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USEF Announces Show Jumping Squad for 2008 FEI World Cup FinalFollowing the last World Cup Qualifiers, which were held in Tampa, FL, and San Juan Capistrano, CA, 10 riders will represent the U.S. at the 2008 Rolex FEI World Cup Final (seven from the U.S. East Coast League and three from the U.S. West Coast League). To be held in Goteborg, Sweden, April 23-27, the Final showcases the world’s best show jumping riders, who qualify by accumulating points throughout the competition year at designated FEI events in one of the FEI worldwide leagues. Kent Farrington had a lock on the East Coast League with 107 points after winning three of the 12 East Coast Qualifiers. Rich Fellers won two of 11 qualifiers offered in the West and topped that League with 95 points. Read More...J. Michael Plumb to be First Equestrian Inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of FameKarch Kiraly, three-time U.S. Olympian in volleyball (1984, 1988 and 1996) and three-time gold medalist, leads the distinguished Class of 2008 that will be inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Presented by Allstate. The induction ceremony will take place June 19 in Chicago. The U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Class of 2008 is comprised of nine Olympians, one Paralympian, an Olympic Coach, Veteran, Team and Special Contributor. Varsity Equestrian National Championships Kicks Off The seventh annual Varsity Equestrian National Championships (VENC) began on Thursday, April 17, at the Heart O’ Texas Fairgrounds. South Carolina entered the show as the defending overall national champion. United States Dressage Federation Welcomes New All-Breeds Participating Registries/Organizations The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) welcomes all of it’s new and returning all-breeds participating registries/organizations (POs). The newly added POs for the 2008 competition season include: the Palomino Horse Breeders of America, the Fell Pony Society of North America, the United States P.R.E. Association, the Canadian Horse Breeders Association, the Friesian Sporthorse Association, the Friesian Heritage Horse & Sport Horse International, and the Nokota Horse Conservancy. Charlotte Jumper Classic, CSI***** Wrap-Up In some of the most exciting show jumping action that the United States has seen, it was Laura Kraut of Wellington, FL, and Anthem who stayed clear through three rounds to win the $500,000 Grand Prix of Charlotte, CSI***** for the Charlotte Bobcats Cup. Brazil's Rodrigo Pessoa and Rufus finished second, while Chris Kappler of New Jersey was third on VDL Oranta. Ben Maher of Great Britain with Rolette rounded out the group that competed in the jump-off and finished in fourth place. Book your advertising space in the 2008 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions Program. This prestigious dressage competition takes place in June in San Juan Capistrano, CA. For more information, contact Kim Russell at (859) 225-6938 or krussell@usef.org. FEI Bureau Meeting Wrap-Up The last day of the week in Interlaken, Switzerland, during which all FEI Technical Committees convened, saw one last meeting—that of the FEI Bureau. The Bureau heard extensive reports from all the committees, which presented their activities and three-year strategic goals along with a number of plans linked to education and development. The Humane Society of the United States Publishes Comprehensive Guide on Caring for Horses The Humane Society of the United States Press has announced the release of The Humane Society of the United States Complete Guide to Horse Care, an educational resource for first-time and experienced horse owners. The book includes information on how to choose a horse; meeting a horse’s physical, emotional and nutritional needs; an overview of horse breeds and disciplines; and advice to help guide horse owners through good decision-making at all stages of a horse’s life. Going Somewhere? Let USEF and Hertz Help You Save Money
Take advantage of one of the many USEF MemberPerks privileges by using Hertz for all of your travel needs. Simply use your USEF/Hertz discount CDP# 15757 each time you place a reservation, and instantly qualify for member discounts in the Susan Dutta Retires Gumshoes DC at the 2008 Winter Equestrian Festival Top FEI competitor Susan Dutta retired her famous grand prix partner of many years, Gumshoes DC, a 17-year-old Dutch gelding in a touching ceremony held in the International ring at the Zada Enterprises CDI show in Wellington. Her husband, Tim Dutta, son Timmy, and groom Robbie Sanderson accompanied Gumshoes into the ring where a well-deserved shawl of red flowers draped his shoulders. Longtime California Vet Dr. William "Bill" Nissen Passes Away Occasionally a story comes along that is worth telling, no matter how many tears it takes to write it. This is one of those stories, dear to our heart and the hearts of thousands of show jumping enthusiasts on the West Coast, as well as across this nation. It is information that people who loved this man would want to know and the family has asked for it to be sent along. Hunters Lane Sweeps North Carolina's Queen City Classic At the Queen City Classic, which concluded Sunday at North Carolina’s “Why Not an American Ark” Equestrian Facility outside Charlotte, Hunters Lane, led by trainer Robert Hunt, had a veritable clean sweep. Saddlebred Futurity Grace Period Deadline is Friday, April 25 The futurity grace period deadline to nominate mares and stallions for 2008 foals is Friday, April 25. Nomination forms are available for download from the association's website at www.saddlebred.com/Prize-forms. 2008 Zada Enterprises, LLC, Dressage by the Bay Series I & II Fast Facts Event: Zada Enterprises, LLC, Dressage by the Bay Series I & II Fortune Commercial Properties Becomes the Official Commercial Realty Company of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games The World Games 2010 Foundation announced that Fortune Commercial Properties, a Lexington-based company, as the Official Commercial Realty Company of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. As part of the partnership, Fortune will provide 10,000 square feet of warehouse space and 6,000 square feet of office space for the World Games 2010 Foundation, as well as a financial contribution in support of the 2010 Games. The space is expected to be used for storage and as a center of operations for the 6,000-person volunteer program. Four-Time Rolex CCI**** Winner Kim Severson to Autograph Breyer Model Horse Benefiting Equestrian Land Conservation at Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event 2004 Olympic Silver medalist Kim Severson is teaming up with the Equestrian Land Conservation Resource (ELCR), Breyer and Bit of Britain to promote the conservation of land for horses and horse-related activity. Severson will be signing the ELCR Breyer benefit model at Practical Horseman’s booth in the Sponsor Village on Thursday or Friday of Rolex. Announcement of the exact time for the autograph session will come on Wednesday once Severson learns her riding time for the dressage portion of this year’s Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event. The announcement will be posted on ELCR’s website at www.elcr.org, at the Bit of Britain and Practical Horseman booths in the Sponsor Village. Hundreds Attend Fundraiser for Olympian Darren Chiacchia; Equestrian Aid Foundation Continues to Raise Funds Hundreds of people attended a fundraiser last week in Tallahassee, FL, for critically injured Olympic event rider Darren Chiacchia. Well-wishers not only raised funds, but gave much needed support to Chiacchia's family who flew in from Buffalo, NY, for the event that featured a video tribute, silent auction and a musical freestyle performed by Robert Dover on Chiacchia’s Pan American Games Gold-medal partner Windfall. In addition to the incredible fundraiser orchestrated by Carol Dover at her WC Dover Farm, more than 400 contributions have been made to the emergency fund designated for Chiacchia at the Equestrian Aid Foundation (EAF). 2008 Colorado Horse Park Schedule as Strong as Ever Horse show competitors and visitors of all ages are invited to celebrate the magnificence of the horse this summer at the Colorado Horse Park in Parker, CO. The calendar is packed with more than 30 unique and diverse events designed to entertain, educate and enthrall. Nearly one-million dollars in prize money will be distributed to hunter, jumper, equitation, dressage, eventing and draft horses throughout the season.
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This Visa Platinum card issued by U.S. Bank is now the only card that supports the United States Equestrian Federation. Upon receiving your new card, the United States Equestrian Federation receives a payment from U.S. Bank and then we will continue to receive a percentage of each net purchase you make on your card. This helps us fund our international teams. Click here to apply today or call (800) 853-5576, etc. 9244. Hurry. Offer ends June 30, 2008. *Click product name for terms and conditions: Platinum, Cash Rewards, Select Rewards. We may change APRs, fees, and other Account terms in the future based on your experience with other creditors or U.S. Bank National Association, N.D. and its affiliates according to the Cardmember Agreement and applicable law. The introductory rate does not apply to cash advances and is valid for the first nine billing cycles. The rate will end early and increase to the APR for Purchases and Balance Transfers or to a Delinquency Rate APR if your Account is delinquent, over the limit or closed. We apply your payments to balances with lower APRs first. The creditor and issuer of the Visa Platinum card is the U.S. Bank National Association ND. The United States Equestrian Federation®, Inc. (USEF), as the National Equestrian Federation of the U.S., is the regulatory body for the Olympic and World Championship sports of dressage, driving, endurance, eventing, reining, show jumping, and vaulting, as well as 20 other breeds and disciplines of equestrian competition. As the country's largest multi-breed organization, the Federation has over 90,000 members and recognizes more than 2,800 competitions nationwide each year. It governs all aspects of competition, including educating and licensing all judges, stewards and technical delegates who officiate at these shows. VISION STATEMENT The vision of the United States Equestrian Federation® is to provide leadership for equestrian sport in the United States of America by promoting the pursuit of excellence from the grassroots to the Olympic Games, based on a foundation of fair, safe competition and the welfare of its human and equine athletes. ©2008, United States Equestrian Federation®, Inc. |
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