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Alexandra Ozymy Wins $5,000 North American League Low Junior/Amateur-Owner West Coast Final, Presented by UltrOZ

by Classic Communications | 11/17/2015 4:33:03 PM

Alexandra Ozymy is presented her Las Vegas National Horse Show trophy from Brian Collins, Director of Sales and Marketing for UltrOZ (McCool) Trumbull, Conn. - ZetrOZ, Inc., manufacturer of the UltrOZ Elite low intensity therapeutic ultrasound system, congratulates Alexandra Ozymy of Coppell, TX for winning the $5,000 North American League (NAL) Low Junior/Amateur-Owner West Coast Final, Presented by UltrOZ, at the Las Vegas National Horse Show, November 10-15, at the South Point Arena &...

Hampton Classic Horse Show Returns for the 40th Year

by Hampton Classic Horse Show | 8/10/2015 2:38:57 PM

Bridgehampton, NY – May 20, 2015 – The 40th Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show returns to Bridgehampton, NY, August 23-30, to showcase the highest levels of equestrian show jumping competition. The Hampton Classic features six show rings, a Boutique Garden with more than 70 vendors, and a wide selection of dining options and a Farmer’s Market, all on its 60-acre show grounds. "Whether you are a rider, supporter or spectator, there is something for everyone at the Hampton...

Arabian Horse Community Bans Together for Greater Good

by Arabian Horse Association | 11/7/2014 3:58:52 PM

(Arabian Horse Association) Aurora, Colo. - Sometimes all it takes is a little family time to make a huge difference in the lives of others. The Arabian horse community is family in every sense of the word. Members may not be blood-related but they share a common bond – love for one another, love for their horses and a desire to see others join their family. The U.S. National Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship is so much more than a horse show. It is more than ribbons, trophies and...

AMHA YAA Announces Morgan Judging School Scholarship

by American Morgan Horse Association | 7/10/2014 11:00:54 AM

Shelburne, Vt. - The American Morgan Horse Association Young Adult Alliance (YAA), a group of 18-40 year old amateur and professionals working together to strengthen the Morgan breed, today shared details of its first Professional Development Project, a scholarship for amateur and professionals who are interested in attaining their United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) "R" Morgan judging card. This is an opportunity for young adults to educate themselves on the show ring and develop...

Arabian & Half-Arabian Youth National Championship Horse Show returns to Albuquerque

by Arabian Horse Association | 7/7/2014 4:13:04 PM

Aurora, Colo. - Youth competitors of all ages will return to Albuquerque to compete for the top honors in the country on Arabian and Half-Arabian horses. Celebrating its 14th year in New Mexico, the annual Youth National Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show will be held at Expo New Mexico, Saturday July 19 through Saturday July 26, 2014. Admission and parking are free to the general public. Join the Arabian Horse Association (AHA) for 8 days of family fun. With fun activities and...

Michael Hughes Wins First Jumper Class of 2014 Lake Placid Horse Show

by Classic Communications | 6/25/2014 1:35:03 PM

Lake Placid, N.Y. - Michael Hughes of Allendale, N.J. won the Lake Placid Lodge 1.30meter Speed Class, the first jumper class of the 2014 Lake Placid Horse Show, Presented by Sea Shore Stables. Hughes topped a field of 36 horses and won the one-round class by turning in the fastest fault-free ride, finishing in 66.306 seconds on Winchester, owned by Christina Fried. Placing second was David Tromp of Saugerties, NY, who finished clean in 66.867 seconds on Alice in Wonderland, and third went to...

Junior and Pony Riders Invited to Get Creative With TEAM USA Nations Cup Poster Contest

by Emily Riden for Phelps Media Group, Inc | 2/11/2014 11:00:56 AM

Wellington, FL -As Nations Cup Night draws near, the United States Equestrian Team is calling on the sports youngest fans to get creative and show their support. On Saturday, February 22 and Sunday, February 24, Junior and pony riders are invited to make and submit a poster for the third annual "TEAM USA Poster Contest." Poster making supplies will be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on both days at the Winter Equestrian Festival Pony Pavilion Covered Seating Area located near rings 11 and 12....

USEF Accepting Applications for Director of Sport Programs

by USEF Communications Department | 12/3/2013 12:37:30 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is now accepting applications for the Director of Sport Programs staff position based at the USEF headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of Sport Programs is responsible for the administration of all aspects of sport programming for the eight international disciplines. The Director supervises the activities of the Managing Directors for each discipline and has responsibility for...

Keenan Earns Impressive Victory in 2013 Pessoa/US Hunter Seat Medal Finals presented by Randolph College

by Helen Murray | 10/14/2013 5:12:08 PM

Lillie Keenan, winner of the 2013 Pessoa/US Hunter Seat Medal Finals presented by Randolph College (©alcookphoto.com) New Cumberland, Pa.- More than 200 of the most talented junior riders went to task on Sunday in the Pessoa/US Hunter Seat Medal Finals presented by Randolph College. Held during junior week of the 68th Annual Pennsylvania National Horse Show, judges Ralph Caristo and Leo Conroy brought 25 riders back for the second round and tested the top six riders to crown the 2013 champion....

FEI World Cup™ Finals to Return to Las Vegas

by Classic Communications | 9/25/2013 3:22:38 PM

Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping and Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Finals Set for April 2015 Las Vegas, NV - The International Equestrian Federation (FEI), the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and Las Vegas Events, Inc. (LVE) join in announcing that the FEI World Cup™ Finals in both show jumping and dressage will return to Las Vegas in 2015. Las Vegas will host the Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final and the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final at...