Lexington, KY - The FEI has issued a clarification regarding the approval of frangible devices for use eventing competitions per Article 547.2.4. This clarification is relative to the recent approval of the MIM NewERA system MIM Clip and MIM NewERA Safety MIM Pin. Find the clarification here . For more information please contact Shealagh Costello, Director, Eventing National Programs, by phone at (859) 457-1566 or by email at [email protected] .

Lexington, KY – Hall of Fame jockey Chris McCarron and Olympic Eventing riders Gina Miles, David and Karen O’Connor will compete with some of the world’s leading Reining riders in the $25,000 World Championship Freestyle Reining at the Ariat Kentucky Reining Cup. The Ariat Kentucky Reining Cup (AKRC) is held during the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Bridgestone, which runs April 26-29 the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. The AKRC features the $100,000...

Temecula, Calif.— The Galway Downs International Three-Day Event, on Nov. 3-6, is the season-long goal for West coast riders competing at the preliminary and training levels. And it’s not just because Galway Downs offers the only classic-format preliminary three-day event on the West Coast, along with one of the West Coast’s two training-level three-day events. Ever since Galway Downs began in 1999, the preliminary three-day event has been an important part of it, and then...

The Dressage Foundation announced today that a new fund has been established to help support breeding programs in the United States. The Fund provides financial assistance to breeders to pursue educational opportunities related to breeding that will advance their careers, promote sound breeding practices and further enhance the quality of U.S.-bred dressage horses. “I wanted to do something to support breeders in the United States ever since I found my ‘perfect’ horse, a...

Middleburg, VA — Since 1853, equestrians, horse breeders and spectators have gathered under the Grafton oaks in Upperville, VA, to admire some of the nation’s most talented horses and riders. The Upperville Colt & Horse Show (UCHS) is the oldest horse show in America. It was founded to encourage better breeding of horses. The one-day show, which began with a few breeding classes, has grown into a weeklong tradition with classes for children, adults and families. Each year beneath the oaks at...

Ocala, FL - On the second day of dressage at the CAI-A Live Oak, Boots Wright of Ocala, FL, was awarded the best dressage score in the Intermediate division. Wright drove Mista Q and Marko, German riding ponies, gaining a decisive 17-point lead over second-place Sherri Dolan with her Shetland ponies, Smoke and Mirrors. Sybil Humphreys, driving her Section C Welsh pony, Cefnanokpark Bouncer, will go into Saturday’s marathon leading the 12-competitor Intermediate Single Pony class. Her score of...

Lexington, KY – Have you ever had an equestrian dream that you just couldn’t quite reach? Do you wish you could have a special experience in the equestrian world but challenging circumstances have gotten in your way? If so, then a newly launched scholarship program may just make your dreams reality. The United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) Foundation “Making A Dream” Scholarship Program is philanthropic in nature and extends opportunities to individuals with unique circumstances who...

WESTPORT, CT - November 10, 2011 - 2011 will mark the 5th year for The Equestrian Idol to be held on Friday, February 4, 2011 in Wellington, Florida, and everything will be new about it! The Idol event will feature a new format where the past Idol winners will pair up with contestants in a musical cabaret. Taylor Blauweiss, Ki-Juan Minors, Jen White Kane and Brian Lookabill are coming back to perform with Dianna Bricker, Hillary Dobbs, Casey Hodges and newcomers, Teaghan James and Robert...

Mike Maple. (Melanie Smith Taylor will judge the 2010 EAP Training Session. ) Buffalo, NY - The Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center (BTRC) is excited to announce that it will be the host facility for the 2010 USHJA Emerging Athletes National Training Session on November 19-21, 2010. The BTRC is the only indoor riding facility uniquely located in the heart of the city of Buffalo, and has been the site of a therapeutic riding program for 10 years. Auditors are invited to take part in the...

LEXINGTON, KY – Studies show that the leading factor in roadside breakdowns is tires. Additionally, as temperatures cool across the country, tire pressures will decrease. Given these facts, USRider reminds equestrians and others who travel with horses to perform periodic air pressure checks on both their vehicle and trailer tires. “As the weather patterns transition to cooler temperatures now is a very important time to check tire pressure on all vehicles. A general rule of thumb is that for...