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Call for Media Credential Applications: 2021 U.S. Dressage Short List Observation Event

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/11/2021 11:25:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The U.S. Dressage Short List Observation Event will take place June 8-11, 2021, at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Fla. Members of the media who would like to request credentials to cover the event should submit a completed application form by May 31, 2021. You must request special permission for more than one person per media outlet to attend the event. Media attending the event are expected to follow all outlined procedures in the COVID-19 Action...

2021 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™ to Host Five Star Event

by Equestrian Events, Inc. | 2/10/2021 3:05:00 PM

Lexington, Kentucky – February 10, 2021 – An unprecedented outpouring of public support and a grassroots fundraising effort have led to a reversal of the announced cancellation of the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI Five Star presented by MARS Equestrian™ (LRK3DE). A new partnership between Equestrian Events, Inc. (EEI), producer of the world-class event, and the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation combined with the support of US Equestrian and longstanding sponsors Land...

Key Dates for the 2021 FEI Senior World, FEI Young Rider World, and FEI Pan American Endurance Championships

by USEF Endurance | 12/8/2020 8:54:00 AM

The following application deadlines have been announced for the 2021 FEI Senior World, FEI Young Rider World, and FEI Pan American Endurance Championships. 2021 FEI SENIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Application Opening Date: Opened 1 st September 2020 Early Application Deadline: 12 th February 2021 Late Application Deadline: 17 th March 2021 The 2021 FEI Senior World Championships will be held on May 22, 2021 in San Rossore, ITA. Additional information for these Championships can be found here . The...

USEF Mid-Year Meeting Webinar Registration Now Open

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/17/2020 2:00:00 PM

The 2020 USEF Board of Directors' Mid-Year Meeting will be held remotely via Zoom to support ongoing efforts to minimize gatherings due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting is open to all Senior Active and Life members. Scheduled to begin June 22, 2020, at 11:00 a.m., this important meeting will include the election of President of the Board for the term beginning January 2021, review and approval of rule change proposals, and presentation and approval of the Diversity and Inclusion...

Pennsylvania National, Washington International, and National Horse Shows Issue a Joint Statement

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/8/2020 9:30:00 AM

Many questions have been raised and ideas shared regarding the fall indoor circuit and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board of Directors and show management teams of the Pennsylvania National Horse Show, Washington International Horse Show and the National Horse Show, have been working closely together to explore options to successfully and safely host these events in 2020. In this most difficult year, we believe it is important to find the best solution to hold these events...

Countdown Underway to 2020 FEI World Cup™ Finals in Las Vegas: One Year Until the World’s Top Jumping and Dressage Athletes Return to The Entertainment Capital of the World

by Classic Communications | 4/16/2019 11:19:00 AM

Las Vegas, Nevada – April 15, 2019 — The countdown to the 2020 FEI World Cup™ Finals in Las Vegas has begun! The world’s best jumping and dressage athletes will return to the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, April 15-19, 2020, to vie for the prestigious titles of Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ and FEI Dressage World Cup™ Champions. Starting April 15, 2019, e xclusive All-Session ticket offers have become available, so get ready to order your tickets...

Inaugural Equestrian Businesswomen Summit on January 9 Offers Inspiration, Information, and Networking

by | 12/18/2018 3:00:00 PM

The Equestrian Businesswomen (EQBW) Summit will be held on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. The EQBW Summit will provide thought-provoking and inspiring speakers talking about timely, relevant topics to help engage, support, and inform equestrian businesswomen. Equestrians in roles as riders, trainers, and entrepreneurs in industries as varied as the hunter/jumper, dressage, eventing, racing, reining, and more are all welcome to...

US Equestrian Announces Dates and Location of the 2019 FEI NAYC for Dressage

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/14/2018 2:50:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - Following the US Equestrian Federation (USEF) board meeting on Monday, November 12, the board of directors confirmed the dates and location of the 2019 Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) North American Youth Championships (NAYC) for Dressage. Subject to official approval from the FEI, Old Salem Farm in North Salem, N.Y., will host the FEI NAYC for Dressage July 30-August 4, 2019. For the second straight year, the NAYC for Dressage will run in conjunction...

Arabian Horses Return to Tulsa for the 2018 U.S. National Show

by Edited Press Release from the Arabian Horse Association | 10/18/2018 11:11:00 AM

Aurora, Colo. – The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) is headed back to Tulsa, Okla., for the 2018 U.S. National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show from October 19-27, at the Tulsa Expo Square . Check out the following new events and classes, and many other ways for exhibitors to get involved: October 18 Stop by the Ford Truck Arena at 2:00 p.m. for the APAHA Exhibitor meeting. October 22 The Halter Exhibitor meeting will be held in the Pavilion area in the evening. October 24...

USEF Launches Investigation on Jazz Johnson-Merton Incident at Hampton Classic Horse Show

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/21/2017 7:13:00 PM

Lexington, Ky . – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) holds the welfare and safety of horse and rider as paramount to its mission as evidenced by the recent Board of Directors’ approval of new, tougher welfare and safety penalty guidelines. USEF is in receipt of written reports and a video of the incident. These reports and the video provide an account of Ms. Johnson-Merton’s actions following a fall from her horse during competition. USEF has launched an...