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Don't Miss the Buckeye Sweepstakes and the National Show Horse District One Championships

by By Cindy Clinton | Apr 14, 2010, 3:42 PM

The Buckeye Sweepstakes and National Show Horse District One Championships would like to invite you to attend this years show at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, OH, May 27-30. The judges for the show are Scott Brumfield, Scott Benjamin, Chris Culbreth and Bill Melendez. This show offers a full slate of Arabian, and Half Arabian classes, along with the National Show Horse Registry District One Championships. For more information, please visit www.buckeyesweepstakes.com .

USEF and Universal Sports to Offer Live Coverage of Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Presented by Bridgestone: Available to U.S., Canada and Mexico

by By USEF News | Apr 14, 2010, 3:24 PM

Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), through an agreement with Universal Sports and the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), announces unprecedented viewing options for the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Bridgestone in 2010. The Rolex Kentucky Championships are part of the HSBC FEI Classics™ Series, and bring the world's best horses and riders from nine countries as they compete for $250,000 in prize money; this prestigious event also plays...

National Show Horse Finals Participants Now Have More Chances to Earn Prize Money

by By Cindy Clinton | Apr 14, 2010, 3:22 PM

Photo by Howard Schatzberg The National Show Horse Registry (NSHR) would like to announce additional classes available and the names of the judges selected for the 2010 National Show Horse Finals horse show. The dates for this years show is September 21-25 in Springfield, IL. New to the show this year is the addition of eight grand championship classes offering $15,500 in each class. This is also the show that holds the Stallion Row Jackpot class that has awarded over $20,000 to the champion in...

2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Spectators Can Experience All Kentucky Has to Offer

by By Amy Walker | Apr 14, 2010, 2:56 PM

This fall, visitors from around the world will get a chance to experience all the sights, sounds and tastes that Kentucky has to offer during the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, without ever leaving the Kentucky Horse Park. “Our goal is to immerse visitors in all that is Kentucky so that before they return home, or the next time they travel, they won’t be able to resist seeing the real thing,” said Mike Cooper, Kentucky’s Commissioner of Travel and Tourism. While the primary focus of the...

United States Equestrian Team Foundation Party to Benefit U.S. Show Jumping Team

by By Jessica Nemzoff | Apr 14, 2010, 2:34 PM

The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation is pleased to present "The Road to Kentucky Continues..." on May 8, 2010, at Staysail Farm in North Salem, NY. Benefiting the USET Foundation in support of the U.S. Show Jumping High Performance programs, "The Road to Kentucky Continues..." will honor the Long-Listed Show Jumping riders for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games as they head to Europe for the Meydan Nations Cup Tour. The Honorary Chairman and Show Jumping Chef d'Equipe...

Dressage Riders: National Dressage Championship Application of Intent Deadlines are Rapidly Approaching

by By Jennifer Keeler | Apr 14, 2010, 1:48 PM

The 2010 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions will return to Gladstone, NJ, August 6–8 and August 13–15. The Festival of Champions will once again feature the National Championships for the Grand Prix, Intermediaire I, Young Adult “Brentina Cup,” Young Rider, and Junior divisions, in addition to the Selection Trial for the U.S. Dressage Team for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. The initial deadline for World Equestrian Games/Grand Prix National Championship...

Festival of the Horse Wrap-Up

by By Marnye Langer | Apr 14, 2010, 1:38 PM

Beginning in 1995 as part of the Volvo World Cup Finals, the Festival of the Horse (March 30–April 2) has become one of the largest dressage shows in Southern California. Cornerstone Event Management strives to combine top competition with special activities surrounding the show. “The sponsors play a large part on the success of the Festival,” said Glenda McElroy, Festival manager. “We try to find a niche for all our sponsors; Markel Insurance, a longtime partner, sponsors the high-point...

Show Jumping Stars to Shine at the Kentucky Horse Park During the Kentucky Cup Jumping Test Event

by By Amy Walker | Apr 14, 2010, 1:21 PM

The Kentucky Cup Jumping Test Event will feature some of the biggest stars in the sport. The test event, to be held April 19-22 in conjunction with the Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event, is in preparation for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG). The 2010 WEG will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park September 25-October 10, marking the first time that equestrian sport's biggest event is being held outside Europe. Beezie Madden heads the list of entries to test the show jumping venue...

Tampa Equestrian Festival Week 2 Wrap-Up

by By Lindsay McCall | Apr 14, 2010, 11:09 AM

It was with speed and grace that Jeffery Welles was able to capture Saturday night's victory with his top mount, Armani, during a three-horse jump-off. The pair raced through the finish line in 44.36 seconds after completing a clear short course during the 2010 $200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational presented by G & C Farm at Raymond James Stadium. Peter Leone tried to catch his time with Select, who also left all the rails intact, but the duo's time of 44.87 seconds would fall just short...

This Week in USEF International Disciplines

by From the USEF Communications Department | Apr 14, 2010, 10:07 AM

Joe Yoder Wins at the Southern Pines CDE (Cazzy Smith) Dressage Competition took place on the West coast at the Golden State Dressage Festival CDI3*/Y/J. Mette Rosencrantz and Finally took home wins in the Prix St. Georges and Intermediaire I. For more information please visit Golden State Dressage Festival . Driving Under blue skies at the Carolina Horse Park the fifth selection trials for the 2010 Alltech World Equestrian Games took place as part of the Southern Pines CDE. In the Four-In-Hand...