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Steve Wilson Appointed Chair of Updated USEF Driving Sport Committee

2024-10-15T22:00:43-04:00March 12, 2021|Driving Daily, Driving Ponies, Looking Back||

US Equestrian welcomes the following new members to the Driving Sport Committee which oversees the FEI Non-Olympic discipline of Combined Driving at USEF: Anna Koopman, a PATH-certified instructor as well as active driver. John Porter, an FEI Driving Steward and Organizer Steve Wilson, a four-time Advanced Pair horse National Champion [...]

American Driving Society Adjusts COVID Action Plan Rules

2024-10-15T22:00:44-04:00March 10, 2021|Driving Daily, Driving Ponies, Looking Back, Wellness|, |

In the sport of Driving in the US, the American Driving Society which was an affiliate of the USEF for over 30 years, is currently its own entity, with their own shows, championship programs, rules, dressage tests, officials and other items similar to but independent of the  USEF. In keeping [...]

Spanish Sunshine Tour 2021 Cancelled Due to EHV1

2024-10-15T22:00:49-04:00March 5, 2021|Looking Back, News||

The FEI has today been informed that a second horse at the Spanish Sunshine Tour venue in Vejer de la Frontera (ESP) has been put into isolation after developing mild neurological signs and a slightly elevated temperature. As this is the second horse showing neurological signs of EHV-1 in Vejer, [...]

Gastric Health: The Key to Your Horse’s Best Self

2024-10-15T22:00:50-04:00March 5, 2021|DressageDaily, Driving Daily, Driving Ponies, Looking Back, Markel Insurance, Show Jumping Daily, Wellness, Western HorsesDaily||

Did you know that the prevalence of gastric discomfort in active horses is high? Studies indicate that the prevalence of gastric ulcers in performance horses is 90% or more. Gastric discomfort may negatively affect a horse’s health, attitude and performance. Fortunately, recognizing signs of discomfort and providing proper management can [...]

The Anatomy Of a Feed Tag

2024-10-15T22:00:50-04:00March 5, 2021|Looking Back, Wellness||

Lucky me, to have Kelly R. Vineyard, Ph.D.,Senior Nutritionist, Equine Technical Solutions with Land O'Lakes, Inc. Purina Animal Nutrition living so close to me here in North Central Florida. I have been wanting to review all the feed, supplements I use, as well as our hay, to be sure the [...]

Update: Confirmed Case of EHV-1 Reported in Ocala, Fla.

2024-10-15T22:00:52-04:00March 4, 2021|DressageDaily, Driving Daily, Driving Ponies, Endurance, Eventing, Looking Back, Para Equestrian, Show Jumping Daily, Wellness, Western HorsesDaily||

A case of EHV-1 (neurological) has been reported in Ocala, Fla., similar in nature, but unrelated to the neurological strain of EHV-1 impacting Valencia (ESP) and other European countries. The horse was not shipped from Europe and was not on showgrounds at the onset of symptoms. USEF is working closely [...]

What Are the Symptoms of EHV 1 and How Do I Protect My Horse?

2024-10-15T22:00:53-04:00March 3, 2021|Looking Back, Wellness||

EHV-1 stands for equine herpesvirus-1, a common pathogen of the upper portion of the respiratory tract in horses. It is common enough that you almost certainly have immunized your horse against it each time you vaccinate against rhinopneumonitis. EHV-1, along with EHV-4, are the two herpes virus strains that cause [...]

Breaking News -World Equestrian Center Locks Down Facility Due to EHV 1 Outbreak

2024-10-15T22:00:54-04:00March 3, 2021|DressageDaily, Driving Daily, Driving Ponies, Eventing, Looking Back, Markel Insurance, News, Para Equestrian, Polo, Shop, Show Jumping Daily, Vaulting, Wellness, Western HorsesDaily||

OCALA, Florida – March 3, 2021 – The FEI announced March 1 that competition has been cancelled until March 28 in 10 European countries including France, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Italy, Austria, Poland, the Netherlands, Germany and Slovakia due to the outbreak of the equine herpes virus. As of march 3, [...]

Orders of Go and Results – USEF Florida Horse Park Spring Fling Combined Driving Event 2021

2024-10-15T21:59:24-04:00February 22, 2021|Driving Daily, Driving Ponies, Looking Back|, |

Thursday - February 18, 20218 Horse Inspection for Advanced Division Order Of Go For Dressage - Para, Advanced Single, Intermediate Results Friday - February 19, 2021 Order of Go Dressage Training, Preliminary, Advanced Ponies, Teams (Four in Hand) Full Dressage Results - Feb 17 and 18 Saturday - February 20, 2021 Marathon [...]

Gold Medal Driven Dressage Brings International Flair to The Florida Horse Park

2024-10-15T21:59:25-04:00February 21, 2021|DressageDaily, Driving Daily, Driving Ponies, Looking Back|, |

The relentless rain didn't dampen spirits today with a full schedule of driven dressage at the USEF Florida Horse Park Spring Fling. World Equestrian Games Tryon 2018 Gold Medalists Misdee Wrigley Miller, and Chester Weber stunned the small but captivated onlookers with a result to top the two days of [...]

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