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Kimberly McCormack Wins 2007 ASPCA Maclay National Championship at Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament On November 3 at the Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament, Kimberly McCormack of Clermont, NJ, took home the prestigious title of national champion in the 2007 ASPCA Maclay National Championship. McCormack rode Sundance to the title and trains with her sister Kristy McCormack, Missy Clark and John Brennan. Elizabeth Lubrano of Glenmoore, PA, finished as the reserve champion, while Shelby Wakeman of Westlake Village, CA, was third. The first-round course was designed by judges George H. Morris and Linda Hough. It posed a challenge for many of the riders, while featuring different-looking jumps, such as a leaf-covered wall with no standards and an arch jump. SmartPak Makes Generous Donation to United States Equestrian Federation’s Equine Disaster Relief Fund Moved by the tragedy of the wildfires in Southern California, Massachusetts-based company SmartPak generously donated $5,000 to the USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund, further demonstrating their continued support and dedication to the welfare of individual horses and the industry as a whole. 2008 FEI Rider and Horse Registration and Renewal Information Registration for Riders and Horses Morris Claims Wire-To-Wire Galway Downs Victory in CCI**; Area VI Young Riders take United States Equestrian Federation’s Western Junior/Young Rider One-Star Team Championship Heather Morris won the Galway Downs CCI** the hard way—by holding first place on all three days of the ninth annual Galway Downs International Three-Day Event. Her faultless show jumping round on Genial guaranteed the victory. But Morris just grimaced when asked how hard it is to be the rider everyone else is aiming for. “When you're in the warm-up ring, all you can think is, ‘Why am I doing this to myself?’ But it's so great when it's over!” she said. COTA Fantasy Team Challenge—An Imaginary Competition Comprised of Actual Horse-and-Rider Combinations Competing in Actual USEF Shows—Kicks Off "Football and basketball fans have been doing this for years, and now horse sport fans can have online fantasy teams," said Mary Ross, founder of the Challenge of the Americas (COTA) Fantasy Team Challenge. "If you've ever dreamed about creating the perfect team of dressage riders or show jumpers, and including yourself or a stable pal in the mix, this is the opportunity. It's fun, exciting and for a good cause." The COTA Fantasy, a benefit for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), launched November 5, at www.challengeoftheamericas.com. USET Foundation Awards Markham Trophy to Young Rider Kelly Sult The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation is pleased to announce that Kelly Sult and Hollywood were presented with the Markham Trophy at the Fair Hill International CCI***, which ran from October 18-21, 2007. Madden and Authentic Take the $15,000 Pasmore Cup; Farrington Wins Atlas Fence Speed at the Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament The first night of international jumping at the Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament saw wins from Beezie Madden and the red-hot Kent Farrington. Madden took first in the $15,000 Pasmore Stables Horseman's Cup and Farrington won the $5,000 Atlas Fence Speed Challenge. Nominees Named for Election to American Saddlebred Horse Association Board of Directors Following submission of its proposed slate to the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of the American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) at their meetings on Wednesday, October 31, the list of nominees standing for election as directors of the association was released on November 5.
Todd Flettrich and Amadeus are Highest-Placed American Duo at Porsche Dressage Trophy Indoor Tournament in Paderborn, Germany With three Americans competing at "Porsche Dressage Trophy," a German national indoor dressage tournament held in Paderborn, Germany, on November 2-4, Todd Flettrich of Coatesville, PA, and Wellington, FL, rode Amadeus to third place in the grand prix special, earning the distinction of being the highest-placed American in the FEI classes at the show. 
Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping Media Guide Offers All You Need to Know on the Event Have you ever wondered who was the youngest rider ever to win the FEI World Cup™ Jumping title or how long the champion horses lived after this pinnacle in their careers? Or ever wondered how many times a particular rider has made it to the Final and where they finished every time, or which was the youngest horse to come out on top? 124th National Horse Show and Family Festival Offers VIP Experience for Guests and Sponsors The National Horse Show and Family Festival (NHS) is as well-known for its exquisite social events as it is for its high-caliber horses and riders. One of the most recognized social soirees of the season is the "Jumping Under the Stars" Gala, held at the 124th National Horse Show and Family Festival. The horse show will be held from December 5-9 at the Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club in Wellington, FL. Catch All the Excitement of National Horse Show and Winter Equestrian Festival Competition Live on the Web Productions East Video in association with Stadium Jumping, Inc., and and LiveBroadcast.TV, is proud to present live webcasts from the National Horse Show and also of all the rings of the Winter Equestrian Festival competition from Wellington and Tampa, FL. USET Foundation to Host "Hong Kong by Night" Olympic Benefit at International Polo Club in Wellington, FL, on February 8, 2008 The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation will host a gala evening benefit entitled "Hong Kong by Night" on February 8, 2008, at the International Polo Club in Wellington, FL. Pony Club Leadership Heads to Boston for 2008 Annual Meeting Boston, MA, is the site for the 2008 Annual Meeting and Convention of the United States Pony Clubs, Inc. From Wednesday, January 23, until Sunday, January 27, an anticipated 1,000 Pony Club leaders, volunteers and youth are expected to attend the meeting for a variety of informative and exciting seminars on equestrian topics. Noted professionals from across the country will conduct workshops on subjects relating to equine activities and sports, such as: “A View From C,” “Alternative Medicine,” “Care of the Older Horse” and “Cross Training and the Equine Athlete.” The popular Anatomy Room will be available for hands-on study and younger Pony Club members will spend time in Pony Club Paddock. Also available on site at the Annual Meeting will be the USPC Bookstore and an impressive trade fair of equestrian products. New England Dressage Association Hosts Ingrid Klimke During Fall Weekend The New England Dressage Association played host to Ingrid Klimke, one of Germany’s leading event and dressage riders, during NEDA’s annual Fall Weekend. As she has at previous symposiums, Klimke joined forces with Dr. Ina Goesmeier, one of the world’s leading veterinary practitioners in holistic medicine. 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
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. FEI Nominations Committee Holds Inaugural Meeting The Nomination Committee met for the first time at the FEI Headquarters in Lausanne, Switzerland, November 1-2, 2007. During their one-and-a-half-day meeting, the committee mainly discussed and reviewed the following: conflict of interest and confidentiality agreement, role of the committee, procedures and timeline.
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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 (800) 853-5576, x9164. Hurry, offer ends December 31, 2007. *Click product name for terms and conditions: Platinum, Cash Rewards, Select Rewards, College 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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