The 17-year-old Hanoverian hunter Brunello earned the coveted USEF National Horse of the Year title, while combined driving dynamo PVF Peace of Mind was crowned USEF International Horse of the year. The honors were bestowed at the United States Equestrian Federation’s Pegasus Awards gala on Jan. 16 in Lexington, KY. Brunello, owned by Janet Peterson and […]
The USEF Board wrapped its annual meeting in Lexington, KY, with an emphasis on the importance of IDing horses and board approval on the appointment of Bill Moroney as interim CEO, United States Equestrian Federation. Other big news was the selection of hunter champion Brunello and driving superstar Peace of Mind named USEF National and International […]
Capping a milestone year, Elisabeth Goth was awarded the Robert P. Strub Trophy as the 2015 USEF Equestrian of the Year at the USEF Pegasus Awards Dinner on Jan. 15. Goth, of Lebanon, KY, enjoyed a standout year, starting with wins in the Grand Champion Five-Gaited, Champion Five-Gaited Ladies, and Champion Three-Gaited Amateur (15.2 and Over) classes […]
Bill Moroney has jumped from his role as president of the USHJA to head the nation’s equestrian controlling body the USEF as interim CEO. Moroney steps in to replace outgoing USEF CEO Chris Welton, whose sudden exit took the horse world by surprise. Moroney this year terms-out of service at the head of the United States Hunter […]
The USEF has named its teams and riders for the Nations Cup competition at the CSIO5*s at the Spruce Meadows Continental and in Rotterdam. The United States Equestrian Federation was invited to send two teams to the CSIO5* Spruce Meadows, June 13-16, in Calgary, Canada. For the CSIO5* Rotterdam the U.S. will be represented by […]
The United States Equestrian Federation will host an online Town Hall Meeting for all-disciplines on June 3, at 6:00 p.m. ET. It’s the first such meeting of its kind, and comes in response to member requests for increased opportunities to share their opinions. The interactive web broadcast at the USEFNetwork.com replaces the previously scheduled meetings […]
Saer Coulter, 21, received the USET’s Maxine Beard Show Jumping Rider Award on April 6 at the American Invitational in Tampa, FL. The United States Equestrian Team Foundation selected Coulter based on her “competitive record and potential to represent the United States in international competition.” In 2012, the San Francisco-based Coulter advanced to the highest […]
The United States Equestrian Federation Board has named Chrystine J. Tauber president, effective Jan. 1 when current president David O’Connor’s commitment expires. O’Connor, an Olympic Gold Medalist in eventing, served two four-year terms starting in 2004, when he became the first person to be named president under the organization as it is currently configured. Tauber […]
The United States Equestrian Federation’s Eventing Eligible Athlete Committee and Eventing High Performance Committee have unanimously recommended David O’Connor to be the Eventing Chef d’Equipe and Technical Advisor, succeeding Capt. Mark Phillips in 2013. The recommendation will go to the USEF High Performance Working Group before being presented to the USEF Executive Committee. The search […]
The USEF has named the following athletes to the 2012 Show Jumping European Young Rider and Junior Rider Tour. Two west coast riders-Annie Laurie Cook (Woodside, CA) and Navona Gallegos (Santa Fe, NM)-made the cut to compete at the following prestigious shows: CSIOYJ Bonheiden (BEL): May 17-20 CSIOYJ Reims (FRA): May 31-June 3 CSIOYJ Hagen […]
