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United States Reining Team Announced for 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany The United States Equestrian Federation® (USEF) is pleased to announce the reining team, sponsored by Adequan®, that will represent the United States in the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games held in Aachen, Germany, from August 20 to September 3, 2006, with reining competition being held September 1 and 3. A Late Night at the 2006 Adequan®/USEF® Open Reining Championship Equals a Championship Title for Matt Mills and Easy Otie Whiz It was a night of upsets at the Kentucky Horse Park during the 2006 Adequan®/United States Equestrian Federation® Open Reining Championship, which was also the selection trial for the U.S reining team for this summer’s FEI World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany. Twenty-seven of the finest reiners our nation has to offer competed in what many believed was one of the most competitive reining competitions ever held. For the full story, click here. Newcomers Sweep the Competition at the 2006 USEF Youth Reining Championship It was a good day to be a first timer at the 2006 United States Equestrian Federation® Youth Reining Championship. The winners in all three divisions were first-timers to the championship. Taking the title in the 13 and under division was McKenzie Lantz, 13, from Fremont, MI, with a score of 213.5. The blue ribbon winner in the 14-18 division was Ian Barnard, 17, of Kendallville, IN, with the high score of 221. The gold medal winner in the 19-21 division was Heather Dudley, 21, of Erie, PA, with a score of 210.5. For the full story, click here.
U.S. Reining Team First Team to Wear New Ariat Uniforms Designed for 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games Ariat International, the leading equestrian footwear and apparel manufacturer, has created a collection of high-performance athletic gear for our nation’s top equestrian athletes that debuted last weekend at the 2006 Adequan®/USEF Open Reining Championship. Members of the newly-announced U.S. Reining Team sponsored by Adequan® were able to try on the gear and be the first team to do so. Through the newly-signed sponsorship, Ariat became the “Official Apparel Supplier” of United States Equestrian Federation® (USEF). For the full story, click here. Jamie Saults Returns to USEF to Manage WEG Endurance Team Jamie Saults, who was USEF Director of Reining for three years, has returned to manage the USEF Endurance High-Performance program through this summer’s 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Aachen, Germany. Saultz takes the program over from Mary Lutz, Director of Endurance and Para-Equestrian, who tragically died in a riding accident on June 9. For the full story, click here. New High-Performance Dressage Contact Due to the departure of Marilyn Adams from the position of Director of Dressage, High-Performance, all questions regarding high-performance dressage should go to Gil Merrick, Managing Director of Dressage, at (859) 225-6913 or e-mail gmerrick@usef.org. Research Summit Addresses Need for Increased Funding for Equine Projects How to increase funding for equine research was the primary focus of a collaborative equine research summit held in Lexington, KY, April 19-20. Hosted by the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation, Inc., over 35 leading researchers, industry leaders and funding agencies gathered to develop a blueprint for future success in the equine research field. Attention USEF Pony Finals National Championships Competitors Don’t forget to send in your picture when you send in your Pony Finals Yearbook information. Please send only pictures that are within the specifications: 2 x 3 inches or larger as a color photo, or 300 dpi, jpeg or TIFF images, at the same size or larger. Make sure to include a self-addressed stamped envelop if you want your photo back. For questions or for more information, contact Marion Maybank at (859) 225-2033 or mmaybank@usef.org The HorseTV Channel Presents July Premieres Feature World-Class Competitions, Training and Magazine Series The HorseTV Channel announced its July programming line-up, which is filled with world, U.S. and network premieres and features a Fourth of July holiday marathon. “July’s programming schedule promises exciting equine action from all areas of the horse world,” said Rachel Falleroni, Head of Programming for The HorseTV Channel. “Our diverse, family-friendly programming truly provides something for everyone.” For the full story, click here. Skinner & Company Requests Photos and Footage of Hurricanes and Horses for Documentary Skinner & Company of Louisville, KY, is producing an important documentary film to raise awareness of equine rescue in disaster situations, specifically focusing on the aftermath of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Skinner & Company is requesting that anyone who has videos and/or photographs of the following, or knows of someone else, please contact them. For the full story, click here. Maui Jim Horse Trials Breaks Records with This Year's Entries There will be no shortage of top-level horses and riders competing when the Maui Jim Horse Trials get under way on Thursday, July 6, at Lamplight Equestrian Center on North Dunham Road in Wayne, IL. The four-day event has attracted a record number of entries, ranging from such far away spots as Vancouver, California, Texas, Virginia and North Carolina. This popular competition is in its second year of being designated as a United States Eventing Association Gold Cup Event, marking it as one of the 10-best such competitions in the country. The Horse Trials is sponsored by Peoria-based Maui Jim, Inc., makers of popular high-end sunglasses. In honor of the company’s support, the newly constructed cross-country water jump, which will be christened this weekend has been named “Nui Lua Wai,” or “Big Water Hole” in Hawaiian. For the full list, click here. Watch Dressage on TV America's Team is Dressage un Ltd/Dressage.com's TV Program, Friday 3:30 and 11:30 p.m. ET, Sunday 4:00 a.m. broadcast to over 40 million households on RFD TV, nationwide satellite, 379 Direct, 9409 Dish. See four of America's short list pairs for the FEI World Equestrian Games, Aachen, August 22-26: Steffen Peters and Floriano, Guenter Seidel and Aragon, Leslie Morse and Kingston and Debbie McDonald and Brentina. "Featuring the top American riders on television is always a delight," says producer Kyra Beth Houston. Our country is so large that few Americans have the opportunity to see our team compete unless they travel to Europe or World Cup Las Vegas. From previous shows, our viewers already love Brentina, Rocher and Kingston and know that Brentina's favorite treat is red licorice. We'll all be cheering for our team in August." For more information on Dressage un Ltd/Dressage.com's weekly TV show, go to www.dressage.com. Attention Children Jumper Riders This year’s FEI Children’s International Jumping Final will be held at Spruce Meadows in Canada, October 23-28, 2006. The Final for children between the ages of 12 and 14, as defined by FEI rules, brings together riders from various nations around the world, not only to compete, but also to meet their peers from other cultures. The Oaks Blenheim Fall Tournament, September 13-17, 2006, will be the last qualifying competition in the U.S. for the Children’s Final. More information about the competition, including procedures for competing abroad can be found at www.usef.org/content/equestrianSports/disciplines/international/FEIChildrensJumping.php. USET Foundation’s Excellence in Aachen Benefit presented by Show Circuit Magazine Raises $112,000 The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation announced that Excellence in Aachen, a USET Foundation fundraising celebration presented by Show Circuit Magazine, garnered $112,000 from the generous participants. Excellence in Aachen, held on June 17, included an elegant dinner, a silent auction, an exciting live auction and dancing to a live band. Proceeds from the dinner and silent auction are earmarked to benefit the U.S. equestrian teams at the FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) in Aachen, Germany (August 20-September 3), and proceeds from the live auction of the Klaus Balkenhol Training Package will be used to benefit the U.S. dressage team at the WEG. For the full story, click here. Shahrazad and David Tromp Win $25,000 Fairfield Grand Prix to Benefit The EQUUS Foundation Despite the rain, Shahrazad, owned by the Beyaert Farm, and David Tromp were victorious over a field of 17 in the $25,000 Fairfield Grand Prix on Saturday, June 24, 2006, the culminating event of the Fairfield County Hunt Club June Benefit Horse Show in Westport, CT. Taking up the second and third spots were Hendrik Gunderson aboard Complete and Darvin Garbo with Holly Orlando on Great Pleasure, owned by Scott Hakim, close behind in fourth. For the full story, click here. Anna McWane and Alexa Weeks Lead Strong American Contingent at Monaco While the third stop on the Global Champions Tour took center stage in Monaco, a number of the American riders on hand dominated in their competitions. Anna McWane and Alexa Weeks led the way for the United States with two wins apiece during the four days of competition at Jumping International de Monaco 2006, staged outdoors on the quay of the famous harbor. For the full story, click here.  2006 Atlanta Summer Classics Week Two Wrap-Up The nine-year-old Brazilian-bred mare Shakira Do Jacare beat both the field of 32 horse-and-rider combinations and the stormy weather to take first prize in the Week Two Horses Helping Horses Lucky Sevens Welcome Classic. The Classic, presented by The Plaid Horse Magazine, was a repeat victory for Shakira and owner/rider Sergio Campos, having bested last week’s field of 35. For the full story, click here. Jessica Lehnes and Lexington Lady Win Training Level High Score and Lt. Colonel James Marsh Memorial Trophy at Middlesex County Horse Show New Jersey hometown girl Jessica Lehnes riding Lexington Lady was all smiles on June 20 at the Middlesex County Horse Show in Allentown, NJ, after notching a score of 75.769% in Open Training Level Test 4. The impressive percentage earned Lehnes and Lexington Lady a victory in the class and the high score in training level at the one-day dressage show. Lexington Lady is an eight-year-old, 16.3-hand, dark brown Trakhener mare (by Schonfield), owned by Joanne Penso. For the full story, click here. Dressage Shows and Benefits Come to Transverse City in July Zada Enterprises, LLC, Dressage By The Bay I & II held in Traverse City, MI, with the Horse Shows By The Bay Hunter/Jumper series have sold out this season. The shows are to be held on July 27-28 and July 29-30, with FEI judges Gary Rockwell and Lois Yukins. The ride times and results will be available to download at www.dressagebythebay.com, along with additional horse show information as soon as they are available. For the full story, click here. 
Items Sought for American Saddlebred Horse Association Annual Auction; Youths Encouraged to Participate in American Saddlebred Mania Many items are needed for the 2006 American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) Annual Auction, which will take place Wednesday, August 23, and Thursday, August 24, in the Mary Room of the Executive West Hotel during the Kentucky State Fair World’s Championship Horse Show. The theme of this year’s auction is “ASHA Youth – Past, Present and Future.” For the full story, click here. Preliminary USDF Year-End Awards Rankings Now Available Online Competitors who want to know their current rankings in various United States Dressage Federation's (USDF) year-end awards programs should check out "2006 Preliminary Awards Standings" at www.usdf.org. This member service helps track a rider's and/or a horse's progress toward year-end awards throughout the year. Once a rider/horse meets the eligibility criteria, they appear on the ranking list. Median scores and rankings will be available weekly after staff enters competition results into the database. 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 86,000 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. ©2006, United States Equestrian Federation®, Inc. |
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