Nominations for US Equestrian Federation President Now Being Accepted

Chrystine Tauber, current president of the US Equestrian Federation

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Feb 15, 2016-The United States Equestrian Federation announced Monday it is accepting nominations for president of the organization that governs eight international disciplines and 21 national divisions and breeds.

The new president will succeed Chrystine Tauber next January for a four-year term.

Nominations will be accepted Feb. 15 through Mar. 31, 2016 from individual who have served on the Board of Directors within the last six years "as well as demonstrate an understanding of the critical importance of the USEF's role in international sport and have an appreciation of the dynamics and diversity of the sport nationally."

The Nominating Committee will submit its nomination to the board of directors by May 20. At its mid-year meeting in June, the board will elect a new president.