Lexington, KY – As the 2009 USEF Pony Finals National Championships get underway at the Kentucky Horse Park this week, the Pony Medal Final will have a new title sponsor. Equisport Insurance will sponsor one of the most coveted pony championships of the year; the Equisport Insurance/USEF Pony Medal Final is the only equitation class offered during Pony Finals and annually features some of the very best pony riders in the nation. “This is a great partnership,” said John Long USEF CEO. “Equisport...

The Fifth International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot is pleased to announce that farrier Michael Wildenstein will be a featured speaker at this year's event. Wildenstein will be conducting a workshop on Foot Management Strategies for Laminitis with Dr. Mike Steward. The conference will be held November 6-8, 2009, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, FL. The goals of the Fifth International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the...

For 64 years, the Pennsylvania National Horse Show (PNHS) has been recognized as one of the premiere equestrian competitions in the United States. This year the PNHS, October 8-17, is increasing action in its popular jumper divisions by offering two $5,000 1.45 meter classes and the all new North American League (NAL) Low Junior/Amateur-Owner Final. The Open Jumpers will have more chances to perform with the addition of these two new classes to the existing schedule for those qualified to jump...

Eight countries will go head to head at the Kentucky Horse Park to compete in Kentucky Cup Vaulting, the official test event of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. The CVI* and CVI** events will feature vaulters from Canada, Denmark, Italy, South Africa, Australia, Argentina, China and the United States. The vaulters will compete individually and in teams and will complete compulsory and freestyle rounds. Many of the athletes participating in the test event have also competed in...

Canada and Mexico Share Podium in Debut Event for Kentucky Horse Park's New Indoor Arena Team USA rider Tom McCutcheon of Aubrey, TX, won the individual final in Kentucky Cup Reining, the first test event for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG). Held in the Kentucky Horse Park's new indoor arena, Kentucky Cup Reining, a CRIO**** competition officially sanctioned by the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), featured 12 riders, four each from Canada, Mexico, and the United...

Sage Sapergia, riding Shiners Q Chex for Team Alberta, took top honors (Waltenberry) Reining joins dressage, show jumping, and eventing as the disciplines showcased at this year’s Adequan® FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships, presented by Gotham North which hosts teams from Canada, Mexico, and the United States for a full week of competition. In its second year as a full-medal sport, this year’s SmartPak™ North American Young Rider Reining Championship...

The United States Eventing Association (USEA) will be adding a special award at the Bit of Britian/USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC). The Mark Phillips Pony Rider Awards will be presented to the highest-placed pony rider in the Beginner Novice, Novice, and Training divisions at the American Eventing Championships. If you meet the criteria for Pony Riders (listed below) and have qualified your pony for the 2009 Bit of Britain/USEA AEC then you will be eligible for this new award. Capt....

The Mid-Atlantic Weekend of Pleasure Driving and American Driving Society (ADS) Annual Meeting are events not to be missed. They will be held at Morven Park in Leesburg, VA, August 6-9, 2009. Organizers have added some fun driving events, including a poker drive and a new event for the 2010 Rulebook, a Continuous Day of Driving. There will be a special Drive in Front of the Mansion for a memorable photo opportunity. The event is offering the CAA Proficiency test and have added a prep course,...

Beginning Wednesday, July 22, with a kick-off celebration and vaulting demonstration followed by an opening ceremonies, the 2009 Adequan FEI North American Junior & Young Riders Championships (NAJYRC) presented by Gotham North will welcome junior and young riders from across the expanse of the continent to a much-anticipated and highly-regarded series of championships. The NAJYRC is the premiere equestrian competition in North America for junior and young riders age 14-21. Young equestrians...

Jean Mutrux of St. Louis, MO, took the championship title in the 2009 USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final at the Lexington Junior League Horse Show on Friday, July 10. Mutrux was coached to the win by her daughter, Abigail. “Coach” Abigail took home the Silver “trainer’s trophy.” As champion, Mutrux was honored with many awards including a beautiful cast resin sculpture created for this event by artist Patricia Crane, a hand-crafted USEF leather cabin bag made by Freedman Harness, a...