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Expressions of Interest Open for USEF Junior Jumper National Championship and USEF Hunter Seat Medal Final for 2021, 2022, and 2023

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Apr 13, 2020, 4:50 PM

Lexington, Ky - US Equestrian is pleased to announce that we are now accepting Expressions of Interest to host the USEF Junior Jumper National Championships and the USEF Hunter Seat Medal Final for 2021, 2022, and 2023. The Championships may be held as a stand-alone event or within an existing competition held between September and November. Organizers are welcome to submit an Expression of Interest to host either the Junior Jumper National Championship or USEF Hunter Seat Medal Final, or both...

2020 Adequan North American Youth Championships for Eventing Canceled

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Apr 13, 2020, 2:40 PM

Shannon Brinkman Photo Lexington, Ky. – Following the cancellation of key qualifying competitions due to COVID-19, the US Equestrian Board of Directors has unanimously approved a resolution to cancel the 2020 Adequan North American Youth Championships (NAYC) for Eventing CCIJ2*-L and CCIOY3*-S, which had been scheduled for July 23-26 at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell, Mont. The USEF Board of Directors’ approval of the resolution followed unanimous recommendation for cancellation from the...

US Equestrian Offers Health Insurance Benefits to Members and Discounted Membership Fee

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Apr 7, 2020, 12:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Earlier this year, US Equestrian launched a new health insurance benefits program for members, including options for medical, dental, vision, life, disability, business, pet, and more. These benefits are accessible to all competing members and paid-fan members. In an effort to provide emergency relief, US Equestrian is offering a discounted fan membership now through June 1. Members with a free promotional fan membership can upgrade, and new members can join, for just $20...

Revisions to the U.S. Center for SafeSport Code

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Apr 7, 2020, 9:27 AM

The U.S. Center for SafeSport has released revisions to its SafeSport Code, effective as of April 1, 2020. You can find changes to the 2020 SafeSport Code in the Noteworthy Revisions section of the U.S. Center for SafeSport’s website. Click here to access . As an additional resource, the U.S. Center for SafeSport has also released a podcast episode outlining the revisions to the 2020 SafeSport Code. Click here to listen . You can find the SafeSport Code and additional resources on the U.S....

US Equestrian Extending Submission Period for Expressions of Interest for Endurance Recognized Affiliate

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Mar 27, 2020, 12:01 PM

Lexington, Ky. - Due to the unprecedented impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and the extreme disruption to business this has caused, US Equestrian (USEF) is extending the deadline for submission of Expressions of Interest (EOI) from those organizations interested in being considered for designation as a USEF Recognized Affiliate for the international discipline of Endurance. Through its announcement released Monday, March 16 2020, USEF opened the submission period which was originally established...

US Equestrian and WDAA Announce New Partnership for WDAA Military Veteran Members

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Mar 27, 2020, 9:28 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian and the Western Dressage Association of America (WDAA) are pleased to announce a new partnership providing free USEF Fan Memberships to all military veteran members of WDAA. All new WDAA members will continue to receive a free USEF Fan Membership, active for one year, but WDAA military veterans are now eligible to redeem the free fan membership annually. “US Equestrian is honored to be able to provide benefits to these brave servicemen and servicewomen....

USEF Update on COVID-19: Suspension Extended

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Mar 25, 2020, 1:30 PM

Dear USEF Members and Competition Organizers (Licensees and Managers), We are all anxious for equestrian sport to start up again and for our families and friends to return to their normal lives pre-COVID-19 Pandemic. We also understand the financial pain that this is having on so many in our industry. We, too, at USEF are feeling that pain. However, we are not through this yet. The pandemic continues to cause unprecedented impact throughout the world. The Las Vegas World Cup Finals were...

Official US Equestrian Statement on Postponement of Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Mar 24, 2020, 4:15 PM

Dear USEF Members, We received official confirmation today from the IOC and Organizing Committee for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games that in response to the global COVID-19 pandemic both organizations have jointly decided to postpone the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games to 2021. Prioritizing the safety and health of athletes, staff, and spectators is paramount during this challenging time, and we applaud and support their difficult decision. The postponement of the Olympic...

US Equestrian Seeks Applications for U.S. Driving Technical Advisor Position

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Mar 24, 2020, 12:10 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian is actively seeking applications for the position of U.S. Driving Technical Advisor, overseeing the development and implementation of new initiatives to further build and advance the sport of driving in the United States. This individual will operate as part of the core driving team staff, primarily focused on the expansion of the USEF Driving Pathway Programs and encouragement of participation in the sport, while delivering support for sustained performance...

Application Deadline Reminders for 2020 FEI World Championships for Para Driving, Four-in-Hands, and Single Horses

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Mar 17, 2020, 2:37 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian announces that applications are now open and available online for the 2020 Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) Driving World Championships for Para Driving, Four-in-Hands, and Single Horses. Athlete and pony/horse combinations wishing to be considered for these events must submit an online application via the Athlete Dashboard with the appropriate fee. All selection procedures are published on the USA Driving page. Application deadlines...