Breaking US Equestrian news releases contain the latest information regarding the organization, national championships, U.S. athletes and teams in international competition, breed news, and important member alerts. Manage the news you receive at the US Equestrian Preference Center.

Desert Circuit VII Jumpers Start with Wednesday’s $5,000 Brook Ledge Open Welcome

by HITS Horse shows | Mar 10, 2016, 3:03 PM

Rich Fellers and Coupis winning the $5,000 Brook Ledge Open Welcome (ESI Photography) Thermal, Calif. - Week VII of the HITS Desert Circuit in Thermal, California, kicked off an exciting week of big money opportunities for jumpers with the $5,000 Brook Ledge Open Welcome. Rich Fellers took home another win at HITS Desert Circuit, this time riding a new horse for Fellers, Coupis, owned by Leslie Nelson. Fellers topped the leaderboard in Wednesday’s $5,000 Brook Ledge Open Welcome with a...

Shane Sweetnam and Cyklon 1083 Dash to Victory in $35,000 Douglas Elliman 1.45m Classic to Start WEF 9

by Lauren Fisher for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | Mar 10, 2016, 12:01 PM

Shane Sweetnam and Cyklon 1083 (Sportfot) Wellington, Fla. - Week nine of the 2016 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF), sponsored by Douglas Elliman Real Estate, began Wednesday morning at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) in Wellington, FL, with a win for Ireland's Shane Sweetnam and Cyklon 1083 in the $35,000 Douglas Elliman 1.45m Jumper Classic. WEF 9 runs March 9-13, 2016, featuring CSI 5* jumper and 'AA' rated hunter divisions. The week will feature the...

USEF Names Combinations for Stillpoint Farm Nations Cup CDIO3*

by USEF Communications Department | Mar 10, 2016, 10:20 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the athlete-and-horse combinations who will represent the U.S. at the Stillpoint Farm Nations Cup CDIO3*, which runs in conjunction with the Adequan Global Dressage Festival, March 29-April 2, 2016, in Wellington, Fla. The U.S. team consists of Big Tour combinations and Robert Dover will serve as the Chef d’Equipe. The following combinations will make up the U.S. team (in alphabetical order): Shelly...

Ocala Week VII Goes Out With A Bang with Sunday Jumpers featuring the $50,000 Ring Power Grand Prix

by HITS Horse Shows | Mar 8, 2016, 1:32 PM

Ocala, Fla. - As the curtains closed on Ocala Week VII, jumpers competed for a blue-ribbon victory in Sunday's $50,000 Ring Power Grand Prix, $7,500 U-Dump Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic and $1,000 S.A. Comunale Adult Jumper Classic. Harold Chopping and Basje winning the $50,000 Ring Power Grand Prix. (ESI Photography) $50,000 Ring Power Grand Prix In an exciting ten-horse jump-off, Harold Chopping from Southern Pines, North Carolina, riding Basje, owned by Kendra Bullington, scored...

Letter From USEF President, Chrystine J. Tauber

by Chrystine J. Tauber | Mar 8, 2016, 10:15 AM

Dear USEF Members, After considerable deliberation, I have decided not to seek another term as President of the United States Equestrian Federation. It has been an honor to serve as President, and I am proud of what has been accomplished over the past four years. This was a very personal decision, based on the time commitment needed to serve in this position. I look forward to staying involved in the equine industry and furthering the best interests of our sport. As I fulfill my role and duties...

Three U.S. Olympians Square Off During This Week’s California Dreaming Productions’ Dressage Affaire CDI – Watch Live!

by Jennifer M. Keeler, Yellow Horse Marketing | Mar 8, 2016, 8:50 AM

Steffen Peters and Legolas 92 (Terri Miller) Del Mar, Calif. – As 2016 Olympic Games qualifying kicks into high gear, the West Coast will see its largest field of international Grand Prix competitors of the year to date as 17 horse/rider combinations square off during this week’s California Dreaming Productions’ Dressage Affaire CDI3*/Y/J/U-25, being held March 10-13 at the Del Mar Horse Park. As the competition heats up, once again dressage fans from around the world will be...

Desert Circuit VI Exhibitors Bring Their A-Game in the $50,000 HorseWare Ireland Grand Prix and the $10,000 Jr/A-O Jumper Classic

by HITS Horse Shows | Mar 7, 2016, 8:46 PM

Thermal, Calif. - Horses and their riders wrapped up Week VI of the HITS Desert Circuit on Sunday with big money classes for jumper exhibitors featuring the $50,000 HorseWare Ireland Grand Prix and the $10,000 Junior/Amateur-Owner Jumper Classic presented by Bayer’s Legend. Kasey Ament and Zuidhoeve winning the $50,000 HorseWare Ireland Grand Prix. (ESI Photography) $50,000 HorseWare Ireland Grand Prix Week VI of the HITS Desert Circuit wrapped up with Sunday’s $50,000 Grand Prix...

The final AEGT Audition of the season is on Wednesday!

by Phelps Media Group | Mar 7, 2016, 5:28 PM

American Equestrians Got Talent has its final weekly audition of the season March 9, at 7:45 p.m. at the White Horse Fashion Cuisine and it is open to the public! Plan to arrive around 6:30 p.m. to ensure efficient food service before the show begins. Chrystine Tauber is a Week 9 AEGT Judge. Photo by Kenneth Kraus. American Equestrians Got Talent is excited to announce this week's judges: Chrystine Tauber , U.S. Equestrian Federation President Randese Lioni , former Broadway star Leslie...

USEF Announces Athletes for 2016 Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final

by USEF Communications Department | Mar 7, 2016, 1:21 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce that two athletes that will represent the U.S. at the Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final, March 23-27, 2016, in Gothenburg, Sweden at the Gothenburg Horse Show. The following combinations qualified during World Cup Qualifying Events in the North American League held throughout the 2015-2016 season (listed in ranked order): Guenter Seidel (Cardiff, Calif.) and James and Charlotte Mashburn’s...

AHA’s Modern Arabian Horse Magazine seeks Contract-Only Commercial Sales Representative

by Arabian Horse Association | Mar 7, 2016, 12:09 PM

Aurora, Colo. – The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) is seeking a contract-only commerical sales representative for its magazine, Modern Arabian Horse (MAH) and related advertising sales. Gain the opportunity to work with an energetic sales and marketing team, while providing services to the Arabian horse industry. MAH is the official magazine of the Arabian Horse Association and has a circulation of nearly 15,000. In addition, MAH offers several different digital advertising...