Lexington, KY – At the 2011 FEI General Assembly, it was announced that there will be new FEI Pony Tests effective January 1, 2012.
A link to the 2012 tests can be found on the USEF website: http://www.usef.org/_IFrames/breedsdisciplines/discipline/alldressage/dressagePonies.aspx.
The qualifying period for the USEF National Pony Dressage Championship began August 2, 2011 and will end May 28, 2012. The 2012 FEI Pony Team Test and the 2012 FEI Pony Individual Test must be used at qualifying competitions beginning January 1, 2012. A pony/rider combination must complete both the Team and Individual Tests at a designated USEF/NAJYRC Qualifying Competition. The calendar of these competitions can be found on the USEF website.
The pony/rider combinations who have submitted an Application of Intent and achieved the minimum number of required scores will be ranked according to these scores. Invitations to the 2012 National Pony Dressage Championships will be based upon this ranking list.
Questions regarding the 2012 National Pony Dressage Selection Procedures, Ranking List and Championship should be directed to Hallye Griffin, Director of Dressage, National Programs (hgriffin@usef.org or 859 225 6918).
Wellington, FL – December 6, 2011 – The PagePlay Equestrian Social Media Awards (ESMAs) is now a global affair with finalists representing countries from around the world. The ESMAs were set up in December 2010 as a way of bringing together the global equestrian community through social media. This year, Phelps Media Group International, Inc. President Mason Phelps, Jr. will hold a position on the panel of judges.
Wellington, FL – December 1, 2011 – At the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in West Palm Beach, FL, dressage is poised to take center stage this January. Among the many high-level competitions that will occur at the venue this winter will be a Para-Equestrian CPEDI3* qualifier for the 2012 Paralympics. This exciting three-test qualifying competition will serve as an inspiring opener for both the Gold Coast Dressage CDIW and the Wellington Classic Sunshine Challenge CDI3*, both of which now offer the chance to see talented para-equestrians compete alongside their peers.
The Finals for the 2011 Spy Coast Farm Young Horse Show Series will be held this Friday, December 9, at 6:30 p.m. It will be an exciting evening where young horses will show what they are made of through a series of two classes. In addition to the finals classes, a Stallion Show will run on Friday night as well in the International Arena.
