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IEA Hits Milestone 15th Anniversary Season

by Interscholastic Equestrian Association | 7/19/2016 11:35:45 AM

Columbus, Ohio - The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) will enter its 15th season when competition begins in September. Membership enrollment for young equestrians, in grades 6-12, is now open. The non-profit organization (501(c)3) was founded in Willoughby, Ohio in 2002 and has stayed true to its mission: Introduce students in private and public middle and secondary schools (primarily ages 11 through 19) to equestrian sport. Beginning with 250 riders, the IEA now has over 12,500...

Ridin’ on Dreams: How Troy Heikes Turned a Couple Misfit Horses into World Competitors

by Dana Rossmeier | 6/27/2016 4:16:42 PM

In the lead-up to the 2016 SVAG FEI World Reining Championships, the United States Equestrian Federation will feature a four-part series that highlights the athletes, horses, and their owners that make up the U.S. Team. Before Troy Heikes and Denise Bixler met, both were at entirely different places in their reining lives. Heikes wanted to cut back, being selective of his clientele. Bixler was losing enthusiasm and love for the sport. Troy Heikes and RSD One Hot Deal competing in the $25,000...

Boyd Martin, Brooke USA's Newest Ambassador, Joined Fellow Advocates for Signing at Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event

by Phelps Media Group | 5/6/2016 9:22:11 AM

Brooke USA ambassador and international three-day eventer Boyd Martin (Brooke USA) Lexington, Ky. - Three-day eventing fans had a chance to get up close and personal with some of the top names in the sport while learning about the overseas work that Brooke USA does to support equine welfare during the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event in Lexington, Kentucky. Brooke USA had a booth generously donated by Equestrian Events Inc at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event. Board member Jim Wolf was on hand...

Reserve a Spot at the USEF Career Fair

by USEF Communications Department | 4/25/2016 1:18:22 PM

Lexington, Ky. - Time is running out to reserve a spot at the career fair hosted by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Friday, May 6, 2016, at the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. The fair will run in conjunction with IHSA Nationals between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., and equestrian companies across the nation will meet prospective job and internship seekers. Attendees will find companies including: Equine Land Conservation Resource FOAL, LLC/One Stop Equine Shop...

David Oliver Willis Wowed Judges & Audience Members Alike at American Equestrians Got Talent Season Finale

by Phelps Media Group | 3/31/2016 3:35:24 PM

Wellington, Fla. - March 31, 2015 - After nine weeks of intense competition, the top 12 finalists battled it out on the stage last Sunday night at the 2016 American Equestrians Got Talent Finale, a fundraiser to support the United States The 2016 American Equestrians Got Talent Finale Contestants. Equestrian Team Foundation. Ultimately, it was gifted musician David Oliver Willis who took home the title of America's Most Talented Equestrian and a $10,000 grand prize courtesy of Robert Ross...

All-Star Judging Panel for Devon Horse Show and Country Fair

by Phelps Media Group | 3/7/2016 12:00:12 PM

Devon, Pa. - When the all-star cast of the world's best horses and riders arrive at the 2016 Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, they will be met by an equally talented panel of judges. The judges will be tasked with one of the toughest jobs of all, picking the winners from the very best of the best. It is a challenging task, but the management of the Devon Horse Show goes nationwide to provide the most highly rated judges, year after year. Daniel Robertshaw This year, scoring the hunters,...

Dortmund Set to Deliver Fascinating FEI World Cup™ Vaulting Final

by Louise Parkes (FEI) | 3/2/2016 3:50:40 PM

The stage is set for a fascinating series of contests when the FEI World Cup™ Vaulting 2015/2016 Final gets underway in Dortmund (GER) tomorrow, Thursday 3 March. This is the sixth season of World Cup competition in this discipline which has grown a big audience in recent years, and which continues to attract top athletes whose courage, skill and determination are tested to the limit every time they compete. (L to R) Simone Jaïser (SUI), Anna Cavallaro (ITA), Anne Sophie Musset (FRA),...

U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team Attends First Training Session

by USEF Communications Department | 3/1/2016 10:00:38 AM

2016 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team (Betty Tucker) New Orleans, La. - In preparation for the 2016 Saddle Seat World Cup, the U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team attended its first training session at Cascade Stables in New Orleans, La. This training session was the first time the athletes and coaches could come together to work and train as a team. It also afforded athletes the opportunity to prepare for World Cup competition by riding multiple horses unfamiliar to them, just as they will at the...

Springsteen's Rockin' Rio Raises Record $1.5 Million for USET Foundation

by Edited, Phelps Media Group | 1/25/2016 8:14:33 AM

Wellington, Fla - On Friday, Jan. 22, the United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation hosted the Olympic and Paralympic Games benefit, Rockin' Rio, at Louisburg Farm in Wellington, Florida. With more than 600 guests in attendance, Rockin' Rio featured honorary chairs Patti Scialfa and Bruce Springsteen. The celebratory evening included award presentations, an elegant dinner, a surprise performance by Springsteen and a lively auction, which helped raise more than $1.5 million dollars...

Time to Ride Challenge Identifies Over 41,000 New Horse Enthusiasts

by Christie Schulte | 11/17/2015 11:14:15 AM

Washington, D.C., November 13, 2015 - The Time to Ride Challenge, a grassroots competition offering $100,000 cash and prizes to stables, clubs and businesses that introduce new people to horses, reached a grand total of 41,428 new horse enthusiasts throughout the summer-long program. Participants in 49 states hosted beginner-friendly horse events to stimulate interest in riding and grow their businesses. In its second year, the Challenge marked an amazing 63% increase in reach over the 2014...