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Electronic Vet Joins USEFPerks Program

by USEF Communications Department | 3/22/2016 9:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce that Electronic Vet is now a member of the USEFPerks program. The USEFPerks program is exclusive to USEF members, who will receive a 5% discount on Electronic Vet products with the code USEF2016. Electronic Vet provides an innovative, user-friendly digital vaccination record that is designed to meet the ever-growing needs of horse show venues. Its products deliver accurate, up-to-the-minute records of...

AEGT Announces Exciting Opening Acts to Finale

by Phelps Media Group | 3/18/2016 3:39:16 PM

Wellington, FL - March 18, 2016 - The Season 2 American Equestrians Got Talent is on Sunday, March 20, at 6pm so make sure you buy your tickets now! It will be held at the Adequan Global Text 71777 to vote for your favorite contestant! Voting is unlimited! Dressage Pavilion and all proceeds support the USEF High Performance Programs. AEGT is excited to announce an impressive lineup of opening acts! The Charlie Tota band will kick off the evening with an entertaining musical set while the VIP...

Brownlee O. Currey, Jr. Honored with R. Bruce Duchossois Distinguished Trustee Award

by Phelps Media Group | 1/27/2016 11:04:08 AM

Jim McNerney, Brownlee O. Currey, Jr. and S Tucker S Johnson (Phelps Media Group) Wellington, Fla. - Last year, the United States Equestrian Team Foundation announced the creation of the R. Bruce Duchossois Distinguished Trustee Award in honor and recognition of its distinguished trustee, Bruce Duchossois. On Jan. 22, Brownlee O. Currey, Jr was presented with the 2016 award during the USET Foundation's Olympic and Paralympic Games benefit Rockin' Rio in Wellington, Florida The R. Bruce...

First American Equestrians Got Talent Audition of the Season Is Less Than a Week Away!

by Phelps Media Group | 1/7/2016 9:45:25 AM

Ayden Uhlir and the Pirouettes (Phelps Media Group) Wellington, Fla. - Equestrians, start practicing your talent for the chance to win $1,000! The first audition of American Equestrians Got Talent will be held Wednesday, Jan. 13, at 7:30 p.m. at The White Horse Fashion Cuisine. If you are interested in signing up to audition, email Robert Dover ( [email protected] ) prior to the day of the audition. American Equestrians Got Talent is excited to announce the Jan. 13 judges: Mark Bellissimo, CEO of...

Paige Johnson Triumphs in the $127,000 Suncast® Grand Prix CSI 3* Aboard Luke Skywalker 46

by Tryon International Equestrian Center News | 10/18/2015 3:41:46 PM

Paige Johnson and Luke Skywalker 46 (Tryon International Equestrian Center News) Mill Spring, N.C. - Paige Johnson (USA) and Luke Skywalker 46 made a fast move to the top of the leaderboard in the first FEI sanctioned grand prix of the fall season at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) in the $127,000 Suncast® Grand Prix FEI CSI 3*. Johnson bested the class of 31 international entries with a blazing time of 40.24 seconds in the jump-off to cap their night with a win. Ali Wolff...

Morgan Ward Wins $5,000 USHJA National Hunter Derby at Buffalo International Horse Show

by Emily Riden for Phelps Media Group | 9/13/2015 2:36:53 PM

Morgan Ward and Broadway. (SEL Photography) Buffalo, N.Y. - New York City may be the home of Broadway theatre, but this weekend it was in Buffalo, New York that a slightly different Broadway stole the spotlight. On Saturday evening at the Buffalo International Horse Show, the 9-year-old Oldenberg gelding, Broadway, earned the win in the $5,000 Johnson Horse Transportation USHJA National Hunter Derby with Morgan Ward in the irons. The young rider made the trip from her home in Milford, New...

Candid Captures Grand Hunter Championship With Jennifer Alfano at Buffalo International Horse Show

by Emily Riden/Phelps Media Group | 9/10/2015 1:45:17 PM

Jennifer Alfano and Candid claimed the Grand Hunter Championship on Thursday. (SEL Photography) Buffalo, N.Y. - Candid is no stranger to the impressive indoor arena at the Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center (BTRC). The 7-year-old Holsteiner gelding, owned and ridden by Jennifer Alfano, resides there at SBS Farms, and this week at the Buffalo International Horse Show, he showed that he was every bit at home in the ring. The 69th Annual Buffalo International Horse Show kicked off on Wednesday with...

David Blake and Alex Granato Claim Top Prizes on Opening Day of Wellington Turf Tour

by Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | 1/7/2015 9:47:33 PM

David Blake and Baron (Phelps Media Group) Wellington, Fla. - Beautiful weather, a gorgeous venue with a lovely set of courses and fabulous hospitality kicked off the first day of The Ridge at Wellington's 2015 Turf Tour. Wolfstone Stables and Sales Inc host this week's events. The two rings saw a total of 77 trips throughout the day, allowing for a relaxed but very professional atmosphere welcoming to both horse and rider. With open cards throughout the day, it was quite clear that...

U.S. Eyes Top Finishes at CHIO Aachen

by USEF Communications Department | 6/24/2013 4:00:54 PM

Lexington, KY - The U.S. sends a strong group of athletes to Germany to compete across five disciplines at the prestigious CHIO Aachen. The host of the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games, Aachen draws many of the best in the game for world class competition held over ten days. In 2013, the competition runs June 21-30 and will feature 20 talented American athletes. Kimberly and Cassidy Palmer performing a Pas de Deux freestyle test on Saturday at CHIO Aachen (www.barny-th.de) Vaulting The first...

USEF Weekend Preview January 9, 2013

by USEF Communications Department | 1/9/2013 12:40:21 PM

Major equestrian competitions attended by U.S. athletes, both domestic and overseas, are listed in this weekly preview. Please look below to find competition listings by discipline* and breed. We hope you will follow the competitions that most interest you, but check Equestrian Weekly on Monday for a report of any top finishes by U.S. Equestrians. *lists of competitions in all international disciplines will include only FEI competitions or USEF Championships within the USA and international FEI...