The phrase “100-year storm” is used to a storm event that has a one in 100 chance (1% probability) of hitting in any given year. What happened Sunday in the centenary running of the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe at Paris Longchamp was just such a rare … Learn More
World Equestrian Center announced today that it has acquired the Ocala Jockey Club in Ocala, Florida. The nearly 1000-acre facility has a history of hosting equestrian events and offers an event space with views of the rolling hills and Ocala sunsets. Moving forward, … Learn More
The FEI has outlawed trimming the whiskers of competition horses, with any breaches of the rule resulting in disqualification of the horse from the event. The new rule was passed during the federation’s general assembly on 23 November 2020 as part of the veterinary … Learn More
Churchill Downs Incorporated (“CDI”) announced Wednesday the suspension of Bob Baffert for two years effective immediately through the conclusion of the 2023 Spring Meet at Churchill Downs Racetrack. The suspension prohibits Baffert, or any trainer directly or indirectly employed by … Learn More
The window of eligibility to participate in the USEA Young Rider program has been increased to age 25, effective immediately. From the USEA: “The USEA Young Rider program has traditionally been available to those aged 21 and under, but the USEA Young … Learn More
NOTICE REGARDING EUROPEAN EQUINE HERPES VIRUS OUTBREAK We have all seen the troubling news this week regarding the Equine Herpes Virus outbreak in Europe. We have no reports of any horses with EHV-1 in the Wellington area. We would, however, … Learn More
WIN $137K WELLINGTON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER GRAND PRIX CSI3* Beezie Madden and Breitling LS. © Sportfot. January 16, 2021 – Wellington, FL – In the first international grand prix of the 2021 Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) circuit, U.S. Olympic team … Learn More
Lexington, Ky. – The US Equestrian Board of Directors has approved August 24-29 as the dates for the 2021 U.S. Dressage Festival of Champions. The event will once again be held at HITS Chicago at Lamplight Equestrian Center. … Learn More
Battle in the Saddle Celebrity Team Penning. Rescheduled for September 3, 2021. Check out the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation for more information. USEF Pony Finals August 1-9, 2020. Click here to read the press release. Bluegrass Festival Horse Show August 11-16, 2020. Click here to read the … Learn More
We have made modifications to requirements for many USDF programs that we have published as decisions were made, including modifying the continuing education requirements for L Graduates, the requirements for the Youth Dressage Rider Recognition Program for 2020, refunding NAYC … Learn More