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Jimmy Torano and Marcel Win Rolex/USEF National Show Jumping Championship With only one time fault to speak of in the second round of the June 12 competition, Jimmy Torano of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and his mount Marcel, out-jumped 14 competitors to take home the championship trophy, $30,000 in prize money, and the elegant Rolex watch at the $150,000 Rolex/USEF National Show Jumping Championship in Saugerties. As he was presented with his winnings, an ebullient Torano said, “I told my groom that if we won today, I’d give him my Rolex. I didn’t know they were giving one for this. It’s great—now we both have one!” For the full story, click here. Top Dressage Talent to Ride in New Jersey, June 16-18; USEF Names Riders for 2005 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF National Grand Prix and Intermediaire I Dressage Championships at the USET Foundation Dressage Festival of Champions Some of equestrian’s top dressage riders are leading the list of entries for the 2005 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF National Grand Prix and Intermediaire I Dressage Championships, presented by Paul Miller, Inc. Both championships will take place at the USET Foundation Dressage Festival of Champions, June 16-18, in Gladstone, NJ. For the full story, click here. 2004 Olympic Show Jumping Medals Redistributed: Pessoa of Brazil Gets Gold, U.S. Rider Kappler Awarded Silver Rodrigo Pessoa of Brazil and Chris Kappler of the United States moved up to Gold and Silver medals respectively when the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), the international governing body for equestrian sport, officially disqualified Individual Gold medalist Cian O’Connor of Ireland from the 2004 Olympic Games, due to a positive drug test on his horse Waterford Crystal. For the full story, click here. Rotterdam Marks the Halfway Point in the Samsung Super League Rotterdam, the Dutch city named after a dam in the river Rotte, plays host to the fourth leg of the 2005 Samsung Super League on Friday, June 16. For the full list, click here. More Samsung Super League News
Three-time Olympian Kathy Kusner Inducted into World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame Three-time Olympic show jumper Kathy Kusner was welcomed as one of the newest honorees to the World Sports Humanitarian Hall of Fame, June 8. Kusner joined fellow honorees Drew Bledsoe (Dallas Cowboys quarterback) and Louis Zamperini (1936 Olympic runner) for the induction ceremonies at the Boise Center on the Grove in Boise, ID. All were singled out for their efforts as role models and humanitarians at the 11th annual induction ceremonies. For the full story, click here. Christina Derango Named AHA 2004 Youth of the Year Christina Derango was selected as Arabian Horse Association (AHA) Youth of the Year for her personal achievements, dedication to AHA and for her community involvement. As Youth of the Year, she will represent the Arabian Horse Youth Association (AHYA) as a breed ambassador. The 17-year-old Derango will make appearances at the 2005 AHYA Convention and Youth Nationals. Youth of the Year award recipients are selected from AHA youth members across the U.S. and Canada. For the full story, click here. The Fourth Annual Equine Industry Vision Award Honors John Ryan Gaines Pfizer Animal Health and American Horse Publications (AHP) paid tribute to John Ryan Gaines, honoring him as this year’s Equine Industry Vision Award recipient at a ceremonial breakfast held during the AHP Horse By Northwest Seminar in Seattle, WA. Established in 2002 to distinguish those who are transforming the industry, the Equine Industry Vision Award is the first of its kind to showcase innovation across the entire equine world, as well as to acknowledge ingenuity and service. For the full story, click here. Adequan® Joins USEF Family in Multi-Tier Equestrian Sponsorship One of the nation’s leaders in the fight against degenerative joint disease in equines, the veterinarian-trusted name of Adequan® (polysulfated glycosaminoglycan) has joined the USEF family in a multi-faceted sponsorship. For the full story, click here.
Ladies' White Spandex T-Shirt The June feature item of the month is the Ladies’ white spandex T-shirt. Very comfortable with a great stretchy fit. Click here to order this item. From now until June 30, purchase $50 or more of USEF merchandise and you’ll receive a FREE USEF magnet. Click here to enter the official USEF online store. Virginia Horse Center Site of Third Annual Arabian Sport Horse Nationals The third annual Arabian Horse Association (AHA) Sport Horse National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Show will be held at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, VA, September 21-25, 2005. See Arabians, Half-Arabians and Anglo-Arabians demonstrating supreme athleticism in 69 classes in four divisions: sport horse in-hand and under-saddle, dressage, pleasure carriage driving and hunter/jumper. For the full story, click here. Bids Requested for 2006 FEI North American Young Riders Championship Bids Requested for 2006 FEI World Reining Masters in North America The USEF is accepting bids for the 2006 FEI World Reining Masters. Bids must be received by Friday, July 15, 2005, to be considered. This marks the third FEI World Reining Masters, and the second time the event will be hosted by North America. The inaugural FEI World Reining Masters took place in Oklahoma City, OK, in 2004. Change of Venue For USEF Youth Reining Qualifiers: Eden Park Equestrian Center Replaces Lake Erie College Due to construction at the Lake Erie College Equestrian Center, the Central Ohio Reining Horse Association (CORHA) has announced a change of venue for the NRHA Reining Competition CORHA Circuit #3 and CORHA Circuit #4 scheduled to be on July 9 and July 10 at the facility. For the full story, click here.
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USEF Members Receive Up To $1-million in Personal Excess Liability Coverage With Their Membership Up to $1-million in personal excess liability Insurance coverage is yours. To learn more about this important benefit, click here and go to page 6 of the PDF of the Membership 101 feature from the May 2005 issue of EQUESTRIAN magazine. East Coast Vaulting Championships Set for July 15-17 in Virginia Rapid growth of vaulting in the eastern United States has resulted in more recognized vaulting competitions for area athletes this season. Region IX of the American Vaulting Association (AVA), covering all states from Maine to Mississippi, will be hosting the first East Coast Regional Vaulting Championships July 15-17, 2005, at Fairfax County’s Frying Pan Park, in Herndon, VA. The competition is recognized by the USEF and the AVA and will contribute to national rankings and regional high points awards. For the full story, click here. American Royal Announces New Footing Recognizing that arena soil is one of the most basic and important factors required to ensure a successful equestrian/agricultural event, the American Royal Association, a 106-year old institution, unveiled new footing for all its fall and year-round events. The Royal experienced significant growth in its horse shows last year with some events increasing nearly 40%. After last year’s fall show, the American Royal formed a Footing Task Force to address the needs of its exhibitors. For the full story, click here. Vermont Summer Festival To Host FEI Children’s Final Qualifier The Vermont Summer Festival is proud to host a qualifying competition for the prestigious International Equestrian Federation (FEI) Children’s Jumping Final. For the full story, click here. CN North American Young Riders’ Championships Offers Impressive Roster of Officials The CN North American Young Riders’ Championships (NAYRC), presented by Adequan®, is proud to announce an impressive list of officials who will preside over the 2005 competition, which takes place July 26-31 at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, VA. The elite panel of judges and stewards was chosen based on their respected positions in the equestrian sports world, as well as their commitment to the NAYRC, a premier competition for young riders, ages 16-21. For the full story, click here. Bjorn Ikast Returns to the Colorado Horse Park to Defend His Show Jumping Titles International equestrian show jumping athlete Bjorn Ikast will return to the Colorado Horse Park this July to defend the two show jumping grand prix titles he claimed in 2004. Ikast will also attempt to become the only rider to win the Colorado Horse Park Triple Crown as he takes on some of the best riders in the country and from around the world. For the full story, click here. 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 80,000 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 USEF is to provide leadership for equestrian sport in the United States of America, promoting the pursuit of excellence from the grass roots to the Olympic Games, based on a foundation of fair, safe competition and the welfare of its horses, and embracing this vision, to be the best national equestrian federation in the world. ©2005, United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. |
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