Steffen Peters and Rosamunde (Terri Miller San Juan Capistrano, Calif. – Fans from around the world have tuned in to CDP Live this spring to watch all of the excitement from the West Coast’s premier series of international dressage competitions, but this Thursday and Friday will be viewers’ last chance to see some of America’s best and brightest dressage horses and riders as they compete at California Dreaming Productions’ final show of the season: the Festival of...

Lexington, Ky . – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) will host two Town Hall meetings during its Annual Meeting this week in Lexington, Ky. These meetings are open to all USEF members and are intended to generate valuable discussion on topics vital to equestrian sport. For those unable to attend in person, the meetings will be available on-demand on the USEF Network where questions and comments may also be submitted. Drugs and Medications Accountability Town Hall Meeting...

Lexington, Ky. - The USEF Board of Directors recently approved a rule change, which expands the range of responsible parties for violations of the USEF's Drugs and Medications rules. Beginning December 1, 2015, the rule will include additional categories of individuals who are responsible and accountable parties, which are defined as Persons Responsible and Support Personnel. The Trainer will continue to be held accountable for violations; however, in addition to the Trainer, and in the...

Verden, Germany - The FEI World Breeding Championships for Dressage Young Horses will be held this weekend in the historic equestrian town of Verden, Germany, August 6-9. Host to many elite equestrian events, Verden has organized this prestigious competition for 16 out of the 18 years it has been held, to the accolades of the equestrian community. This year the turnout is again very strong with 42 entries from 19 nations competing in the five-year-old division and 36 young horses from 14...

James Fairclough wins Marathon - Credit Tom von Kap-herr Bromont, Quebec - June 21, 2015 - American driver James Fairclough is still leading the FEI2* Horse Four-In-Hand Division after the marathon phase at the Bromont International Driving, held June 19 to 21, 2015. After the dressage phase on Friday, James Fairclough was in first place with a total of 55.21 penalty points, ahead of Kentucky's Misdee Wrigley-Miller, who incurred a total of 57.78 penalty points. The spread widened Saturday...

The Egyptian Event held annually at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky is celebrating its 35th year of showcasing the Egyptian Arabian horse in 2015. The Egyptian Arabian is considered by Arabian aficionados to be the most beautiful Arabian horse in the world. It has long been regarding as an ideal cross for Polish and Russian-bred Arabian horses. This unique, select bloodline has a loyal and dedicated following of breeders that is truly global in nature. Many of them will visit the...

Steffen Peters and Legolas 92 look to earn final World Cup qualifying scores during this week's California Dreaming Productions' CDI competition. (Terri Miller) Veteran U.S. Dressage Team member Steffen Peters will lead a star-studded field of international competitors this week at California Dreaming Productions' Capistrano Dressage International CDI-W/Y/J/U-25, being held March 19 - 22 at the beautiful Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano, site of the 2004 and 2008 U.S....

Washington, D.C. - Registration is now open at www.timetoride.com for the 2015 Time to Ride Challenge, a grassroots campaign offering $100,000 cash and prizes to horse professionals to grow the horse industry by introducing people to horses through beginner­ friendly horse experiences. Entrants will organize Time to Ride Challenge events to take place from May 30 ­ September 30, 2015 and offer a unique opportunity for stables, horse clubs, veterinarians, feed stores, businesses and...

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce plans for the 2015 USEF Dressage Youth Program. Under the direction of recently named USEF Dressage Youth Coaches George Williams and Charlotte Bredahl-Baker , the revamped Youth Program will incorporate expanded support for the Platinum Performance/USDF Jr/YR Clinics, rider meetings, coaching support at major events, Outreach Clinics, and a Young Rider European Tour. The USEF Youth Dressage Program is part...

(Selena Frederick) Del Mar, Calif. - West Palms Events' final show of the season, the Del Mar International Horse Show, kicks off Wednesday, October 15 and runs through Sunday, October 26. The Del Mar Fairgrounds, a premier equestrian venue in Del Mar, Calif., is home to this world class show jumping event, hosting multiple season finals and the exciting Villas at Rancho Valencia World Cup Grand Prix of Del Mar! During the Del Mar International Horse Show, some exciting classes to watch...