An Insider's View: Licensed Officials Share Advice and Thoughts
Photo: Susan Bennett Four officials from a range of disciplines talk competition tips, the challenges of their role, and how to get the most out of your competition experience. What are licensed officials at equestrian competitions really thinking?...
Posted on Feb 4, 2019
US Equestrian Opens Search Process for U.S. Dressage Development Coach
Lexington, Ky. – The US Equestrian Federation (USEF) is accepting applications for the U.S. Dressage Development Coach position currently held by Debbie McDonald. McDonald will assume the position of U.S. Dressage Technical Advisor and Chef d’Equipe...
Posted on Aug 10, 2018
Can Horse Shows Be Affordable?
An affordable horse show is an oxymoron, but making a horse show more affordable is not. Horse shows are expensive. Entry fees alone are costly, but when you factor in related expenses, the costs can become exorbitant, especially for riders desiring...
Posted on Jun 4, 2018
FEI Sports Forum 2018 - Watch on Replay!
The youth session of the FEI Sports Forum 2018. (Left to right): Eventing: Thaïs Méheust (FRA), Jumping: Edouard Schmitz (SUI), Para Dressage: Gemma Rose Jen Foo (SGP), Driving: Martin Hölle (HUN), Vaulting: James Hocking (AUS) Reining: Tabitha...
Posted on Mar 28, 2018
Court of Arbitration for Sport Upholds FEI Policy on Equine Provisional Suspensions
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has this week upheld the FEI’s policy of imposing two-month provisional suspensions on horses that have tested positive for *Banned Substances under the FEI’s Equine Anti-Doping Regulations. The ruling came as...
Posted on Mar 23, 2018
FEI Extends Research Agreement With Glasgow University
The FEI has extended its highly successful global equine injuries research partnership with the University of Glasgow for another two years through to 2019, to further develop the Global Endurance Injuries Study (GEIS). The extension will maximise...
Posted on Nov 21, 2017
American Driving Society Seeks Applicants for New Executive Director
As you may be aware, our Executive Director, Louise Rothery has resigned to pursue a life of retirement! I know we all appreciate her time and service to the ADS and wish her well in the future. That leaves us in need of a new Executive Director. We...
Posted on Nov 17, 2017
USDF Announce 2018 National Education Initiative Events
Lexington, KY - The United States Dressage Federation™ (USDF) is pleased to announce five new education events, as a part of the USDF National Education Initiative (NEI). The primary objective of the NEI is to create and support new and affordable...
Posted on Oct 20, 2017
Gallo Del Cielo Hits Another Million Dollar Milestone
Gallo Del Cielo (Photo: John Brasseaux) Oklahoma City – The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is proud to announce a new Four Million Dollar Sire—Gallo Del Cielo. With offspring earnings totaling more than $4,001,770.00, Gallo Del Cielo is...
Posted on Oct 19, 2017
Join US Equestrian in Helping Horses Affected by Hurricane Harvey
Donate Now! (Photo: Houston SPCA) Lexington, KY - Sweeping across the Gulf Coast of Texas as a Category 4 hurricane over the past weekend, Hurricane Harvey’s catastrophic flooding has put the Houston and surrounding area equine community in a state...
Posted on Aug 30, 2017