The U.S. Equestrian Federation has announced the continuation of its Licensed Official Grant program for 2024, and applications are now open.
Now in the third year of offering this grant, USEF is hoping to encourage new individuals to become licensed and help current officials as well. The grant is intended to reduce financial barriers for USEF or U.S. FEI officials related to a new license application or a license promotion. A description of the grant program, eligibility requirements, and online application can be found here.
The application deadline is March 1, 2024.
For any questions regarding the USEF grant, or the application process in general, reach out to Alina Brazzil, Director of Licensed Officials, at [email protected] or (859) 225-2044.
“There’s been a lot of learning around this track so far,” said commentator Frankie Thieriot Stutes as riders contested the Cosequin CCI4*-S at the 2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event.
It's time to get down to business at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event. Across both the CCI4*-S and CCI5*-L divisions riders have echoed two of the same sentiments: this won't be a dressage competition and Derek di Grazia's courses might look easier than they ride this year.
With the Paris Olympics on the horizon this summer, riders from the top eventing nations are gunning for a coveted team spot, and British team selection is particularly tough due to a plethora of talent. Tom McEwen came to the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event to prove he’s on form with James and Joe Lambert and Deirdre Johnston’s JL Dublin, and he’s out in front after two days of dressage.
Derek di Grazia’s name is legend at the Kentucky Horse Park as the designer of the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event cross-country course for over a decade, in addition to countless other influential tracks around the world. Now with the inclusion of the Cosequin CCI4*-S division, which runs alongside the famed five-star, riders at both the four- and five-star levels get to experience one of the iconic di Grazia Kentucky tracks while competing in the bluegrass. The USEA caught up with riders of both levels to get their feedback on this year’s courses.