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American Morgan Horse Association Board of Directors Second Quarter 2007 Meeting in Vermont

by By the American Morgan Horse Association | 5/3/2007 10:31:01 AM

The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) Board of Directors will hold its second quarter 2007 meeting in Shelburne, VT, beginning Wednesday, May 2, through Saturday, May 5. Directors from across the United States will gather to conduct strategic planning (closed session), and for the Registry Committee, Finance Committee, IT Committee, Trust Committee, and General Membership Meeting. In addition to several days of jam-packed business, the Vermont Morgan Heritage Foundation and the AMHA...

Updates from the 2022 USEF Mid-Year Board of Directors Meeting

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 7/6/2022 12:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - At the recent 2022 USEF Mid-Year Board of Directors Meeting held on June 20 and 21, several important decisions were made that directly impact USEF members and their horses. Included below you will find a short summary of these actions with links to the full information regarding each topic. USEF Project 21 In early 2022, USEF created a Technology Advisory Task Force and charged the members with identifying, analyzing, and recommending technology opportunities – both near...

Shetland Ponies Win National Titles at 73rd Annual ASPC National Congress

by Ashley Swift, US Equestrian Communications Department | 8/16/2019 8:42:00 AM

Lake St. Louis, Mo. – The American Shetland Pony Club (ASPC) hosted their 73 rd annual national championship, the ASPC National Congress, from July 29 through August 3, drawing a hundreds of the country’s top American Shetland ponies to the National Equestrian Center in Lake St. Louis, Mo. Congress is the ASPC’s longest running show, showcasing the best of the American Shetland pony breed in the Classic, Foundation, Modern, and Modern Pleasure sections as they vied for...

Centenary College Hosts 39th Annual ANRC National Intercollegiate Equitation Championships

by Tara Clausen | 4/5/2016 11:49:21 PM

Centenary College will be hosting the 39th Annual ANRC National Intercollegiate Equitation Championships April 15-17, 2016 at the Centenary College Equestrian Center in Long Valley, New Jersey. Over 60 riders representing eleven colleges and universities will compete in four phases over the course of three days. Judges for this year’s event will be Dacia Funkhouser-Johnson of Monticello, FL and Todd Karn of Fayetteville, NY. Colleges and Universities may enter a team of two or three horse...

AN INVITATION TO ATTEND THE USEF TOWN HALL MEETING JUNE 3, 2013 - 6:00 - 9:00 PM ET

by USEF Communications Department | 5/24/2013 7:18:00 PM

In the face of overwhelming response from its membership and requests to host USEF Town Hall Meetings in many cities around the U.S., Federation staff and leadership opted to host a Town Hall Meeting to be broadcast LIVE on USEFNetwork.com on Monday, June 3 at 6:00 p.m. ET. This interactive broadcast replaces the previously scheduled meetings in an attempt to provide greater access to more people across all breeds and disciplines nationwide. "This innovative use of technology presents a unique...

The 92nd Annual Flintridge Horse Show to Host North American Junior Young Rider Championship Trials

by West Palms Event Managment | 3/14/2013 4:29:15 PM

Flintridge La Canada, CA - The 92nd Annual Flintridge Horse Show April 25-28, 2013 is hosting North American Junior Young Rider Championship Trials (NAJYRC) at the historic Flintridge Riding Club. The NAJYRC is the premier equestrian competition in North America for junior and young riders, age 14-21. Equestrians come from the United States, Bermuda, Canada, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean Islands to compete for FEI medals. The NAJYRC is a highly regarded competition, often considered a...

USEF Announces 2008 Equestrians of Honor; Vote Online Now

by Stacey Meier | 12/12/2008 6:55:00 PM

Lexington, KY— As the year comes to a close, the United States Equestrian Federation® (USEF) is pleased to announce the 2008 Equestrians of Honor. Of these seven honorees, one will be selected as the 2008 USEF Equestrian of the Year, one of USEF’s most prestigious awards. All of the Equestrians of Honor will be recognized during the Annual Pegasus Awards Dinner at the USEF Annual Meeting on Saturday, January 17. The Annual Meeting will be held January 14-18 at the Hilton...

70th Annual Lexington Junior League Horse Show Underway

by By the Lexington Junior League | 7/13/2006 2:41:00 AM

David Stephenson/Lexington Herald-Leader (Belle Owen and Show Biz Time waited to take to the show ring in the three-gaited junior exhibitor 14 and under class during the first night of the 70th Annual Lexington Junior League Horse Show.) The Junior League of Lexington is celebrating it's 70th annual Lexington Junior League Horse Show, which runs July 10-15, 2006, at the Red Mile Race Track in Lexington, KY. The Lexington Junior League Horse Show is the first leg of the American Saddlebred...

Riders With Disabilities Earn Championships At 40th Annual Hampton Classic

by Classic Communications | 8/24/2015 5:08:01 PM

Isaiah Forte won the LIHSSRD Walk With Aids Academy Class at the 40th annual Hampton Classic. (Classic Communications) Bridgehampton, N.Y. - For the 10th consecutive year, the Hampton Classic hosted the championship finals for the Long Island Horse Show Series for Riders with Disabilities on Monday, with riders in three divisions competing for year-end titles. The 40th annual Hampton Classic Horse Show runs Aug. 23-30, in Bridgehampton, N.Y. The Hampton Classic features world-class equestrian...

UPHA Chapter 18 Annual Saddle Seat Riding Clinic Returns Ellen Beard as Clinician and Instructor

by ASHA News | 3/1/2011 1:00:00 PM

Lexington, VA - The United Professional Horsemen's Association (UPHA) Chapter 18 has announced that by popular demand, Ellen Beard will return as clinician and instructor for their annual Saddle Seat Riding Clinic at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, VA. The clinic, set to take place March 11-12 at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, VA, will offer private or group lessons, and the option of bringing your own horse, or riding a horse provided by one of the chapter members. Driving...