United States Equestrian Federation, 4047 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511

David O’Connor Unanimously Re-elected President of USEF
USHJA Selected as New Hunter-Jumper Affiliate Partner

At the semi-annual meeting on July 6, the Board of Directors of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) unanimously re-elected David O’Connor as USEF president. His new term will run from January 2005 to January 2009. O’Connor has served as USEF President since July 2003. The USEF was created by the joining of the former USA Equestrian and the United States Equestrian Team, and O’Connor has been instrumental in the transition to the new organization. He has an extensive list of international and national championships to his credit in the sport of eventing, including the Individual Gold medal at the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia.

The Board of Directors also voted to designate the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) as the partner with which the USEF will strategically plan a new hunter-jumper affiliate.

For more, visit http://www.usef.org/content/newsDisplay/viewPR.php?id=51

One of the United States’ most accomplished drivers, Chester Weber, of Ocala, FL, has become the first American to win the CAI Riesenbeck, one of the most prestigious titles in four-in-hand driving known as the “Fahrderby.” He won by a considerable margin despite deep footing in the dressage and muddy footing in the marathon. His final score was 525.10. Peter Tischer of Germany was second with a score of 568.34 and Ludwig Weinmayr of Germany was third with 596.20.

For more, visit http://www.usef.org/content/newsDisplay/viewPR.php?id=50

Call For Bids - Fall Eventing CCI****

The USEF has issued a Request for Proposal for hosting and operating a CCI**** beginning in the fall of 2006. The USEF reserves the right to evaluate sites other than those for which applications have been received.

For more information on how to bid, visit http://www.usef.org/content/newsDisplay/viewPR.php?id=48

Kentucky Horse Park to Bid for 2010 World Equestrian Games

Governor Ernie Fletcher announced Kentucky’s bid for the 2010 World Equestrian Games at a press conference at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington on Thursday, July 8. If awarded by the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), the Games will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park in September 2010, the first time to be held in the U.S.

Don’t forget your Pony Finals biography questionnaires for the yearbook are due July 12. Advertising is also available in the Pony Finals Yearbook. Take advantage of this great opportunity to congratulate your favorite competitor. For more information, call (859) 225-6936 or e-mail Crissi Eggers at ceggers@usef.org.

The new test versions for the FEI Pony Preliminary Test, the FEI Pony Team Test and the FEI Pony Individual Test must be used by all USEF-recognized dressage competitions beginning August 15, 2004.

The new tests are available through USEF by submitting the FEI Dressage Test Order Form, which is available at http://www.usef.org/documents/international/2004-fei-children-pony-test-order-form.pdf, or by calling (859) 258-2472.

FEI Dressage Test movements are also available on the Federation website at http://www.usef.org/content/equestrianSports/disciplines/international/feiTests.php

Contact Jennifer Keeler, Sport Manager – Dressage, with questions at jkeeler@usef.org or (859) 225-2024.

Attention Show Managers and Secretaries
                                                                                 
If you have not already done so, please send in your results for any competition starting on or before July 1 so the USEF office can notify all 2004 Show Circuit Magazine/USEF Junior Hunter Finals and 2004 USEF Pony Finals Qualifiers. If you have any questions please contact Whitney Neidert at (859) 225-6967 or wneidert@usef.org.

USEF Announces New Online Store

The USEF's new online store is open at http://store.yahoo.com/allpro2/usequestrian.html . Find headwear, T-shirts, polo shirts, outerwear, neckties, gifts and novelties. Want to wear something sporting the USEF logo? Now's your chance!

USEF Now Accepting Nominations for the Lifetime Achievement Award

Nominations are now being accepted for the USEF Lifetime Achievement Award. The recipient of this award will be presented the Jimmy A. Williams Trophy at the 2005 Annual Meeting in Louisville, KY. This award recognizes a horseman or woman whose “lifetime experience and accomplishments exemplify uncommon devotion to the sport of competition with horses and whose equestrian career and horsemanship have continually elevated the sport's excellence.”

Your nomination should include: the nominee's name, the city and state of residence, discipline(s) and/or breed(s), your reason for suggesting him/her, and any other information pertinent to any involvement in the horse industry. Please be aware that this honor is not awarded posthumously and the nominee should still be living and no longer actively competing in equestrian sport.

Please also include your name, mailing address and daytime telephone number so the Federation may contact you for additional details.

Submit you nomination by August 31, 2004 to:

Kristyn Kay
USEF
4047 Iron Works Parkway
Lexington , KY 40511
Email: kkay@usef.org
Fax: (859) 231-6662

Kentucky Bans Entry of Horses Traveling from Colorado

Vesicular stomatitis cases have now been confirmed on three premises in Colorado, causing Kentucky State Veterinarian Dr. Robert Stout to include Colorado in the list of states facing a ban on the movement of horses into Kentucky. In a July 6 memo from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, all livestock (including horses) and wild and exotic animals from Colorado, New Mexico and the VS-affected and embargoed portions of Texas are prohibited from entering Kentucky. In addition, livestock and wild and exotic animals from states which has a common boarder with those affected states must have proof of a negative test for VS.

For more, visit http://www.kyagr.com/state_vet/ah/documents/Colorado_Embargo.pdf

Are You Insured?

USEF members automatically receive a $1-million personal excess liability coverage with their membership (includes Junior, Senior, Platinum and Life memberships). This coverage protects you for horse-related accidents that cause bodily injury or property damage to third parties. For questions or additional information on your automatic insurance benefit, please contact Equisure at (800) 752-2472.

USEF members are eligible to receive a 5% discount on Nextel monthly service plans and a 27% discount on National promotional price of phones. To learn more, please visit www.nextel.com/usef or contact USEF Purchasing toll-free at 877-576-6872

CDI Hagen (GER), July 1-4
Grand Prix

1st Leslie Morse and Kingston (KWPN, Voltaire – Gisnette) 72.83%
2nd Guenter Seidel and Aragon (BAV, Abydos – La Sabrina) 71.25%
4th Lisa Wilcox and Royal Diamond (OLD, Rubinstein I – Elektia V) 69.04%
5th Steffen Peters and Floriano (WES, Florestan I – Wichita) 68.75%

Grand Prix Kur

1st Leslie Morse and Kingston 76.17%
3rd Guenter Seidel and Aragon 72.05%
4th Lisa Wilcox and Royal Diamond 71.05%

CAI-A 4 / 2 Riesenbeck (GER)
Four-in-Hand Fahrderby
Overall Placing

1st Chester Weber and Grumus (POL, Grusus – Ofraah), Rolex (KWPN, Larix – Dorena), Maximo (HOL, Alcataz – Radona), Palle 3 (DWB)

Conformation Class

2nd Chester Weber and Grumus, Rolex W
4th Tucker Johnson and Calvan, J, Spotlight (OLD, Sevillano – Wentina)

Dressage Competition for Teams

1st Chester Weber and Grumus, Rolex, Maximo, Palle 3
2nd Tucker Johnson and Black Gold 5 (HAN, Weltmeyer – Goldolchen), Cardos (MEK, Carprilli – Dice), Jonny 382 (WES, Diamo – Gitta), Spotlight 14

Dressage Competition for Pairs

1st Chester Weber and Maximo, Palle 3
2nd Tucker Johnson and Cardos, Jonny 382

Marathon

3rd Chester Weber

Obstacles

6th Chester Weber
7th Tucker Johnson

CSI*** Neuendorf (SUI)
Prix en Chatillon 1.40 meters

1st Robin Sweely and Coming Star (HOL, Cor de la Bryere – Annuschka)

Thermoplan Ladies Class 1.35 meters

6th Robin Sweely and Coming Star (HOL, Cor de la Bryere – Annuschka)

CSI*** Hachenburg (GER)
Preis der Bitburger Naturhauser 1.45 meters

3rd Chris Kappler and Primeur

Pres de SWR1 Rheinland-Pfalz 1.50 meters

3rd McLain Ward and Sapphire (BWP, Darco – Idjaz C)

Preis der Blasius Schuster GbmH 1.50 meters

6th Peter Wylde and Lauriston (KWPN, Mytens xx - )

Preis des Ministeriums des Innern and fur Sport 1.50 meters

1st Chris Kappler and Primeur

Grand Prix 1.60 meters

3rd Beezie Madden and Authentic (KWPN, Guidam – Gerlinda)

CSI** Deauville (FRA)
Prix Groupe Lucien Barriere 1.45 meters

2nd Cara Raether and Olympus

CVI** Munich (GER)
1st Round Compulsories – Male

3rd Devon Maitozo, longer: Carolyn Bland, horse: Picton

1st Round Compulsories – Team

8th Coastline Vaulters, longer: Kurt Isensee, horse: Pikero

1st Round FreeStyle – Male

3rd Devon Maitozo, longer: Carolyn Bland, horse: Picton

2nd Round Freestyle – Team

6th Coastline Vaulters, longer: Kurt Isensee, horse: Pikero

Freestyle of the Best - Individual Males

4th Devon Maitozo, longer: Carolyn Bland, horse: Picton

Individual Final – Female

7th Megan Benjamin, longer: Lasse Kristensen, horse: Leonardo

Individual Final – Male

4th Devon Maitozo, longer: Carolyn Bland, horse: Picton

Team Final

6th Coastline Vaulters longer: Kurt Isensee, horse: Pikero

Hunter/Jumper Scene: (top)

Lake Placid , June 30-July 4, Lake Placid , NY

• $50,000 Grand Prix of Lake Placid-LITTLE BIG MAN owned and ridden by Laura Chapot
• $10,000 Amateur Owner Jumper Classic (high)-JASMINE ridden by Jessica Siuda, owned by Windward Farm
• $10,000 Junior Jumper Classic (high)-KINDA BLUE ridden by Charlie Jayne, owned by Alex Jayne
• $7,500 Amateur Owner Jumper Classic (low)-SAMPSON owned and ridden by Kate Levy
• $5,000 NAL Adult Jumper Classic-MANCUSCO owned and ridden by Jane Silten
• $5,000 Junior Jumper Classic (low)-LAPETI ridden Julie Welles, owned Turnabout Farm
• $3,000 JR/AO Hunter Classic-REGALLO owned and ridden by Natalie Johnson
• $3,000 NAL Children’s Jumper Classic-AFTER MIDNIGHT ridden by Savanna Cummin, owned by Heritage Farm
• $3,000 NAL Adult Amateur Hunter Classic-KING LEAR owned and ridden by Laura Lee Montross
• $3,000 Children’s Hunter Classic-COMMANDER ridden by Emma Lipman, owned by Ellen Toon
• Pre-Green 3’ HUSH owned and ridden by Scott Stewart
• Pre-Green 3’3-HONORED owned and ridden by Scott Stewart
• 1 st Year Green-INDIAN SUMMER ridden by Sandy Ferrell, owned by M/M Ralph Caristo
• 2 nd Year Green-BEYOND owned and ridden by Scott Stewart
• Regular Working-PROVE IT ridden by Scott Stewart, owned by Alexa Weisman
• Green Conformation-TRIBUTE ridden by Scott Stewart, owned by Krista Weisman
• Regular Conformation-IN DISGUISE ridden by Shachine Belle, owned by Ellen Toon
• Amateur Owner 18-35-MILLTOWN owned and ridden by Kenzie Synder
• Amateur Owner 36+-IN DISGUISE owned and ridden by Ellen Toon
• Small Junior 15 and Under-SKYY owned and ridden by Addison Phillips
• Small Junior 16-17-SOUTHERN LIGHTS ridden by Jordan Lubow, owned by Dr. Shelia Burchbinder
• Large Junior 15 and Under-WHO’S ON FIRST owned and ridden by Addison Phillips
• Large Junior 16-17-SPECTACULAR RULER ridden by Daisy Johnson, owned by WGHR
• Small Pony-HELICON TAKE NOTICE ridden by Reed Kessler, owned by Laura Beth King-Kaplan
• Medium Pony (Sec. A)-ENCHANTED FOREST ridden by Schaefer Raposa, owned by Audrey Coulter
• Medium Pony (Sec. B)-SILVER SPRING ridden by Jessica Springsteen, owned by Stone Hill Farm
• Large Pony-LISETER CLEVER STAR ridden by Jessica Springsteen, owned by Stone Hill Farm
• Adult Amateur 18-35 (Sec. A)-SOCIALITE owned and ridden by Meredith Bross
• Adult Amateur 18-35 (Sec. B)- CORDOBA owned and ridden by Elizabeth Kalaris
• Adult Amateur 36-50-SEVEN BRIDGES owned and ridden by Pamela Vance
• Adult Amateur 51+-HARMONY BAY owned and ridden by Carol Cone
• Children’s Hunter Horse (Sec. A)-DAVIS CUP owned and ridden by Alexandra Strathis
• Children’s Hunter Horse (Sec. B)-CARMEN ridden by Henrietta Armstrong, owned by Millridge, LLC

 NCHJA Annual, June 29-July 4, Raleigh , NC

• $25,000 NCHJA Annual Grand Prix-MY FAIR LADY ridden by Aaron Vale, owned by Allison Register
• $5,000 JR/AO Jumper Classic-ELIOT DU QUESNOY owned and ridden by Katie Breedlove
• $1,500 ACL/WIHS/NAL Adult Jumper Classic-GIVE ME FIVE ridden by Julie McCandless, owned by Journey Back Stables
• $1,000 ACL/WIHS/NAL Children’s Jumper Classic-IBIZA DE MALIE owned and ridden by Hannah Smoot
• 1 st Year Green-CANDESCENCE ridden by Pat Vogtle, owned by Carly Hunt
• 2 nd Year Green-TALIS STONE ridden by Danny Robertshaw, owned by Lee Tanenbaum
• Green Conformation-ACARELL ridden by Pat Vogtle, owned by Jane Ehrhart
• Regular Working-THE AMBASSADOR ridden by Joey Bartley, owned by Kristin Sutter
• Amateur Owner-LEONARDO ridden by Nick Ellis, owned by M/M Nick Ellis
• Small Junior 15 and Under-CARITA ridden by Sloane Coles, owned by Kitty Barker
• Small Junior 16-17-HILTON ridden by Megan Edrick, owned by Don Stewart
• Large Junior 15 and Under-AMERICAN BEAUTY owned and ridden by Hayden Warmington
• Large Junior 16-17-THE WINNING EDGE owned and ridden by Ali Cook

Brownland Farm Summer, June 30-July 4, Franklin , TN

• $1,000 Brownland Pony Classic-LOVIN LIFE ridden by Katherine Newman, owned by M/M John Ingram
• 1 st Year Green-KNIGHTSBRIDGE ridden by Abby Mort, owned by Caroline Dunn
• 2 nd Year Green-BELLA NOCHE ridden by Phoebe Sheets, owned by Ashley Sparks
• Amateur Owner-BACK FOR MORE owned and ridden by Jamie Auletto
• Small Junior-WASHINGTON ridden by Danielle Vijan, owned by DHS Farm
• Large Junior-KNIGHTSBRIDGE owned and ridden by Caroline Dunn
• Small Pony-GAYFIELD’S STEAMY WINDOWS owned and ridden by Taylor Adams
• Medium Pony-FARNLEY FIRST FISCH ridden by Taylor Land, owned by Sarah Sharpe
• Small/Medium Green Pony-MAGIC FORMULA owned and ridden by Paige Parker
• Large and Large Green Pony-LOVIN LIFE ridden by Katherine Newman, owned by M/M John Ingram
• Adult Amateur 18-35-NOTEWORTHY owned and ridden by Joy-Elizabeth Pittman
• Adult Amateur 35+-GLIMMER owned and ridden by Joni Worthan
• Children’s 14 and Under-LEMIEUX owned and ridden by Catie Boone
• Children’s 15-17-SUBLIME ridden by Allison Edmund, owned by Rachel Cline

Leading Sires (as of 7/3/04 ) (top)

• Andalusian—Despierto (Sagres – Loendreira I)
• Arabian—Desperado V (Huckleberry Bey – Daraska)
• Dressage—Weltmeyer (HAN, World Cup I – Daraska)
• Dressage Breeding—Regulus (HOL, Rapport – Chris Tina )
• Eventing—Cozy’s Commander (CSH, Cozy Joe – Penelopy)
• Hackney—Magic Highland (Equality – Whyworry Benny)
• Half Arabian—Brass (Arab, Bask – Tsanar)
• Hunter—Voltaire (HAN, Furioso II – Gogo Moeve)
• Hunter Breeding—Alla Czar (Dutch, Zeus – Renetta)
• Jumper—Guidam (SF, Quidam de Revel – Fougere)
• South Pacific Memorial Award present by Joan Irvine Smith and The Oaks to the highest ranking US-based jumper sire—Consul (Dutch, Nimmerdor – Waloniki)
• Morgan—Sharpshooter (Beamington – Tiffin First Lady)
• National Show Horse—(tie)Flamenco Bey V (Arab, Ambush – Fritz Margie) & Looken Good (Arab/NSH, Gazort – Genina’s Gracious Command)
• Paso Fino—Gran Chucuano Donde ES (Plebeyo – Escoba Que Tal)
• Pony Hunter Breeding—Telynau Elgar (Welsh, Eyarth Rio – Saxon Esther)
• Pony Hunter—Gayfields Vida Blue (Welsh, Findeln Blue Danube – Pickwick Shan)
• Pony Jumper—Top Gun I (Westfalen Riding Pony, Rosedale Tiberius – Chanel)
• Reining, Western, Trail—Docs King Chex (AQHA, Doc Bar – Kingetta Chex)
• Roadster—Dun-Haven Bandolier (Hackney, Dun-Haven Crescendo – Dun-Haven Desdemona)
• Saddlebred—Supreme Heir (Supreme Sultan – Supreme Airs)
• Welsh—Gayfields Big Easy (Sleight of Hand – Louisiana Lagniappe)

Leading Sire lists are updated daily. Visit the website at http://www.usef.org/content/pointsAwards/2004/leadingSires.php.

Leading Breeders (as of 7/3/04 ) (top)

• Andalusian—Gareth Selwood, Elkhorn , WI
• Arabian—Janice Boswell, Hephzibah , GA
• Dressage—Iron Spring Farm, Coatesville, PA
• Dressage Breeding—Lisa Coletto-Cohen, Queen Creek , AZ
• Eventing—Doug Dean, Princeville , Canada
• Hackney—Charlotte Carter, Winston Salem , NC
• Half Arabian—Laura Wood, Brooksville , FL
• Hunter—Augustin Walch, Stratford , Canada
• Hunter Breeding—Linda Kulley, Princeton , NJ
• Jumper—Iron Spring Farm, Coatesville , PA
• Morgan—Margaret Preston, Epping , NH
• National Show Horse —Sandi Pence, Arvada, CO
• Paso Fino—Lucy Goodenday, Swanton , OH
• Pony Hunter Breeding—Mike Rowe, Jeffersonton , VA
• Pony Hunter— Woodland Ponies, Brodnax , VA
• Pony Jumper— Woodland Ponies, Broadnax , VA
• Reining, Western, Trail—Sandi Pence, Arvada, CO
• Roadster—Darrel Kolkman, New London , IA
• Saddlebred—Callaway Hills, Jefferson City , MO
• Welsh—Ruth Wilburn, Olive Branch, MS

Leading Breeder lists are updated daily. Visit the website at http://www.usef.org/content/pointsAwards/2004/leadingBreeders.php.

U.S. Equestrian Inc., 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 19 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 U.S. Equestrian 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.

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July 8, 2004