2008 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF

DRESSAGE FESTIVAL OF CHAMPIONS

For the U.S. dressage horses, the road to Hong Kong runs through San Juan Capistrano, California. The USEF Selection Trials for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team in Dressage will take place at the Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions to be held over two consecutive weekends, June 20 - 22 and June 27 - 29, 2008 at the beautiful Oaks Blenheim Facility in San Juan Capistrano.

Once again, this "Festival of Champions" will showcase the nation’s 12 best horse/rider combinations competing for National Championship titles in the Junior, Young Rider, Young Adult "Brentina Cup", Intermediaire I, and Grand Prix divisions. The Grand Prix Championship will also serve as the official USEF Dressage Selection Trials.

Schedule & Entry List

• 2008 Festival of Champions Schedule

Tentative Schedule:

• First Weekend - June 20 - 22: National Championships for Juniors, Young Riders, & Grand Prix (First Round)
• Second Weekend - June 27 - 29: National Championships for Young Adult "Brentina Cup", Intermediaire I, & Grand Prix (Second Round)

Qualification Information:

(Including selection procedures, applications, qualifying competitions, and ranking lists)

• Juniors
• Young Riders
• Young Adult "Brentina Cup"
• Intermediaire I
• Grand Prix

Venue Information:

• www.dressageontheroadtohongkong.com
• www.blenheimequisports.com

Ticket & Hotel Information:

• www.dressageontheroadtohongkong.com

Media Accreditation:

Contact Brian Sosby, bsosby@usef.org

In continuation of their strong commitment to dressage, Collecting Gaits Farm is continuing their partnership with USEF to become title sponsor of the 2008 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions. Located in Alpharetta, Georgia (a suburb of Atlanta), Collecting Gaits Farm is owned by Jeff and Shereen Fuqua. The Fuqua’s enjoy giving back to the sport in order to encourage the growth of dressage in the United States.