In response to the horrific damage caused by the recent earthquake in Haiti, Equestrian Sport Productions in Wellington, FL, has created a drop-off site for emergency aid donations. The Step by Step Foundation, a non-for-profit organization that provides funding and supplies to Haiti, will be working with ESP and the Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Program to secure both monetary as well as other donations to send to Haiti. A trailer will be located at the exhibitor entrance guard house and...

The Swedish Warmblood Association of North America (SWANA), is having a special offer on ALL registrations. SWANA is actively seeking any unregistered Swedish Warmblood horses, to come get registered without any late fees. For a limited time only, you can register older horses at the lower foal rate—up to $200 savings. Beginning immediately, all registrations submitted in full before December 1, 2009, will be charged the foal rate, regardless of the actual age of the horse being...

It's been another busy month for the team at the Equestrian Aid Foundation (EAF) as they get set for a successful fundraising party and silent auction in Traverse City, MI, during Horse Shows by the Bay Equestrian Festival. There will also be a launch of the eBay Giving Works site with the cover image to the new FarmVet catalog. This limited edition picture was graciously donated by photographer Shelli Breidenbach. This month's newsletter is full of ways to help our fellow equestrians and horse...

Late registration remains for the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Dressage Technical Delegate Clinic that will be held in conjunction with the United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Annual Convention on Saturday, December 6. Panelists who will serve as leaders for this presentation are Lisa Gorretta and Loretta Berg Waltner. USEF will also offer a Dressage TD Pony Measurement Certification on Saturday evening, December 6 (classroom), and Sunday, December 7 (practical-off site). A...

The very first edition of the FEI World Reining Championship, which will be held at the Palasturla in Manerbio, Italy, on September 11-14, has already proven to be a success. Forty-eight riders from 17 countries will be competing for the highly coveted FEI medals. A total of five continents will be represented. Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, Great Britain, Italy, Poland, Russia, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, The Netherlands and the...

Announcing the launch of an exciting new feature of the USEF website specifically for licensed officials: the USEF Licensed Officials Portal. Contained inside the Authorized Users Area, licensed officials can use their online username and password to sign into an entirely new section of the site. Inside the LO Portal, you will find access to detailed discussion forums for hot topics pertaining to licensed officials, a searchable FAQ section, the ability to run detailed reports, download forms,...

Wellington, FL – Severe weather has caused the postponement of the $30,000 WEF Challenge Cup which a also served as the fourth leg of the USEF Selection Trials for Show Jumping at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. Following USEF Selection Procedures protocol, the USEF Selectors in consultation with members of the Show Jumping High Performance Committee, High Performance Working Group and the USEF Executive Committee that were present at the competition site and in consultation...

In response to numerous inquiries and requests from American breeders, Hilltop Farm announced that Bugatti Hilltop will come home this fall to stand at stud at Hilltop Farm, making him available in the U.S. for breeding by both fresh cooled and frozen semen for the 2008 season. The 1998 Hanoverian stallion, by Bergamon out of a Rubinstein I x Donnerhall mare, has competed successfully in dressage for several years with Michael Klimke in Germany. Currently competing at Prix St. Georges and...

The 2007 League of Agricultural and Equine Centers (LAEC) Footing Academy will be held August 7-8 at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, GA, former site of the 1996 Summer Olympics. CEU credits will be offered. To register, visit www.laec.info/footing%20academy/2007%20Registration%20form.pdf . This year's sponsors include Absolute Innovations; Bullock, Smith & Partners; Los Angeles Equestrian Center; Oaks Blenheim Exhibitions; SMG Management and WW Livestock. The 2008 Annual...

Horse Sports by the Bay, Inc., together with Karin Flint of Wellington, FL, have insured the longevity of the Traverse City, MI, summer equestrian festival through the purchase of 84 acres in Acme Township. Official closing documents were signed on Friday, January 5, securing the property for the future horse park. “This is truly a dream come true,” remarked Alexandra Rheinheimer, Horse Sports by the Bay, Inc., co-founder, “and we can’t thank enough all of our sponsors and fellow horse show...