Press Release

It's all about the children for JustWorld Dressage Ambassador Ashley Holzer. The four-time Olympian has been a true supporter of JustWorld International for three years. She's worked closely with the organization to fulfill JustWorld's mission of raising funds within the global equestrian community to help provide education, nutrition, healthcare and vocational training programs to children in impoverished communities around the world.

The USEF High Performance Eventing Spring Training Sessions have come to a close and are being regarded as highly successful. USEF Eventing Team Coach David O'Connor worked with the nation's top horses and riders in Aiken, SC, Ocala, FL, Gilroy, CA, Temecula, CA, and Berkshire, UK on their dressage and jumping skills throughout the training sessions, noting marked improvement.

Registration began on April 2, 2013 for the Colorado Horse Park's CCI1*, one of only 17 Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) qualifiers in the United States. The three-phase event will be held from May 31 through June 2. A Training 3-Day and Horse Trials will also be held on the same dates. Registration begins on April 16 and runs through May 14 for the Horse Trials and Training 3-Day."We really look forward to FEI Eventing," said Vivien Van Buren of the Colorado Horse Park. "Andy Bowles from New Zealand will return to manage the show again this year.

Buckeye® Nutrition announces the Equine Expressions Art Contest, an opportunity for artists of all ages to submit their equine artistic work for a chance to win prizes. From April 8-30, Facebook users can submit their equine artwork to the Buckeye®Nutrition Facebook page online at www.facebook.com/BuckeyeNutrition. Horse enthusiasts are invited to submit a photograph, painting, sculpture or other expression of equine art. The grand prize winner will receive a year’s supply of Buckeye® Nutrition horse feed, up to 40 bags, plus a $100 Visa® gift card.

'Educated horses' were the rage of the horse age a century ago.  Cunningly trained to cues as subtle as a magician's sleight of hand, horses like Colonel Fred, the 'horse with the human brain,” appeared to calculate math, spell, and play a tune on pendulum-like chimes.  The era too was fascinated by natural curiosities, destined to inspire a young man named Robert Ripley to create 'Believe It or Not!' cartoons, and prompting Barnum & Bailey Circus to campaign a 'hairless' horse.

Dressage at Devon is proud to partner with the United States Dressage Foundation (USDF) to present the new USDF Sport Horse Prospect Development Program. “Education is an integral part of our mission,” said Lori Kaminski, President and CEO of Dressage at Devon. “This program will be important to everyone in the dressage community and will help lay an educational base for the future of the sport. We are very pleased to be able to work with the USDF and Hassler Dressage to provide this important effort.”

United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) will host an Outing for the 2013 FEI World Endurance Championship for Juniors and Young Rider Team April 18-20, 2013 at McCulley Farm near Jasper, Florida. Pending approval from the USEF High Performance Working Group and USEF Executive Committee, this Outing will serve as a Selection Trial for candidates interested in applying for the U.S. Team.

ZetrOZ, Inc (www.zetroz.com)announced today that its Ultroz Elite Wearable Ultrasonic Therapy System has been selected as a finalist in the 15th Annual Medical Design Excellence Awards competition. The Ultroz Elite Wearable Ultrasonic Therapy System is the first of its kind - a miniaturized therapeutic ultrasound system designed and engineered to reduce swelling, relieve pain, speed healing and enhance athletic performance. The device is about the size of an ipod and can be worn during normal activity.

In light of the recent EHV-1 (equine herpes virus) outbreak, the USET Foundation has announced updated biosecurity protocols for all horses entering the USET Foundation Hamilton Farm Facility. This protocol has been put in place under the advisement of our USET veterinarians to ensure the health and safety of all horses entering the facility as we strive to keep our environment available, safe and healthy for upcoming equestrian events.

Updated biosecurity protocols for USET Foundation include:

Josh Walker and Emily Daily, former employees of the United States Eventing Association, are proud to announce the launch of their multimedia production and PR company, Bright Horse Communications, LLC. The enterprise is dedicated to serving small businesses and professionals and takes particular pride in its efforts to promote sustainable businesses and lifestyles for people and animals.

The company offers services in video production, web and print design, photography, and communications management, such as press releases, enewsletters, and social media management.