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Call for Media Credentials: 2024 US Equestrian Annual Meeting

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

Lexington, Ky. - The US Equestrian Annual Meeting will take place at the Omni Hotel in Louisville, Ky., from January 12-14, 2024. Members of the media who would like to attend should submit a request for credentials by January 4, 2024. The US Equestrian Annual Meeting hosts the Board of Directors meeting as well as the Pegasus Awards Dinner and SmartPak/USEF Horse of the Year Awards Dinner, which wrap up the 2023 competition year across all breeds and disciplines. The two-day interactive...

US Equestrian and Morven Park to Host Media Day for US Equestrian Open Eventing Final and Morven Park International

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 8/21/2025 1:50:00 PM

Leesburg, Va . – US Equestrian and Morven Park invite local media in the Northern Virginia region to attend a unique Media Day on Wednesday, October 8, ahead of the US Equestrian Open of Eventing Final hosted at Morven Park. This behind-the-scenes experience will offer the opportunity to meet with athletes and horses, collect promotional footage, and speak with key stakeholders involved in the innovative US Equestrian Open of Eventing format. Morven Park Media Day Schedule Time Activity...

Upcoming Championships and Events from US Equestrian National Affiliates – August/September 2025

by US Equestrian Communications | 8/13/2025 2:00:00 PM

Late summer is an exciting time across all breeds and disciplines. There are lots of horse shows and championship events to enjoy as we move toward the fall season. Be sure to set a reminder to watch your favorite events this month. August 15-17, 2025 USEF/EVUSA Vaulting National Championship Rancho Murieta, Calif. Individuals, Pas De Deux, and Squads will compete for national champion titles at the 2025 USEF/Equestrian Vaulting USA Vaulting National Championships. Held at the Murieta...

2023 US Equestrian Annual Meeting: “Working Together for Our Future” Workshop & Award Galas - Registration Now Open!

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/28/2022 4:41:00 PM

Registration is now open for the 2023 USEF Annual Meeting to be held at the Lexington Central Bank Convention Center in Lexington, Ky., from January 12-14, 2023. The USEF Annual Meeting will feature a newly designed two-day interactive workshop, “Working Together for Our Future,” which will take place Thursday and Friday, January 12-13 leading up to the General Session hosted by Tom O’Mara as well as the Pegasus Awards Celebration on Thursday, January 12, and the SmartPak/USEF...

Meet the Faces of the Split Rock Jumping Tour Grant Recipients

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/22/2025 11:12:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The 2025 Adequan/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – East (JHNC) attracts hundreds of youth athletes each year. This year, ten athletes received grants sponsored by Split Rock Jumping Tour (SRJT), covering the costs associated with competition for one horse. Selections were made based on financial need, in addition to the exhibition of exemplary sportsmanship and horsemanship. ©Christine Rivet/US Equestrian Grant recipient Maya John of Morrisvile, N.C., will...

US Equestrian Board of Directors Approves Rule Changes at the Mid-Year Board Meeting Designed to Improve Equine Welfare

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 6/23/2025 3:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky . – In keeping with its ongoing commitment to equine welfare, US Equestrian advanced a number of rule changes and modifications at its mid-year meeting June 16 and 17 in Lexington, Ky. Directors heard updates on the organization’s strategic plan, the path to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, as well as its vision of continual enhancements to the welfare and integrity of equine sport. General Rule Changes GR402.1 Testing : The Board approved changes to this rule...

US Equestrian Prepares for 2022 Annual Meeting in Naples, Florida – Registration Now Open!

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 10/18/2021 10:00:00 AM

Join us January 13-15 on the Paradise Coast in sunny Naples, Florida US Equestrian has announced registration is now open for the 2022 USEF Annual Meeting to be held at Naples Grande Beach Resort in Naples, Fla., from January 13-15, 2022. The 2022 USEF Annual Meeting will feature three days of meetings and conferences, as well as the Pegasus Awards Celebration on Thursday, January 13, and the SmartPak/USEF Horse of the Year Awards Celebration on Saturday, January 15. Register for the 2022 USEF...

Final Call for Media Credentials: 2022 US Equestrian Annual Meeting

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/4/2022 11:49:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The 2022 US Equestrian Annual Meeting will take place in Naples, Fla., at the Naples Grande Beach Resort, January 13-15, 2022. Members of the media who would like to attend should submit a request for credentials by January 5, 2022. The US Equestrian Annual Meeting hosts council meetings as well as the Pegasus Awards Celebration and SmartPak/USEF Horse of the Year Awards Celebration, which wrap up the 2021 competition year across all breeds and disciplines. US Equestrian...

Application Deadline for 2025 USEF Higher Education Equestrian Scholarships is July 31

by US Equestrian Communications | 7/22/2025 12:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian reminds incoming college freshmen to submit their applications now for the 2025 USEF Higher Education Equestrian Scholarship . All application materials, including essay and reference letters, must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 31, 2025. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian This scholarship program awards five $1,000 scholarships annually to graduating high school seniors who are committed to advancing their equine knowledge or equestrian experience...

2024 US Equestrian Annual Meeting Registration Is Now Open!

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 11/16/2023 9:16:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. - Registration is now open for the 2024 US Equestrian Annual Meeting, which will be held at the Omni Hotel in Louisville, Ky., from Jan. 12-14, 2024. Following a successful launch last year, the USEF Annual Meeting will return to the two-day interactive workshop format. With a theme that builds off last year’s topics of social license and horse welfare in sport, “Our Future Is Now” will shape the three-day schedule. Workshop leaders are to include Dr. Camie...