HJN Content posted on August 7th, 2007

Riders from 34 nations will compete at CSI Valkenswaard

The number of countries participating at the CSI Valkenswaard Horse Festival from AUgust 11 - 19 and International Concours Valkenswaard August 23 - 26 come from a multitude of countries. Riders from no less then 32 countries, from all five continents, will saddle their horses for various showjumping competitions on the beautifull grounds of Stal Tops. (Read on…)

Flashpoint Media Services: Our Week in Review

Aug. 7, 2007— After a successful two weeks of showing at the Biltmore Summer Classics, several Flashpoint clients headed straight to the Blowing Rock Charity Horse Show in Blowing Rock, N.C., where more ribbons were collected. Alise Oken, who rides with Robert Hunt at the N.C.-based Hunters Lane Farm, took 4th place in the Pessoa USEF Hunter Seat Medal Class with her horse Ashton. Meanwhile, Oken’s horse was ridden to Reserve Champion honors in the Green Conformation Hunters by Hunters Lane trainer Stephen Heinecke. And sister Lucille Oken, who was Grand Pony Champion at Biltmore, had another peak week, earning the TriColors in the Small Pony Hunters with her mount Hi Lite. (Read on…)

Good Luck Beijing – HKSAR 10th Anniversary Cup to be Held August 11-13

New York (August 7, 2025) – International Olympic Committee President Jacques Rogge and HRH Princess Haya, the President of the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI), will attend the Good Luck Beijing – HKSAR 10th Anniversary Cup this weekend. (Read on…)

Sonja S. Keating Named USEF General Counsel

Lexington, KY—Sonja S. Keating has been named Senior Vice President and General Counsel for the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF). Before this appointment, Keating served as Associate General Counsel for the USEF. Prior to joining the Federation staff, Keating was associated with the Lexington office of the Cincinnati-based law firm of Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP, where she practiced in the litigation department. Keating worked closely with Julie Goodman, former General Counsel, in both private practice and at the USEF. (Read on…)

USEF SEEKS CANDIDATES FOR CHEF D’EQUIPE FOR ENDURANCE

(Lexington, KY) - The United States Equestrian Federation is seeking an individual to fill the position of Endurance Chef d’Equipe. The successful candidate will be provided with a contract for the 2008-2010 biennium and possibly longer. (Read on…)

Para Equestrian Training Session to be Held in Washington State

The USEF is pleased to announce that it will be hosting a Para Equestrian Training Session with Sharon Schneidman September 5-6, 2007 at the Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Canter in Woodville, Washington. (Read on…)

Olympic Medalist Peter Leone Joins WVVH-TV Hampton TV

Famed Rider to Serve as Commentator During Live Broadcast at 2007 Hampton Classic Horse Show

Bridgehampton, NY—August 7, 2007—Olympic Medalist Peter Leone will join WVVH-TV as an expert commentator for the Hampton Classic Horse Show live TV broadcasts from August 26 through Grand Prix Sunday, September 2. (Read on…)

Karen O’Connor to Appear on NBC’s Today Show

Lexington, KY − Karen O’Connor, two-time Olympic medalist and recent double gold medalist at the Pan American Games, will appear on the Today Show in New York City on August 8. Riding the amazing pony, Theodore O’Connor, the three-day event rider bested a field of very talented horses and riders and led the U.S. team to gold medal honors in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Read on…)