check out the new dressage tests online and prepare to ride the best scores of your life. Practice makes perfect, so get out there and learn the tests by riding them, one section at a time. It is very helpful to ride several horses in the pattern to commit it to your memory. This is [...]

Victory on the day of competition is hard to come by without hours of preparation and training. Practice makes perfect…so work on the basics every day. Avoid pitfalls the day of competition by making your daily work build on the basics necessary to succeed. Ride every jump to the center so that if become automatic. [...]

Lexi Merison demonstrates excellent balance and position as she negotiates the show jumping course of Fitches Corner Event, notice she is looking for the next fence -Do your homework before attending a show -Work your horse through gymnastic grids -Learn to adjust strides on course -always walk your course no matter what level -Pay attention [...]

Joa jumped to a third place finish at Town Hill Horse Trials in Salsbury, CT, in her second training level event after posting a sixth place in dressage. Kestrel sailed over the show jumping course in perfect form, clearing the last fence by a foot. Joa guided Kestrel over a challenging training level course with [...]

Kestrel loves to jump. His favorite part of eventing is the cross country course, he sails across the fences effortlessly, rarely hesitating to tackle the next obstacle. Here he is praying for a clear round, going over the course in his mind and waiting for the moment at the start box where he can gallop [...]

Follow the excitement of one of the most prestigious horse events in the world at the Rolex web site. It looks like the weather is going to hold out for another spectacular event. The inspections went well Wed with only 2 horses withdrawing from the competition. Good Luck to all the competitors and safe travels [...]

There is much discussion about the vision and future of our beloved sport. Do not miss the important speeches given at the Convention last month discussing these important issues. Lucinda Green offers insightful observations and should be heard by all interested in keeping our sport healthy and alive.

Winsome Adante to be Honored in Official Retirement Ceremony at the 2008 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Presented by Farnam 4047 IRON WORKS PARKWAY, LEXINGTON, KY 40511-8483 (859) 258-2472 (859) 231-6662 FAX UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION® WWW.USEF.ORG By Joanie Morris High Performance Communications Manager jmorris@usef.org The only three-time winner of the CCI**** at the Rolex Kentucky [...]

The mission of Dressage 4 Kids is the following: To encourage riders under 21 to become true horsemen with correct position, competitive skills, and knowledge of all aspects of riding and horse care; to offer scholarships to enable competitors to further their education; to have fun and develop good sportsmanship throughout. I highly recommend all [...]