Featured Stories

Happy Mother's Day
Nancy Shulins, author of "Falling for Eli," urges women everywhere to celebrate their equine “children.”

Andrew Nicholson Wins Rolex Kentucky
April 28, 2013--William Fox-Pitt comes in second and Nicholson also gets third. Buck Davidson is the highest placed U.S. Rider.

Flarida Defends Title At Kentucky Reining Cup
April 28, 2013-- Shawn Flarida earned the winner’s share of the $100,000 Kentucky Reining Cup at the Kentucky Horse Park, riding Wimps Quixote Cody.

Beezie Madden and Simon Win 2013 Rolex/FEI World Cup Final
April 28, 2013--This is the second consecutive victory for the United States in the Rolex/FEI World Cup Final. Simon is a 14-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding owned by Abigail Wexner.

Nicholson Cruises into Top Two Places at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event
April 27, 2013--American Buck Davidson sits in third place going into tomorrow's final jumping competition.

USEF Awards Grants to Ten Dressage Combinations for European Competition
April 21, 2013--These grants were awarded in order for the combinations to take part in CDI competitions throughout Europe in preparation for the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.

U.S. Teams Finish 1-2 at Wellington Dressage Nations Cup
April 13, 2013-- Ten teams of international dressage riders met on Friday for a chance to win the Wellington Nations Cup CDIO3.

McLain Ward Victorious at 2013 Gene Mische American Invitational
April 7, 2013--Aboard Rothchild, Ward was able to emerge victorious as one of the few riders in history to ever capture three American Invitational victories.

Her Own Woman
Blair Darnell has been horseback riding from Europe to the Rio Grande.

Mary Jordan (USA) Secures High Point Rider Award at 2013 Adequan Global Dressage Festival CPEDI3*
March 19, 2013--Although the U.S. team placed behind Canada, the United States was rewarded with the High Point Rider Award to Mary Jordan.

Aniello Completes FEI World Cup Vaulting Final in Seventh Place
March 19, 2013--The United States was represented for the first time by male vaulter Gabe Aniello.

Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum Wins AIG Thermal $1 Million Grand Prix at HITS Desert Circuit
March 19, 2013--With a first-place prize of $350,000 on the line, Germany’s Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum rose to the occasion, piloting Bella Donna to a paycheck she will not soon forget.

What a Lady!
Horsewoman Ann Call didn’t let the challenges in her life ever slow her down.

Riders4Helmets Craig Ferrell M.D Equestrian Safety Award Winners
The award winners, who are from all the world, are individuals honored for promoting equestrian safety.

Alltech National Horse Show is Again One of NARG's Top Ranked American Events
The Alltech National Horse Show returns to the Alltech Arena in Lexington, Kentucky, on October 29 through November 3, 2013.

USET Foundation Awards 2013 Lionel Guerrand-Hermès Trophy to Reed Kessler
Each year this award is presented to a young rider in one of the Olympic disciplines who exemplifies both sportsmanship and horsemanship.

Rich Fellers Honored With 2013 Whitney Stone Cup
Fellers has displayed consistent excellence in international competition and high standards of sportsmanlike conduct while serving as an ambassador for the US and equestrian sport.

Jonathan Wentz Honored with the Becky Grand Hart Trophy at the 2012 Pegasus Awards
Wentz was recognized as a nominee for 2012 Equestrian of the Year and his partner NTEC Richter Scale as nominee for 2012 Horse of the Year.

Rich Fellers Named 2012 USEF Equestrian of the Year
Fellers was the first American in 25 years to win the Rolex/FEI World Cup Final and the highest placing U.S. Equestrian at the London 2012 Olympic Games.

Flexible, Jersey Boy Named 2012 USEF Horses of the Year
Flexible and Jersey Boy were named 2012 USEF International Horse of the Year and USEF National Horse of the year respectively.

Book Review: Crown Prince Challenged
In the second book in the Brookmeade Young Rider Series, Sarah and her young Thoroughbred continue growing and learning together, despite trouble with the barn's "mean girls."

Horseback Riding for the Soul
This Warrior Wellness program and its American Quarter Horses serve those who served their country.

George "Joey" Gadd Wins the 2012 USEF Youth Sportsman's Award
Seventeen-year-old Gadd was selected from an outstanding group of youth representing their respective recognized breed and discipline affiliates from across the country.

Book Review: Falling for Eli
Nancy Shulins, an award-winning writer for the Associated Press, tells the story of her midlife entry into the horse world and the unconditional love that develops between her and her high-maintenance...
ORB WINS THE 2013 KENTUCKY DERBY
HORSE WORLD NEWS
Browse the latest happenings in the world of horses–stories on everything from heart-warming experiences to upcoming events and record-setting performances.
LIFE WITH HORSES
If you’ve ever dreamed of getting into horses–or back into horses–the Life With Horses Blog is for you. Melinda Folse, author of The Smart Woman’s Guide to Midlife Horses, shares experiences that will have you chuckling and perhaps saying, “Been there. . . .”
HORSE OWNERSHIP 2.O
Dr. Christine Skelly’s horse ownership blog gives you all the nuts-and-bolts information you should consider before buying a horse–plus management and time/money-saving tips after you have made the leap.
USEF NETWORK
Major equestrian events are shown live on the USEF Network, so you can be on the sidelines without leaving home.



