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Ravel Returns to Winning at the Exquis World Dressage Masters The inaugural Exquis World Dressage Masters debuted at the palm Beach International Equestrian Club on January 30. The brisk weather made for some frisky horses but the USA’s star from the 2008 Olympic Games shone brighter than ever. More Dressage News
Laura Noyes and Steffen Peters Win Top Awards from the USET Foundation The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation Board of Trustees hosted a cocktail reception on Friday, January 30, 2009, to honor the 2008 Olympians and the recipients of the Foundations' Gold Medal Club Anniversary Awards, the Lionel Guerrand-Hermes Trophy, and the Whitney Stone Cup. The reception was held at Player's Club in Wellington, FL.
UPHA to Offer Ribbons of Service Program for Saddle Seat Equitation Riders The UPHA has initiated a new program designed to reward saddle seat equitation riders for their community service involvement and fundraising efforts for approved charitable organizations. Jim Taylor describes Ribbons of Service as “a shared-commitment program that encourages riders to show an American Saddlebred, Arabian (including Half-Arabians), Morgan or National Show Horse in saddle seat equitation competitions, and encourages donors to pledge funds for charity for each class in which the rider shows. The rider is not only responsible for raising the donations, but for performing community service as part of his or her own contribution to the effort.”
Isabelle Leibler Wins FEI Pony Class and American Shetland Pony Club Award Isabelle Leibler and her German Sport Pony, Going West, won the FEI Pony Individual class at the ESP Wellington Dressage Show recently, and the pair also rode away with special recognition from the American Shetland Pony Club (ASPC). Leibler, who trains with Lars Petersen, won the class with a score of 63.474%.
Peter Wylde and Esplanade 7 Post First Grand Prix Win of 2009 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival Peter Wylde, 2004 Olympic Team Gold medalist for the USA, rode Esplanade 7 to his first grand prix win of the 2009 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival on Thursday, January 29. The pair took the fourth leg of the $30,000 Braman Motorcars WEF Challenge Cup Series under lights at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center. More Hunter/Jumper News
New! Custom Clothing, Belts, Flip Flops, Dog Collars and More—Exclusively at ShopUSEF.com Visit ShopUSEF.com and click on the Youth tab to see the great new line of merchandise benefitting the United States Equestrian Federation Youth Council, a talented group of young equestrians who have a keen eye for style. The proceeds from your purchase will help fund future Youth Council initiatives. The Pegasus you see on the left is the artwork of 19-year-old Kirsten Kimbler, co-chair of the USEF Youth Council. This new rendition of the much-loved mythical figure originated as a painting by the artist before it was transformed into this classy logo that now adorns a rich selection of colorful clothing and accessories available exclusively at ShopUSEF.com.
American Horse Council Issues Forum to Highlight Welfare of Horse The American Horse Council (AHC) has announced that the focus of this year’s National Issues Forum will be the “Welfare of the Horse.” The Forum will be held June 16, 2009, in Washington, DC, as part of the AHC’s annual meeting.
American Hackney Horse Society Foundation Announces 2009 Adult Amateur Driving ChallengeThe American Hackney Horse Society Foundation’s (AHHSF) goal is to preserve the past, promote the future and improve the breed of the American Hackney. To help accomplish this goal, the AHHSF announces the 2009 Adult Amateur Driving Challenge to help promote the showing of five-year-old and older Hackney ponies by adult amateurs at the smaller shows in a designated area.
Reining and Vaulting Schedules for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Revised The World Games 2010 Foundation announced a revision to the competition schedule for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG). The new schedule moves the reining competition to September 25-30, and shifts the vaulting competition to October 1-10. No other discipline schedules were altered. Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital to Provide Services for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Test Events Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital will provide veterinary services for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games test events, as announced by the World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc.
Rich American Saddlebred Registry Grand National Competition Schedule for 2009 ReleasedThe 2009 American Saddlebred Registry Grand National prize program schedule of competitions has been announced. This year, the Grand National features 32 shows offering 61 classes with over $138,000 offered in prize money for Grand National-eligible American Saddlebreds. The schedule is available at www.asha.net/asr-gn_showschedule. More Saddlebred News
Research Funding Available to Investigate the Therapeutic Effects of Horses on HumansHorses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF) invites proposals to investigate the therapeutic effects of horses on humans. The Foundation's broad research agenda includes basic research as well as clinical studies that will ultimately impact physical and mental health and the quality of life for people with disabilities who are involved with equine-assisted activities/therapies.
USEF to Host Para-Equestrian Training Session The USEF will be hosting a Para-Equestrian Dressage Training Session, March 18-19, 2009, in Woodinville, WA. The training session is designed to help riders who have various disabilities learn more about competing in dressage at a national or international level and will be hosted by the Little Bit Therapeutic Riding Center.
Unwanted Horse Coalition Speakers AvailableThe Unwanted Horse Coalition’s (UHC) National Speaker Program is up and running. If you are an equine group with an upcoming event and would like to have someone speak about the UHC, what it does and the problem of unwanted horses, the UHC has a program to provide you with this support. The UHC has volunteers across the country who may be able to attend your event and present information from the Coalition.
FEI Clean Sport Commission: Focus Groups Hold Meetings in Lausanne The focus groups formed by FEI Anti Doping and Medication Commission members, selected experts and FEI staff have begun their work. Four working groups were created: Lab Group, Legal Group, List Group, and Communications and Education Group. Three groups—Lab, Legal and List—met on January 29-30 and February 4, respectively. The remaining group—Communications and Education—will meet on February 9.
Attention all USEF Members
Good news awaits when you renew your membership online for 2009! If you were an amateur, professional or junior member in 2007 or 2008, you will be able to renew online using our new Quick Renewal. Just log in to your My USEF Account and select the Quick Renew option. All of your membership information will be there. All you have to do is review it; edit it, if necessary; submit payment; and print out a copy of your 2009 card. In addition, the membership process has been further streamlined by doing away with the breed/discipline dues. The new USEF Competing Equestrian Membership due for all Senior Active and Junior Active members is $55. With that, you will be able to participate at all USEF Licensed Competitions, as well as receive automatic insurance and MemberPerks. There are also two new member categories for individuals not participating in USEF Licensed Competitions. The USEF Equestrian ($35) includes the automatic insurance and access to the MemberPerks program, while the Club Equestrian ($15) includes access to MemberPerks. If you have any questions about the new memberships, please call one of our Customer Care Agents at (859) 258-2472.
Please Read—Important Information about Your Membership Card Once your membership has been processed you will be sent a membership card as well as key fobs. You are required to present proof of current USEF membership in order to compete in USEF Licensed Competitions. If you do not have your membership card, a key fob or a copy of your membership card, you will be required to pay a $30 non-refundable non-member fee. You can print a copy of your card from www.usef.org. Please note, effective 12/01/08 you will no longer be able to sign a membership affidavit in lieu of paying the non-member fee. Your USEF membership also verifies your amateur status. If you wish to compete in amateur classes and you have not presented proof of USEF membership with Amateur Certification, you will also be charged the non-member amateur fee of $30. Competitions that are also recognized by an Affiliate organization may require membership in the Affiliate organization to be eligible to compete. You may be required to show proof of membership in the Affiliate organization, e.g. USHJA, USDF, USEA, AHA, AMHA, ASHA, IALHA, AHHS, IFSHA and others. USEF Membership information can be verified online, however, should the competition office not have the opportunity to verify your membership information online, you will be assessed the relevant non-member fees.
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 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 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. ©2009, United States Equestrian Federation®, Inc.
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