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The FEI World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses (WBFSH) Eventing World Championship for Young Horses was established in 2000 to spotlight the connection between good breeding and achievement in the sport. Qualified entries at the CCI2* level for 6-year-old horses and CCI3* for 7-year-old horses represent their countries and provide a preview of the next generation of high-performance equine...</div> </div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="preview-image"> <a href="/media/equestrian-weekly/having-goal-like-running-against-horses-gave"><img src="https://files.usef.org/assets/lrIPsHEJuec/girl-v-horse-2_articlepreview.jpg" /></a> </div> <div class="content"> <h3><a href="/media/equestrian-weekly/having-goal-like-running-against-horses-gave">“Having a Goal Like Running Against Horses Gave Me Hope”</a></h3> <h4>by Debbie Elliot | Nov 7, 2024, 3:29 PM EST</h4> <div>The 2023 Ride Like the Wind 50-mile endurance ride in Big Hill Lake, Kan., had one very unique competitor – Nicole Teeny, a runner on two legs competing against a field of horses. When long-distance runner Teeny was diagnosed with epilepsy in October 2018 following two severe seizures, she thought her running career was over. Having lost the freedom to run on her own, drive a car, take a bath, or even use sharp knives in case another seizure hit, Teeny needed to find a way to take back...</div> </div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="preview-image"> <a href="/media/equestrian-weekly/the-horsemans-tale-portrays-veterans-journey"><img src="https://files.usef.org/assets/73aCf06cZM4/credit-stunning-steeds_articlepreview.jpg" /></a> </div> <div class="content"> <h3><a href="/media/equestrian-weekly/the-horsemans-tale-portrays-veterans-journey">The Horseman’s Tale Portrays a Veteran’s Journey from PTSD to the Healing Power of Horses</a></h3> <h4>by Debbie Elliot | Nov 6, 2024, 4:41 PM EST</h4> <div>The healing and therapeutic effect of horses is an ongoing theme of the new book The Horseman’s Tale , in which Vietnam veteran Jake Montgomery uses journaling therapy - and his passion for horses – to ease the trauma of his PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). Equels with his horse, Hidalgo de Luna; photo courtesy of Stunning Steeds The novel is written by lifelong equestrian Tom Equels of Ocala, Fla., who is himself a Vietnam veteran having served in the Army as a helicopter...</div> </div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="preview-image"> <a href="/media/equestrian-weekly/trick-or-treat"><img src="https://files.usef.org/assets/6SnYZZJcHaA/2trp9133-1_articlepreview.jpg" /></a> </div> <div class="content"> <h3><a href="/media/equestrian-weekly/trick-or-treat">Trick or Treat!</a></h3> <h4>by Allyson Mattingly | Oct 29, 2024, 9:08 AM EST</h4> <div>Loading up on candy is (most) people’s favorite part of Halloween and our animals deserve to be treated, too. Fall, and Halloween in particular, is the perfect time to spoil your horses with sweet treats like apples, pumpkin, and a variety of other healthy, delicious, animal-safe fruits and veggies. Sure, you can head to the store and buy pre-made treats, but making treats with your own hands provides a sense of accomplishment, the ability to customize your recipes, and most of all, the...</div> </div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="preview-image"> <a href="/media/equestrian-weekly/coachs-corner-how-to-become-coach-of-coaches"><img src="https://files.usef.org/assets/beQpO2zaPZ8/cx4365_articlepreview.jpg" /></a> </div> <div class="content"> <h3><a href="/media/equestrian-weekly/coachs-corner-how-to-become-coach-of-coaches">Coach’s Corner: How to Become a Coach of Coaches</a></h3> <h4>by David O'Connor | Oct 28, 2024, 5:37 PM EST</h4> <div>The USEF has embarked on a program to make coaching support available through several programs including participation in the United States Center for Coaching Excellence (USCCE) programs. This is a new look at the concept of coaching athletes through their youth, amateur or professional career. One of the ideas explored from the beginning is the idea of a coach developer or a “coach of coaches.” Do we have the ability for coaches to expand their knowledge commensurate with other...</div> </div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="preview-image"> <a href="/media/equestrian-weekly/community-outreach-organization-spotlight"><img src="https://files.usef.org/assets/4nmynaw-2yY/dhp1_articlepreview.jpg" /></a> </div> <div class="content"> <h3><a href="/media/equestrian-weekly/community-outreach-organization-spotlight">Community Outreach Organization Spotlight: Detroit Horse Power</a></h3> <h4>by US Equestrian Staff | Oct 22, 2024, 11:42 AM EST</h4> <div>Detroit Horse Power, a USEF Community Outreach Organization located in Detroit, Michigan, has cultivated a partnership with Horses for Mental Health, a USEF Opportunity Supporter to further the message that horses can help humans strengthen their mental health. 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For brothers Julian and Cameron Harrison , riding is their life. They own three horses between them, will happily spend five hours a day at the barn, and both want to become equine veterinarians when they are older. However,...</div> </div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="preview-image"> <a href="/media/equestrian-weekly/faq-usef-eventing-national-championship-league"><img src="https://files.usef.org/assets/04cyJ2kyv4M/eventing_articlepreview.jpg" /></a> </div> <div class="content"> <h3><a href="/media/equestrian-weekly/faq-usef-eventing-national-championship-league">FAQ: USEF Eventing National Championship League and US Equestrian Eventing Open</a></h3> <h4>by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | Oct 1, 2024, 2:00 PM EST</h4> <div>In fall of 2024, US Equestrian announced two exciting new competitions for eventing athletes: The USEF Eventing National Championship League and the US Equestrian Eventing Open . Both programs will officially launch at the 2024 Morven Park International & Fall Horse Trials in Leesburg, Va., in October and their inaugural finals will take place at the same event in 2025. However, they are distinct events with different specifications. The Frequently Asked Questions listed below are intended...</div> </div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="preview-image"> <a href="/media/equestrian-weekly/five-things-to-know-about-usef"><img src="https://files.usef.org/assets/n-CxBPXUZO4/ponyfinals-261-copy_articlepreview.jpg" /></a> </div> <div class="content"> <h3><a href="/media/equestrian-weekly/five-things-to-know-about-usef">Five Things to Know about the USEF Interscholastic Athlete Program</a></h3> <h4>by US Equestrian Staff | Sep 24, 2024, 2:15 PM EST</h4> <div>Photo: Avery Wallace/US Equestrian US Equestrian’s vision is to bring the joy of horses to as many people as possible. One population that is quickly growing in the horse world is the school-aged equestrian population. With this growth in mind, let’s take a few moments to look at US Equestrian’s Interscholastic Athlete Program. The Interscholastic Athlete Program is for equestrians in grades 5-12. The Interscholastic Athlete Program is specifically designed for middle and high...</div> </div> </div> <div class="item"> <div class="preview-image"> <a href="/media/equestrian-weekly/alice-tarjan---i-am-us-equestrian"><img src="https://files.usef.org/assets/GTfmh_Hjvbs/701alicetarjanserenademf-3_articlepreview.jpg" /></a> </div> <div class="content"> <h3><a href="/media/equestrian-weekly/alice-tarjan---i-am-us-equestrian">Alice Tarjan - I Am US Equestrian</a></h3> <h4>by Alice Tarjan | Sep 23, 2024, 5:41 PM EST</h4> <div>I grew up riding in New Jersey and continued eventing while at college, before going on to law school, where I did fox hunting. 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