Lexington, Ky. (Feb. 27, 2015) – While many of us are currently buried up to our noses in snow, travel season is just around the corner. Before the start of this season, it is critically important for many equine enthusiasts to perform basic, yet essential, maintenance on their trailers. USRider reminds equestrians to invest time [...] Continue reading →

USEF Communications Department Lexington, Ky. – In response to feedback from its membership, the United States Equestrian Federation Board of Directors took the following actions on Monday, February 23 in order to improve the process, procedures, and fairness of competition licensing. The first action that the Board adopted toward these improvements will take effect immediately. [...] Continue reading →

Wellington, FL (February 27, 2015)— Interagro Lusitanos, the largest breeder of Lusitano horses in the world, has returned to South Florida and established their presence with an outstanding start to their winter show season at the Adequan Global Dressage Festival. The iconic breeder sent three horses from their farm in Itapira, Brazil, to prepare them [...] Continue reading →

February 27, 2015 Wellington, Florida The dressage community lost a familiar friend yesterday. Nanette Sexton, age 71, passed away in hospital care ending her battle with cancer. She was born in Berkley, California November 24, 1943. Sexton was known throughout the Palm Beach equestrian community for her involvement in charitable events and her passion for [...] Continue reading →

Wellington, FL (February 26, 2015)— When dressage competitor and trainer John Zopatti won a raffle at the Plantation Field International CIC and Horse Trials, he didn’t think his prize — a two-month trial of the UltrOZ Equine Ultrasound Therapy device, distributed by Hamilton BioVet and manufactured by Zetroz — was something he would ever need [...] Continue reading →

Article and photographs by: Lindsay Y. McCall Ocala, Florida – February 25, 2015- Eventer, trainer, and past U.S. Chef d’Equipe of the Paralympic Equestrian Team lost her camper and car in a fire on February 23, in Ocala, Florida. Ransehousen lost her living quarters and her Subaru Outback in the blaze in addition to her [...] Continue reading →

As the weather begins to transition, it’s a good time for horse owners to starting thinking about preparing their farm for the battle against bugs. While there is no way to completely eliminate these flying pests, a coordinated approach can significantly reduce their numbers and will help in keeping the horses at the barn comfortable. [...] Continue reading →