Lexington, Ky. – The management team at Desert Circuit International Horse Park has worked closely with veterinarians at CDFA and USEF to proactively protect the health and safety of horses on the property adhering to all biosecurity protocols and staying in close communication with participants in response to the recent positive cases of EHV-1. As of the last update on Tuesday, five horses were in isolation, all from one barn where the initial case was located. All of these horses are...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has released an updated version of the U.S. FEI Endurance Calendar Policies and Procedures. This version was approved by the Board of Directors and is effective as of February 16, 2022. The policies and procedures document outlines the process for application review, approval, and fees for endurance rides wishing to be submitted to the FEI along with late applications and modifications. The aim of these policies and procedures is to produce the most...

Scottsdale, Ariz. – Known as the largest Arabian horse show in the world, the 67th annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show is set to begin on Thursday, February 17, and runs through Sunday, February 27. Hosted by the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona (AHAA), the show traditionally welcomes over 2,000 Arabian horses and over 9,000 entries annually. Approximately 1,200 classes for youth, amateur, and professional exhibitors will put the athleticism of this breed on full display. Six show...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations that will represent the Adequan U.S. Para Dressage Team at the CHI Doha in Doha, Qatar from February 24-26, 2022. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Michel Assouline. The following combinations will represent the Adequan U.S. Para Dressage Team and are listed in alphabetical order. Rebecca Hart (Wellington, Fla.) and El Corona Texel , a 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding owned by Rowan...

Wellington, Fla. – Eleven young athletes had the opportunity to work with some of the country’s most accomplished equestrians at the in-person session of the 2022 USEF Horsemastership Training Series held January 7-9 in Wellington, Fla. The training session started with a flatwork demonstration and lesson with Anne Kursinski. The following day, they navigated gymnastics exercises with Lauren Hough. The training session concluded with riding a two round, Nations Cup style course...

Lexington, Ky. – The California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) has confirmed three cases of non-neurologic EHV-1 at the Desert International Horse Park. The Desert Circuit management team is working closely with the CDFA and USEF, following all bio-security protocols. All three horses were immediately isolated and are doing well under the care of veterinarians. The tent where the horses were located remains isolated and additional biosecurity measures, including fencing, will...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced updates for the Western dressage discipline regarding USEF Lite competitions and equitation patterns listed in Appendix A of the USEF Rulebook’s Western Dressage chapter. USEF Lite Competitions A Presidential Modification was recently approved so that only a USEF-licensed Western dressage judge may officiate a USEF Lite Western dressage competition for the 2022 competition year. Learn more about the USEF Lite program. Appendix A -...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the hiring of Susan Edwards as Director of Endurance, as well as contractor, Art Priesz, as the first Endurance Discipline Management Advisor. Both Edwards and Priesz started in their roles in January, while Chef d’Equipe Lisanne Dorion will also continue in her role through the 2022 FEI Endurance World Championship, 2023 FEI Endurance World Championship for Juniors & Young Riders, and 2023 Pan American Endurance...

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce Equerry / Co as a USEF Opportunity Fund Partner. Equerry / Co is a full-service equestrian marketing and website design agency based in the United Kingdom. The USEF Opportunity Fund was established in January 2021 as part of USEF’s Community Outreach Program , an initiative dedicated to supporting organizations across the country that promote the positive impact horses can have within their local communities. The USEF Opportunity...

Lexington, Ky. - The Eventing Sport Committee has invited the following combinations to attend assessment sessions with Development Coach, Leslie Law, for potential selection to the Eventing Development Program. The assessment will allow Law, with the assistance of additional members of the Performance Advisory Program, to evaluate the combinations more effectively for selection into the program. After the assessments, the Performance Advisory Team (PAT) will recommend combinations to the 2022...