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USEF Raises Cost of Joy in Horse Sports
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) announced it is raising membership fees $25 to $80 - along with another fee increase....
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USOC Dismisses Glefke, Farmer Complaint Against USEF
USOC dismisses a complaint brought by Larry Glefke and Kelley Farmer against the USEF due to a procedural issue....
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Glefke, Farmer File USOC Complaint against USEF in GABA Dispute
Attorneys for Larry Glefke and Kelley Farmer of Lane Change Farm in Lexington filed a United States Olympic Committee (USOC) Section 10 Complaint against USEF. It alleges multiple due process violations including withholding...
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Focus on Depo-Provera and Horse Showing
What is best for the horse? Questions surrounding Depo-Provera remain after a workshop held by US Equestrian last week. The Federation is considering a possible rule change regarding the administration of compounded Depo-Pro...
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Assateague Ponies Appear on 2016 Postage Stamp
A tranquil scene featuring Assateague Island ponies is slated to appear on a 2016 U.S. Postal Service stamp. The image of two wild ponies grazing in the saltwater marsh will be used to create a Forever Stamp released this su...
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USEF Town Halls Focus on Drugs and Improved Coaching
Yogi Breisner, Performance Manager and Lead for World Class Program Coach Development, says coaching is "a tremendous responsibility." He attributes that responsibility to another living creature being involved in the proces...
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USEF CEO Out
The man desiring to build equestrian sport at the grassroots level is out of the United States Equestrian Federation. The Federation announced Tuesday that Chief Executive Officer Chris Welton is leaving his position....
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USEF Back to Court for Drug and Medication Policy
The United States Equestrian Federation is facing an administrative hearing arising out of the association's anti-doping provision for therapeutic substances. Petitioners connected to the hunter/jumper mare Fonteyn, are aski...
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NY Appeals Court Upholds Brigid Colvin’s GABA Suspension
Brigid Colvin was one of two "horse trainers" suspended after Tori Colvin's mount Inclusive, owned by Betsee Parker, tested positive for gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) at the 2014 USHJA International Hunter Derby Championshi...
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USEF Announces Warning Regarding Calming Supplements Containing Phenibut
The United States Equestrian Federation announced this week that Phenibut (β-phenyl gamma aminobutyric acid) is now a forbidden substance....
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USEF Temporarily Suspends NJ Jumper Trainer Devin Ryan
A New Jersey jumper trainer was kicked out of the Hampton Classic Horse Show after being accused of horse abuse. National competitor Devin Ryan, of River Run Stables, was turned into stewards by an alert schooling supervisor...
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FEI Reinstates UAE after Horse Abuse Probe
The United Arab Emirates has been reinstated by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) after agreeing to make horse welfare a priority at Endurance events. The UAE risks suspension and being stripped of hosting the W...
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USEF Opens Investigation into Death of Scott Stewart’s Horse
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has opened an investigation into the death of Scott Stewart's horse after it died mid-course at the Devon Horse Show last weekend. Cambridge was competing with Emma Kurtz in the...
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AQHA Approves Animal-Welfare Related Rule Changes, Penalties
The American Quarter Horse Association has approved stronger penalties for those who violate animal welfare rules....
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Is Faulty Science to Blame for USEF GABA Ban?
The Knych Study showed no evidence to support USEF's claims that GABA calms or produces any other effects that are likely to affect a horse's show performance. Read the complete GABA study....
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FEI Suspends UAE Federation for “Major Horse Welfare Issues”
The National Federation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been suspended by the FEI indefinitely due to "major horse welfare issues" and non-compliance with Endurance rules....
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Show Jumping’s Holger Hetzel Sued for $1M-plus for Fraud, Negligence
A Florida lawsuit accuses show jumping’s Holger Hetzel of fraud, civil theft, and professional negligence. The plaintiffs are seeking more than $1 million in damages and injunctive relief for the return of one of their hor...
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USEF Rules In Effect Regarding Withdrawal after Joint Injections, Shockwave Therapy
Starting December 1, 2014, the United States Equestrian Federation's (USEF) rules regarding a washout period after joint injections and shockwave therapy begin for the 2015 competition year....
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USEF Appoints Chris Welton as CEO
The United States Equestrian Federation Board of Directors voted unanimously to appoint Chris Welton as Chief Executive Officer effective June 1, 2014....
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Heritage Farm Motion to Dismiss Denied in Alleged Pony Sale Cover-Up
Barbara Tichner-Dildabanian can file a separate lawsuit against the sellers, Bibby Farmer, Lane Change Farm, Larry Glefke and Kelley Farmer in Florida, for their failure to disclose, since the sales transaction took place in...
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USEF: Time to Do Right By Our Horses
"We all know things are going on. Lets deal with it," said US Eventing Team Coach David O'Connor. United States Equestrian Federation officials say we are at the beginning of taking a "honest, clear look at ourselves" to see...
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USEF Adds Interactive Broadcast to Town Hall
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) announced Thursday that the next Town Hall Meeting will be a live and interactive broadcast to connect the greatest number of people....
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Robert Dover Selected as U.S. Dressage Team Chef d’Equipe
The United States Equestrian Federation announced the selection of Robert Dover as the U.S. Dressage Team's next Chef d' Equipe / Technical Advisor. Dover succeeds Anne Gribbons who left the post after a dismal showing at th...
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Moroney Re-Elected USHJA President
Bill Moroney, who has been USHJA's only president, originally said he was giving up his seat at the end of the year. He also endorsed the candidate chosen by the nominating committee, Mary Babick....
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Shirley Roth Suspended from AQHA, NSBA for Allegedly Abusing Horse
The American Quarter Horse Association and National Snaffle Bit Association have suspended Ocala horse trainer, Shirley Roth, after an alleged incident at the Reichert Celebration in Texas....
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Horse Show Judge Sues USEF
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has been added to a civil suit filed by a horse show judge. The amended complaint filed this month by plaintiff Debby Cain alleges the association was negligent due to the inact...
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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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Mandarino Admits Causing Pony’s Death
Amber Hill Farm trainer Elizabeth Mandarino claims responsibility for Humble's death at the Devon Horse Show in a police report. Read it only here....
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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 forbidden....
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George Morris’ Successor Announced
The United States Federation's Executive Committee has approved the next U.S. Show Jumping Chef d'Equipe....
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