Equestrian News

Bonnies Share USA Equestrian Lifetime Achievement Award

Edward and Nina Bonnie of Louisville, KY, have been named as the winners of
the 2002 First USA Bank/USA Equestrian Lifetime Achievement Award for the
Jimmy A. Williams Trophy.

Washington International Horse Show to Air on Fox Sports Net Dec. 5 & 6

Highlights of the 2002 Washington International Horse Show will be broadcast nationwide in a one-hour television special on Fox Sports Net. In most areas the program will air on Thursday, December 5 at 3:00pm local time and again on Friday, December 6 at 1:00pm local time. Days and times may vary so viewers should check local listings.

USA Equestrian And The United States Dressage Federation Reach Agreement Regarding Horse Identification Requirements

USA Equestrian and The United States Dressage Federation have reached an agreement that will allow a seamless transition for individuals who have horses that are recorded with USDF and are competing in USA Equestrian recognized competition to comply with the requirement of USA Equestrian Article 811.

USA Equestrian To Offer Secretaries' Clinic At 2003 Annual Meeting

USA Equestrian will host an educational clinic for competition secretaries at the Marriott Griffin Gate in Lexington, KY, on Friday, January 17th from 2-5 PM during the USA Equestrian Annual Meeting. The comprehensive clinic will be informative for secretaries, managers, competitors or anyone interested in updates on the rules, regulations and policies of USA Equestrian.

USA Equestrian Announces Dressage Rule Change Proposal Allowing Option Of Double Bridle At Third Level

Corresponding with the release of the new 2003 USA Equestrian Dressage Tests for Training through Fourth Levels, the USA Equestrian Dressage Committee is recommending rule changes allowing the use of a double bridle as option at Third Level.

Introducing the 2002/2003 L’Annee Hippique

In cooperation with the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), BCM proudly presents the 2002/2003 edition of L’Annee Hippique.

Canada's Clay Webster Rides Against Cancer

Springbank, Alberta Canadian performance trainer, Clay Webster is sharing what he loves best to help a cause that is close to his heart. In 1995, Webster lost his mother, Faye, to leukemia. Now the horseman dedicates himself to a number of charity benefit demonstrations each year, to help raise money for a cure.

Heroes of the Horse with William Shatner and Ian Millar

ERC's grand fundraiser "Heroes of the Horse" is gaining tremendous momentum. This event is planned to raise essential research and operating funding for equine research at the Nutraceutical Alliance, the Equine Research Centre and horse health at the University of Guelph. In their ongoing efforts to provide ready access to research and information on the applications of herbs and other nutraceuticals in equine health, ERC needs your support to help them reach their goals for research excellence.

The 119th National Horse Show To Feature Nation’s Best Horses and Riders

The 119th National Horse Show, to be held at The Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club from November 26 through December 1, 2002, will bring together the best horses and riders in the U. S. to compete for some of the most prestigious and lucrative prizes in the equestrian world.

2005 European Jumping Show Championships to be held in San Patrignano Italy

San Patrignano (Rimini – Italy) will host the 2005 European Jumping Show Championships. The allocation was officially announced yesterday in Moscow, during the annual meeting of the FEI Executive Board, the main decisional body of the International Equestrian Federation, chaired by HRH Dona Pilar of Borbon.