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Nation's Top Show Jumping Riders Racing to Las Vegas World Cup The race to the 2005 Budweiser Show Jumping World Cup Final in Las Vegas has officially started for U.S. show jumping riders. Leading the way after the first three East League qualifying classes are Kimberly Frey of Hume, VA, and Laura Kraut of Oconomowoc, WI. Following the first three West League qualifiers, Joie Gatlin of San Juan Capistrano, CA, and Gabriella Salick of Thousand Oaks, CA, lead the pack. For the full story, click here. Olympic Silver Medalist McLain Ward Triumphs on Goldika in the New Albany Classic For the past seven years, the New Albany Classic has become a featured event for fall in Central Ohio, and is welcomed with an abundance of community spirit. This year, United States Olympic Team Silver medalist McLain Ward mastered the Grand Prix course to claim his 85th career win on Sunday, September 26, 2004. For the full story, click here. Pessoa Marks 10th Anniversary as Sponsor of USEF National Hunter Seat Medal Finals One of the most prestigious events known to Hunter Seat Equitation, the 2004 USEF/Pessoa National Hunter Seat Medal Finals promises to be the best yet, thanks in part to the continued sponsorship of Pessoa. Continuing in fine tradition, this year’s Finals will take place at the Pennsylvania National Horse Show on Sunday, October 17. For the full story, click here. PFHA Annual Grand National Horse Show a Success Despite Weather The Paso Fino Horse Association’s 32nd Annual Grand National Horse Show was held September 19-25 at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter in Perry, GA. Employees of the fairgrounds put forth the extra effort to get stalls prepared for those needing to arrive early to escape the wrath of Hurricane Ivan and to remain during Hurricane Jeanne. Though the weather kept a few people away, 822 horses and more than 1,700 entries, ridden by youth and adults, were slated to compete for a variety of titles throughout the week-long competition. For the full story, click here. 106 Riders to Compete in ASPCA Maclay National Finals Three competitions held September 24-26, 2004, encompassing the Northeast, Southeast and Midwest regions, completed the three-weekend qualifying process for the ASPCA Maclay National Championships. The Finals are scheduled for November 3-7, 2004, at The Metropolitan National Horse Show at Pier 94 and the Show Piers on the Hudson Complex in New York City. For the full story, click here. Deadline for Nominations for the 2004 USEF Media Awards Fast Approaching The USEF is now accepting nominations for the 2004 Annual Media Awards. The deadline for nominations to be received in the Lexington, KY, office is Monday, October 18, 2004. A panel of media experts will judge the awards and the 2004 USEF Awards for Media Excellence will be presented formally during the 2005 USEF Annual Meeting held January 12-16, 2005, at the Seelbach Hotel in Louisville, KY. Nominations are now being accepted in the following categories:
One of the six winners will be selected to receive the Daniel P. Lenehan Memorial Trophy for Overall Excellence. Nomination forms can be downloaded at www.usef.org/content/marketing. For any questions, please call Sarah Lane at (859)225-6974 or e-mail slane@usef.org. Invitations to Participate in National Economic Impact Study of Horse Industry Distributed The American Horse Council reports that approximately 160,000 postcard invitations have been distributed asking people to participate in the national economic impact study of the horse industry. Those selected should receive the invitation in mid-October. The glossy postcard includes an Internet link that will direct the recipient to an online survey, where the information requested can be provided in a secure website. “We hope that this electronic approach will make it easy for people to participate and maximize the overall response,” said AHC President Jay Hickey. For the full story, click here.
Pad the Package, But Save the Padding In Your Wallet As the door shut behind him, a 13-year-old show jumping stallion named Judgement tried to relax over the dull roar of the engines. This was no mere vacation—this was his shot at the Olympic short list, and carefully stored in style, he settled down for a long FedEx flight to the Olympic Selection Trials in California. While the cost of the flight might have been worth every penny, Meghan De Garay, office manager at Iron Spring Farm, which owns Judgement, didn’t realize the farm could have used that same service and paid much less for Judgement’s trip. As much as 11% less than the regular fare—all for a no-extra-charge, no-strings-attached benefit that is already included with USEF membership. For the full story, click here. Junior Finals Bids USEF is now accepting requests for the USEF National Junior Hunter Championships bid packet. Requests for the bid packet must be received by October 15, 2004. Please do not send your actual bid at this time; this is strictly for requests for the USEF bid packet itself. Actual bids will be due no later than November 1, 2004. If you have any questions please contact Whitney Neidert at (859) 225-6967 or wneidert@usef.org. Don't Miss Out on the Best Place to Advertise Your Arabian The November issue of EQUESTRIAN featuring ARABIANS is a great time to showcase your Arabian stallion, farm or horses for sale. For more information, call Crissi Eggers at (859) 225-6936 or e-mail ceggers@usef.org. *Special advertising rates are available for USEF members. Space closes October 12. Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Named One of ABA Top 100 Events in North America The 2005 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Bayer, has been designated one of the American Bus Association’s (ABA) Top 100 events in North America, offering outstanding entertainment value to groups as well as to individual travelers from around the world. For the full story, click here. Pennsylvania National Horse Show Planned for October 14-23 Nearly 1,200 of the finest American and international show horses will gather at the recently expanded Farm Show Arena in Harrisburg, PA, for the 59th annual Pennsylvania National Horse Show, October 14-23, 2004. The show draws tens of thousands of horse enthusiasts, who travel from throughout the region and across the U.S. to enjoy the unparalleled competition, special attractions, excellent shopping and the chance to see the stars of equine sports in action. Frequently Asked Questions Q: Last week you mentioned how to apply for an ID to get an Authorized User Account (AUA). After you have an ID, how do you get an actual AUA account? For answers to other frequently asked questions, go to http://www.usef.org/content/faqs. USEF Members Can Now Order Nextel Phones, Accessories and Nextel Service Online 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. Horseman’s Radio Weekly Features Jim Wolf on the 2004 Athens Olympic Games The Horseman’s Radio Weekly is an award-winning program dedicated to educating and entertaining equine enthusiasts with stories from celebrity equestrians and helpful segments for better overall horse health. The Horseman’s Radio Weekly has become a fixture in the horse industry. On October 6-12, 2004, join the program with Chef de' Mission Jim Wolf, recorded live from the Olympics in Athens, Greece. Discover the glory and success of the United States Olympic Team and learn about the controversies surrounding this year’s Games. For more information or for a station near you call (800) 523-1560 or visit www.hrwnet.com. 1% Below Factory Invoice on Select New Dodge Vehicles for USEF Members Real savings for USEF members through USEF Purchasing. For more information, call USEF Purchasing toll-free (877) 576-6872. Week in Review Competition Results for October 2004
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. ©2004, United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. |
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