Orlando, Fla. - The Welsh Pony and Cob Society of America (WPCSA) held its 2014 Annual General Meeting over the weekend of February 27 –March 1, 2015 in Orlando, Florida. Over 150 members from across the United States were part of this exciting annual event with a goal for 2015 to be the YEAR OF THE WELSH. Society members and the board of directors conducted committee meetings, informative clinics, award banquets and presentations. The WPCSA Election Results The membership elected to...

Kristen VanderVeen and Bull Run’s Faustino de Tili Star in the $50,000 Horse Power Grand Prix at HITS Ocala (ESI Photography) Ocala, Fla. - The bleachers were full and the grass berms surrounding the Ocala Horse Properties Stadium were lined with spectators for Sunday’s $50,000 Ring Power Grand Prix, and fans were treated to an exciting class with a race to the finish. Kristen VanderVeen from St. Charles, Illinois, came out on the top with an all-out gallop to the finish on Bull Run's...

Rich Fellers and Flexible, owned my Harry and Mollie Chapman won Friday's $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix at HITS (ESI Photography) Thermal, Calif. - Rich Fellers and Flexible, owned by Harry and Mollie Chapman, won Friday's $25,000 SmartPak Grand Prix, topping a field of 44 contenders at HITS Desert Horse Park in Thermal, California. Fifteen horses made the jump-off and nine went double-clear. John Pearce, of Bermuda Dunes, California, and Chianto, owned by Forest View Farm, Inc., went second...

Wellington, FL - All pony and young riders who participated in this past weekend's TEAM USA poster contest, are invited to attend tonight's free TEAM USA pep rally! The pep rally kicks off at 6 p.m. in the Special Events Pavilion at the far end of the International Arena at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC). Winners of the poster contest will be recognized and receive special awards, and all young riders and their families can enjoy a complimentary all-American...

Lexington, Ky. - In response to feedback from its membership, the United States Equestrian Federation Board of Directors took the following actions on Monday, February 23 in order to improve the process, procedures, and fairness of competition licensing. The first action that the Board adopted toward these improvements will take effect immediately. The Federation office will no longer issue competition licenses extending beyond a one-year term, allowing the Board time to evaluate the mileage...

Lexington, Ky. - The USHJA and the USEF have announced that there will be no Federation-generated protest measurements of equines competing in hunter and jumper divisions in the 2015 competition year. This moratorium on Federation-generated protest measurements does not preclude members from protesting other members during the 2015 competition year. As discussed at the annual meetings, USEF and USHJA are dedicated to producing a better equine measurement system. It is our goal to develop a fair...

Wellington, FL - The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation is calling on the sport's youngest fans to show their creative side! On Saturday, Feb. 21 and Sunday, Feb. 22, all pony and young riders are invited to make and submit a poster for the fourth annual TEAM USA Poster Contest. All poster making supplies will be provided and will be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the WEF pony pavilion covered seating area, located by rings 11 and 12. All participants who create a poster...

Raeford, NC - With just five weeks until the start of competition, the Cloud 11 ~ Gavilan North LLC Carolina International is once again set to host a world-class eventing competition. After a record setting inaugural event, the 2015 edition has raised the bar for competitors, owners, patrons, and fans as it announces major sponsorships, in addition to awarding increased prize money and delivering a live webcast of the weekend’s feature competition. “From day one the Carolina...

Auburn, Calif. - Endurance competitors and enthusiasts from all over the United States will gather on March 6 & 7, 2015 at the Grand Sierra Resort, in Reno, Nevada for the annual American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) Convention. The agenda features a wide array of informative seminars and discussions on topics of top interest to participants in the sport of endurance. For more info, and to register and receive the best pricing on conference seminars, please visit http://www.aerc....

Lexington, Ky. - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is seeking veterinarians to be a part of a team to support the U.S. Dressage Program. The USEF is looking to develop a network of knowledgeable individuals to assist the dressage team veterinarian and to attend key events with dressage athletes/teams in the U.S. and overseas. Additionally, these individuals would provide overall veterinary guidance and communication with the dressage athletes, staff ,and coaches while working with...