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US Equestrian Announces $250,000 Sapphire Grand Prix of Devon to be Broadcast Live on ESPN3 on Evening of Thursday, June 2

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Jun 1, 2022, 6:15 PM

Lexington, Ky. - US Equestrian (USEF) is pleased to announce the Devon Sapphire Grand Prix CSI4* will be broadcast live on ESPN3 beginning at 8:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, June 2, and available on-demand to over 100 million broadband users in the United States. One of the top equestrian competitions in the United States for more than a century, the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair is known as one of the most competitive and iconic events in the sport. “Beginning in the 1990’s, the...

Proposed Amendments to Bylaws will be Considered by the USEF Board of Directors at the 2022 Mid-Year Meeting

by US Equestrian Communications Department | May 24, 2022, 2:32 PM

In an effort to ensure best governance practices, USEF Governance Committee has recommended amendments to the Bylaws. The proposed amendments to the USEF Bylaws will be considered by the USEF Board of Directors following a 21-day consultation period during which time we will receive, review, and consider feedback. The draft can be found on the “About Us” page at www.usef.org . VIEW USEF PROPOSED BYLAW AMENDMENTS All Senior Active members are invited to comment on the proposed...

USEF 2023 California Hunter/Jumper Competition Calendar Update

by US Equestrian Communications Department | May 23, 2022, 2:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - In January, the US Equestrian Board of Directors approved a resolution authorizing a contemporaneous review of all Hunter, Jumper, and Hunter/Jumper Licensed Competitions in California for the 2023 competition year to create a more balanced, equitable, and sustainable competition environment for competitors and organizers alike. At the end of April, the Competitions Department communicated with applicants to advise them of the dates and ratings that were awarded through this...

Board of Directors Meeting Public Session from the 2021 USEF Annual Meeting

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Jan 19, 2021, 9:02 AM

Lexington, Ky. – The US Equestrian Board of Directors met virtually via Zoom on Sunday, January 17, the final day of the 2021 US Equestrian Annual Meeting. During this meeting, elections occurred for the office of Secretary/Treasurer and for an independent seat, and board members discussed and voted on committee appointees, reviewed council updates and reports, and discussed other pertinent business. Watch the BOD Meeting public session here. The Board Meeting began in the morning, with...

Register for US Equestrian's DEI Community Conversation: Cultivating Inclusive Spaces for Transgender and Non-Binary Equestrians

by Ashley Swift, US Equestrian Communications Department | May 11, 2022, 8:55 AM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce that the next DEI Community Conversation, "Cultivating Inclusive Spaces for Transgender and Non-Binary Equestrians,” will be on Monday, June 13, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. ET via Zoom. Centered through the lens of supporting youth athletes, this conversation will explore how people can support transgender and non-binary equestrians of all ages and will provide practical tips for creating welcoming, gender-inclusive spaces. In...

Jung Wins Overall Title, Payne Earns National Champion Title in 2022 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian™

by Kathleen Landwehr, US Equestrian Communications Department | May 1, 2022, 7:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – The Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian CCI5*-L came to an exciting conclusion with Sunday’s show jumping phase. Thirty combinations navigated Steve Stephens’s challenging track to determine the final placings. Michael Jung (GER) and fischerChipmunk FRH won the overall title with a score of 20.1, followed by Yasmin Ingham (GBR) and Banzai du Loir in second place with a score of 31.7. Doug Payne and Quantum Leap finished third...

Free Registration Open for 2021 US Equestrian Annual Meeting

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Jan 6, 2021, 3:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – Registration for the 2021 US Equestrian Annual Meeting is now open. The 2021 US Equestrian Annual Meeting will begin on Wednesday, January 13, and continue through Sunday, January 17, featuring daily meeting sessions and an exciting new virtual format for the USEF Pegasus Awards and Horse of the Year Awards Celebration presented by Alliant on Saturday, January 16, at 7:30 p.m. Registration for all 2021 US Equestrian Annual Meeting sessions is free. Individual registration...

US Equestrian Announces 2022 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team and Coaches

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Apr 22, 2022, 10:01 AM

Lexington, Ky. – Eleven athletes from eight states will represent the U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team at the 2022 Saddle Seat World Cup, to be held in Harrodsburg, Ky., from July 25-30. Coaches Katie Case (Simpsonville, Ky.) and Pam Roush (Lutz, Fla.) will lead the U.S. team against several teams from abroad. The following athletes have been selected for the 2022 U.S. Saddle Seat World Cup Team (in alphabetical order) : Three-Gaited Photo by Allie Poovey Ella Hampton (Sheridan, Ind.)...

US Equestrian Announces Five-Point Plan for USA Endurance Program

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Apr 13, 2022, 11:00 AM

Lexington, Ky. – Since 2020, the USEF Endurance Sport Committee has worked on building an accessible, sustainable endurance program to bridge the gap between grassroots endurance rides to the FEI level. The committee has released its five-point plan known as Endurance for Tomorrow, which establishes the following five programs: New national endurance zones Annual Zone Qualification Championships A biennial Zone Team Challenge A USEF Endurance National Championship USEF year-end and career...

US Equestrian Education Partners Prepare to Host Annual National Championships

by US Equestrian Communications Department | Apr 11, 2022, 9:43 AM

Lexington, Ky. – As spring rolls in, the school year and competition season are wrapping up for the young athletes riding with US Equestrian’s education partners . There are six USEF-recognized education partners, all of which are dedicated to providing individuals attending scholastic and collegiate institutions with opportunities to participate in equestrian sport. They all offer a competitive program that includes a final championship event, incorporating either team or...