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Update to Safe Sport Sanctions List

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/30/2018 4:30:00 PM

As a follow up to yesterday’s email, we are providing you with the full list of all equestrians’ currently on the USEF Safe Sport Sanctions List which includes individuals sanctioned by the U.S. Center for SafeSport (Center), or the USEF prior to the March 2017 launch of the Center. Please click to view the SafeSport Sanctions. These individuals are prohibited from participating in any activities and competitions that USEF licenses, endorses or sponsors. USEF General Rule 703...

Hurricane Rita Texas Preparations: Texas Animal Health Commission Shelter Information Hotline 800-550-8242

by By Maria Partlow | 9/23/2005 9:40:00 AM

(Austin, TX) – The Texas Animal Health Commission has set up an emergency hotline to provide pet owners with information on available shelters by county. The number is: (800) 550-8242 and operates Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pre-selected shelters are currently open and have been receiving evacuating horses and other animals. Lists of available shelters/stabling are also available thru local emergency management and the Texas Animal Health Commission. These are published on their web...

USEF Announces dates for the 2005 USEF National Dressage Grand Prix & Intermediaire I Championships

by Sarah Lane | 2/24/2005 3:21:00 AM

Gladstone, NJ - The dates have been confirmed for the USEF National Dressage Grand Prix and Intermediaire I Championships. The USET Foundation Dressage Festival of Champions will take place June 16-18 at the USET Foundation Headquarters in Gladstone, New Jersey. Along with the Championship classes, the show will also include the USEF National Paraequestrian Championships. Qualifying procedures and applications for both the Grand Prix and Intermediaire I can be found on the USEF’s web...

USET Foundation Unveils New Website

by Rebecca Walton for Phelps Media Group, Inc. Intern | 12/16/2010 2:24:00 PM

Gladstone, NJ - December 16, 2010 -The United States Equestrian Team Foundation has announced the unveiling of its new website: www.uset.org. Over the past few months the website has undergone many changes to create a vibrant new look, thanks to talented designer Miriam Morgan. The site still features all of the important information that supporters need, only now in a new, more user-friendly space. The website begins with a wonderful new homepage that catches the user's eye, featuring all...

ACTHA Launches Find A Buddy Program

by Tammy Sronce, ACTHA | 12/1/2010 1:35:00 PM

November 22, 2010 – Austin, TX – The American Competitive Trail Horse Association (ACTHA) is excited to announce a new program called Find A Buddy. This wonderful, new program is found exclusively on the ACTHA Web site (www.actha.us). The FAB program was created for the trail rider who is interested in finding riding buddies in their area. It is a free, easy to use, social networking message system for the trail riding community and is available for ACTHA members and non-members. Carrie Scrima,...

Experience Their Spirit: Schedule for 2006 North American Friesian Horse Inspection Set

by By Bryan Quinsey | 10/18/2006 2:04:00 AM

The Friesian Horse Association of North America (FHANA) is proud to announce the 2006 Friesian horse inspection circuits. Once a year the Koninklijke Vereniging Het Friesch Paarden-Stamboek (KFPS), the mother registry of the Friesian Horse in the Netherlands, sends inspectors and judges to North America. Three teams of judges will begin in the eastern United States and Canada and visit almost 30 locations during a two-week period. All newborn foals should be presented for ranking within the...

US Equestrian Extending Submission Period for Expressions of Interest for Endurance Recognized Affiliate

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/27/2020 12:01:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - Due to the unprecedented impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the extreme disruption to business this has caused, US Equestrian (USEF) is extending the deadline for submission of Expressions of Interest (EOI) from those organizations interested in being considered for designation as a USEF Recognized Affiliate for the international discipline of Endurance. Through its announcement released Monday, March 16 2020, USEF opened the submission period which was originally established...

USET Foundation Supports US Equestrian High-Performance Programs with Spring Soirée

by United Stated Equestrian Team Foundation | 4/10/2019 8:07:00 AM

Rancho Santa Fe, CA – April 8, 2019 – The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation announced today it will host a fundraising event at the beautiful Pomponio Ranch in Rancho Santa Fe, California on Friday, April 26, 2019. Dubbed the Spring Soirée, the evening fundraiser will benefit the US Equestrian High Performance programs and give attendees the opportunity to bid on unique silent and live auction items and experiences. Purchase tickets here . The USET Foundation...

Final Preparations Underway in Carnation, WA, for the 28th Annual Evergreen Classic Hunter/Jumper Show

by By Kevin Goyena | 7/25/2007 10:38:00 AM

The 28th Evergreen Classic, the largest and most prestigious hunter/jumper show in Washington State, is getting ready to take place at its new home at Remlinger Farms Equestrian Park in Carnation, WA, August 8-August 12. After spending the last four years at Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, WA, everyone associated with the show is very excited about this new venue. The show site consists of 80 acres of grass fields nestled between the Snoqualmie River and downtown Carnation with views of...

Submit Your Grant Proposal to USA Equestrian Trust

by Diane DeRosa | 4/14/2011 10:49:00 AM

Lexington, KY — Grant applications continue to come in to USA Equestrian Trust (USAET) but there’s still time to submit a proposal. All not-for-profits are invited to apply by going to the web site at https://www.trusthorses.org/grant/request.html to fill out the online grant application. The deadline is May 2 at 5 p.m. EST. Past recipients of grants include those doing equine health research, equestrian land conservation, and educational programs. The Trust welcomes applications for need-based...