Equestrian News

USET Withdraws NGB Challenge

USA Equestrian, Inc., the National Equestrian Federation of the United States, announced today that the United States Equestrian Team has withdrawn its Challenge to the status of the Federation as the national governing body for equestrian sport.

Nations' Cup at Winter Equestrian Festival

For the second year, the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) will host the Samsung Nations’ Cup, presented by CN, as part of its 2003 run, January 22 – April 6 in Wellington and Tampa, FL.

New Documents Released by USA Equestrian

USA Equestrian has released additional documents on pending sport governance matters.

Clemens Dierks to Retire as Australian National Dressage Coach

Australia’s National Dressage Coach, Clemens Dierks, today advised the Federation that he would retire from his position at the conclusion of the Sydney CDI*** - International Dressage Event on 10 May 2003.

Spectacular Spring Symposium Planned

The Ontario Equestrian Federation is delighted to announce "Strategies for Success - a Multi-discipline Approach" - Training and Coaching the Basics with Conrad Schumacher.

2003 Equine Canada Horse Convention Focuses on “The Business of Horses”

The 2003 Equine Canada Horse Convention titled ‘The Business of Horses- It’s Your Business’, is set for February 3-10 in Ottawa, Ontario.

Keean White Wins $25,000 Jacksonville Grand Prix

Canadian show jumping rider Keean White claimed victory in the $25,000 Grand Prix in Jacksonville, FL, on Sunday, January 12.

Balch Continues to Undermine USET Service to Equestrian Athletes

USA Equestrian (USAE) President Alan F. Balch, in another in a continuing series of steps designed to deflect attention from his organization’s being out of compliance with the requirements of a National Governing Body (NGB), has forced a delay in action by the United States Equestrian Team (USET) to approve and implement programs for 2003.

Irish Rider Moves Up 39 Places in FEI/BCM World Dressage Rankings

Following her victory in the Grand Prix Kur at the Milan CDI*** last month Irish International dressage rider Anna Merveldt-Steffens from Ballymore Eustace, Co Kildare has moved up 39 places in the latest FEI/BCM World Dressage Rankings.

AHJF Hunter Classic Spectacular Features Top Show Hunters

On February 15, 2003 the seventh annual American Hunter-Jumper Foundation (AHJF) Hunter Classic Spectacular will be featured under the lights in Wellington, FL.