HJN Content posted on January 15th, 2008

WEF Opening News Conference

WELLINGTON, Fla., Jan. 15-Excitement is in the air as the 2008 CN Winter Equestrian Festival prepares to open its gates on Wednesday at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. The long-running equestrian sporting event opens under new management, with Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC (ESP) taking over the reins. (Read on…)

USET Foundation Names Paul Long as Assistant Director of Development

GLADSTONE, NJ - January 15, 2026 - The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation is pleased to announce that Paul Long of Mahwah, NJ, has been named Assistant Director of Development. Long will assist USET Foundation Executive Director Bonnie B. Jenkins in accomplishing the Foundation’s mission of raising funds to support equestrian athletes, promote international excellence, and build for the future. (Read on…)

Concept of Dressage Qualification Standards Supported by USEF Board; Action Postponed Until 2009

Lexington, KY − On January 13, the final day of the USEF Annual Meeting, the Board of Directors considered rule change proposals for all breeds and disciplines. Included in this review was the much-discussed “performance standards” proposal from the Dressage Committee, which would establish a qualification process for competing at certain levels at USEF-Licensed Dressage Competitions. (Read on…)

USET Foundation Honors Miranda Cadwell with Whitney Stone Cup

Gladstone, NJ - January 14, 2026 - The United States Equestrian Team Foundation (USET) is pleased to announce that Miranda (Randy) Cadwell has been awarded the Whitney Stone Cup, which is awarded annually to an active competitor who displays consistent excellence in international competition and high standards of sportsmanlike conduct while serving as an ambassador for the United States and equestrian sport. (Read on…)