The 2015 FEI World CupTM Finals in Las Vegas has announced that tickets for individual sessions of both the Longines FEI World CupTM Jumping Final and the Reem Acra FEI World CupTM Dressage Final will go on sale on the event’s website on February 17, 2015. The FEI World CupTM Finals return to Las Vegas, April 15-19, 2015, marking the Finals' first time in the U.S. since 2009, and the sixth time that Las Vegas has had the honor of hosting one of the world’s most prestigious...

Gladstone, N.J. - In less than a week the 2014 USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship and World Equestrian Games Selection Trials will occur June 2-5, 2014. Para-Dressage athletes from around the United States will meet at the USET Foundation Headquarters in Gladstone, NJ, for their opportunity to represent the United States in Normandy, France. Over the year equestrians have prepared by traveling around the world to multiple Para-Equestrian Dressage competitions. One of those...

North Salem, NY – The 2011 Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows, which return to Old Salem Farm in North Salem, NY, May 10-15 and 17-22, will feature two very different types of equestrian competition this year – those with, and without, horses. While the Old Salem Farm Spring Horse Shows will continue to feature many of the nation's best horses and riders competing at all levels, the Old Salem Farm Foundation will host a JustWorld International Horseless Horse Show on Saturday,...

Guests at the EQUUS Equestrian Idol Talent Show & Bash on Saturday, February 17, 2007, will choose the first Equestrian Idol from among performances by some notable grand prix riders and trainers, and others. Rumor has it that Mason Phelps will take on the judging job of the infamous Simon Cowell, along with Susie Schoellkopf as Paula Abdul and Gene Mische as Randy Jackson. Robert Dover has signed on as Ryan Seacrest, and Leslie Howard is organizing a band of female grand prix riders to go...

The six-week Arizona Winter Circuit has been a staple of West Coast circuits for many years. HITS took over production of this circuit in 1991. The Arizona Winter Circuit offers a full range of competition classes for beginners to advanced riders. Exhibitors gain valuable experience in the show ring under the eye of some of the country's top judges. What: Six-week hunter/jumper horse show circuit produced by HITS, Inc. Where: Pima County Fairgrounds, Tucson, AZ When: Wednesday through Sunday...

Samantha Karp and Zetina B (Al Cook Photo) Harrisburg, Pa. - October 12, 2015 - Samantha Karp, 18, of Wellington, FL, is on a winning streak. With her mount, Zentina B, she won the $10,000 North American League (NAL) Children's Hunter Final at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show. The pair were also the year-end point leaders in the East Coast Children's Hunter Division of the North American League. The riders contested over a course of nine fences, including a one stride combination,...

This special section, Drugs and Medications Corner, will feature a series of articles from the USEF’s Drugs and Medications Program and the veterinary community to communicate the latest news to better educate the equine community. Many years ago, I was called to see a show hunter discovered to have a “big knee.” I found the horse to have moderate heat and swelling with pain on flexion of the left knee. He demonstrated a 3/5 lameness to trot in hand (AAEP scale, head bobbing)....

As the start of the 2023 competition year approaches and new rules come into place, USEF has received feedback from members requesting clarification about the qualification process for the 2023 Devon Horse and Pony Show, Pennsylvania National, Washington International, and the National Horse Show. Additionally, there have been questions raised about how awards separate from prize money affect HOTY standings or qualifications for these competitions. Earlier this Fall, a Presidential Modification...

Lexington, Ky. – The 2021 USEF Endurance National Championships & North American Endurance Championships will be held at Broxton Bridge in Ehrhardt, SC from November 10-14, 2021. More information for these Championships can be found on the US Equestrian website here as well as on the official competition website here . National Championships Application of Intent The USEF Endurance National Championships are open to all U.S. athletes and horses that have their relevant FEI...

Athlete leadership and representation is critical to building and strengthening equestrian sport. US Equestrian encourages qualified athletes to actively participate in the nomination process. In October, elections will occur for following athlete representative seats to be filled by athletes from the FEI disciplines that meet the necessary eligibility criteria. Service will begin in January, 2022, for the term indicated below. USEF Board of Directors: One USOPC AAC Alternate Athlete...