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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...

American Saddlebreds, Hackneys, Roadsters, and More Earn Championship Titles at Prestigious World’s Championship Horse Show

by Ashley Swift, US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/29/2019 8:03:00 AM

Louisville, Ky. – Celebrating its 117 th year, the World’s Championship Horse Show was held at the Kentucky State Fair’s famed Freedom Hall from August 17-24. With premiums totaling over $1 million, the World’s Championship Horse Show is the crown jewel of competition for the American Saddlebred and Hackney breeds, as well as the roadster and saddle seat equitation disciplines. More than 2,000 horses and ponies competed for the coveted trip down Freedom Hall’s...

U.S. Vaulting Pas de Deux Shine in Final Freestyle at FEI World Equestrian Games™ Tryon 2018

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/20/2018 8:24:00 PM

Keville and Rubinger with Revlon (Photo by Shannon Brinkman Photo) Mill Spring, N.C. – In their final appearance at the FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) Tryon 2018, the U.S. Vaulting Pas de Deux of Kathryn Keville and Florence Rubinger as well as, Daniel Janes and Haley Smith made their presence known on home turf, in front of the U.S. crowd as they competed for a spot on the podium. The Freestyle scores from Wednesday were combined with Thursday’s scores for total results. After a...

Kraut and Cedric put in Repeat Performance, Maintain Lead at the USEF Selection Trial for Show Jumping

by By Joanie Morris | 3/5/2008 10:41:00 PM

Laura Kraut and Cedric Remain High Atop the Leaderboard at the USEF Selection Trials in Show Jumping (Kenneth Kraus/PhelpsSports.com) Wellington, FL – The third leg of the USEF Selection Trials for Show Jumping got underway between the raindrops at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL on March 5, 2008. With 30 riders left in the mix for Short List for the 2008 Olympic Games, the third of five trials was for Selection Trial horses only. Sponsored by Equine Motor...

World Games 2010 Foundation Names Discipline Managers for 2010 Event

by By Ellen Gregory | 3/29/2007 11:46:00 AM

The World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc., announced its discipline manager selections for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010. The following individuals have been selected after an exhaustive search process, conducted over the last few months: Discipline Name Hometown Driving Susan Gilliland Dunellen, FL USA Endurance Art Priesz Ivanhoe, MN USA Eventing Jane Atkinson Stamping Ground, KY USA Para-Equestrian Janis Linnan Clovis, CA USA Reining Brad Ettleman Denver, CO USA Vaulting Kersten...

U.S. Show Jumping Team Announced for Final 2004 Samsung Super League Competition

by kcadams | 8/13/2004 12:00:00 PM

Dello Joio returns to venue of his 1992 Olympic Bronze Medal Victory Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation yesterday announced the show jumping team for the final 2004 Samsung Super League Competition to be held at the Real Club de Polo de Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain September 16-19. Selections for CSIO Barcelona were based on ranking on the August 6, 2004, USEF Computer List, with the possibility of up to two Discretionary Choices. The team members are as follows: Rider...

World’s Championship Horse Show Brings Excitement and Prestige to Historic Kentucky Event

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/10/2018 9:05:00 AM

Louisville, Ky. – Celebrating its 116 th year, the World’s Championship Horse Show was held at the Kentucky State Fair’s famed Freedom Hall in Louisville, Ky., from August 18-25. With premiums totaling over $1 million, the World’s Championship Horse Show is the crown jewel of competitions for the American Saddlebred , Roadster , Hackney, and the saddle seat equitation discipline. More than 2,000 horses and ponies competed for the coveted trip down Freedom Hall’s...

Hadidi and Two Silos Farm: A Countdown to the Future

by ArabianHorseGlobal.com | 6/11/2011 10:00:00 AM

Hadidi in October 2009 (ArabianHorseGlobal.com). It’s a common sentiment these days among horse breeders, the idea that the pioneer American Egyptian Arabian imports of the 1960’s and ‘70’s were extraordinary and utterly unique. Gleannloch Farm’s bloodlines are certainly among those that are mentioned in reverent tones. No wonder the reappearance in America of the Gleannloch-bred stallion, Hadidi caused such an emotional reaction among knowledgeable Egyptian...

Hadidi and Two Silos Farm: A Countdown to the Future

by ArabianHorseGlobal.com | 6/11/2011 9:54:49 AM

Hadidi in October 2009. Photo courtesy ArabianHorseGlobal.com. It’s a common sentiment these days among horse breeders, the idea that the pioneer American Egyptian Arabian imports of the 1960’s and ‘70’s were extraordinary and utterly unique. Gleannloch Farm’s bloodlines are certainly among those that are mentioned in reverent tones. No wonder the reappearance in America of the Gleannloch-bred stallion, Hadidi caused such an emotional reaction among knowledgeable...

Four Outstanding Horses Named Arabian Horse Association Ambassadors

by By Hilary Nixon | 3/18/2010 11:30:00 AM

Photo Courtesy Jan Sharp (TS Black Tie Affair is one of four AHA Ambassadors.) The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) recently honored four outstanding horses with Ambassador Awards. Athena+++// (LS Zane Grey+// x Little Badger Baby), Gilet+/ (Gil x El Eta), TH Barbarian+ (Barbary+++ x TH Annimai), and TS Black Tie Affair (Tardar x EVG Lady Di) are all recognized for an outstanding achievement in representing the Arabian horse to the general public. To be named an AHA Ambassador, an Arabian,...