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National Distance Championships Combine and Coincide

by By Hilary Nixon | 7/2/2009 2:42:00 PM

For the first time ever, the Arabian Horse Association (AHA) will combine the National Endurance Ride and National Competitive Trail Ride into one week of exciting competition, which will include American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC)-sanctioned rides, October 27-31, at Lake Carl Blackwell in Stillwater, OK. Competition begins Tuesday, October 27, with the AHA National Championship 100-Mile Endurance Ride, coupled with three coinciding AERC endurance rides— a 100-mile, a 50-mile and a...

Suzy Stafford on Silver after Marathon at the FEI World Pony Driving Championships

by Carol Timmer | 8/16/2009 1:53:00 PM

Lexington, KY—After the dressage and the marathon, Suzy Stafford is currently on Silver at the FEI World Pony Driving Championships in Greven-Bockholt, Germany. Stafford drove a very good marathon with the Morgan pony Courage to Lead and climbed to the second place in the standings. The U.S. team has kept its fourth position in the nations standings, but has every chance to win a medal since the difference with third placed nation Belgium is small. It was a beautiful day for the marathon...

Dressage at Devon Announces Line-Up for Dressage with the Experts

by Dressage at Devon | 7/22/2014 1:36:30 PM

Devon, Pa. - Since 1978 more and more spectators, riders and trainers have enjoyed Dressage with the Experts. This year an over-ear style personal receiver allows you to follow all the commentary of some of the foremost experts in the world of dressage. Listen as they comment and give personal opinion and insight into the horse and rider during their performances. For only $35 (pre-ordered) or $40 on the day of the show, you get a behind the scenes perspective exclusive only to those with a...

Weber and Johnson Vie for Record Seventh USEF National Four-in-Hand Title

by Joanie Morris | 10/1/2009 8:57:00 PM

Six USEF National Driving Championships Draw Quality Competition to the Kentucky Horse Park Lexington, KY – For the first time ever, all six USEF National Driving Championships are running con Chester Weber Leads USEF National Four-in-Hand Driving Championship (Picsofyou.com) currently, and the first day got off to a fantastic start at the 2009 Kentucky Cup and Lexington Driving Classic which is also serving as a test event for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. All six FEI...

USEF Names U.S. Para-Driving Team for FEI World Para-Driving Championships for Singles

by USEF Communications Department | 6/17/2016 10:46:24 AM

Lexington, Ky. – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named three athletes for the FEI World Para-Driving Championships for Singles. The Championships will take place August 3-6, 2016, in Beesd, The Netherlands. The following athletes will compose the Team (in alphabetical order): Virginia Boo Fitch West (Penhook, Va.) Theresa Leal (Auburn, Calif.) Stefanie Putnam (Lafayette, Calif.) The USEF International High Performance Programs are generously supported by the USET...

USEF Names U.S. Para-Driving Team for FEI World Para-Driving Championships for Singles

by USEF Communications Department | 6/17/2016 10:04:14 AM

Lexington, Ky. – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named three athletes for the FEI World Para-Driving Championships for Singles. The Championships will take place August 3-6, 2016, in Beesd, The Netherlands. The following athletes will compose the Team (in alphabetical order): Virginia Boo Fitch West (Penhook, Va.) Theresa Leal (Auburn, Calif.) Stefanie Putnam (Lafayette, Calif.) The USEF International High Performance Programs are generously supported by the USET...

American Driving Society Webinar: Harness, Bits and More with Jeff Morse

by By the American Driving Society | 2/4/2010 11:52:00 AM

Photo Courtesy American Driving Society (Jeff Morse) On February 11 at 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. CST, the American Driving Society will offer a free webinar with Jeff Morse, who will share his extensive knowledge of harness and bits with the driving community. Whether you are a beginning driver or an experienced whip, this seminar will provide useful, practical knowledge on the most common equipment used for driving horses. Morse has been a professional horseman for more than 40 years. He currently...

USEF to Host Driving Clinic at CDE Lexington to Begin Preparation for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games; Fundraising Drive Underway

by By Joanie Morris | 9/30/2008 4:28:00 PM

Lexington, KY -- The USEF will be hosting a Driving Clinic for Four-in-Hand drivers in order to develop a strong team heading toward the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG). Appropriately, this clinic will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park (site of the Games) and will give six drivers the opportunity to work closely with Peter Tischer during the Lexington CDE. The clinic will run from Sept 30 - Oct 6, 2008, and the competition runs from Oct 2-5. The clinic will feature some of the...

American Driving Society Annual Member Meeting Registration Now Open: Equines Welcome

by Maria McGinnia for the American Driving Society | 6/27/2013 8:49:22 AM

Cross Plains, WI - Members and friends of the American Driving Society (ADS) are encouraged to attend the 39th annual Members Meeting, September 26-29 in Aiken, South Carolina. Registration is open now until September 6, 2013. Registration will be $145.00 for members and $175.00 for non-members. A-la-carte pricing is available. The ADS Members Meeting is presented in part by a generous grant offered by the City of Aiken to encourage tourism and commerce. The purpose of the Members Meeting is to...

Dancer, Wrigley-Miller and Yoder in Fifth Place at Their First FEI World Pair Driving Championship; Yoder Drives to Sixth in Dressage

by USEF Communications Department | 8/26/2011 3:00:23 PM

Joe Yoder and Misdee Wrigley-Miller at the 2011 FEI World Driving Championship. Photo: Marie de Ronde. Lexington, KY - At the 2011 FEI World Pair Driving Championship in Conty, France, American Joe Yoder drove to sixth place Friday in the dressage and the American team - all three drivers making their International Championship debut - sits in fifth place heading into Saturday's marathon. Led by Chef d'Equipe Chester Weber and Coach Michael Freund, the U.S. is being...