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Youth Athletes and Ponies Ready for 2022 USEF Pony Finals Presented by Honor Hill Farms

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Aug 8, 2022, 3:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The 2022 USEF Pony Finals presented by Honor Hill Farms is set to begin in Lexington, Ky. From August 9-14, over 800 ponies from across the country will compete with their youth athletes in hunter, jumper, and equitation classes. Catch all the action live on the USEF Network , brought to you by Honor Hill Farms , for wall-to-wall coverage of the competition from Rolex Stadium, Claiborne Ring, and Alltech Arena. Competitors are ready for the start of the 2022 USEF Pony...

Chefs d’Equipe Announced for Land Rover U.S. Driving Teams at the 2023 FEI World Championships for Pairs, Ponies, and Para Driving

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Jun 2, 2023, 4:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the chefs d’equipe for the upcoming FEI Driving World Championships for Pairs, Ponies, and Para Driving. Jennifer Matheson (Aiken, S.C.) will lead the para and ponies teams, while Jeff Legg (Quinton, Va.) will lead the pairs team. Photo courtesy Jennifer Matheson Jennifer Matheson had an outstanding career as a pony driver, representing her native Canada at the 2005 FEI Driving World Championships for Ponies in the single pony...

Stephens College Scholarships Available to Youth Members

by Edited ASHBA press release | Jun 1, 2023, 4:00 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...

Reminder for 2024 U.S. Endurance FEI Calendar Applications

by US Equestrian Communications Department | May 31, 2023, 1:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian would like to send a final reminder that applications for the 2024 competition year are due by June 1, 2023. Endurance competition organizers are encouraged to review the updated U.S. Endurance FEI Calendar Policies and Procedures here . The policies and procedures document outlines the process for application, review, and approval of the U.S. FEI Endurance competitions as a resource for competition organizers. Applications will still be considered following...

U.S. Jumping Team Earns Impressive Win in 2023 FEI Jumping Nations Cup Uggerhalne CSIO3*

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | May 26, 2023, 4:00 PM

Uggerhalne, Denmark – It was an all-around fantastic day for the U.S. Jumping Team at FEI Jumping Nations Cup Uggerhalne CSIO3*. The team of Alise Oken, Jacob Pope, Nikko Ritter, and Alessandra Volpi displayed excellent riding under pressure to win the Nations Cup. Chef d’Equipe Anne Kursinski guided the team, with Pope, Ritter, and Volpi making their senior team debut, to the top result. In addition to the impressive team finish, Pope and Ritter had double-clear rounds in their...

Selection Memo Now Available for 2024 FEI Endurance World Championship

by US Equestrian Communications Department | May 25, 2023, 3:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The Selection Memo for the 2024 FEI Endurance World Championship is available on the Endurance section of USEF.org . The 2024 FEI Endurance World Championship is scheduled to take place in Monpazier, France, on September 7, 2024. This Selection Memo is provided to assist athletes with their competition planning and is subject to change due to the final approval of the full Selection Procedures by the USEF Board of Directors or USEF Executive Committee. The Selection Memo...

US Equestrian College Fair Presented by Upper Echelon Academy Returns to the 2023 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Department | May 22, 2023, 12:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that the US Equestrian College Fair presented by Upper Echelon Academy will return to the Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championships – East at Traverse City Horse Shows in Williamsburg, Mich. The competition runs June 27-July 1, 2023, and the fair will take place on Thursday, June 29, in the Cabana Coast Club next to the Turtle Creek Casino International Ring. The US Equestrian College Fair presented by Upper Echelon...

Prize List, Lodging, and Airfare Discounts Now Available for 2023 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championships – West

by US Equestrian Communications Department | May 19, 2023, 12:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The prize list for the 2023 Adequan ® /USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – West is now available. Click here to download the prize list from Blenheim Equisports . ©Ashley Swift/US Equestrian Junior Hunter Finals – West will take place in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., July 23-25, 2023. The championship includes 3’3” and 3’6” heights. Each height includes divisions for Small Junior Hunters and Large Junior Hunters divided...

Applications for 2023 US Equestrian National Youth Sportsman’s Award Open Now

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | May 17, 2023, 2:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that the application period is now open for the 2023 National Youth Sportsman’s Award. Applications will be accepted through August 15. Ryder Richardson, winner of the 2022 US Equestrian National Youth Sportsman's Award. ©Sage Social Branding The 2023 US Equestrian National Youth Sportsman’s Award is open to applicants aged 17 or younger as of December 1, 2022. The award is open to individuals across all breeds and...

Zone 2 Hosts Successful Emerson Burr Horsemanship Grant Competition; Zone 4 Competition Takes Place May 20

by US Equestrian Communications Department | May 16, 2023, 2:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the results of the first Emerson Burr Horsemanship Grant Competition of the 2023 season and to welcome eligible pony exhibitors to sign up for an upcoming competition in their USHJA Zone. ©Kathleen Landwehr/US Equestrian The Emerson Burr Horsemanship Grant program was created in 2002 by the friends and family of the late Emerson Burr to promote and perpetuate proper horsemanship skills and values within equestrian youth. The...