Meet the new Team Wranglers. The initiative is a joint effort between Wrangler and AQHA to promote educational outreach for the horse industry. The team includes top AQHA Professional Horsemen and -women from disciplines including halter, all-around events, roping and racing. Team Wrangler members will be promoting the American Quarter Horse around the United States throughout 2016. Congratulations to the … Read More
Gayle Lampe Returning to Midwest Horse Fair
The Midwest Horse Fair has announced that legendary saddleseat equestrian Gayle Lampe will be returning as this year’s Saddleseat Equitation Clinician. A national and international leader in equestrian science, Lampe is a Professor Emeritus of Equestrian Science at acclaimed equestrian college William Woods University, in Fulton, Missouri, where she served as the saddleseat program director for 41 years. She was … Read More
New USEF Dressage Helmet Requirements
As of April 1st, competitors at all United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) sanctioned dressage events will be required to wear helmets, including senior riders in Grand Prix and small tour events. The decision made by USEF is the second time a major horse sport nation has implemented a safety helmet requirement at all levels of dressage. Canada implemented the rule … Read More
USEF Accepting President Nominations
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is accepting nominations for the position of President. Eligible nominees must have served on the Board of Directors within the last six years, must demonstrate an understanding of the critical importance of USEF’s role in international sport, and must have an appreciation of the dynamics and diversity of the sport nationally. The elected individual … Read More
IEA Announces New Youth Board Leaders
The Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) has announced the creation of the IEA Youth Board. Created by the IEA’s Education Committee, the board consists of one student representative from each of the eight IEA zones. The eight newly elected board members were required to undergo an extensive application and election process. Sue Wentzel, IEA Education Committee Chair stated, “This gives adult … Read More
Rood And Riddle Live Dates Announced
Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital will be hosting the sixth annual Rood & Riddle Report Live, an educational seminar for equine industry professionals, on Feb. 25 at Embassy Suites in Lexington, Kentucky. The Rood & Riddle Report Live features reporting on the latest news published in veterinary journals, as well as major developments related to equine health. A panel of … Read More
Quest Plus Approved For Pregnant Mares
Quest Plus Gel from Zoetis has recently received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in breeding, pregnant and lactating mares, joining Quest Gel as the only FDA-approved de-worming products on the market that treat and control encysted small strongyles and bots in a single dose, and are safe for use in breeding mares. Both Quest … Read More
TIP Approves Over 850 Shows for 2016
The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program (TIP) recently announced that more than 850 horse shows in 43 states and Canadian provinces will feature TIP-approved awards and classes during 2016. A full calendar of events is available online. 2016 will be the fifth year that The Jockey Club has offered TIP awards. Of the 150 horse shows that offered awards in … Read More
Pegasus Awards Honor Saddlebred Exhibitors
Two members of the American Saddlebred community were recognized this month for their unprecedented equestrian achievements among all breeds and divisions at the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Pegasus Awards Dinner. Elisabeth Goth, from Lebanon, Kentucky, was awarded the Robert P. Strub Trophy as the 2015 USEF Equestrian of the Year, and Cameron Kay, of West Bloomfield, Michigan, received the … Read More
USEF Announces CEO Departure and New Interim
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) announced today that Chris Welton, USEF Chief Executive Officer, will be leaving his position with the Federation. USEF is grateful to Welton for his contributions over the last 18 months and wishes him the best of luck in his future endeavors. While the search for a new CEO is underway, the USEF Board of … Read More