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February/March 2022 US Equestrian Dressage Updates and Useful Information

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Mar 1, 2022, 4:00 PM

2022 Key Events & Deadlines European Young Rider Tour: Selection memo and more information Athletes wishing to be considered for selection for this Tour must submit an application by 5:00 p.m. ET, Tuesday, March 1, 2022 . The application for the Young Rider European Tour is available on our website here . U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions August 22-28, 2022 HITS Chicago at Lamplight Equestrian Center, Wayne, Ill: Application of Intent deadline: 11:59 p.m. ET on June 16, 2022 Qualifying...

US Equestrian Announces NetJets® U.S. Jumping Team for Wellington CSIO4*

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | Mar 1, 2022, 12:24 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the athletes selected to represent the NetJets U.S. Jumping Team at the FEI Jumping Nations Cup CSIO4* Wellington hosted in Wellington, Fla., from March 2-6. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland, with the first round of the team competition beginning at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 5, and the second round following later that day starting at 7:30 p.m. EST. The following athletes will represent the NetJets U.S....

FAQ: USEF Return to Competition Protocols and California Hunter/Jumper Calendar in March

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Feb 28, 2022, 7:21 PM

What is required for my horse to return to USEF competition if it participated at Thermal or Rancho Murieta? USEF requires either one of the following to clear your horse for eligibility to compete: Two samples taken using nasopharyngeal swabs must be analyzed by PCR testing on day 7 and day 14. Day 0 is considered to be the day your horse left the venue at Thermal or Rancho Murieta, whichever occurred later. Both swabs must result in negative test results to EHV-1. If either of the tests...

US Equestrian Opens Bid Process for Remaining Weeks of 2023-2027 Eventing Calendar

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | Feb 28, 2022, 2:59 PM

Lexington, Ky. - A bid process opens today, Monday, February 28, for the weeks identified below for the 2023-2027 U.S. Eventing Calendar for the CCI4*-S, CCI3*-L, and Advanced levels. The bid process will be conducted in accordance with the 2023-2027 U.S. Eventing Calendar CCI4*-L, CCI4*-S, CCI3*-L & Advanced Policies and Procedures . The weeks open for bidding have remained vacant on the calendar during the previous rounds of bidding with the exception of the Advanced level onWeek 18 in...

2022 FEI Driving World Championship Selection Procedures Published

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Feb 28, 2022, 2:30 PM

Selection procedures for the 2022 FEI Driving World Championship for Singles and selection procedures for the 2022 FEI Driving World Championship for Four-in-hands are both published on the USEF website . Athletes wishing to be considered for any of the 2022 FEI Driving World Championships can apply online via their Athlete Dashboard by May 1, 2022 with a $70 application fee . Late applications will be accepted through June 15, 2022 with a $300 late fee. FEI Qualification Criteria and...

Key Initiatives from the January 2022 US Equestrian Driving Town Hall Meeting

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Feb 28, 2022, 2:00 PM

US Equestrian hosted a first-ever driving town hall meeting at the 2022 Grand Oaks CDE to acknowledge a refocused dedication to the sport. In June of 2019, US Equestrian took on the role of supporting driving at the affiliate level from the grassroots up through the international level, but admittedly lost momentum when 2020 was hit with the pandemic. It was time to reassess the issues in the driving community and create a plan to move forward. In the driving town hall meeting, members and...

California EHV-1 Update

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Feb 26, 2022, 8:09 PM

Lexington, Ky. - USEF continues to work closely with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), competition organizers, and participants to manage the EHV-1 situation in CA and provide updates to our membership. The information provided below is based on information available to USEF at the time of distribution. USEF learned last night about three (3) new horses confirmed positive for EHV-1 with no neurologic signs. One horse is at DIHP in isolation. The other two horses are off...

FAQ: California EHV-1 Outbreak

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Feb 25, 2022, 6:09 PM

Lexington, Ky - In conjunction with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA), USEF has created the following FAQ to provide our members with up to date information regarding the EHV-1 outbreak. The responses below are based on information available to USEF at the time of distribution. The situation in California is fluid. USEF will provide updates as additional information becomes available. What is Equine Herpes Virus? Equine Herpes Virus-1 (EHV-1) is a virus that is present in...

US Equestrian Announces Dates and Locations for 2022 CCI2*-L and CCI3*-L Eventing National Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Feb 25, 2022, 3:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the host locations and dates for the 2022 USEF CCI2*-L and CCI3*-L Eventing National Championships. The CCI2*-L will move to the Hagyard Midsouth Three-Day Event in Lexington, Ky., October 19-23, and the CCI3*-L will return to the Maryland 5 Star at Fair Hill in Elkton, Md., October 12-16. In addition to the CCI2*-L Eventing National Championship, Hagyard Midsouth will host divisions from Beginner Novice through CCI3*-S, including a...

Important: USEF Mandate on EHV-1 Restriction of Entries

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Feb 24, 2022, 10:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – A comprehensive update on the EHV-1 cases will not be available until morning. However, in an effort to mitigate the risk of virus transmission, the USEF is requiring the following protocols, which are effective immediately and until further notice. Isolate your horses Horses that within the last 14 days were on the grounds at Desert International Horse Park (DIHP) or have been in-contact with these DIHP horses must be isolated. Take rectal temperatures Rectal...