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Courtney King Claims Seven Victories and the East Coast Riders Cup Prix St. Georges Championship at Centerline Events at HITS on the Hudson CDI-W/Y/J/P Courtney King of New Milford, CT, brought six horses to Centerline Events at HITS on the Hudson CDI-W/Y/J/P, held August 17-19, in Saugerties, NY, and competed in both the open show and the CDI. King's mounts for the event were Harmony's Wyoming, Jubilant, Mythilus, Rendezvous 3, Timber and Tsunami. The talented group spanned the training scale from third level to grand prix, and several of them were making their debut at new levels. After three days of competition, King claimed seven victories and two championships—the East Coast Riders Cup (ECRC) Prix St. Georges (PSG) Championship title with Jubilant and the ECRC Championship at third level with Harmony's Wyoming. Spruce Meadows and Barcelona Host World’s Best Show Jumpers The U.S. is fielding a formidable team for one of the most prestigious show jumping challenges in the world, the Spruce Meadows Masters. More than 50,000 spectators turn out over the weekend to watch some of the world’s best show jumpers vie for over $2 million in prize money. Pennsylvania National Horse Show Shakes Up the Schedule for Its 62nd Year Venerable national horse shows like the Pennsylvania National Horse Show (PNHS), held October 18-27, at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, PA, are all about tradition. Much of the thrill of winning one of the 11 national championships decided at the show is joining the lists of equestrian greats in whose footsteps winning riders follow. So, year after year, competitors can almost set their watches by checking what’s in the ring.
First Microchip Approved for Equine Use in National Animal Identification System The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the approval of Digital Angel Corporation’s (formerly Destron Fearing) Life-Chip equine radio frequency identification (RFID) injectable transponder for use in horses. The industry expects that in the future additional companies will apply for USDA approval of equine microchips to be developed and sold in the U.S. Third Region IX Spirit of Vaulting Conference Announced Crisp autumn days...perfect for vaulting! For the perfect blend of vaulting and autumn splendor attend the third Region IX Spirit of Vaulting Conference. This comprehensive program will be hosted October 5-7, 2007, at Advantage Ranch in Blacksburg, VA. Topics are designed to develop skills for the beginning coach and longeur. Non-members may audit only. Recreational and educational activities will be available to all ages, including parents and siblings of vaulters. Cost for the three-day conference is: Members $120.00; Non-Members $160.00; Family (3+) $250.00; Covers all concurrent sessions, Friday through Sunday. Daily registrations are available. Pin Oak Charity Horse Show Raises the Bar in Support of Houston Kids; Record Donation of $110,000 Announced Ronald McDonald House of Houston and Texas Children’s Hospital will share a gift of $110,000 raised from the 62nd Annual Pin Oak Charity Horse Show held March 21-April 1 at Great Southwest Equestrian Center. It is the largest donation made in the history of the show. Since its founding in 1945, Pin Oak has raised more than $3.5 million for children’s charities. Get Your Tickets for the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final 2008 Now The box office of the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping Final 2008 in Göteborg, Sweden, was opened on Monday, September 3, 2007. The telephone lines of the Scandinavium Arena, where the Final will be held from April 24-27, 2008, were taken by storm, and 25,000 tickets were gone in an instant. Record Entries and International Riders Expected for Eventing National Championships Over 550 entries have been received for this year’s Wellpride American Eventing Championships (AEC), a new record for this national championships for the Olympic equestrian sport of eventing, which will be held September 13-16 at Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, IL. Not only has this year’s Wellpride AEC set a record for entries, it has also set a record for national and international representation, with riders coming from 42 states and the District of Columbia. In addition, five countries and three continents are represented: the U.S., Canada, Great Britain, Australia and New Zealand. Combined Driving Returns to the Kentucky Horse Park After an absence of many years, the thrilling sport of combined driving returns this October to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY. The three distinct phases of combined driving—driven dressage, the cross-country marathon and obstacle (“cones”) driving—were originally modeled after three-day eventing. This year’s event—the Lexington Combined Driving Classic—will be held October 5–7.
Jennifer Reid and Sweet Emotion Win Adult Hunter Championship at New York State Fair Horse Show At the New York State Fair Horse Show in Syracuse, NY, Jennifer Reid of Wellington, FL, took home the Adult Amateur 18-35 Hunter championship on her mount Sweet Emotion. Author Tami Hoag Does it Again With Grand Prix Wins at Cool August Nights Dressage Fresh from her dual grand prix wins at Sport Horse International, Tami Hoag and her mare, Feliki, did it again...this time winning the grand prix and the grand prix freestyle at the recent Cool August Nights Dressage competition in Burbank, CA. 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 MSU's My Horse University Offers New Learning Opportunities to Youth Groups and Clubs Michigan State University's (MSU's) My Horse University (MHU) online curricula are not only useful tools for individuals who want to learn more about horse selection and evaluation and welfare and behavior, but the two online learning programs can also be incorporated into youth and adult group experiences. New ARIAT “
The new Ariat Attention USEF Members! Remember to take advantage of the USEF MemberPerks Program. USEF MemberPerks offers substantial cost savings on products and services from John Deere, Dodge, Office Max, UPS and many more! For more information, please call (877) 576-6872 or fax (859) 422-9407, or visit USEF.org's MemberPerks page. Beautifully Hand-Crafted USEF Leather Bags Made Exclusively by Freedman Harness, Canada Made from soft brown pebble leather with solid brass hardware and zippers, the exclusive collection of USEF bags come in three distinct styles. Choose from the Cabin Bag, Back Pack or Boot Carrier for all of your travel and equestrian needs.Call toll free today to order your USEF Leather Bags at (877) 256-7674 or visit www.freedmanharness.com.
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It’s summertime and the savings are easy with the United States Equestrian Federation Visa ® Platinum Card, now offering 0% APR for 12 billing cycles*! With this special card, you can take an extended vacation from interest payments. So whether you use your United States Equestrian Federation Visa for some patio plants right now, or for a fun vacation later this summer, it’s the perfect time to switch and save. Plus, you’ll benefit our organization and earn great rewards with every purchase! 0% APR on purchases and balance transfers for 12 billing cycles* The United States Equestrian Federation Visa ® Platinum Card alsoprovides great benefits, including:
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 1-800-853-5576 x9126. Hurry, offer ends September 30, 2007. *Click product name for terms and conditions: College Rewards, Platinum, Cash Rewards and 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 12 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 nearly 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 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. ©2007, United States Equestrian Federation®, Inc. |
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