Governor Ernie Fletcher and United States Equestrian Federation President David O'Connor answered questions about the 2010 FEI World Equestrian Games after the announcement was made that Kentucky had won the bid. (Marc Manning) First Time Outside of Europe, the United States Will Host World’s Largest Equestrian Competition at Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky LEXINGTON, KY – For the first time, the FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) will be held outside of Europe in 2010,...

Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation has announced that Wellington, Florida will play host to its prestigious two-in-one championships, the 2006 USEF National Grand Prix Freestyle Championship/U.S. League Final. The Championships will run concurrently March 16-19, 2006, during the Wellington CDI-W. Following in tradition, the U.S. League Final is earmarked as the selection for the U.S. competitors who will ride in the 2006 FEI World Cup Dressage Final, scheduled to take...

Lexington, KY – Many say that knowledge is power, and if this is true then the opportunity being afforded to several USEF youth will certainly provide a “one-up” on the competition – outside of the competition ring. A new internship award entitled the “USEF Youth Sportsman’s Charter Award” has been announced and already there is a stir of excitement surrounding the inaugural honor. Designed to educate youth and develop leaders in the equine industry...

For the second year in a row, the United States hosted the FEI Children’s International Jumping Final. Held at the lovely Hummingbird Nest Ranch, just north of Los Angeles, 32 of the highest ranked riders aged 12-14 congregated for a week of competition and camaraderie from November 22-27. Venezuela’s Noel Vanososte conceived of the idea to have children’s jumper riders compete in a championship format as he watched developing riders in South America. After experimenting with various formats,...

Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation is now accepting bids to host the 2006 Sallie B. Wheeler/USEF Hunter Breeding National Championship – East Coast Phase and West Coast Phase. To request a bid document, please contact Marion Maybank at (859) 225-2033 or via e-mail at [email protected] by the close of business on Friday, December 9, 2005. Any request received after this time will not be considered. For further information about the 2006 Sallie B. Wheeler/USEF...

Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation is now accepting bids to host the 2006 Show Circuit Magazine/USEF Junior Hunter National Championships – East Coast or West Coast. To request a bid document, please contact Marion Maybank at (859) 225-2033 or via e-mail at [email protected] by the close of business on Friday, December 16, 2005. Any request received after this time will not be considered. For further information about the 2006 Show Circuit Magazine/USEF Junior...

Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation is now accepting bids from photographers who would like to be named “Official Photographer for the 2006 USEF Pony Finals.” The ever-popular finals will once again be surrounded by the idyllic backdrop of the beautiful Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. To request a bid document, please contact Marion Maybank at (859) 225-2033 or via e-mail at [email protected] by the close of business on Wednesday, January 4, 2006. Any...

Delaware State University (DSU) is adding a new women’s sports that will play a major role in making its sports gender equity shortcomings a thing of the past, and at the same time establish a distinct athletics program that will set it apart not only from every school in the MEAC and the state, but in the entire Mid-Atlantic Region. The University will take advantage of the resources and partnerships of its College of Agriculture and Related Sciences and establish a Women’s Equestrian Team,...

The HorseTV Channel announced that it is in development with top horse behaviorist, GaWaNi Pony Boy for the production of a new television series called “Women & Horses.” The series will reflect the content of his popular Women & Horses magazine spotlighting women’s involvement in the horse world. “Women play an integral part in the horse industry,” said GaWaNi Pony Boy. “I am pleased to join with The HorseTV Channel to bring women’s significant achievements to light for the widespread...

Lexington, KY – The tally has just begun and your votes will be an integral part of deciding which of the nation’s leading equines will be named the inaugural Farnam®/ Platform™ • USEF Horse of the Year. Merely weeks away from the 2006 USEF Annual Meeting, all heads are turning to five finalists in anticipation of which horse will be adorned with the title—one of the most prestigious awards the USEF offers. The five finalists for Horse of the Year are:...