World-renowned equine nutritionists and veterinarians have been tapped to speak at the 17th Kentucky Equine Research Nutrition Conference, to be held April 26-27, 2010, in Lexington, KY. The theme of this year’s conference is “Feeding and Veterinary Management of the Sport Horse,” which is particularly appropriate considering the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are being held in Kentucky this fall. “Top-notch nutrition and veterinary care are vital components of sport-horse management,...

Peter Wetherill's Cedric Winning Gold in 2008 (Shannon Brinkman/USEF) Peter Widener Wetherill passed away of natural causes on February 19th 2010 at Good Samaritan Hospital in West Palm Beach, Florida. Peter was raised at Happy Hill Farm in Newtown Square Pennsylvania by his mother the late Ella Widener Wetherill and his late father Cortright Wetherill. He is survived by his brother Cortright Wetherill Jr, his sister in law Janice N. Wetherill and their children Amanda Widener Wetherill Holmes...

2009 Festival Winner GP Raymeister (SusanJStickle.com) Lexington, KY – Bids are now being accepted by the United States Equestrian Federation® from photographers who would like to be considered for the position of “Official Photographer for the 2010 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions.” The championships return to the USET Foundation Headquarters in Gladstone, NJ over two weekends August 6-8 and August 13-15, 2010. These championships showcase the best American dressage...

On Monday, January 25, 2010, the American Saddlebred Museum temporarily closed its doors to the public. During the closure, a complete renovation of the current exhibit space will take place. When the Showplace for Saddlebreds building addition opens in late March, the entire attraction will sport a new look. Originally, the facility’s grand opening was scheduled to be held during the American Saddlebred Horse Association's (ASHA) Annual Convention, however, weather and other delays now...

The 2010 American Saddlebred Registry Grand National prize program schedule of competitions has been announced. This year, the Grand National features 28 shows offering 60 classes with over $136,000 offered in prize money for Grand National-eligible American Saddlebreds. In addition, competitions that have traditionally supported Grand National were entered into a drawing for three Grand National Championship Stakes. The following competitions will receive additional purse allotments of $5,000...

Kentucky Horse Shows, LLC, the management company for hunter/jumper competitions held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, will be featuring numerous improvements at the state operated facility during the 2010 horse show season. This year Kentucky Horse Shows, LLC, will be hosting the Kentucky Spring Horse Shows, the Kentucky Summer Horse Shows, the Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships Presented by Gotham North, the USEF Junior Hunter National...

2009 NAJYRC Reining Team Gold Medalists for Team North Central, from left: Ian Barnard, Alex Bauwens (Waltenberry) Denver, CO - Attention Reining Young Riders! The Adequan© USEF Youth Reining National Championship will once again take place at the NRHA Futurity, in Oklahoma City on June 26th, 2010. Reining young athletes who wish to compete for the prestigious national title must have earned points in any of the qualifying shows held since May 18, 2009, and rank in the top-twenty in their...

The excitement of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI**** returns to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, April 22-25, 2010. The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, part of the HSBC FEI Classics™ Series, attracts many of the world's best horses and riders as they vie for their share of $250,000 in prize money. Enhancing this year's schedule will be the official Kentucky Cup Dressage and Jumping Test Events for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG). The Games will be held...

Equine Canada is pleased to announce that three FEI Para-Dressage courses will be held in conjunction with the WindReach International Para-Dressage CPEDI3*, which is being held May 28–30, 2010 in Ashburn, ON, and we are pleased to invite individuals from your National Federation to participate. An FEI para-dressage judge course, an FEI para-dressage steward course, and an FEI para-dressage classifier course will be offered onsite at the event. The courses promise to provide a wealth of...

The United States Pony Clubs (USPC), Inc., will hold its 2010 Annual Meeting and Convention from January 27-31 in Houston, TX. The Annual Meeting will be held at the Houston’s JW Marriot located in Uptown Houston. The weekend’s events will include a banquet, a trade fair featuring equestrian products, including the USPC Bookstore, and workshops for volunteer leaders and active USPC members. An exciting highlight of the 2010 Annual Meeting takes place Saturday evening during the banquet, when...