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Unprecedented Ninth American Grand Prix Association Rider of the Year Title for Margie Engle; Madison Named Horse of the Year; Ellen Whitaker Takes Rookie Title Margie Engle of Wellington, FL, stormed to a remarkable and record-setting ninth American Grand Prix Association (AGA) Rider of the Year title, edging Kent Farrington by 23 points for the 2005 season win. Third place finisher Laura Kraut finished 25 points off the pace. For the full story, click here. 
Olympian Kevin Babington to Offer Jumper Clinic Irish competitor Kevin Babington will be offering a jumper clinic on Saturday, December 10, 2005, at the High Point Equestrian Center in Montague, NJ. Babington has represented Ireland’s international team since 1996 and has won numerous grand prix in the United States, as well. Babington has proven to be an effective communicator in his clinics. He is as skillful at improving the green horse and rider as he is with the advanced horse and rider. For the full story, click here.
Official Insurance Provider to United States Equestrian Federation Members: $1 million in excess liability insurance free with your USEF junior, senior, platinum or life membership When you think of horses and insurance, you probably think of hurdles...At Equisure, we pride ourselves on giving you a smooth ride. Because we employ insurance people who are horse owners, competitors and equestrian participants, we really know the industry inside and out. Our personal involvement means our insurance solutions are up-to-date and will work for you. The unexpected in the horse world can be costly, but we have put together affordable coverage for your peace of mind. Equisure has more than 11 years of experience in the insurance field, and we are proud to be the "Official Insurance Provider to United States Equestrian Federation Members" and its affiliates. As a member of USEF, you are entitled to $1 million in personal excess liability insurance for horse-related accidents that cause riding injury or property damage to third parties. In addition, you are entitled to personal accident insurance that insures you for death or permanent disability resulting from horse-related accidents. The benefit amount is determined by where the accident occurred and the result, with a maximum benefit of $35,000. For more information, contact Equisure at (800) 752-2472, or visit their website at www.equisure-inc.com. HITS Announces the 2006 Indio Desert Circuit HITS is pleased to announce the 2006 Indio Desert Circuit in Indio, CA. Now in its 15th consecutive year, the Indio Desert Circuit will once again offer an exciting six weeks of hunter/jumper competitions. In addition to the excellence in show management that equestrians have come to expect from HITS, 2006 brings some changes sure to please competitors. Most importantly, in 2006, HITS is switching over to EuroFelt footing in all the rings in Indio, and making some positive changes to the layout of the site. With exciting competitions to watch, beautiful show grounds to enjoy and fun-filled special events to attend, spectators are also sure to enjoy all that this year's circuit has to offer. For the full story, click here. AAEP Foundation Donates $50,000 to Help Horses Affected by Hurricane Katrina The AAEP Foundation, Inc., has donated $50,000 to aid Gulf Coast horses affected by Hurricane Katrina. Donations of $25,000 each have been made to the Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association (LVMA) and the Mississippi Veterinary Medical Association (MVMA). The AAEP Foundation created its Equine Disaster Relief Fund in early September to aid horses affected by Hurricane Katrina and other natural disasters. For the full story, click here.
Don't Miss Out on USEF Holiday Cards! Order Today! It’s not too late to order your unique United States Equestrian Federation Holiday Cards! Expedited shipping is available at no extra cost to you. Visit our Holiday Card Center to view our exclusive designs, or call (800) 556-5495. Enjoy the convenience of free imprinting when you order three or more boxes, and know your purchase supports all worthwhile USEF programs. Classic Season Wraps Up for the Atlanta Fall Classic Series Aaron Vale of Aiken, SC, riding for Angelstone Farms claimed another victory on board the 11-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding Arriscraft Soleil with double clear rounds on November 20 over a field of 36 competitors in the $40,000 National Hunter Jumper League (NHJL) Grand Prix sponsored by Bayer/Legend. A first-round time of 88.158 seconds assured Vale a return spot in the jump-off. Their second clear round time of 43.024 seconds put them in the winner's circle. Vale had a total of six mounts for the event, with two making it into the final round. For the full story, click here. Greenbrier Farm to Host Eventing Clinic with Olympic Champion Leslie Law A clinic with current Olympic eventing champion Leslie Law of Great Britain will take place on Thursday, December 8, at Greenbrier Farm, a 160-acre eventing training facility in Uxbridge, Ontario, Canada. For the full story, click here. North American Riding for the Handicapped Association Honors National Award Winners The North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) announced the recipients of several honors given out at the association’s annual banquet, which took place on November 12 at the Houston Marriott Westchase in Houston, TX. For the full story, click here. Annual International Hoof-Care Summit Returns for Third Year The 3rd Annual International Hoof-Care Summit is a unique, all-industry event for farriers, featuring 43 speakers and 65 hours of focused hoof care learning. The event takes place January 31-February 3 at the Cincinnati Hilton Hotel and Convention Center in Cincinnati, OH. Deep South Paso Fino Horse Association Receives Aid for Hurricane Katrina Relief The American Horse Council Foundation Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund presented the Deep South Paso Fino Horse Association with a check for $5,000 to assist with the recovery from the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina. 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.
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. Kentucky Horse Park Announces Equine Education Programs for 2006 The Education Department at the Kentucky Horse Park wants to make better caretakers out of horse owners, and consequently better horses. To that end, it will offer a variety of equine classes and programs for both adults and youngsters in 2006. Equine professionals and novices will benefit from courses on a wide variety of topics, designed to make participants better horsemen and horsewomen. For the full story, click here. George Morris Auctions Trophies and Household Effects from Hunterdon On January 11-12, 2006, Dawson and Nye Auctioneers and Appraisers will be auctioning off trophies, paintings, silver, pictures, rugs and other household effects from the house of equestrian legend and current U.S. Show Jumping Chef d’Equipe George Morris. The auction will be held in Morris Plains, NJ, at the auction house of Dawson and Nye. 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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November 23, 2005
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