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Charlotte Jorst Fulfills Life-Long Dream Aboard Kastels Adventure with First CDI Win at AGDF

by Carly Weilminster for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | 3/12/2015 9:00:17 AM

Charlotte Jorst and Kastels Adventure (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Fla. - Charlotte Jorst (USA) and Kastels Adventure achieved something most Adult Amateurs only dream of, when the duo placed first in the Adequan® Global Dressage Festival's (AGDF) Week 10 FEI Prix St. Georges CDI-W 1* class presented by Mike and Roz Collins, a class that boasted more than 40 entries. Jorst and Kastels Adventure won the class on a 71.842%, followed by Shelly Francis (USA) and Rubinio with a 71.605%...

Important Changes to the both USEF and FEI Drugs & Medications Rules for Competition Horses Will Affect the 2014 Competition Year

by USEF Communications Department | 11/27/2013 10:32:48 AM

Prohibited Practices A new category of rules referred to as Prohibited Practices has been introduced to the USEF Rule Book which will take effect December 1, 2013. The first rule to be adopted in this category is commonly referred to as the "12 Hour Rule." It was introduced in March of 2013 by the USEF Veterinary Committee and following extensive feedback from USEF Technical Committees, Working Groups, and from attendees at USEF Town Hall Meetings held in Florida in March, and via interactive...

Announcing the United States Olympic Committee and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Veteran Assistance Program for Para-Equestrian Dressage Athletes

by United States Para-Equestrian Association | 5/6/2013 2:02:09 PM

Lexington, KY - The U.S. Olympic Committee supports Paralympic-eligible military veterans in their efforts to represent the USA at the upcoming Paralympic Games and other International competitions. Veterans who demonstrate exceptional sport skills and the commitment necessary to pursue elite-level competition are given guidance on securing the training, support, and coaching needed to qualify for Team USA and achieve their Paralympic dreams. Through a partnership with the United States...

The $100,000 Wells Fargo Grand Prix of Devon Winner is ...

by Devon Horse Show news | 6/2/2011 11:00:35 AM

Kevin Babington and Mark Q (Photo courtesy of Parker/Russell - The Book LLC). Devon, PA - The 20-horse field in tonight's $100,000 Wells Fargo Grand Prix of Devon read like a Who's Who of the show-jumping world. Two-time Olympic gold medalist McLain Ward, 2010 winner Peter Leone, Kate Levy, Todd Minikus and Kevin Babington just to name a few. The jumps were high; 150-160 m, the crowd was huge, and the competition was fierce over Olympic Course Designer Olaf Petersen's...

US Riders Look Forward to Freestyles; Great Britain Orchestrates Gold Medal Performances at 2008 Paralympic Games in Dressage

by Joanie Morris | 9/9/2008 1:52:00 PM

Hong Kong, China – The first medals were handed out at the 2008 Paralympic Games in Hong Kong tonight, and although the US anthem wasn’t played, the Team is looking firmly to the future. They will ride their freestyle tests over the next two days and then focus on the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games where they will be riding on their home turf. Barb Grassmyer kicked it off with Mibis. She put in a steady performance in the Grade III Individual Test. From Placerville, CA the...

US Equestrian Announces Partnership with Merck Animal Health and ByoPlanet

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/25/2023 12:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Merck Animal Health and ByoPlanet, two companies both committed to advancing animal health through innovative products and technologies. “We are proud to partner with USEF and ByoPlanet to showcase our cutting-edge products and further our commitment to protecting the health and welfare of animals," said Dr. Bryant Craig, associate director of scientific affairs...

US Equestrian College Fair Presented by Upper Echelon Academy Returns to the 2023 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 5/22/2023 12:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that the US Equestrian College Fair presented by Upper Echelon Academy will return to the Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championships – East at Traverse City Horse Shows in Williamsburg, Mich. The competition runs June 27-July 1, 2023, and the fair will take place on Thursday, June 29, in the Cabana Coast Club next to the Turtle Creek Casino International Ring. The US Equestrian College Fair presented by Upper Echelon...

Prize List and Date Reminders for 2023 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 4/14/2023 12:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The prize list for the 2023 Adequan ® /USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East is now available online. Click here to download the prize list (pdf). ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian This year’s competition will return to Traverse City Horse Shows at Flintfields Horse Park in Williamsburg, Mich., and takes place June 28-July 1. The event kicks off with the USHJA Gladstone Cup Equitation Classic presented by Intermont Equestrian at Emory and Henry...

US Equestrian Welcomes Six USEF Community Outreach Organizations in 2023

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 3/23/2023 9:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to welcome six new USEF Community Outreach Organizations to become part of the USEF Community Outreach Program . The USEF Community Outreach Program, launched in 2021, is dedicated to supporting organizations across the country that provide equine-based learning opportunities and support the positive impact horses can have within their local communities. These organizations will be recognized as USEF Community Outreach Organizations and are united...

Manipulating Performance in the Competition Arena and its Effect on Sportsmanship

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/16/2022 4:00:00 PM

Lexington, KY – US Equestrian is committed to providing a fair and level competition experience and actively promotes integrity and sportsmanship in the competition environment. USEF is aware that instances occasionally occur where exhibitors in a class intentionally do not perform the required gaits or movements or purposefully make a mistake (i.e., pick up the wrong lead, break gait, etc.) to ensure they are not placed high on a judge’s card. US Equestrian has received reports of...