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USEF Announces 2015 USEF Dressage National Championships to Be Held at the Lamplight Equestrian Center and Adequan Global Dressage Festival

by USEF Communications Department | Dec 30, 2014, 8:56 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce dates and locations for the 2015 USEF Dressage National Championships. In 2015, the U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions presented by The Dutta Corp. will be split between two competitions: the Pony Rider, Junior, Young Rider, and Young Adult 'Brentina Cup' Championships will run in conjunction with the Markel/USEF Young and Developing Horse Dressage National Championships at the Lamplight Equestrian...

Final Call for Media Credentials: 2015 USEF Annual Meeting

by USEF Communications Department | Dec 29, 2014, 12:10 PM

Lexington, Ky. - The 2015 USEF Annual Meeting will take place January 14-17 in Lexington, Kentucky, at the Hyatt Regency Lexington. Members of the media who would like to request credentials should submit a request by December 31, 2014. The USEF Annual Meeting hosts committee meetings, as well as the Horse of the Year and Pegasus Awards, wrapping up the 2014 year of U.S. equestrian disciplines, both national and international. To request media access, please contact Kathleen Landwehr at...

Reed Kessler Wins Mistletoe Stakes at Olympia

by Andrew Minnick | Dec 21, 2014, 5:56 PM

Reed Kessler & Soraya (from Reed Kessler's Instagram account - @Reedcat5000) Reed Kessler (Lexington, Ky.), earned a win at Olympia, the London International Horse Show. She and Soraya de l'Obstination had 65 points in 44.87s to earn the win. In second place place were Great Britain’s Ben Maher & Cloud Nine with 65 points in 45.31s. Full results are available here .

How to Become a World Equestrian Games Gold Medalist in 5 Easy Steps

by Pete Kyle | Dec 19, 2014, 9:55 AM

1. Do ALL the Paperwork. We are going to get this over with first a) because it’s required and b) because it’s the least exciting step. International level reining in the U.S. is supported by three organizations: USA Reining, United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), and International Equestrian Federation (FEI), all of which foster participation, support competition, and establish the rules that ultimately lead to the pinnacles of reining sport – the FEI Reining World Cup...

USEF Announces Plans for 2015 Dressage Youth Program

by USEF Communications Department | Dec 18, 2014, 9:35 AM

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce plans for the 2015 USEF Dressage Youth Program. Under the direction of recently named USEF Dressage Youth Coaches George Williams and Charlotte Bredahl-Baker , the revamped Youth Program will incorporate expanded support for the Platinum Performance/USDF Jr/YR Clinics, rider meetings, coaching support at major events, Outreach Clinics, and a Young Rider European Tour. The USEF Youth Dressage Program is part...

Schedule of events for the 2015 Robert Dover/D4K HorseMastership Week

by Anne Cizadlo | Dec 17, 2014, 5:00 PM

Silent auditors are welcome to attend the rapidly approaching 4th annual 2015 Robert Dover HorseMastership week sponsored in part by Dressage for Kids (D4K.) The clinic will be taking place in the VanKampen Arena at Wellington’s Global Dressage Facility on January 3-7, 2015. Auditors are asked to make a daily donation of $25 to D4K in exchange for the excellent educational opportunity that this clinic will provide! Auditors can register at the door each day and receive a wristband for...

USEF Announces 2014 Equestrian of the Year Nominees

by USEF Communications Department | Dec 17, 2014, 3:41 PM

Lexington, Ky.- The United States Equestrian Federation is pleased to announce the nine 2014 Equestrian of Honor. Beezie Madden Cazenovia, N.Y. Show Jumping Beezie Madden (Jon Stroud) The William C. Steinkraus Trophy is presented to an equestrian competing in the Olympic disciplines of dressage, eventing, or show jumping. In 2014, Beezie Madden extended her legacy with a remarkable campaign that saw her collect victories throughout North America and Europe. Her season began with multiple top...

USEF Announces Nominees for 2014 USEF Horses of the Year

by USEF Communincations Department | Dec 17, 2014, 3:40 PM

Lexington, KY.- The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to anounce the six horses are up for the 2014 USEF Horses of Year honors. International Horses of Honor Cortes 'C' (SusanJStickle.com) Cortes ‘C’ (Randel Z x Orchidee Van De Tombeele) 2002 Belgian Warmblood gelding Owner: Abigail Wexner Cortes ‘C’ enjoyed a banner year in 2014, cruising to some of the most coveted titles in the sport of show jumping. Abigail Wexner’s scopey Belgian Warmblood...

"American Equestrians Got Talent" to Debut During Wellington Winter Season

by Mary Adelaide Brakenridge for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | Dec 17, 2014, 8:23 AM

Wellington, FL - Mark your calendar and make your plans now for the new highlight of the winter social calendar in Wellington, Florida. American Equestrians Got Talent will make its debut in 2015 and promises to be a hit, drawing together equestrians from across the disciplines to showcase their non-horsey talents and compete for a grand prize. Spearheaded by U.S. Dressage Team Chef d'Equipe Robert Dover, American Equestrians Got Talent will serve as the third annual East Coast fundraiser...

Law Named USEF Eventing Developing Rider Coach

by USEF Communications Department | Dec 16, 2014, 5:17 PM

Leslie Law (Mike McNally) Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce that Leslie Law has been named as the USEF Eventing Developing Rider Coach, pending contract negotiations. To learn more about Leslie Law, click here . "This is an exciting next step for the program," said U.S. Eventing Team Coach David O'Connor. "Leslie brings a wealth of experience and will provide great leadership for the next generations." The USEF Eventing Department...