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FEI World Reining Masters Finals: U.S. Reiners Craig Schmersal and Tim McQuay Thrill the Crowd with Gold and Silver The much awaited second $100,000 FEI World Reining Masters Finals, presented by the Arcese Group and the Italian Equestrian Sports Federation, saw a full house and was truly a tribute to the sport of reining. For the full story, click here. Scott Monroe First in 2005 USEF National Combined Driving Singles Championship Taking a year off from competing doesn’t work for everyone, but it paid off for Scott Monroe of Sharon, CT, who drove his way to his first national championship at the 2005 USEF National Combined Driving Singles Championship, which was part of the CAI-B Gladstone Driving Event, September 22-25. For the full story, click here.
Alex Maida Wins USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals – West Coast With nary a misstep, Alex Maida, was picked as the winner of the grueling 2005 USEF West Coast Talent Search. The class was held in conjunction with the Los Angeles International Jumping Festival at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center, September 21-25. Thirty-eight junior riders qualified throughout the year for a spot in the two-day four-phase finals. For the full story, click here. USEF Accepting Entries for 2005 Pegasus Awards for Media; Deadline Extended Through October 14 For the full story, click here.
What you do for a living is something others may take for granted. Not us. We know how hard you work every day. That's why you deserve a vehicle that works as hard as you do. Available as a benefit to all members of USEF, take advantage of the preferred pricing–1% below factory invoice–on the purchase or lease of a new Dodge truck, car, SUV or minivan of your choice by enrolling in USEF MemberPerks. Did you know that last year, USEF members saved nearly $1 million on purchases for their farms, businesses and personal use? Call (877) 576-6872 to activate your FREE MemberPerks privileges and to learn about other discount programs also available to you. View some of the tough Dodge vehicles that work well for your farm or other line of work at www.dodge.com. USEF Hurricane Equine Relief Fund Will Assist Rita Victims All donations made to the USEF Equine Relief Fund from September 23, 2005, forward will be used to assist victims of any 2005 hurricane, including Katrina, Rita or any others that could occur. For the full story, click here. USEF National Horse Directory Advertising The USEF National Horse Directory is a great way to advertise your business or farm. These 50 word text listings will be seen by USEF members all year long as part of the 2006 USEF Competition Calendar. Your ad will be seen by over 80,000 people, and at only $225, it's a great value. Schedule your ad before October 7. Contact Kim Russell at (859) 225-6938 or krussell@usef.org.
2005 Arabian Sport Horse Nationals Exceed Expectations “It’s just incredible,” said Show Commission Chair Ed Peterson of Charles City, VA. “The feedback we’re getting from people confirms to me what a great concept this sport horse event is, and how much our members love having a national outlet to showcase their sport horses.” Paso Fino Horse Association Grand National Championship a Success Day five of the 33rd Paso Fino Horse Association Grand National Championship Show included the Bellas Formas Geldings Championship, won by El Siglo De La Hacienda, shown by Rick and Janice Meyer, and owned by Christine Meyer. El Siglo De La Hacienda went on to carry his owner to the top in Equitation Junior 13-17. Insolito de Estaban, owned by James and Loretta Stephens and ridden by Milda Minter, once again took top honors in the Versatility class. An exciting Performance Mares class saw Maraquita La Rosa Tres, ridden by Alei Ortiz and owned by Davis Love III, crowned champion. For the full story, click here. Great Southwest Fall Classic Reduced to a Four-Day Event After discussion with trainers and the USEF, show management has decided to reduce the Great Southwest Fall Classic in Katy, TX, to a four-day event. This change will hopefully allow for an easier and safer return to the Houston area for some people and their horses. The show will start on Thursday, September 29, at 7:30 a.m. and finish on Sunday. For the full story, click here. American Saddlebred Registry Sweepstakes Total Payout Increases by 14% to $139,434 The American Saddlebred Registry Sweepstakes, held during the All American Horse Classic in Indianapolis, September 6-10, had a 14% increase in its total payout from 2004 to 2005. The 2005 total payout was $139,434 compared to $122,353 one year before. For the full story, click here. Save $5 and get your 2006 USEF membership card when you renew online at www.usef.org Get $5 off your 2006 USEF membership when you renew online at www.usef.org. Licensed officials can also renew eligible licenses online, along with memberships. Once you renew online, you’ll also be able to print out your 2006 USEF membership card immediately and use it right away. It’s just as valid as the card that will follow in the mail, along with your insurance policy information from Equisure and valuable information about your MemberPerks benefits! Don’t let your USEF membership benefits lapse. In addition to more than 2,800 recognized competitions, as a USEF member (exception: Contributing members), you’ll receive 10 issues of EQUESTRIAN magazine at no additional charge, a million-dollar personal excess liability policy for horse-related accidents that cause bodily injury or property damage to third parties, and the added benefits of USEF MemberPerks—a members-only discount program with unbeatable deals from companies like John Deere, Dodge, FedEx, Lexmark and Hertz—just for starters.
If you have questions please contact the USEF Membership Department or, for Licensed Officials, contact the Licensed Officials Department at (859) 258-2472. USEF Hurricane Equine Relief Fund - Make a Donation Online Now The USEF has established the Hurricane Equine Relief Fund to assist those agencies working directly with the equine victims and refugees from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. The money will be used to support efforts to deliver food, veterinary services and shelter for horses and ponies in the hurricane-stricken areas. All donations are tax deductible, and gifts of any size are appreciated. For the full story, click here. Do You Have News for the American Breeder News E-newsletter? If you have news you would like to contribute for the American Breeder News e-newsletter, a monthly news source about sport horse breeding in North America, brought to you by the Performance Horse Registry and the USEF, please review the “Guidelines for Releases” or e-mail press-ready releases to news@usef.org. Combined Driving Events Highlight Competition at 2005 Fair Hill International The Fair Hill International Festival in the Country will once again feature advanced and intermediate level combined driving events, in addition to its popular eventing and endurance action. This year’s CDE event is being held at the Fair Hill Natural Resources Area in the beautiful countryside of Fair Hill, MD, October 13-16. For the full story, click here.
The October feature item of the month is the ladies’ charcoal fleece vest. Cut to fit a woman, this vest is a great addition to your Fall wear. Click here to order this item. From now until October 31, when you purchase $50 or more on USEF merchandise, you’ll receive a FREE USEF magnet. Click here to enter the official USEF online store. Work Continues to Help Unwanted Horses The equine industry’s work on behalf of unwanted horses continued to gain momentum this week as representatives from 20 organizations met to advance the efforts that began at the nation’s first Unwanted Horse Summit in Washington, DC, in April. Gathering on September 21 at the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) headquarters in Schaumburg, IL, the group focused on solidifying its mission and building a long-term organizational structure. For the full story, click here.
From the September 2005 issue of EQUESTRIAN magazine: The Shetland Pony Many professional and amateur competitors have stories to tell of the first Shetland Pony of their childhood, but most often the ponies they describe bear little resemblance to the refined, athletic American Shetland Ponies that are gaining renewed popularity today. In fact, today’s American Shetland Pony might be considered one of the most misunderstood breeds in exisstence. This is especially ironic since they are also one the country’s oldest breeds. By following these diminutive little equines back to their roots we may be able to debunk some of the myths and set the record straight on the American Shetland Pony once and for all! For the full story, click here. From the September 2005 issue of EQUESTRIAN magazine: The Welsh Pony and Cob Welcome to the enchanted world of Welsh Ponies and Cobs. The Welsh breed offers a variety of solutions to fit the equine needs of young and old. Athletic and hardy, flashy and sporty, intelligent, sound and reasonably easy to keep, a Welsh will find its way into your home and into your heart. For the full story, click here. Advertise Your Stallion, Farm, Breeding Services or Products Advertising is now available in American Breeder News and on PHR.com, home of the Performance Horse Registry. For information on scheduling your banner ad in the next issue or online, contact Kim Russell at (859) 225-6938 or e-mail krussell@usef.org. 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. ©2005, United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. |
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