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US Equestrian Members Receive 10% Discount on the NIGHTWATCH® Smart Halter™

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Sep 16, 2020, 2:50 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian members can now take advantage of a 10% discount on the innovative NIGHTWATCH ® smart halter ™ through a new MemberPerk using promo code USEF10 at checkout. The NIGHTWATCH ® smart halter ™ is a predictive health wearable that provides automated alerts for early intervention of distress, while the NIGHTWATCH ® mobile App (iOS, Android) provides objective insight for more informed decision making regarding a horse’s health,...

USEF Competitions Update: Wildfires and Air Quality Impacting the West Coast

by US Equestrian Competitions Department | Sep 15, 2020, 3:26 PM

The 2020 competition year continues to challenge everyone in the equestrian community. Now, the impacts initially caused by the pandemic are being amplified on the West Coast due to the tragic wildfires affecting the states of California, Oregon and Washington. In light of these devastating wildfires, concerns over air quality are ever-present since both humans and equines can be equally impacted. USEF believes the decision by organizers to operate, suspend, or cancel competitions due to...

PFHA Grand National Championship Show Celebrates Paso Fino’s Athleticism and Heritage

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Sep 13, 2020, 8:48 AM

Perry, Ga. – The Paso Fino Horse Association's (PFHA) Grand National Championship Show kicks off on Monday, September 14, at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, Ga. The Grand National delivers six days of world-class competition featuring the best Paso Fino horses in the nation. From September 14-19, professional, amateur, and youth riders will exhibit these unique, naturally gaited horses, all competing for the glory of the title of champion. These elite horses are showcased...

USEF Annual Meeting Goes Virtual for 2021

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Sep 10, 2020, 3:20 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian has announced that its annual meeting will be held virtually for 2021. The meeting is scheduled for January 17-18, 2021. The event was originally planned to take place in Austin, Texas, but due to the restrictions on travel and mass gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic, the virtual platform was selected to offer a safe option that is accessible to the largest number of members. “This year has required flexibility and creativity from everyone, and...

US Equestrian Announces Teams for 2020 Adequan® USEF Futures Team Challenge – East Coast

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Sep 3, 2020, 5:35 PM

Lexington, Ky – US Equestrian has announced the roster of horse-and-athlete combinations selected to compete at the 2020 Adequan USEF Futures Team Challenge – East Coast held in Unionville, Pa. at Plantation Field Horse Trials, from September 17-20, 2020. The format of the Adequan USEF Futures Team Challenge provides an opportunity for eventing athletes to gain valuable team competition experience in an unofficial team scenario on home soil at the CCI3* and CCI4* levels. The concept...

Celebrating Sally Ike: Three Decades of Service to Equestrian Sport

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Sep 1, 2020, 4:09 PM

Lexington, Ky. - September 1, 2020, marked the end of anera for US Equestrian as Sally Ike, who has been with the organization for nearly 30 years, transitioned from her post as Managing Director of Licensed Officials and Education into an independent contractor role for the Federation. Read the full tribute by clicking here or by clicking the photo below. US Equestrian extends its sincerest and deepest appreciation to Sally Ike for her commitment and dedication to equestrian sport in the...

US Equestrian Announces New Partnership with Horse & Country

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Sep 1, 2020, 2:34 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce a new marketing, production, and distribution partnership with Horse & Country (H&C), the leading international equestrian sports network. US Equestrian members will benefit from this partnership with new perks, including: Discounted annual subscription to H&C’s streaming service, H&C+ Exclusive first views of H&C premium content Additional coverage of major US Equestrian events on H&C+ US Equestrian fan...

US Equestrian Announces New Dates and Locations for CCI3*-L and CCI4*-L Eventing National Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Aug 31, 2020, 5:05 PM

Lexington, Ky – New dates and locations have been selected for the USEF CCI3*-L and CCI4*-L Eventing National Championships for 2020. The CCI3*-L Eventing National Championship will be held at the Galway Downs International Three-Day Event in Temecula, Calif., October 29 – November 1. The CCI4*-L Eventing National Championship will be held at the Tryon International Three-Day Event in Tryon, N.C., November 11-15. The Galway Downs International Three-Day Event is a long-running fall...

US Equestrian Announces Deadline Extension for Green Reinstatement and Waiver Submissions to September 15

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Aug 28, 2020, 7:40 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The deadline to submit a green reinstatement or waiver for the 2020 competition year for horses and ponies has been extended to Tuesday, September 15, 2020. Reinstatements or waivers submitted after this date will not be accepted. Reinstatements and waivers must be submitted through the owner’s USEF account. After careful consideration and thorough review of earlier modifications made to the green status rule in response to the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on...

Prize Lists Now Available for Fall Championships at Tryon International Equestrian Center

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Aug 28, 2020, 10:39 AM

Lexington, Ky. – The prize lists for the Pennsylvania National Horse Show, featuring the Dover Saddlery/USEF Hunter Seat Medal Finals, Neue Schule/USEF Junior Jumper National Championships, the Platinum Performance/USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals–East, and Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) Championship Finals are now available online. Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) in Mill Spring, N.C., was selected as the best location to host these championships due...