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2022 USEF Combined Driving National Championship for Advanced Four-in-Hand Horses Is Underway in Kentucky

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/2/2022 6:00:00 PM

Chester Weber, shown here in 2021, will look to defend his title at the 2022 USEF Combined Driving National Championship for Advanced Four-in-Hand Horses. ©Taylor Pence/US Equestrian Goshen, Ky. – The reigning national champion will defend his title this weekend at the 2022 USEF Combined Driving National Championship for Advanced Four-in-Hand Horses. Chester Weber has won an astonishing 18 four-in-hand national titles in the sport. He'll look to make it 19 at this year’s...

2022 USEF Combined Driving National Championship for Advanced Single Horses Underway in North Carolina

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/21/2022 5:00:00 PM

Taylor Bradish and Katydid Duchess are the defending USEF Single Horse Combined Driving National Champions. ©Taylor Pence/US Equestrian Mill Spring, N.C. – Eight athlete-and-horse combinations are vying for a national championship title this week in the 2022 USEF Combined Driving National Championship for Advanced Single Horses, hosted by the Katydid CDE at the Tryon International Equestrian Center. The competition for these national champion contenders starts on Friday, April 22,...

2022 FEI Longines Jumping Nations Cup™ San Juan Capistrano Canceled Due to Ongoing EHV-1 Concerns

by | 3/6/2022 9:28:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – Blenheim EquiSports has announced the cancellation of the 2022 FEI Longines Jumping Nations Cup™ San Juan Capistrano, which was set to be held from May 10-15, 2022, in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., due to the current EHV-1 outbreak in California in a decision supported by both the FEI and US Equestrian. “The safety and welfare of our members and their horses is our top priority and most important responsibility, and while we are disappointed for the Blenheim...

One-Week Bid Process Now Open for Week 19 CCI4*-L in 2022 on East Coast

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 10/21/2021 4:11:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - Following the cancellation of the Jersey Fresh International Three-Day Event for 2022, US Equestrian will open a one-week bid process to fill the date on the 2022 U.S. Eventing Calendar. Per the 2022 U.S. FEI Eventing Calendar Policies and Procedures , applications to host the CCI4*-L level during the 2022 competition season are accepted by invitation only. The bid process opens today, October 21, and closes October 29 at midnight EST for one competition on the East Coast to...

USEF CCI3*-L Eventing National Championship and Maryland 5 Star Set to Begin at Fair Hill International

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/13/2021 6:00:00 PM

©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Elkton, Md. – A field of 50 competitors are set to ride for a National Championship title this week at the USEF CCI3*-L Eventing National Championship at Fair Hill International. All horses presented during the first horse inspection on Wednesday passed and will complete their dressage tests on Thursday and Friday before tackling Ian Stark’s new cross-country course on Saturday. Adding to the excitement, this year Fair Hill is also home to the...

Live Webinar – Competition Task Force Status Update: Hunter/Jumper Competition Structure Proposal

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/16/2021 1:00:00 PM

Join USEF President and Competition Task Force Chair Tom O’Mara and Chief Executive Officer Bill Moroney on Tuesday, July 20, at 5:30 p.m. EDT for a 60-minute presentation to update the membership regarding the work of the US Equestrian Competition Task Force. As a follow-up to the Competition Task Force webinar held June 8, this session will provide important updates regarding the work of the task force, which continues to analyze the current competition environment, review member and...

U.S. Dressage Short List Mandatory Observation Event to be Streamed Live on USEF Network With Spectator Tickets Available for Purchase

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 5/20/2021 4:00:00 PM

Wellington, Fla. – The U.S. Dressage Short List Mandatory Observation Event is set to be hosted at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, Fla. from June 8-11, 2021, and spectators will have the opportunity to purchase tickets to attend the evening events in person which will include food and beverage. The event will highlight the 15 U.S. Short List athlete-and-horse combinations vying for team selection ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games over two...

Markel Continues as Title Sponsor of USEF Young and Developing Horse National Championships for 2021

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/26/2021 3:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that Markel® has renewed its title sponsorship of the Markel/USEF Young and Developing Horse National Championships for 2021. These championships will take place at the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions in August and include the following divisions: Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage National Championships for Four, Five, and Six Year Olds Markel/USEF Developing Horse Dressage National Championships for Prix St. Georges and Grand...

Adequan® Renews Sponsorship of USEF Junior Hunter Championships for 2021

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/23/2021 11:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – American Regent Animal Health, maker of Adequan® i.m. (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan), has renewed its title sponsorship of the USEF Junior Hunter National Championships for 2021 and the live stream of these competitions on USEF Network. The Adequan/USEF Junior Hunter National Championships consist of an East Coast and a West Coast final. The East Coast championship is scheduled for July 12-14 at Brandywine Horse Shows in Devon, Pa. The West Coast championship will...

Honor Hill Farms Announced as Presenting Sponsor of 2021 USEF Pony Finals

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/3/2021 1:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to welcome Honor Hill Farms as the presenting sponsor of the 2021 USEF Pony Finals, which will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park August 9-15. As one of America’s most prestigious events for ponies and their riders, Pony Finals draws youth equestrians and their families from across the country for a week of fun, camaraderie, and competition. “I am committed to providing these children an exceptional experience each year, especially...