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The Arabian Horse Association and Certified Horsemanship Association Form Educational Alliance

by Arabian Horse Association | 4/20/2015 8:34:09 PM

Aurora, Colo. - The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) is thrilled to announce its recent Educational Alliance partnership with the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA). CHA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit that strives to teach and promote excellence in safety and education for the benefit of the entire horse community and industry. By certifying instructors, accrediting equine facilities, and producing educational conferences and resources such as horsemanship manuals, DVD’s, safety videos,...

Applications Available for 2014 USEF Youth Sportsman's Award

by USEF Communications Department | 5/5/2014 1:55:29 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The search is now underway for 2014 United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Youth Sportsman's Award nominees. This award recognizes young equestrians who exhibit exceptional leadership potential, serve as positive role models for their peers, demonstrate an ongoing commitment and dedication to the promotion of equestrian sport, are involved in their communities, and exemplify positive sportsmanship principles. The overall winner of the 2014 USEF Youth Sportsman's...

AMHA Celebrates the Morgan Horse in Raleigh

by American Morgan Horse Association | 3/3/2014 11:03:03 PM

Shelburne, Vt - Lots of Morgan fun and excitement took place at the 2014 American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) Annual Convention. This annual gathering of Morgan members and enthusiasts took place February 20-22 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Some of the highlights of the three-day convention included a tour of the North Carolina State vet school followed by a visit to Tara Farm, and popular seminars included a three-part marketing seminar with Doug Emerson, "The Profitable Horseman," and "What...

Applications Available for 2013 USEF Youth Sportsman's Award

by USEF Communications Department | 7/24/2013 8:55:01 AM

Lexington, KY - The search is underway for 2013 United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Youth Sportsman's Award nominees. The award recognizes young equestrians who exhibit exceptional leadership potential, serve as positive role models for their peers, demonstrate an ongoing commitment and dedication to the promotion of equestrian sport, are involved in their community, and exemplify positive sportsmanship principles. The overall winner of the 2013 USEF Youth Sportsman's Award will...

USEF Youth Sportsman's Award Applications due October 1, 2012

by The USEF Communications Department | 8/23/2012 10:52:47 AM

Lexington, KY - Applications for the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Youth Sportsman's Award are being accepted through October 1, 2012. The award recognizes young equestrians who exhibit exceptional leadership potential, serve as positive role models for their peers, demonstrate an ongoing commitment and dedication to the promotion of equestrian sport, are involved in their community, and exemplify positive sportsmanship principles. The overall winner of the 2012 USEF Youth...

Applications Now Available for 2012 USEF Youth Sportsman's Award

by The USEF National Affiliates Department | 6/1/2012 11:15:00 AM

Lexington, KY - The search is underway for nominees for the 2012 United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Youth Sportsman's Award. The award recognizes young equestrians who exhibit exceptional leadership potential, serve as positive role models for their peers, demonstrate an ongoing commitment and dedication to the promotion of equestrian sport, are involved in their community, and exemplify positive sportsmanship principles. The overall winner of the 2012 USEF Youth Sportsman's...

USEF Names Final Short List for 2010 Land Rover US Eventing Team

by From the USEF Eventing Department | 7/19/2010 10:20:00 AM

Lexington, KY - The USEF has added the following horse/rider combinations to the Short List for the 2010 Land Rover US Eventing Team to represent the United States at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, KY. Name/Age/Hometown/Horse/Age/Breed/Sex/Owner Buck Davidson/33/Riegelsville, PA/Titanium/9/Thoroughbred/G/Carl and Cassandra Segal Phillip Dutton/46/West Grove, PA/Kheops du Quesnay/12/Selle Francais/G/Ann Jones and Rebecca Broussard The Short List/Nominated Entry of 18...

USEF Sends Team of Show Jumpers to the CSIO Buenos Aires

by Joanie Morris | 10/10/2007 12:31:00 PM

Lexington, KY -- The USEF has named the following four riders to compete at CSIO Buenos Aires, under the watchful eye of Chef d’Equipe George Morris, November 9-12 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. For three of the riders, it will be their first experience representing the United States. Libby McKinney, 25, will make her first team trip with Gun du Desfi, the horse with which she recently won the Wild Card Grand Prix on September 28 in Culpepper, VA. The pair from Green Farms, CT, bested a talented...

Celebrating the Morgan Horse in Atlanta

by By Christina Koliander | 3/8/2007 11:43:00 AM

The Morgan breed was celebrated and heralded in Atlanta, GA, at the 2007 American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) Convention February 14-17. For the first time in its 26-year history, many Morgan enthusiasts and speakers couldn’t make the event due to poor weather and cancelled flights. “Our theme this year was ‘The Morgan: A Passion That Lasts a Lifetime,’” said Convention co-chairman Barbara Goda. “I think this also follows closely with the people who surround the Morgan horse. Our Morgan...

US Equestrian Announces Land Rover U.S. Driving Team for the FEI Driving World Championship for Pair Horses

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/15/2023 1:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the Land Rover U.S. Driving Team at the 2023 FEI Driving World Championship for Pair Horses. The championship will take place Sept. 27-Oct. 1 at Le Pin-au-Haras, France. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Jeff Legg and US Equestrian Director of Driving Anna Brooks Thomas. The following combinations are listed in alphabetical order: Jacob Arnold (Stamping Ground, Ky.) with Kenji V, Kenzo,...