Danielle Torano, Alex Parrish, Tracy Kenly and Lauren Hester emerged as champions of the 2005 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series. The Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series conducted its largest series ever in 2005, with classes at 94 horse shows across the nation. This gave competitors an abundance of opportunities to accumulate points throughout the year. The Series featured separate divisions for amateur owner and junior riders with separate standings kept for East and...

American Quarter Horses take center stage Sunday, January 8, on NBC Sports Television at 4 p.m. Eastern/1 p.m. Pacific for the Ford/AQHA Western World Championships presented by Fort Dodge. The one-hour special is based at the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) World Championship Show in Oklahoma City and highlights the cutting and reining competitions, along with other features. “We are excited to have the American Quarter Horse and the AQHA World Show brought to the viewing public on...

Thomas D. Brokken, DVM, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, was installed as the 52nd president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) during the group’s annual convention in Seattle, WA, December 3-7. He will serve through 2006. Dr. Brokken has devoted his veterinary career to the care of the Thoroughbred. He is the senior partner of Teigland, Franklin & Brokken, DVMs, P.A., a 12-veterinarian equine medicine and surgery practice dedicated exclusively to Thoroughbred racehorses. Dr....

Rocket Finder MMR (Courtesy Don Shugart ) Lexington, KY -- With varied coats of bold spotted patterns, the Appaloosa continues to chart a solid course as one of America's favorite companion and competitive horses today, just as it did more than a hundred years ago. Thousands of these horses can be found in the United States and across the world, demonstrating their versatility as they compete in multiple disciplines and show classes. As this breed continues to demonstrate notable growth in...

(Lexington, KY) – When the clouds cleared on August 30th, the full aftermath of Hurricane Katrina was shockingly revealed, and before the Gulf area could even assess all the damage another cruel blow was struck by Hurricane Rita. Almost immediately after Katrina, an unprecedented outpouring of assistance from the equestrian community across the United States and Canada resulted in thousands of emails to the USEF with offers of shelter for horses and inquiries about sending much needed...

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It is with great sadness that the USEF ParaEquestrian community acknowledges the tragic death of Margo O’Callahan, of Seattle, WA. O’Callahan was killed in a car accident on Sunday, December 18, near the Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center, where she rode for much of her adult life. O’Callahan’s dog, Eddie, was also killed in the accident, which is still under investigation at this time. Overcoming multiple strokes and an accident which left her with a broken hip,...

Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation is pleased to announce the four athletes who have been named to the 2006 USEF ParaEquestrian Advanced Rider List. The following rider/horse combinations have completed the requirements for inclusion on the list and are as follows: • Rebecca Hart and Nordkap (Bay Hanoverian gelding) – 68.917% • Robin Brueckmann and Richmond (Gray Hanoverian gelding) – 67.636% • Lynn Seidemann and Ryan (Sorrel Quarter Horse...

Tallahassee's Red Hills Horse Trials, Inc., which began nearly a decade ago and has grown into one of the nation's top eventing equestrian competitions, will have a change in leadership following the March 2006 event. Red Hills Co-Organizers, Sallie Ausley and Sylvia Ochs, announced this week they will step down from their leadership roles following the March 2006 Trials. An initial search to locate an individual or individuals to succeed the co-organizers proved unsuccessful and it appeared...

Important deadlines for the American Saddlebred Registry (ASR) Grand National and Futurities are Saturday, December 31, 2005. For the ASR Grand National, the recording deadline for 2005 foals is December 31, and the stallion nomination deadline for 2005 foal eligibility is also December 31. With the 10-day grace period, the deadline extends to January 10, 2006. By recording a 2005 foal for $250, that foal receives lifetime eligibility in ASR Grand National classes. Stallions that are sired by a...