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Kentucky Horse Shows LLC and USEF Notice of Competition Cancellations of Kentucky Summer Classic and USEF Pony Finals

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/1/2020 5:12:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - We have been notified today that two more individuals have tested positive for COVID-19, after attending the Kentucky Summer Classic, for a total of four reported cases. US Equestrian and Kentucky Horse Shows prioritize the safety of our members, participants, support teams, staff and their families. To mitigate the risk of spread of the virus, USEF and the competition organizer together have made the decision to cancel the Kentucky Summer Classic effective at the end of...

Annual Arabian and Half-Arabian U.S. National Championship Horse Show Hosts Nearly 1,800 Horses

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/15/2019 8:00:00 AM

Tulsa, Okla. – Nearly 1,800 Arabian and Half-Arabian horses and their riders/drivers, owners, trainers, and support staff from every state and Canadian province made Tulsa Expo Square in Tulsa, Okla., their home for two weeks during the annual Arabian Horse Association’s (AHA) Arabian and Half-Arabian U.S. National Championship Horse Show . Credited with bringing $104 million in economic impact to the city of Tulsa, second only to the Tulsa State Fair, AHA’s premier...

Arabian and Half-Arabian Horses Put Best Foot Forward at AHA Sport Horse Nationals

by Ashley Swift, US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/12/2019 8:51:00 AM

Crete, Ill. - The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) hosted some of the most impressive Arabian sport horses in the U.S. and Canada at the 17 th annual Sport Horse National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show from September 2-7 at Balmoral Park in Crete. Hundreds of Arabian horses competed across an array of sport horse divisions, including dressage, hunters, jumping, Western dressage, and under-saddle and halter classes. The horses were presented to a panel of judges as they sought...

National Show Horse Finals Welcomes Top U.S. Competitors for Prestigious National Championship

by Ashley Swift, US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/11/2019 11:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – The best National Show Horses across the country are gathering in the heart of Illinois at the Illinois State Fairgrounds for the 14 th annual National Show Horse Finals. Hosted by the National Show Horse Registry (NSHR), a packed weekend of competition kicks off tomorrow, Sept. 12, and runs through Sept. 14. The versatility and beauty of the National Show Horse will be proudly displayed throughout the weekend as judges Ann Judd (Lutz, Fla.), Martha Rattner (Georgetown,...

64th Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show Culminates a Week of Fun and Cold Weather!

by US Equestrian Communications Department/Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show | 3/1/2019 10:02:00 AM

The 64 th Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show wrapped up last week at WestWorld in Scottsdale, Ariz. As one of the largest horse shows on North American soil for Arabian and Half-Arabian/Anglo-Arabian horses, the event boasted over 2,200 horses from 15 countries and 48 states. Despite the historically unprecedented cold and rainy weather for the area, over 200 staff and volunteers worked to put on this premier event for the nearly 6,000 spectators in attendance. The 11-day horse show served as...

Diverse Talent at Sport Horse National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/28/2018 3:05:00 PM

Nampa, Idaho - The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) hosted some of the most impressive Arabian sport horses in the U.S. and Canada at the 16 th annual Sport Horse National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show from September 18-22, at the Ford Idaho Horse Park . Nearly 400 Arabian, Half-Arabian, and Anglo-Arabian horses competed in an array of disciplines, including carriage driving, obstacle driving, hunter, jumping, and dressage. Competitors vied for the prestigious title of 2018...

NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team Scores Olympic Qualification, Earns Historic Gold Medal in Jump-Off at FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018

by US Equestrian Communications Department/Jump Media LLC | 9/21/2018 10:57:00 PM

Ward, Sternlicht, Kraut, and Ryan (Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photo) Mill Spring, N.C. – To the roars of the home crowd, the NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team secured an historic gold medal in a thrilling jump-off against Sweden on Friday, September 21, in the FEI World Team Jumping Championship at the FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) Tryon 2018. With this incredible finish, the U.S. team of Devin Ryan, Adrienne Sternlicht, Laura Kraut, and McLain Ward, led by Chef d’Equipe Robert...

Arabian Horses Return to Idaho for Sport Horse National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/17/2018 11:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) is headed back to Nampa, Idaho, for the 2018 Sport Horse National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show from September 18-22, at the Ford Idaho Horse Park . Arabian horse trainers and exhibitors travel from all over the United States and Canada to participate. This unique show is the only Sport Horse competition offered by a breed association. Don Stine Photography Celebrating its 16 th anniversary, Sport Horse Nationals is set to...

Top Half-Arabian Horses in U.S. Set to Compete at National Show Horse Finals

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/12/2018 10:10:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – The top National Show Horses from across the country are gathering in the heart of Illinois at the Illinois State Fairgrounds for the 13 th annual National Show Horse Finals. Hosted by the National Show Horse Registry (NSHR), a packed weekend of competition kicks off tomorrow, September 13-15. The versatility and beauty of the National Show Horse will be proudly displayed throughout the weekend as judges Cary Bartz (Stillwater, Minn.), Donnie Bullock (Fredericksburg, Va....

Area II Teams Dominate Cross-Country in Second Day of Competition at Adequan® FEI North American Youth Championships Presented by Gotham North

by Edited press release from The Event at Rebecca Farm press team | 7/21/2018 9:54:00 PM

KALISPELL, Mont. - The long trek west is proving to be time well spent for young rider teams from Area II contending for the gold at the Adequan North American Youth Championships presented by Gothm North (NAYC) held this year at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell, Mont. The CICOY2* team and the CCIJ1* teams from Area II, which represents the states of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina, both finished cross-country today leading their respective divisions. In the...