Press Release

The United States has a qualified vaulter to compete in the FEI World Cup Vaulting Final for the first time in 2013. Gabe Aniello is among six of the top male vaulters in the world to qualify to compete at the 2013 Final in Braunschweig, Germany March 14-17.

Aniello (Redwood City, CA) is no stranger to international competition after having

EquiFit, inc. is proud to announce the launch of the IceAir Cold Therapy Boots™. Ideal for rehabilitation and pre/post exercise treatment, the IceAir Cold Therapy Boots are the only ice boots on the market that offer both cold therapy with adjustable air compression. The IceAir Boots work to reduce inflammation and control swelling and pain. Vertical ice channels optimize even coverage from the knee to the hoof, coupled with air compression to optimize cold contact and reduce swelling.

The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) announces its 5^th Annual Haydrive campaign to fund hay costs for its 950 retired racehorses.  Because of record drought conditions and a resulting national hay shortage, TRF expects its hay budget to increase by 50% over last year.  The goal for this year’s Haydrive is to raise $144,000 by May 31, 2013.

The EQUUS Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) dedicated to horse welfare and fostering the horse-human bond in the therapeutic, recreational and sport communities, is pleased to announce its new partnership with Ariat International, a leader in innovative Western and English footwear, apparel and accessories.

 Aiken, S.C., based Equus Events, Inc. is gearing up to kick off it's 2013 show schedule with the Camden Winter Classic February 22-24 at the South Carolina Equine Park in Camden, SC. The event in it's second year will again feature many exciting classes including a USHJA National Hunter Derby and Exhibitor's Party Saturday evening. Fenwick Equestrian has signed on again as a corporate sponsor for the 2013 season and will be be the presenting sponsor of the Derby.“We are extremely honored to be working with Fenwick again this year”, said show manager JP Godard.

The Unwanted Horse Coalition and the American Competitive Trail Horse Association are joining forces in 2013 to help unwanted horses and equine care facilities.

The 41st $200,000 Gene Mische American Invitational, America's "Super Bowl of Show Jumping," will take place this year on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Tampa's Raymond James Stadium. G&C Farm has once again stepped forward to be the presenting sponsor for the historic event, which brings together the top horse and rider combinations in the world. In 2012, the American Invitational was ranked second on the North American Riders Group's Special Events.

The USEF Eventing Team Coach David O'Connor conducted the first two training sessions of 2013 for the redesigned USEF Developing Riders/Eventing 25 Program. The first session took place January 21-24 at Flying Tail Farms at Red Fox Farm in Gilroy, CA for West Coast riders, followed by the second session on January 27-February 1 at Meredyth South in Ocala, FL. The sessions consisted of both mounted lessons as well as lectures encouraging the riders to become students of the sport with a well-rounded knowledge.

As week five of the Winter Equestrian Festival approaches this Wednesday, Happy Endings Farms celebrates their success from the first weeks of competition, with top ribbons earned across numerous divisions. Linda Smith-Faver guided her students to various placings in the Adult Amateur Hunters, Short Stirrup Hunters, and the Cross Rails Hunter division, as well as taking home several championships.