USEF News

How to Provide Successful Musical Accompaniment for Your Freestyle

In the past few weeks of dressage competitions (on both coasts), I have run into problems with people providing CDs for their freestyles with different formats “burned” onto them - MP3, WAV, WMA, etc. In 2011, there was an USEF rule instituted...

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USET Foundation to Host Benefit Fiesta at Del Mar National Horse Show

Del Mar, CA - The United States Equestrian Team Foundation is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a benefit in support of the United States Equestrian Olympic Team during the 2012 Del Mar National Horse Show. On Friday, May 4, guests...

3 weeks 3 days ago | read more...

Another Successful Markel/USEF Young Dressage Horse Training Session Takes Place in Texas

Lexington, KY - Continuing the Markel/USEF Young Horse training and observation session program, Twinwood Equestrian Center in Simonton, TX hosted the fourth session of 2012, April 14-15. Led by USEF Young Horse Coach Scott Hassler, this was...

3 weeks 5 days ago | read more...

Important Information Regarding the Use of the Prohibited Substance GABA - Ingredient in Commercial Product "Carolina Gold"

Lexington, KY - Tasked with protecting the welfare of equine athletes and ensuring the balance of competition, the USEF Equine Drugs and Medications Program consistently monitors new products and product claims. From time-to-time products...

11 weeks 6 days ago | read more...

USA is One of Twenty-Three Nations to Qualify for London 2012 Paralympic Games

Lexington, KY - Coming off of a strong performance at the recent Wellington Classic Sunshine Challenge CPEDI3* Team Qualifier for the Paralympics in Wellington, FL USA's Para-Dressage team has earned a spot at the 2012 Paralympic Games in...

14 weeks 6 days ago | read more...

Neville Bardos and Sjoerd Named 2011 Horses of the Year by the United States Equestrian Federation

Cincinnati, OH - For the first time ever, the USEF crowned two horses with its highest honor, one from an International Discipline and one from a National Discipline. Neville Bardos and Sjoerd were named 2011 Horses of the Year at tonight's...

17 weeks 4 days ago | read more...

USEF Announces the 2011 Equestrian of the Year Nominees; Vote for Dressage Star Steffen Peters!!

Lexington, KY - Voting is now open for the coveted 2011 USEF Equestrian of the Year, which, following decades of tradition comes at the end of the 2011 competition year and is announced when the horse world meets at the United States Equestrian...

21 weeks 5 days ago | read more...

Important Information for the U.S. Dressage Community From the USEF Dressage Department

Lexington, KY - The following applications are now available online for USEF Dressage competitors and competition managers:
• Applications of intent for competitors who wish to contest in the 2012 National Dressage Pony, Junior, Young...

21 weeks 6 days ago | read more...

Through a Gift from Akiko Yamazaki and the Red Husky Foundation, the USET Foundation Provides Funding for an Expanded USEF Developing Dressage Program in 2012

Gladstone, NJ and Lexington, KY - October 3, 2011 - As part of the overall USEF Dressage High Performance Program, the USEF is expanding the Dressage Developing Program, in 2012 thanks to the generous support from the USET Foundation through a...

32 weeks 2 days ago | read more...