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US Equestrian Announces FEI Stabling as the Preferred Stabling Provider of USEF Licensed Events

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/22/2024 10:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce a new partnership with Fredericks Equestrian International Stabling (FEI Stabling), a leader in high-quality temporary stabling structures in North America. Through this partnership, FEI Stabling’s temporary stabling structures will be utilized during the 2024 and 2025 USEF Eventing Young Riders Championships, as well as provide USEF licensed events with access to premium temporary stabling options and exclusive pricing....

2024 USEF Saddle Seat Medal Finals Qualifying Season Has Begun

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 2/20/2024 2:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian invites saddle seat equitation athletes in the junior exhibitor and adult amateur ranks to plan their path to the 2024 USEF Saddle Seat Medal Finals . The finals will be held once again at the UPHA American Royal National Horse Show in Kansas City, Mo., in November. 2023 USEF Saddle Seat Medal Final champion Izzy Fischer riding Sugar Fund. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian Competitors in medal qualifying classes and in the finals may ride any breed of horse,...

Upcoming Events from USEF National Affiliate Organizations – Winter/Early Spring 2024

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 2/16/2024 5:00:00 PM

The 2024 horse show season is just starting to kick off for US Equestrian National Affiliates and national breeds and disciplines. Whether you participate in-person or tune in to the livestreams, these upcoming events will help fight winter cabin fever as we look toward an exciting year ahead. ©Coral Link Photography February 15-25, 2024 Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show Scottsdale, Ariz. The Arabian circuit kicks off with a bang as nearly 2,400 Arabian and Half-Arabian horses across all...

NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team Starts 2024 Longines League of Nations™ Season with Strong Sixth-Place Finish in Abu Dhabi

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/11/2024 2:53:00 PM

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – The NetJets U.S. Jumping Team started their quest to earn qualification to the Longines League of Nations Final in Barcelona later this year with a promising finish in the first leg of the season, taking sixth place overall. Testing the new FEI League of Nations format for the first time ever, the team held their own against serious competition from Europe, finishing on a final team total of 28, with all eyes now turning to the home-leg of the series to...

US Equestrian Announces Discover Dressage as Title Sponsor of the FEI North American Youth Dressage Championship presented by USDF

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 2/8/2024 3:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky . – Discover Dressage and US Equestrian have agreed to a partnership expansion that will name Discover Dressage as the title sponsor of the FEI North American Youth Dressage Championship presented by USDF for 2024 and 2025. “The FEI North American Youth Dressage Championship is a natural fit for Discover Dressage and complements their mission to grow the sport of Dressage in the United States,” stated US Equestrian Chief Executive Officer Bill Moroney....

Perrigo U.S. Para Dressage Team Wins at 2024 Adequan® Global Dressage Festival 3 CPEDI3*

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/28/2024 9:30:00 PM

The Perrigo U.S. Para Dressage Team, winners of the Adequan Global Dressage Festival 3 CPEDI3* (SusanJStickle.com) Wellington, Fla. – The Perrigo U.S. Para Dressage Team began the 2024 competition season with its first CPEDI3* appearance at the Adequan ® Global Dressage Festival 3 in Wellington, Fla. Chef d’Equipe Laureen Johnson led Beatrice de Lavalette and Sixth Sense, Rebecca Hart and Floratina, Fiona Howard and Fleuresse 4, and Cynthia Screnci and Sir Chipoli to top honors...

2024 USEF Annual Meeting Workshop 1: Biosecurity: Protecting Equine Athletes and Equine Competitions Presented by ByoPlanet

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/25/2024 4:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - Dr. Katie Flynn, US Equestrian Senior Staff Veterinarian, led a biosecurity workshop to kick off the 2024 US Equestrian Annual Meeting on Jan. 13 in Louisville, Ky. During the workshop, Dr. Flynn shared ways to best prevent and manage an equine infectious disease outbreak. Attendees were also given biosecurity outbreak situations to problem-solve from the viewpoint of either a veterinarian, competition manager, trainer, or event communications representative. Dr. Flynn...

USEF Board of Directors Welcomes New Board Members, Re-elects Tom O’Mara as President

by Zack Ryle, US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/25/2024 12:48:00 PM

USEF President Tom O'Mara leads General Session at the 2024 US Equestrian Annual Meeting. Lexington, Ky. – The USEF Board of Directors met on Sunday, January 14, during the 2024 US Equestrian Annual Meeting in Louisville, Ky. During the meeting, Tom O’Mara was elected to a second term as President by a unanimous vote of retention. This successive term will run from January 2025 to January 2029. Additionally, the following individuals were elected to the board for a four-year...

US Equestrian Announces NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team for 2024 Longines League of Nations™ Abu Dhabi

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 1/24/2024 1:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the NetJets ® U.S. Jumping Team at the Longines League of Nations™ Abu Dhabi CSIO5*-LLN in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from February 8-11, 2024. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland and Team Leader Lizzy Chesson and supported by one of the team’s veterinarians, Dr. Diego Ulibarri, along with the grooms and horse owners. The following athletes have been named...

US Equestrian Announces 2023 Combined Driving Annual Award Winners

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 1/23/2024 8:00:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian congratulates the winners of the 2023 Combined Driving Annual Awards. These awards recognize the top U25 driving athletes from the 2023 calendar year as well as a volunteer who has been nominated for their exemplary service to US Equestrian driving competitions. Sarah Batstone-Roberts and Winston. ©Leslie Potter/US Equestrian U25 Driver of the Year – Preliminary: Sarah Batstone-Roberts Sarah Batstone-Roberts made her USEF combined driving...