| USEF Lifetime Achievement Award
Legendary Saddlebred Showman Don Harris Honored with 2010 USEF Lifetime Achievement Award |
 | Don Harris and CH Imperator.
Photo by Sargent/ASHA Archive. |
Lexington, KY - In the American Saddlebred world, few names rise to a level of royalty in quite the way that the name of Don Harris has. During more than five decades of training and competition, his fan following has exponentially increased. Those who know him attribute it to three things: impeccable training, consummate showmanship and perhaps most importantly and most simply, sincere kindness. Now, after this lifetime as an ambassador for one of America's few original breeds, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce that Harris, of Cox's Creek, KY, has been selected to receive the organization's highest honor - the USEF Lifetime Achievement Award and the Jimmy A. Williams Trophy.
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| USEF Junior Equestrian of the Year
Kelsey Kimbler Named 2010 USEF Junior Equestrian of the Year |
 | 2010 USEF Junior Equestrian of the Year, Kelsey Kimbler.
Photo by Paschal Karl. |
Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce Kelsey Kimbler as the 2010 Junior Equestrian of the Year. This highest of honor offered to a junior equestrian comes on the heels of another big honor Kelsey earned earlier this month - the 2010 USEF Youth Sportsman's Award, sponsored by Breyer Animal Creations. This puts Kelsey in elite company, as one of only a handful of junior equestrians to accomplish both feats in the same year.
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| More USEF News
Kathryn Clap Named USEF SmartPak Adult Amateur Hunter Leading Rider for 2010 |
 | Kathryn Clapp and Donnerkind.
Photo by Al Cook. |
Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce that the SmartPak Adult Amateur Hunter Leading Rider for 2010 is Kathryn Clapp of Charlottesville, VA. Clapp earned the honor aboard her equine partner Donnerkind, a 16.1-hand dark brown Hannoverian owned by Thomas Bishop's The Barracks Farm also in Charlotteville. Based on points accumulated during the 2010 competition year, the SmartPak Adult Amateur Hunter Ranking List, the award comes with a prize from the USEF and SmartPak. Clapp's accumulation of 1,000 points earned her the prize by a wide margin.
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| Hunter/Jumper
USEF Network LIVE Broadcast of George H. Morris Horsemanship Training Session Continues Through Saturday | |
Lexington, KY - To kick off the United States Equestrian Federation's 2011 Network broadcast schedule, USEF is showcasing one of the greatest opportunities for young jumping riders. The Fifth Annual George H. Morris Horsemastership Training Session, presented by the USEF, began January 4 and continues through January 11 at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL. This exclusive opportunity is offered to 12 of the nation's best rising stars, and they will spend four days learning from the U.S. Show Jumping Chef d'Equipe George Morris and several other legends of the sport. Live and Video on Demand coverage are available at www.USEFNetwork.com.
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| 52 Weeks in the Pursuit of Excellence
Here is how 2010 unfolded before, during and after the Equestrian Event that stopped the American Equestrian community in its tracks |
 | U.S. Vaulting Team wins Gold at WEG.
Photo by Shannon Brinkman/USEF Archive. |
With every eye on the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, 2010 was the Year of the Horse in the United States as the world arrived on our doorstep in Lexington, KY, for 16 days of competition, demonstration and fun. It took years of planning and didn't kick off until the end of the ninth month of the year. Here is how 2010 unfolded before, during and after the Equestrian Event that stopped the American Equestrian community in its tracks. Anyone who makes a life with horses knows it's not only about the few days a year when the world is watching - it is about every day of every year. January: 2010 began with honoring the champions from the previous year at the 2010 USEF Annual Meeting. Dressage superstar Steffen Peters repeated as Equestrian of the Year. It was a monumental task to get him from a horse show in ...
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| Saddlebreds
2011 American Saddlebred Convention, Youth Conference and Saddlebred Gala Set for February 17-19 | |
Lexington, KY - The 2011 American Saddlebred Horse Association's (ASHA) Annual Convention and Youth Conference will be held February 17-19 at the Griffin Gate Marriott Resort and Spa in Lexington, KY. As in 2010, on the day before the opening of the 2011 American Saddlebred Convention - February 16 - an American Riding Instructors Association (ARIA) Riding Instructor Certification Test will be held.
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| Eventing
Rebecca "Becky" Broussard: 1942-2010 |
 | Rebecca "Becky" Broussard.
Photo courtesy Sarah Kelly. |
Whitefish, MT - We mourn the loss of a great patron of equestrian sport in the United States. Rebecca "Becky" Broussard passed away on December 24, 2010, surrounded by her family at her home. Broussard participated in the sport of eventing at all levels. She owned horses for some of the top riders in the sport, at the same time she has lent support to many programs aimed at the development of both horses and riders. She also believed in "expanding the geography" of eventing and was well-known for producing The Event at Rebecca Farm held in Kalispell, MT.
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| Industry News
GMHA Awarded Funding for Youth Education Programs |
 | Green Mountain Horse Association Youth.
Photo courtesy GMHA. |
South Woodstock, VT - Green Mountain Horse Association (GMHA) is pleased to announce that it has received $15,000 from the Chichester duPont Foundation to continue youth program scholarships for applicants with financial need. GMHA has earmarked this funding to help young riders attend the Junior Horsemanship Clinic, which will attain its 55th year in the 2011. The money also will support GMHA's Working Student program and Competition Scholarships.
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 Renew for 2011
The 2011 USEF Competition year is approaching quickly. Renew your membership now. It is so easy when you log into your MY USEF Account and click on "2011 USEF Membership Application" under 2011 Competition Year. For your convenience and the best membership deal, you can opt for a three-year membership for $150.
The annual USEF Competing Equestrian membership costs only $55. As a competing member, you are eligible to participate at all USEF Licensed Competitions, receive equestrian magazine at no additional charge, a million-dollar personal excess liability policy for horse-related accidents that cause bodily injury or property damage to third parties, and the added benefits of USEF MemberPerks - a members-only discount program with unbeatable deals from companies like John Deere, Hertz, Sherwin Williams, USRider, FarmVet, LifeLock, Moxie and others.
Not participating in USEF Licensed Competitions but still want to be a member? There are member categories for you. With the USEF Equestrian membership, at $35, you receive automatic insurance along with the MemberPerks. If you are a college student who is busy studying and not competing, you can join as a USEF Collegiate member for $25. This is another non-competing membership that will give you the benefits of MemberPerks plus four issues of equestrian magazine to keep you well informed of equestrian sports. And Club Equestrian, which is only $15, gives you access to the MemberPerks program.
USEF is pleased to offer you the ability to pay for your membership renewal with a credit or debit card or by utilizing our newest electronic check payment method. We accept American Express, Visa, MasterCard and electronic check.
If you have questions, call the USEF Customer Care Center and a personal agent will assist you. You may call (859) 258-2472. Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. [ET]. |
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 | 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 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 STATEMENTThe vision of the United States Equestrian Federation® is to provide leadership for equestrian sport in the United States of America by promoting the pursuit of excellence from the grassroots to the Olympic Games, based on a foundation of fair, safe competition and the welfare of its human and equine athletes.
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