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Winter Equestrian Festival 2005 Dressage Competitions--Three Eclectic, International, and Intense Competitions Foxhall CCI*** Will Run in 2005 Attention Horse of the Year Champions EQUESTRIAN magazine will publish its annual photo gallery and roster of national, zone, regional and district Horse of the Year champions in the March 2005 issue. Owners of Horse of the Year champions are invited to submit photos for publication in the photo gallery. Final standings will be available on the website on December 20, 2004. The mailing of notification letters will begin on December 20 as well. All photos must be received in our office no later than January 21, 2005. (Photos received after this date cannot be included in the championship roster and will be returned if a self-addressed stamped envelope is included. The Federation is not responsible for lost or misdirected mail.) For the photo guidelines and other information regarding submissions, click here. Vote for Equestrian of the Year through Friday, January 7 As the year comes to a close, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce the 2004 Equestrians of Honor. Of these seven honorees, one will be selected by the USEF membership, as the 2004 USEF Equestrian of the Year. Online voting has begun, and all members in good standing are invited to vote. For the full story and for a printable ballot, click here. PFHA Membership Convention Next Week The 2005 Paso Fino Horse Association's Annual Board of Directors and Membership Convention will be held next week, January 14–16, at the Sofitel Hotel in Miami, FL. Special events taking place during this year's convention include a judges and stewards clinic, election of officers, a show secretaries and show management clinic, a party sponsored by La Libertad Paso Fino Farm and Howard Brody and a party sponsored by Mario “Mayito” Hernandez at Caballos de Mayo. Don’t miss out on your chance to vote for the officers who will direct the organization for the next two years. For more information, visit www.pfha.org.
Sale! Save on Official USEF Merchandise From now until February 1, purchase $50.00 or more of USEF merchandise and you will receive a USEF Sport Bottle for 50% off the regular retail price – a savings of $5.50! Please enter the word sportbottle in the coupon code section when checking out to receive this special limited offer. While you’re shopping, please visit our discount/closeout section for 25% off on select USEF merchandise. Click here to enter the official USEF online store. Keep Fido Warm This Winter Safety Seminar The Safety Seminar Agenda for the USEF Annual Meeting has been posted online. For the full agenda, click here. 2005 USEF Dressage Championships Information Now Available Locations and Selection Procedures have now been approved for 2005 USEF Dressage Program Championships.For information regarding the 2005 USEF Junior Dressage Team Championship sponsored by Collecting Gaits Farm, the Dutta Corporation and Performance Sales International, click here. For information regarding the 2005 USEF/Markel Young Horse Dressage Program, including the USEF/Markel Young Horse Dressage Selection Trials and National Championships, click here. Questions regarding either of these USEF Dressage Programs should be directed to Jennifer Keeler, Sport Manager – Dressage, at jkeeler@usef.org. 2005 HITS Ocala Fast Facts Since its introduction in 1982, the Horse Shows In The Sun (HITS) Ocala Winter Circuit has become a fixture on the East Coast show jumping circuit. Each winter, the Ocala Circuit attracts national and international participants from the United States, Canada, Mexico and Europe. Classes offered range from grand prix show jumping to a selection of divisions for both the novice and experienced rider. Located in Ocala/Marion County, the heart of Florida's horse country, the area is home to over 600 horse farms and hundreds of supporting facilities and businesses. HITS moved the Ocala horse shows from the 100-acre Golden Hills International Show Grounds to the circuit's new home, the 300+ acre Post Time Farm in 2002. Post Time Farm is located just a few miles west of the Golden Hills International Show Grounds on Highway 27. The Post Time Training Center was originally built for Thoroughbred racehorses. The facility is professionally landscaped and features gated entrances, 52 miles of four-board fencing, 26 permanent barns that house 500 stalls, numerous paddocks, bridle paths, and additional buildings for the horse show office, restaurant and an on-site school. 2005 HITS Arizona Fast Facts For the full story, click here. 2005 HITS Indio Fast Facts HITS purchased the former polo grounds in 1992 and held the first Desert Circuit that year. This year marks the thirteenth consecutive presentation of the Indio Desert Circuit. Produced by Horse Shows In The Sun, Inc. (HITS) under the direction of HITS President Tom Struzzieri, the six shows at Indio attract top international horses and riders as well as beginning riders seeking to gain experience in the show ring. Some of the country's foremost hunter, jumper and equitation judges preside at the show. This year, four of the grand prix competitions are qualifiers for the World Cup Finals that will be held later in the year. For the full story, click here. NASC Able to Manage Risk of Animal Supplements Through Custom Adverse Event Reporting System Over the past three years, the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC) successfully initiated its CompliancePlusSM program that provides a framework of best manufacturing practices for quality assurance, risk assessment/management and a commitment to ongoing research. These developments stand alone in the industry. New Jersey Veterinarian to Lead the AAEP in 2005 Scott E. Palmer, VMD, of Clarksburg, NJ, was installed as the 51st 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. Celebrate Their Achievements! Congratulate your favorite rider, horse or trainer with a congratulatory ad in EQUESTRIAN magazine.The March 2005 issue is the annual Horse of the Year Awards issue. Ad space closes January 31.Show them how special they are by celebrating their victory with a congratulatory ad. Special rates are available for USEF members. For more information or to schedule your ad contact: East of the Mississippi Frequently Asked Questions Q: What horses/ponies need a measurement card? 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 80,000 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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