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2005 Washington International Horse Show Wrap-up Kent Farrington of Greenwich, CT, and Madison, owned by Alexa Weeks, stormed to victory on Saturday evening, October 29, 2005, in the $100,000 President’s Cup, sponsored by Salamander Hospitality, LLC, at the Washington International Horse Show. Twenty-five equestrian superstars and their equine partners went to the post in the highlight event of the show. Steve Stephens of Palmetto, FL, designed this year’s President’s Cup course. For the full story, click here.
Merial’s Ulcergard™ and Gastrogard®; Named “Official Equine Stomach Ulcer Products of the USEF”
Merial, a world leader in animal healthcare, has joined the USEF as its newest corporate partner. Though the partnership may be new, USEF athletes and veterinarians have depended on Merial for years, as its trusted products have long been used by USEF team horses as they travel to events both nationally and internationally. For the full story, click here. Sponsorship Opportunities Still Available for the 2006 USEF Annual Meeting Are you looking for an opportunity to maximize your visibility and awareness to a community of equestrian leaders from across the country? Consider a sponsorship at the USEF Annual Meeting, January 11-15. As a sponsor, you can interact with hundreds of active equestrians and industry movers/shakers, all in a festive and comfortable setting as the leaders and athletes of our sport convene this year in Cincinnati, OH. Common Questions about the USEF Directory Project
For the answers to these questions and others, click here. The Gulf Coast Winter Series Will Go On, But Elsewhere Members of the Gulf Coast Classic Company have been working with rescue and relief volunteers every day since Hurricane Katrina devastated the Mississippi Gulf Coast, even using the Gulf Coast Winter Series show grounds as a distribution point for supplies to those most in need. Despite the show grounds being in near-perfect shape and the pleading of a community in desperate need of economic help, some changes had to be made due to FEMA’s official announcement that all area shelters will soon be closed and the people relocated to local hotels until at least March. With only 100 days until the circuit was scheduled to start, the Gulf Coast Classic Company was forced into making the difficult decision to temporarily relocate a portion of this year’s series.
At John Deere, we know all about passion. For more than 160 years, ours has centered around one goal–building innovative, quality equipment that not only meets, but exceeds, the expectations of our customers. Accept nothing less than equipment that stands for the same passion you live by. And now, USEF members can save up to 23% MSRP on new John Deere equipment for full-time equine facilities through USEF MemberPerks. For more on John Deere products, visit www.johndeere.com. It costs nothing to join the MemberPerks program for current USEF members. Simply call (877) 576-6872 to enroll now and to receive more information on John Deere equipment, as well as other discount programs that are available through USEF MemberPerks. Why wait? Last year, USEF members saved nearly $1 million on purchases for their farms, businesses and personal use. The Beginning of the Kentucky Saddlebred Owners and Breeders Association A new Charter Club of the American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) has been formed in Kentucky, named the Kentucky Saddlebred Owners and Breeders Association (KSOBA). The ASHA has received notification of the new club’s compliance with the requirements of ASHA bylaws for recognition. For the full story, click here. Reining Division Champions Named at the 2005 Grand National and World Championship Morgan Horse Show Wilma Won’t Deter the 122nd Annual National Horse Show and Family Festival Set for Wellington Hurricane Wilma dealt a damaging blow to South Florida and the equestrian community of Wellington when she struck the area on October 24, 2005. Despite the widespread impact, the equestrian community is rapidly recovering and gradually returning to normal. For the full story, click here. Paso Fino Horse Association 2006 Hall of Fame Nominations Now is the time to nominate an individual or a horse to be considered for induction into the Paso Fino Hall of Fame. Individuals must be in good standing with the Paso Fino Horse Association (PFHA) and must have been inactive in PFHA-sanctioned events for a period of five years or must be age 60 or older as of September 1, 2006. If deceased, the nominee must have been in good standing at the time of death. The nominee must have invested a minimum of five years, regionally or nationally, in helping to promote the Paso Fino breed. A biography must accompany nomination listing accomplishments and contributions to the breed. For the full story, click here.
The November feature item of the month is the custom-made Blue Ribbon dog jacket by Royal Riders. Available in numerous colors and sizes, there’s one that will be perfect for your canine friend throughout the cold months ahead. Click here to order this item. From now until November 30, 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. New Andalusian and Lusitano Breed Brand The Spanish Andalusian and the Portuguese Lusitano are known collectively as the “Iberian Horse” from their place of origin, Europe’s Iberian Peninsula. A new brand to represent these beautiful horses was approved by the International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association (IALHA) at their recent board meeting in Tulsa. 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. Attention! All members participating in the Farnam®/Platform™ - USEF Horse of the Year and Silver Stirrup Awards programs: Please review your points and standings in your respective division(s) by:
Please refer to GR911.1 of the Federation Rule Book for deadlines for your breed/discipline. Reminder: A horse's report is free of charge, to the owner, trainer or driver, for the current year. See GR818 for complete details. 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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