Beginning with the 2014 competition season, Western dressage will have its own chapter in the USEF Rule Book.Western Dressage Association of America (WDAA) has its own competitions and championship and design four different levels with four tests each: Introductory Level Tests 1-4, Basic Level Tests 1-4, Level One Tests 1-4, Level Two Tests 1-4. When [...] Continue reading →

RELEASE: January 7, 2014 AUTHOR/ADMINISTRATOR: USEF Communications Department Lexington, Ky. – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to release the schedules for the 2014 Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Training and Observation Sessions and 2014 USEF Youth Dressage Observation Sessions. Both the Markel/USEF Young Horse Dressage Program and USEF Youth Dressage Program are vital [...] Continue reading →

By Jenny Evans LEXINGTON, Ky., (Jan. 7, 2014) – Martin Nielsen, an equine parasitologist, veterinarian and assistant professor at the University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Center, has launched the first research crowdfunding project at UK and possibly the first such effort in the field of veterinary science. Crowdfunding is a relatively new term that [...] Continue reading →

Jog On Over: ShowChic CDI Jog Parties and Turn Out Awards Wellington, FL (January 7, 2014) – Toasting the most dapper turn-outs during CDI jogs at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival is becoming tradition at the Global Dressage Festival thanks to ShowChic Dressage, who is now sponsoring the Turn Out Award and hosting jog parties for [...] Continue reading →

SPIRIT OF THE HORSE IS PRAISED AS SUPERB EQUINE THEATER IN 2013 (Photo Credit:Cindy Evans). Maple Park, IL—January 6, 2014—With the New Year already underway, the writer, producer and cast of THE SPIRIT OF THE HORSE are anticipating an expanded and promising future for the production in 2014. The show tells a magical holiday-themed story [...] Continue reading →

(Photo Credit: Sharon Packer). Swiss officials have enacted a law prohibiting the use of hyperflexion (also known as rollkur) in that country. The law applies to competitive events as well as training sessions.   Originally proposed in 2008, the ban was approved in October 2013 and took effect on Jan. 1. Article 21 of the Ordonnance [...] Continue reading →

Having owned several OTTBs, I wholeheartedly support retraining for amost any equestrian sport!   By Yellow Horse Marketing for MSEDA   For centuries and across continents, Thoroughbreds have been legendary for their athletic performance.  In addition to being champions on the racetrack, these amazing athletes have carried generations of Pony Clubbers to their first blue [...] Continue reading →