New USEF Rule Prohibits Soring, Action Devices
The United States Equestrian Federation has enacted a new rule to prohibit soring and the use of action devices in gaited horses competing at recognized competitions. Rule GR839n, under Welfare of the Horse states: Sor...
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USEF Protest Ruling Released in Mandarino Dismissal
Pony trainer Elizabeth Mandarino would not turn over any portion of the necropsy report to the protester and only shared “portions of the toxicology report." The latter is inconsistent with a statement made by her attorn...
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USEF Dismisses Protest Against Mandarino
The panel’s report states there was a “lack of substantiation” as Elizabeth Mandarino of Amber Hill Farm would not produce "the full necropsy report" to the protest's proponents. She did turn over “only portions ...
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Amber Hill Farm Owner Under Criminal Investigation
The Pennsylvania State Police confirm there is a criminal investigation into the death of trainer Elizabeth Mandarino's show pony named Humble. The chestnut pony died at the Devon Horse Show....
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USEF Lifts Elizabeth Mandarino's Temporary Suspension
A month after the United States Equestrian Federation stood firm in its decision to maintain trainer Elizabeth Mandarino's suspension, the association quietly removed the Amber Hill Farm owner's name from its suspension...
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FEI Speaks Amid Canadian Frenzy over Hypersensitivity Ruling, Disqualification
The Fédération Equestre Internationale is speaking about the disqualification of Victor, one of Canada's show jumpers. It comes after a flood of opposing statements regarding the incident at the 2012 London Olympics b...
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UPDATE: Equine Canada Statement Has Eric Lamaze Seeing Red
Eric Lamaze says he won't be a part of Canada's Show Jumping Team in the future, unless Equine Canada steps up its support for his team member, Tiffany Foster. Lamaze is the 2008 Individual Gold Olympic Medal Winner ...
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Patrik Kittel Reignites Rollkur Controversy at Olympics
Photos capturing Swedish dressage rider, Patrik Kittel, at the 2012 Olympics has reignited the rollkur debate in the horse community. Kittel was warming up his horse, Scandic, when the image was captured. See the photos ...
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GABA and "Carolina Gold" Positive Blood Tests at USEF Competitions
Currently, GABA positives have been detected and are pending enforcement through the USEF's Regulations Department for adjudication by the USEF Hearing Committee. Trainers and veterinarians involved in the sale or u...
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USEF Maintains Mandarino’s Suspension
The United States Equestrian Federation is standing firm in its decision to maintain Elizabeth Mandarino’s suspension after her pony, Humble, died at the Devon Horse Show. The Amber Hill Farm owner admitted to poli...
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Senate Hearing Scrutinizes Drugs in Horse Racing
Democratic Senator Tom Udall introduced the Interstate Horseracing Improvement Act, which specifically seeks stiffer penalties for those who violate the rules. View the testimony from key witnesses who went before the S...
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Elizabeth Mandarino Suspended by USEF
Horse trainer Elizabeth Mandarino has been temporarily suspended by the United States Equestrian Federation after the death of her pony, Humble, at the Devon Horse Show....
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Amber Hill Farm Pony Dies at Horse Show
Devon Horse Show officials have confirmed a small pony Humble owned by Amber Hill Farm died on the show grounds this morning. Horse trainer Elizabeth Mandarino's website states the pony was 8th Overall at the 2011 US...
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USEF Bans Substance in Carolina Gold
The United States Equestrian Federation is taking steps to level the competition field. The organization has announced effective immediately, any supplements or products containing gama amiobutyric acid (GABA) are forbi...
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USEF Rule Changes for Drugs & Medications
Every horse show exhibitor, trainer, coach, and owner participating in USEF rated shows in 2012 need to be aware of new drug standards and guidelines their horses will be held to starting December 1, 2011....
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Hickstead: Prelim Post Mortem Results
Preliminary findings from the post mortem on Hickstead, Eric Lamaze’s 2008 Olympic gold medal horse that died during the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping qualifier at Verona Italy on November 6th, have confirmed what...
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Digital Age of Horse Rescues
The internet allows equine rescues to reach potential donors across large areas. This has made it possible for small rescues, to reach prosperous donors and make a difference. It also makes the potential for fraud and abus...
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