Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation will host the draw for the Adequan® / USEF Open and Youth Reining Championship at its open house on Friday, August 26, during Fiesta in the Park, the reining event slated for August 24-28 at the Kentucky Horse Park.

“The entire USEF staff is looking forward to kicking off the reining championships by hosting the draw at our national headquarters. It is extremely exciting for the USEF to have these championships right in our own backyard, the beautiful Kentucky Horse Park,” said John Long, USEF Chief Executive Officer. “Fiesta in the Park, showcasing the best reiners in the nation alongside premier hunter-jumper riders will be a terrific equine entertainment event.”

“We think this is a perfect opportunity to showcase these important draws, and to give the reining participants a chance to see the headquarters of the USEF,” agreed Cheryl Magoteaux, President of Pro Management, Inc., the organizer of the reining event.

The USEF open house and reception will begin at 11:00 a.m., with the draws slated to begin at noon in the 35,000 square foot facility that has been home to the USEF since 1999. More than 86,000 members strong, the USEF is a non-profit organization that governs competition for 27 breeds and performance disciplines across the United States. The Federation also carries the responsibility for selecting, training, equipping and financing teams of the highest caliber to represent the United States in international competitions, including the Olympics and Pan American Games and the World Championships.

For information on the United States Equestrian Federation, visit www.usef.org. For information on Fiesta in the Park, visit www.fiestainthepark.com.

~~~For more information, please contact Sarah Lane, Public Relations Manager at (859) 225-6974 or via email at [email protected]. USEF press releases are available on our web site – www.usef.org.