially at the highest levels. Over the past several months, numerous members have contacted USEF leadership to provide input and express their concerns. Specific observations expressed have revealed the need to review several...

US Equestrian Announces Formation of Hunter & Hunter/Jumper Seat Equitation Judging Task Force

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/14/2022 9:30:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian (USEF) announces it will form a USEF Hunter & Hunter/Jumping Seat Equitation Judging Task Force in the coming weeks to address member feedback received regarding judging in the hunter and hunter/jumping seat equitation disciplines, especially at the highest levels. Over the past several months, numerous members have contacted USEF leadership to provide input and express their concerns. Specific observations expressed have revealed the need to review several...

US Equestrian Announces New Ranch Division Open to All Breeds

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/12/2022 6:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce a new ranch section to be offered in the Western discipline beginning December 1, 2022. Ranch is a rapidly growing section across many breeds, and this new section within the Western chapter of the USEF Rulebook will aid in ensuring consistency and efficiency for licensed competitions offering these popular classes. A new ranch section will be offered in the Western discipline beginning December 1, 2022 (Ashley Swift/US Equestrian)...

Freestyle Ushers in Intermediaire I Champion, Competition in Full Swing at 2022 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/25/2022 11:45:00 PM

Wayne, Ill. – A rainy morning gave way to a shining day of competition at the 2022 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions. Laura Graves and SenSation HW led the USEF Intermediaire I Dressage National Championship from start to finish to win in impressive fashion. Two arenas with two busy schedules displayed some of the country’s top dressage combinations for an exciting day of competition. USEF Grand Prix Dressage National Championship Alice Tarjan and Serenade MF (SusanJStickle.com)...

Canada and USA Zone 7 Claim Children’s and Pre-Junior Gold at 2022 Gotham North FEI North American Youth Championships for Jumping, presented by USHJA

by Tori Bilas | 8/12/2022 6:30:00 AM

Children’s and Pre-Junior competitors took to the podium for the first time during team competition on Thursday at the Gotham North FEI North American Youth Championships for Jumping, presented by USHJA. Canada took the top spot on the first podium of the day, claiming gold in the Children’s Team Competition for teammates Taylor Wood, Livia Martin, Tristan Tobin, and Mathilde Candele. In the Pre-Junior division, Zone 7 claimed the top honors with Campbell Brown (Fayetteville, Ark.),...

Adrienne Lyle and Salvino Take Sixth in Blue Hors FEI World Dressage Grand Prix Freestyle Championship presented by Helgstrand

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 8/10/2022 6:52:00 PM

Herning, Denmark – Adrienne Lyle and Salvino impressed in their FEI Grand Prix Freestyle under the lights at Stutteri ASK Stadium this evening, producing an 83.704 percent to take sixth place overall in the extremely competitive final competition for dressage combinations this week at the ECCO FEI World Championships Herning 2022. Charlotte Fry (GBR) took the gold aboard Glamourdale with a score of 90.654 percent, while Catherine Laudrup-Dufour (DEN) and Vamos Amigos earned silver on a 89....

Glynn and Aventus Claim Overall Grand Champion 3'6" at Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – West

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/26/2022 10:16:00 PM

San Juan Capistrano, Calif. - The second day of competition at the 2022 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – West saw Avery Glynn and Aventus win the Overall Grand Championship title in the 3’6’’ section with a total weighted score of 263.40 points. Skylar Wireman and Bonne Starlight earned the Overall Reserve Grand Championship title in the 3’6’’ section with a total weighted score of 248.00 points. Avery Glynn and Aventus, Overall...

US Equestrian and W.F. Young Announce Continued Partnership; UltraShield Continues as the Official Fly Control Product of USEF

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/15/2022 5:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the continued partnership with W.F. Young and Absorbine ® , makers of UltraShield ® . UltraShield is the Official Fly Control Product of USEF and features a range of insect repellents and fly masks to help horse owners to keep their horses comfortable and protected during fly season. US Equestrian members receive a 10% discount on UltraShield orders through Absorbine.com thanks to an exclusive MemberPerk . “Absorbine is...

McLain Ward & Contagious Victorious in Round II and Lead Overall Standings Heading into Final Day of 2022 FEI Jumping World Cup Final™

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 4/8/2022 4:41:00 PM

Leipzig, Germany – A precisely executed first round and jump-off in Round II pushed McLain Ward and Contagious to the top of the overall standings of the 2022 FEI Jumping World Cup Final, as all eyes turn to the final round of competition on Sunday, April 10. Ward (Brewster, N.Y.) and Contagious went late in the order given their fifth-place finish in yesterday’s speed round, capitalizing on their opportunity to move up the standings. All eight U.S. combinations will move on to...

Important: EHV-1 Update at Desert International Horse Park

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 2/12/2022 11:26:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – The California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) has confirmed three cases of non-neurologic EHV-1 at the Desert International Horse Park. The Desert Circuit management team is working closely with the CDFA and USEF, following all bio-security protocols. All three horses were immediately isolated and are doing well under the care of veterinarians. The tent where the horses were located remains isolated and additional biosecurity measures, including fencing, will...