Tag: US Equestrian

Dalman Jump Co. Partners with US Equestrian as Official Jump Company

Wellington, Florida, USA — June 10, 2020 — Dalman Jump Co. is proud to announce its new partnership with US Equestrian as Official Jump Company. The national governing body of equestrian sport, US Equestrian unites the wide-reaching equestrian community through its membership and organizes some of the country’s […]

Letter from US Equestrian’s CEO Bill Moroney Regarding Racism & Initiatives

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – June 09, 2020 – US Equestrian’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Bill Moroney released a letter addressing racism and initiatives by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) in solidarity, support and steps that will be taken for awareness and improvement. Mr. Moroney’s letter states the […]

Blenheim EquiSports Updated Announcement on 2020 Event Schedule

San Juan Capistrano, California, USA – June 05, 2020 – Robert Ridland, President of Blenheim EquiSports, made an announcement last week regarding Blenheim EquiSports‘ upcoming show schedule. The event organizer stated that he remains optimistic about re-startign the 2020 “A” rated schedule with the Showpark Summer Festival  (July […]

Leslie Howard & Donna Speciale Dash for the Cash in $75,000 Grand Prix at TIEC

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 7, 2020 – Leslie Burr-Howard (USA) guided Donna Speciale to a win in Saturday’s $75,000 Grand Prix at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) at Tryon Resort. The American and the 12-year-old grey Dutch Warmblood mare (Cavalier x Concorde) registered a double […]

Hits & Vermont Summer Festival Receive Permission for Six-Week Joint Series at Saugerties!

Saugerties, New York, USA – June 06, 2020 – It’s official! Hits Horse Shows and the Vermont Summer Festival (VSF) are collaborating to bring you the Great American Summer Series, presented by Alliant Private Client. HITS Saugerties and the Vermont Summer Festival received final permission today from USEF […]

Lauren Hough Recovering Well after Shoulder Injury

Wellington, Florida, USA – June 06, 2020 – After suffering an accident while going for a bike ride in Wellington on the 19th of May, Lauren Hough (USA) had to undergo surgery on her shoulder. As we reported last month, the American was on her daily bike ride […]

Brian Moggre & Nikita Jolie Top $25,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake at TIEC

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – June 06, 2020 – Brian Moggre (USA) and Nikita Jolie cleared the short-course in 28.582 seconds to take top honors in Thursday’s $25,000 Horseware Ireland Welcome Stake in the International Stadium at Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC). Shane Sweetnam (IRL) & Viti […]

2020 Hampton Classic Horse Show Canceled due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Bridgehampton, New York, USA – June 5, 2020 – The worldwide COVID-19 pandemic has forced the cancellation of this year’s Hampton Classic Horse Show. The Hampton Classic, one of the world’s most prestigious equestrian events, would have been celebrating its 45th year in late August at its world-class […]

ESP Successfully Holds First Shows under COVID-19 Safety Protocols

Wellington, Florida, USA – June 1, 2020 – The first two weeks of schooling shows at Equestrian Village wrapped up yesterday, after a successful reopening of the facility following the COVID-19 closures in mid-March. While the situation continues to evolve daily, the ESP staff was hard at work […]

Hits Saugerties’ Announcement about the Great American Summer Series

Saugerties, New York, USA – May 29, 2020 – HITS, Inc., is pleased to announce, pending USEF approval, HITS-on-the-Hudson will be host to a six-week series of shows this summer that will combine three existing Vermont Summer Festival shows and three HITS Saugerties Summer Series shows to create […]

2020 NARG Sport Report Ranks the Best Winter Horse Show Venues

May 27, 2020 – When the North American Riders Group last sent a release about plans for the return of the NARG Top 25, the terms COVID-19 pandemic, shelter-in-place order, social distancing and face masks were not rampant in our daily vocabulary. As we dealt with the challenges […]

Kaley Cuoco Makes a Big Bang to Connect the Equestrian Community

Lausanne, Switzerland – May 26, 2020 – American actress and avid equestrian Kaley Cuoco is the voice of the FEI’s latest digital campaign, sharing her enthusiasm, passion and love for the sport that has been at the core of the Olympic Movement for over a century. #ForTheLoveOfEquestrian has launched […]

US Equestrian Approves Pandemic-Related Rule Modifications for 2020

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – May 27, 2020 – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has approved additional modifications to USEF rules in accordance with a resolution approved by the Board of Directors to address issues related to the effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic. A summary of the most […]

2020 Upperville Colt & Horse Show and Loudoun Benefit Horse Show Cancelled

Upperville, Virginia, USA. – May 26, 2020 –The Upperville Colt & Horse Show (UCHS) and the Loudoun Benefit Horse Show (LBHS) regret to announce the cancellation of both competitions, originally scheduled for June 1-7, 2020 and June 10-14, 2020 respectively. In response to the ongoing COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak, the UCHS Board of Directors […]

Leslie Burr Howard & David Distler Elected to Show Jumping Hall of Fame

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – May 20, 2020 – The Show Jumping Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the election of two new inductees – Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist Leslie Burr Howard (USA) and David Distler, an Olympic judge and FEI Steward General. With the cancellation of […]

ESP Announces Schooling Show & Schedule Changes at PBIEC

Wellington, Florida, USA – The organizers of shows at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) and Equestrian Village have made an announcement regarding show schooling schedule. Their announcement states the following: “Dear Exhibitors, Welcome Back! After experiencing the first day of our schooling shows at Equestrian Village/PBIEC […]

Palm Beach Masters Announces Cancellation of Competition Series

Wellington, Florida, USA. – May 22, 2020 – The organizers of the Palm Beach Masters have announced they will no longer operate the Palm Beach Masters Series going forward due to ongoing and unforeseen lasting impacts of the COVID-19 global pandemic. The Palm Beach Masters Series has hosted […]

Important Announcement about the 2020 Vermont Summer Festival

East Dorset, Vermont – USA – May 23, 2020 – The 2020 Vermont Summer Festival, originally scheduled to run June 30 through August 9 in East Dorset, Vermont, cannot be held in Vermont due to current conditions and state restrictions. While competition organizers had remained hopeful the event […]

Traverse City Horse Shows Announces Updated Dates for 2020 Show Schedule

Thorough COVID-19 Action Plan Will be Enacted to Protect Health of Participants Traverse City, Michigan, USA. – May 22, 2020 – In order to keep the health and safety of its visitors a top priority as well as to remain in accordance with local regulations, the Traverse City Horse Shows (TCHS) […]

Tryon Announces Show Schedule with Upgrades to Summer Series

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – May 22, 2020 – Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) at Tryon Resort has announced upgrades to the first two weeks of its summer series, which kicks off June 10, now including two weeks of Hunter AA and Jumper Level 6 competition to […]

West Palm Events Forced to Cancel its Events at Horse Park in Woodside

Woodside, California, USA – May 21, 2020 – As you are no doubt aware, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has lifted its competition suspension as of June 1, 2020. We have been diligently working to meet new USEF guidelines for addressing COVID-19 and ensure that proper measures […]

Show Schedule Update for 2020 Summer In the Rockies

Parker, Colorado, USA. – The Summer in the Rockies Series, initially scheduled to kick off with Summer in the Rockies II (June 10-14), will instead begin with Summer in the Rockies III (June 17-21). Our paperwork is in process with the State of Colorado and due to close […]

Lauren Hough Out of Action after Accident

Wellington, Florida, USA – May 20, 2020 – Lauren Hough (USA) suffered an accident while going for a bike ride in Wellington two days ago. As a result of the accident, the American discolated her shoulder and had several bruises and lacerations. She is well and is recovering […]

USEF Announces Changes to Rolex/USEF Show Jumping Ranking List

Lexington, Kentucky, USA. – US Equestrian has approved the recommendation of the Ranking List Task Force and Jumping Sport Committee to proceed in the following manner with the Rolex/USEF Show Jumping Ranking List calculations due to the impacts of COVID-19. The Rolex/USEF Show Jumping Ranking List points will be […]

An Update From the Capital Challenge Horse Show

Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA – The Capital Challenge Horse Show management team is working closely with state and local government officials and is looking forward to welcoming exhibitors to the show’s home, the Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, on September 25 to October 4, 2020. In […]

Entries Open Tomorrow for Spring Series at PBIEC: FAQ’s & Answers

Dear Exhibitors, We are very busy preparing the Equestrian Village grounds at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center (PBIEC) for our upcoming schooling shows, set to take place May 22-24 and May 29-31. In order for your entry to be considered for competition, you must have a horse […]

SRJT’s Lexington International CSI 2* COVID-19 Protocol & Guidelines

Lexington, Kentucky – May 15, 2020 – The Split Rock Jumping Tour’s (SRJT) Lexington International CSI2* has received final approvals from the Commonwealth of Kentucky, FEI and USEF and will be held June 17-21 at the Kentucky Horse Park. Entries are still open and anyone who has not […]

SRJT’s Lexington International CSI 2* Receives Approval to Take Place on June 17-21

Lexington, Kentucky, USA – May 15, 2020 – The Split Rock Jumping Tour’s (SRJT) Lexington International CSI 2* has received final approvals from the Commonwealth of Kentucky, FEI and USEF and will be held June 17-21 at the Kentucky Horse Park. Entries are still open and anyone who […]

TIEC Releases COVID-19 Action Plan with Guidelines for Reopening

Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – May 14, 2020 – In full compliance with local, state and federal mandates, Tryon Resort and Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) will reopen with limited operations on May 27, 2020. Horse show competitions will open for competitors, their families and staff only beginning […]

Tryon Begins Phased Reopening with Spring & Summer Series

Spring 6 & Summer Series to be Hosted Without Spectators Mill Spring, North Carolina, USA – May 14, 2020 – In full compliance with local, state and federal mandates, Tryon Resort and Tryon International Equestrian Center (TIEC) will reopen with limited operations on May 27, 2020. Horse show competitions […]