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COVID-19 Re-Opening Resources



USEF Licensed Competitions COVID-19 Toolkit
Ensuring the safety and welfare of horses, participants, and all stakeholders at US Equestrian Competitions remains a top priority of US Equestrian. In today’s environment, this has become even more important. Below you will find tools to assist US Equestrian Competition Organizers as well as competitors and participants with managing risks associated with the COVID-19 Pandemic.

USEF COVID-19 Action Plan for Licensed Competitions 
Requirements and Recommendations for Operating USEF-Licensed Competitions in the COVID-19 Environment

USEF 2020 Planning for a Safe Return to Competition Video Webinar
USEF COVID-19 Webinar for planning a safe return to competitions for USEF horse shows in 2020.

JLC Suggested Barn Re-Opening Best Practices and Communication Templates
The Joint Leadership Council would like to share a Suggested Best Practices for Operating Barns in the COVID-19 Environment along with suggested templates for an Equine Industry Re-Opening Plan Presentation to Legislative Leaders and Equine Industry Re-Opening Plan Letter Legislative Leaders in your state or region.

JLC Recommended Best Practices for Operating Competitions in the COVID-19 Environment 
Suggested Best Practices from the JLC for organizers to consider as they plan for events and take steps to help competitors and staff stay as safe as possible

WHO Mass Gatherings for Sports Risk Assessment Tool
Guidance for the use of the WHO Mass Gathering Sports Addendum Risk Assessment tools in the context of COVID-19 Guidance for organizers of sports events planning mass gatherings during the current outbreak of COVID-19

CDC Resources for Large Community Events and Mass Gatherings
Guidance to plan, prepare, and respond to COVID-19 for organizers of public gatherings and community events.

State By State COVID-19 Resources
Assisting businesses with evolving COVID-19 orders and helping them return to work.

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    The Kentucky State Fair Board, owner and operator of the World’s Championship Horse Show, announced today the addition of two new classes and changes to 16 classes for the 2024 show. The Kentucky State Fair Board fully funded these new classes, and winners will be bestowed World’s Champion titles. Read More
  • Applications Are Now Open For Two Scholarships Offered By The UPHA Foundation

    The United Professional Horsemen's Association (UPHA) provides scholarships for high school seniors or freshmen in college who represent the show horse breeds! The scholarships are awarded based on the applicant's merits, including their high school or college transcripts, resume, extracurricular activities, community involvement, and personal references. Read More
  • ASHBA Futurities, Sweepstakes, and Breeders Challenge Classes Move to the All American Horse Classic in Indianapolis for 2024

    The American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association (ASHBA) announced today it will move its young horse prize programs—the National Futurity, National Amateur Futurity, Four-Year-Old Sweepstakes, and Breeders Challenge—to Indianapolis for 2024 in conjunction with the All American Horse Classic (AAHC) the second week of September. Read More
  • FoalsNFocus – Week 4

    Here we are with another round of #foalsNfocus and a great variety of photos were submitted. Champion honors this week went to a shot submitted by Leah Borders for owner/breederAmos Fisher. This proud filly is by Newmont’s Roosevelt out of Finding Dory. Read More
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  • Walk of Honor Expansion Announced

    The American Saddlebred Museum is pleased to announce the expansion of the Museum’s Walk of Honor. This is a great way to honor someone for their contributions and dedication to the American Saddlebred. Read More
  • Professional Advisory Committee Named to Equine Sports Council

    Equine Sports Council is honored to announce its Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) comprised of representatives who are industry leaders in the American Saddlebred, Morgan and Hackney breeds.  Read More
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  • Kentucky State Fair Update

    The American Saddlebred Horse and Breeders Association (ASHBA) received a letter from the Kentucky State Fair Board (KSFB) yesterday acknowledging that they would not be pursuing a path that would allow them to hold the ASHBA Prize Program classes at the Kentucky State Fair Horse Show in 2024.  Read More
  • FoalsNFocus – Week 3

    We’re in full swing as entries for our weekly contest are being submitted from breeders across the country. This week’s winning shot came from Shale HillStables, Muncie, Illinois. Jan McGlaughlin and family sent this photo of their curious filly by Reedann’s Flying Double out of Forty-TwoSecrets (by Forty-Second Street ERB). Read More