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Maria Schaub Wins Region 2 ASPCA Maclay Qualifier, Sara Green Victorious in Region 3 The first two regional qualifying competitions were held this past weekend for the 2007 ASPCA Maclay National Championships. The winner of Region 2 was Maria Schaub of Holmdel, NJ. Sara Green of Sherborn, MA, was the winner of Region 3. The 2007 ASPCA Maclay National Championships will be held at the Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament on October 31-November 4, 2007, in Syracuse, NY. American Saddlebred Registry Two-Year-Old Sweepstakes Deadline to Nominate Yearlings is Saturday, September 15 The deadline to nominate yearlings for the 2008 American Saddlebred Registry (ASR) Two-Year-Old Sweepstakes is Saturday, September 15, 2007. That’s this Saturday. The 10-day grace period following the September 15 deadline allows for nominations to be postmarked on or before Tuesday, September 25. Nominations not postmarked by September 25 will not be accepted. America’s Best Put in Admirable Efforts in Two Disciplines The U.S. show jumpers and event riders traveled in opposite directions to take on some of the world’s best during the first half of September. The highlight of the eventers’ performances was 57-year-old Bruce Davidson’s 10th-place finish on his 11-year-old homebred mare Jam at the Land Rover Burghley Horse Trials August 29-September 2. The prestigious event was won by British veteran rider William Fox-Pitt and American Philip Adkins’ Parkmore Ed. It was Fox-Pitt’s fourth Burghley win despite being Parkmore Ed’s first try at this level. The leader after the cross-country, Andrew Nicholson and Lord Killinghurst, sadly had two rails down in the show jumping and dropped to fourth. USEF Task Force Makes Recommendations on Safety and Accident Preparedness The task force formed by USEF to review current safety procedures at USEF-licensed competitions has recently made certain recommendations as part of an effort to monitor safety standards in equestrian sport. In formulating the following recommendations, the task force collaborated with other sports, such as skiing and snowboarding, as to how those sports address safety issues. This task force went beyond its mission as it also made recommendations that address accident preparedness as well as response. The members of the task force were Mr. Andrew Ellis, Co-Chair; Mr. David O’Connor, Co-Chair; Dr. A. Kent Allen; Dr. William Brooks; Mr. Robert Costello; Mr. Derek Di Grazia; Mr. Malcolm Hook; Ms. Shelley Lambert; Mr. William Moroney; Ms. Melinda Roalstad; and Ms. Jo Whitehouse. Eliza Shuford Wins $150,000 FTI Grand Prix to Conclude 32nd Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show Eliza Shuford, 28, of Hickory, NC, and Larentino triumphed against Olympians Beezie Madden and Peter Wylde to win the $150,000 FTI Grand Prix at the 2007 Hampton Classic Horse Show. The highlight the Hampton Classic, the $150,000 FTI Grand Prix, saw 30 of the world's best horse-and-rider combinations vying for top honors. Out of the starting field, only three riders went fault-free in the first round over the Conrad Homfeld-designed course. Equine Motorcoach Joins as "The Official Horse Transport Vehicle of the USEF" The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) announces a new partnership with Equine Motorcoach™, who has recently developed the most modern vehicle in equine transportation, to become “The Official Horse Transport Vehicle of the USEF.” As part of the partnership, Equine Motorcoach is the presenting sponsor of the 2007 Rolex/USEF National Show Jumping Championship CSI***, the 2008 Adequan®/USEF Open Reining National Championship and the 2008 Rolex/USEF National Show Jumping Championship CSI***.
AAEP Annual Convention to Offer Quality Education for Veterinarians and Horse Owners The 53rd Annual Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners will be held in Orlando, FL, December 1-5, continuing its long history of providing premier continuing education for equine veterinarians, veterinary technicians and horse owners. More than 3,000 practitioners, students and technicians attend the convention each year, making it the largest equine veterinary meeting in the world. The Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center will be the primary location for convention events. Sweden Sends Out the Big Guns for the Final Assault in the Samsung Super League with FEI The Swedish team will be coming out with all guns blazing for the final of the 2007 Samsung Super League with FEI series, which takes place in Barcelona, Spain, next Sunday. An unfortunate afternoon at the second-last leg in Dublin last month saw them bringing up the rear, and they go into Sunday's decider at the bottom of the series leaderboard knowing that nothing short of a strong performance can save them from relegation. American Morgan Horse Association Announces 2008 Judge's Schools At the August American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) Board of Director's Meeting, locations for the 2008 Judge's School were selected to be held conjunction with Diamond Jubilee in Del Mar, CA, in April; Southern States Regional Morgan Horse Show in Raleigh, NC, in May; and North Star Morgan Americana in St. Paul, MN, in July. Kent Farrington Wins the $75,000 Fidelity Investments AGA Grand Prix Two Years in a Row Kent Farrington may have had a different horse in the $75,000 Fidelity Investments AGA Grand Prix this year but he still had the same magic touch conquering world renowned course designer Richard Jeffery's challenging course. Remember Horses During National Preparedness Month September is National Preparedness Month. The American Association of Equine Practitioners is joining the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, along with other veterinary and equine organizations, to promote the need for equine emergency and disaster preparedness. Arabian Fall Festival Available on East Coast For those on the East Coast that would like to enjoy a day with Arabians, plan on attending the Arabian Fall Festival at the Wicomico Equestrian Center in Salisbury, MD, September 15, 2007, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Admission is free.
Dressage at Devon Educational Series Please join for this exciting series of free, informative lectures located in the Devon Club during Dressage at Devon. Snacks and beverages will be provided. Admission to these educational events is included in your general admission ticket or exhibitors’ pass. Visit www.dressageatdevon.org for directions and other general information. 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 Laura Chapot and Cilthe Z Capture the $25,000 Ariat Grand Prix at HITS Saugerties Laura Chapot and Cilthe Z had the fastest double-clear round in the $25,000 Ariat Grand Prix at HITS Saugerties on Thursday, September 6, to secure $7,500 in prize money for owners Harold Vogel and Mary Chapot. ARIAT “USA” Merchandise Now on Sale – 20% off!
The Ariat USA “Look of the Team” merchandise is now available at 20% off the original price at the USEF online store. Visit the store online to check out the savings! 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.
Save this summer when you take a vacation from interest payments!
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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