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Helen Lenahan Awarded the Mrs. A.C. Randolph Owners Legacy Award

by Kendall Bierer for Phelps Media Group, Inc. International | Dec 12, 2011, 10:24 PM

Helen Lenahan's participation and dedication to the equestrian sport has been nothing short of amazing, she was awarded the Mrs. A.C. Randolph Owners Legacy Award at the USHJA Evening of Equestrians Program. Photo courtesy of the USHJA. Buffalo, NY - The 2011 United States Hunter Jumper Association Evening of Equestrians Program sponsored by the USHJA Foundation, honored the top riders, owners and trainers on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at the Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans, LA. SBS Farms'...

The Dressage Foundation Announces the Recipients of the Carol Lavell Gifted Scholarships

by The Dressage Foundation | Dec 12, 2011, 11:18 AM

The Dressage Foundation is proud to announce this year's recipients of the Carol Lavell Gifted Scholarships for Adult Amateurs. Each will receive a $1,000 Scholarship to enable them to set aside quality time in concentrated training with a horse they own, with a trainer of choice, away from the daily pressures of job and family. "All of these adult amateurs are so deserving of these scholarships. They are all very active volunteers for their GMOs, busy with their daily lives, and deserve to...

Laurels at Landhope, Retired After Two Decades

by Martha Barbone | Dec 8, 2011, 12:31 PM

West Grove, PA - After 25 years as a featured equestrian event on the Delaware Valley fall schedule, the Laurels at Landhope is ending its run. Led by Jamie O’Rourke, of Unionville, PA, for much of the last two decades, the event grew from its roots as a small schooling driving trial, located at Maresfield Farm in Unionville, to international recognition by the FEI and to its selection as the site of multiple USEF National Championships and international selection trials. In 2002, the...

Winter Dressage Clinic with FEI Judge Jayne Ayers, January 21-22

by Paddock Hills Equestrian Center | Dec 1, 2011, 8:41 AM

Union, IL - Winter doldrums got you down? No worries. Grab your furry, four hooved partner, and come out for a weekend of Winter Dressage Work with Jayne Ayers. On the menu you will find a variety of tasty dishes sure to please. The SPECIALTY OF THE HOUSE is a Private Dressage lesson prepared and served to your specifications. " Our CLUB MENU Lunge lesson is perfect for all. The MAIN DISH, Cavalletti and Gymnastics lesson, is a classical dish of the trade. ANNNND, wait for it…you will...

Ashley Hammill Awarded the 2011 USDF Region 9 Teaching Excellence Award

by Jenny Johnson/The Dressage Foundation | Nov 23, 2011, 12:00 PM

Ashley Hammill received the third annual “USDF Region 9 Teaching Excellence Award” at the Great American/USDF Region 9 Championships. Photo: SusanJStickle.com. Ashley Hammill, San Antonio, TX, received the third annual “USDF Region 9 Teaching Excellence Award” at the Great American/USDF Region 9 Championships held in Katy, TX, November 3-6, 2011. She received a $5,000 award for demonstrating outstanding teaching methodology in dressage. Meg Flemming (TX), originator of the award,...

USEF Joins Equine Land Conservation Resource as Premier Conservation Partner

by Equine Land Conservation Resource | Nov 22, 2011, 10:35 AM

Lexington, KY — The Equine Land Conservation Resource (ELCR) is excited to welcome the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), the National Equestrian Federation of the U.S., as a Premier Partner of its Conservation Partners Program. ELCR’s Conservation Partners Program, sponsored by Bayer, is a national membership program of organizations whose leaders and members play a critical role in ELCR’s mission to advance the conservation of land for horse-related activity. The...

USEF High Performance Vaulting Clinic Helps Prep for 2012 Season

by Tom Hogye | Nov 21, 2011, 8:50 AM

USEF High Performance Vaulting Clinic. Photo courtesy Tom Hogye. Saratoga, CA - “Sit on your butt! Move with the horse. Enjoy the movement of his canter. Use your ankles when you mount”. “If you can do that a wee bit more... Lovely.” And so it was with Petr Eim, 2008 Men’s Individual World Champion, from his home in Brno, Czech Republic, and Joanne (Joey) Eccles, from Great Britain, 2010 Champion, World Equestrian Games, as they brought their remarkable talent of...

Equestrian Sport Productions Announces 2012 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival Schedule Highlights and Prize List Available Online

by Jennifer Wood for Jennifer Wood Media, Inc. | Nov 19, 2011, 9:35 AM

Wellington, FL - Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) is pleased to announce the schedule highlights of the 2012 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF), including the USEF Selection Trials for the U.S. Show Jumping Team for the 2012 Olympic Games along with the 2012 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival Prize List availability online. The prize list is online at their website, www.equestriansport.com under the "Horse Show" tab and "Prize List" link. The 2012 FTI Consulting Winter...

Join AMHA in Orlando!

by AMHA | Nov 17, 2011, 10:15 AM

Shelburne, VT — The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) is pleased to extend an invitation to current members of the United States Equestrian Federation for a fun day of events at its annual Convention, to be held in 2012 in Orlando, Florida. The event will take place at the Hilton Walt Disney World® Resort, March 1-March 3, 2012. On Thursday, March 1, three leaders in the sport horse arena will bring their expertise to the table for convention goers. Bill Woods has been...

The Renee Isler Dressage Support Fund Awards Two Young Rider Scholarships

by Jenny Johnson/The Dressage Foundation | Nov 12, 2011, 7:59 PM

Inga Fuengerlings. Photo: www.yourhorses.ifp3.com. Lincoln, NE - The Dressage Foundation is pleased to announce that two scholarships have recently been awarded from the Renee Isler Dressage Support Fund. These scholarships provided the financial support necessary for two young riders to attend their regional United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Junior/Young Rider Clinic. Inga Fuengerlings (CO) was awarded $800 to attend the USDF Region 5 Jr/YR Clinic with George Williams on October 22-23,...