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 Horse Stars Hall of Fame honors the contributions of amazing horses by sharing the stories of their athletic and humanitarian feats. It was established by the EQUUS Foundation and the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) in 2013 to celebrate … Learn More
For the first time since its premiere in 1972, EQUITANA 2022 will bring the equestrian world together again in an even year. At the same time, the industry’s largest international trade fair will celebrate its 50th anniversary. Since its foundation, … Learn More
Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian members will soon have access to improved horse and rider reports that are customized to their breed and discipline. By popular request from the membership, the updated reports provide more detailed at-a-glance information, along with … Learn More
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) unequivocally supports the decision of the FEI Tribunal to suspend athlete Andrew Kocher for 10 years and disqualify his results from eight events between June 2018 and November 2019 for the use of electric spurs. … Learn More
Heartbreaker & Peter Geerink The Team Nijhof stallion, Heartbreaker son of the illustrious Nimmerdor, passed away this morning at the ripe old age of 32. Labeled “Preferent” by the KWPN studbook in 2009 (the highest distinction) then elected “KWPN Horse of the Year” … Learn More
Olympic veteran Margie Engle and McLain Ward’s two-time Olympic mount Sapphire have been elected for induction into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame. They will be honored during the Hall of Fame’s annual induction ceremony at the Devon Horse Show … Learn More
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021, which addresses the labor crisis facing many agriculture operations across the country by reforming the H-2A visa process, providing a path to legal status … Learn More
We received the following message from Congressman Raul Grijalva (D-AZ), a strong wild horse & burro proponent: “This is truly a historic moment — the Senate just confirmed Deb Haaland as Secretary of the Interior, making her the first Native … Learn More
While President Biden awaits Congressional approval of his nomination of Congresswoman Deb Haaland for Interior Secretary, we are calling upon YOU to urge the President to adopt three key guiding principles for the wild horse and burro program: (1) protect … Learn More