USEF Names Phase I Short List Show Jumping Athletes for 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
Thursday, December 26 2013
Lexington, Ky. -The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named four show jumping athletes to Phase I of the Short List for the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
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FEI Introduces New and Revised Dressage Tests Effective January 1, 2014
Wednesday, December 25 2013
Lexington, Ky. – The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) has announced revised and new dressage tests that will come into effect January 1, 2014
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The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Sunday, December 22 2013
December 18, 2013 (Lexington, KY) – To kick off The United States Pony Clubs, Inc.
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TAKE2 Thoroughbred Competition Returns to 2014 FTI WEF
Sunday, December 22 2013
The TAKE2 Second Career Thoroughbred Program, launched in 2012 to promote second careers for retired Thoroughbred racehorses, will feature classes throughout the 2014 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival. The TAKE2 program highlights the success of Thoroughbreds in the show ring and rewards those who compete on Thoroughbred hunters and jumpers with prize money and awards in restricted classes. TAKE2 classes were offered at 50 “A”- and “AA”-rated horse shows in 17 states in 2013 and presented high-point awards to the nation’s top competitors.
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Good Food Hunting: Pecan Tassies
Thursday, December 19 2013
By Kat Nielsen Gooey centers and butter tender crusts are why pecan tassies are such a favorite in my home! Pecan tassies aka mini pecan tarts are a beautiful way to churn out delicious baked goods in a crunch before the holidays (thirty minutes or less). Even if you need a last minute gift idea for your trainer or for your local tack store, the tassies wrap up beautifully and transport well for gifting or receiving.
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2013 North American Stallion Testing Pronounces Winner During Epic Storm, Top-American-bred Gallant’s Reflection HU Named Reserve Champion
Thursday, December 19 2013
Broken Arrow, Oklahoma —The 2013 North American Stallion Testing will go down in the record books as one of the largest, and most challenging, since Silver Creek Farms began hosting and producing the event seven years ago at their top-notch facility outside of Tulsa, Oklahoma. A collection of stallions bred in Germany, Austria, Czechoslovakia, Canada and the United States were trained, tested and judged by a panel during their stay in the Sooner State. The winner of the 70-Day Test, Canadian-bred Fabian DSF (Freestyle x Hierarch), claimed top honors with exceptional marks for rideability
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USEF Awards $264,500 in Land Rover Competition and Training Grants to 2013 Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team
Thursday, December 19 2013
Lexington, Ky. - In 2013, Land Rover, the official automotive partner of the USEF, continued its unfailing support of the U.S.
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Stoneleigh-Burnham School Equestrian Facility Receives Prestigious British Horse Society Approval
Tuesday, December 17 2013
Greenfield, MA – November 19, 2013: The Equestrian Center at the Stoneleigh-Burnham School has been certified as a British Horse Society-approved Livery Yard, Riding School and Facility, making it the first and only secondary school equestrian facility in the United States to achieve this prestigious status. This recognition comes on the heels of Stoneleigh-Burnham School this fall becoming the first and only U.S.
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USET Foundation Celebrates 10th Year Anniversary
Tuesday, December 17 2013
Gladstone, NJ – December 16, 2013 - As 2013 comes to close, the United States Equestrian Team Foundation reaches its 10th Anniversary. Thanks to the generous dedication of trustees, donors and staff, the USET Foundation has supported the U.S.
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United States Olympian and Paralympian Association Donates $1,000 to the Jonathan Wentz Memorial Scholarship Fund
Tuesday, December 17 2013
Richardson, Texas – December 15, 2013 – In November 2013, the United States Olympian and Paralympian Association, Southwest Chapter, donated $1,000 to the United States Para-Equestrian Association’s Jonathan Wentz Memoria Scholarship Fund. The large check was presented by 1984 Olympian Joan Hansen and 2002 Paralympian Gold Medal Sled Hockey Team and Marine Pat Sapp
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