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2005 WIHS Equitation and Pony Equitation Finals Acceptance Numbers and Qualifying Information

by By Gina dePasquale, WIHS | 1/26/2005 12:06:48 PM

The 2005 WIHS Equitation and WIHS Pony Equitation Finals, to be held during the Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), October 25-30, 2005 at the MCI Center in downtown Washington, DC, will accept 30 riders in the WIHS Equitation Finals and 25 riders in the WIHS Pony Equitation Finals. Qualifying is based on points accumulated in WIHS Equitation qualifying classes held at shows starting on or after September 1, 2004, through shows starting on before August 31, 2005. Letters of invitation...

Paso Fino Horse Association Convention Wrap-Up

by By Sarah Holt, PFHA | 1/20/2005 10:07:28 AM

The membership of the Paso Fino Horse Association (PFHA) elected officers during the 2005 PFHA Board of Directors and Membership Convention held January 14–16, at the Sofitel Hotel in Miami, FL. The officers elected were as follows: President: Robin Ratliff of Lamont, FL Vice President: Sharon Londoño of Covington, LA Secretary: Lee Vulgaris of Marion, MA Treasurer: Tony Coleman of Dade City, FL In addition to the above officers, Charles Minter Jr., of Lexington, NC, was appointed as Director...

Metropolitan National Horse Show Schedule Features Day And Evening Performances

by By Mary Hilton | 10/28/2004 9:05:24 AM

The time schedule for more than 80 hunter and jumper competitions at the upcoming Metropolitan National Horse Show features daytime and evening performances from November 3-7, 2004, at Pier 94 and the Show Piers on the Hudson in New York City. On November 7, there is a daytime performance only, which features the centerpiece of the show – the 2004 ASPCA Maclay Finals. The show kicks off on Wednesday, November 3, at 8 a.m. with a day of all hunter classes featuring the Green and Regular Hunter...

Los Angeles International Jumping Festival Features a Full Slate of Events

by By Equestrian Sports, Inc. | 9/16/2004 12:00:00 PM

Many of the west's top horses and riders will converge on the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, September 22-26, 2004, for a week of top hunter/jumper competition. The $40,000 Grand Prix of Los Angeles will run on Saturday evening, September 25, and a capacity crowd is expected for this American Grandprix Association event and qualifier for the 2005 World Cup Finals. The World Cup Finals will be held in Las Vegas, NV, next spring. Richard Spooner, who has an early lead in the World Cup standings,...

Todd Crawford wins the $75,000 Bayer/USEF Open Reining Championship

by Ben Sledge | 5/25/2004 12:00:00 PM

Todd Crawford and his mount Matt Dillon Dun It, owned by 3 Peaks Ranch, Bend Oregon, won the $75,000 Bayer/USEF Open Reining Championship during International Day at the 2004 NRHA Derby with a score of 228.5. This win raises Matt Dillion Dun It’s lifetime earnings to $94,636.56. Todd Sommers aboard Remin Whiz, owned by Lucy Van Swearingen, was crowned reserve champion with a score of 226. Tom McCutcheon, a member of the 2002 World Equestrian Games Gold Medal Reining Team, rode Brad Hattig’s...

US Equestrian Announces New Structure for USEF National & Zone Endurance Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/20/2023 1:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the new structure for the USEF Endurance Championships which will launch in 2024. This program will include USEF Endurance Zone Championships, a USEF Endurance Zone Team Challenge, and a USEF Endurance National Championship. The Championships will include the following divisions: Limited Distance – 40 km Open 1A – 80 km Open 1B – 100 km Open 3 – 120 km Open 4 – 160 km The USEF Endurance National...

American Regent Animal Health Continues Title Sponsorship of Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championships – East and West for 2023

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 6/8/2023 12:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that American Regent Animal Health, makers of Adequan ® i.m. (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan), will continue as title sponsor of the Adequan ® /USEF Junior Hunter National Championships – East and West for 2023. Additionally, Adequan i.m. is the presenting sponsor of the Junior Hunter Finals livestreams on USEF Network powered by ClipMyHorse.TV , bringing the fun and excitement of these championships to fans around the...

Zone 2 Hosts Successful Emerson Burr Horsemanship Grant Competition; Zone 4 Competition Takes Place May 20

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/16/2023 2:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the results of the first Emerson Burr Horsemanship Grant Competition of the 2023 season and to welcome eligible pony exhibitors to sign up for an upcoming competition in their USHJA Zone. ©Kathleen Landwehr/US Equestrian The Emerson Burr Horsemanship Grant program was created in 2002 by the friends and family of the late Emerson Burr to promote and perpetuate proper horsemanship skills and values within equestrian youth. The...

FEI Pony Measuring Session Announced for Live Oak International

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/1/2023 2:00:00 PM

A FEI Pony Measuring Session will be held at the 2023 Live Oak International (Leslie Potter/US Equestrian) Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian would like to announce to all athletes and owners of ponies that there will be an FEI Pony Measuring Session held at Live Oak International on Friday, March 17. The FEI Measuring Session will begin at 11:00 a.m. There is an application available for registration on the USEF Athlete Dashboard , which must be completed by noon ET on Tuesday, March 15. Should...

Six New National Champions Named on Day Six of 2022 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/27/2022 11:41:00 PM

Wayne, Ill. – It was a day filled with national championship award ceremonies at the 2022 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions. Six titles were claimed by the country’s top dressage combinations following an excellent display of riding and talent. Markel/USEF Young Horse Four-Year-Old Dressage National Championship Adrienne Lyle and Fürst Dream (SusanJStickle.com) Twelve combinations returned to the Markel Arena to determine the Markel/USEF Young Horse Four-Year-Old Dressage...