HJN Content posted on June 6th, 2007

USEF Announces Second Annual Youth Sportsman’s Charter Award

Lexington, KY – As part of the continued efforts to expand the base of young people contributing to the leadership and promotion of equestrian sports, the United States Equestrian Federation announces the second annual Youth Sportsman’s Charter Award. (Read on…)

Chris Pratt Chosen as CAVALOR ‘Athlete of the Month’ for May

Ottawa, Ontario — Jump Canada has named Chris Pratt of Belfountain, ON, as the CAVALOR ‘Athlete of the Month’ for the month of May.

On May 13, Pratt rode to victory in the $50,000 Mary’s Tack & Feed Grand Prix in Del Mar, California.

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Weekend European Success for US Showjumpers

Veterans and Developing Riders Jump to Victory at Three Different Venues

Lexington, KY − There were USEF funded showjumpers at three different European horse shows over the weekend of June 1-3 and strong performances were turned in at each venue. (Read on…)

“Old Friends” to Appear on The CBS Evening News With Katie Couric

GEORGETOWN, KY—Old Friends, the landmark Thoroughbred Retirement Facility based in the heart of Kentucky bluegrass country, will be featured in a segment on the CBS Evening News With Katie Couric on Thursday June 7th—just two days before the Belmont Stakes, the final leg of the Triple Crown. This will be the first news piece about Old Friends to appear in a national broadcast. (Read on…)