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Hoofprints from the Heart: Returning to Roland Partners on the field and friends for life, a gift of love was the reckoning force that parted comrades Paul Spiers and Roland. An ironic twist of fate brought them back together in a way neither could have foreseen—testing their strength, trying their patience, and ultimately, adding a new dimension to a seasoned friendship. Playing polo was not one of those lifelong goals Paul Spiers set out to conquer. Rather, it conquered him. In generous terms, he didn’t know much about the game. Working in a Boston hospital through graduate school, Paul admits he wasn’t the typical equestrian found in the inner circles of Boston’s elite. He was a hit-the-books type who would soon become one of the world’s more promising forensic neuropsychologists, conducting studies on a controversial sugar substitute, and guiding students at Harvard and MIT. But after a few English riding lessons at a barn on Cape Cod, this scientist was hooked, and already, polo lay in careful wait, determined to make him a part of the game. For the full story, click here.
Paul Spiers, the recipient of the February “Hoofprints from the Heart” award, will receive a prize from the USEF’s online store. Media may request additional photos or interviews for coverage. Contact Sarah Lane, Public Relations Manager at (859) 225-6974, or e-mail sarah.lane@usef.org for more information. Nicole Simpson Secures First West Coast Spot at 2005 FEI World Cup Show Jumping Final; Joie Gatlin Contends for Second USEF Introduces Horse of the Year Awards for Driving The USEF is pleased to announce a new and exciting opportunity for drivers to be recognized for their achievements with the newly created Carriage Driving Horse of the Year Awards. The following class descriptions (restricted to open classes) are eligible for points: turnout, working, reinsmanship, obstacle driving and coaching. There will be categories for both horses and ponies, and awards will be given for singles, pairs or multiples. For the full story, click here.
Highlights From Week Five of the 2005 Winter Equestrian Festival It was Little Big Man that carried Laura Chapot to the winning clear jump-off round in a time of 34.52 seconds in the $75,000 Zada Enterprises, LLC, Wellington Masters, CSI*** on Sunday, February 27. Her father, Frank Chapot, noted Olympic veteran and chef d’equipe of many winning Olympic teams, feels he has the recipe to her success. “I give her the best advice I can, and when she follows it she wins.” That advice is to “Let him go clean!” For the full story, click here. American Vaulting Association Website Gets Fresh, New Look The American Vaulting Association (AVA) has launched a significantly improved and updated website. Visitors to the www.americanvaulting.org site can expect to find the addition of many new resources and educational tools, including video. Whether you are interested in finding a club, starting a program or learning about vaulting, the expanded website provides multiple sources of information. For the full story, click here. Chatsworth Horse Trials Presents New Challenges on Revamped Cross-Country Course
Sale! Save on Official USEF Merchandise The March feature item of the month is the Blue Ribbon dog jacket by Royal Riders. Available in numerous color palettes and sizes, there’s one that will surely fit your canine friend. Click here to order this item. From now until March 31, purchase $50.00 or more on 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. To view the entire selection of official USEF merchandise, click here. Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series Kicks Off 2005 Season The 2005 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series kicked off in February and will continue through November, culminating in a year-end championship to be held at the National Horse Show in Wellington, FL. For the full story, click here. From the February 2005 issue of EQUESTRIAN magazine: Charity Begins with Horses
Although the winter holidays are long past, the spirit of giving can continue in your daily life. Charities are in need of funds and volunteers on a day-to-day basis, and as a horseman you have many choices as to where your donation and efforts can do the most good. Sometimes it seems we are inundated with pleas from every group on earth. Most charities do wonderful work with the money you send them, but there are a few that perform more vital services than others. Also, many charities promote the important work they undertake, while others seem to operate more quietly. In this world, how can you know that every dollar you send goes to helping horsemen or horses in need? To learn more about equine charities, click here for the full story in PDF format. Red Hills Horse Trials Features FEI World Cup and USEA Gold Cup Series Competitions Red Hills Horse Trials is preparing to host a major international event with an FEI World Cup Qualifier, as well as being part of the USEA Gold Cup Series, at the Elinor Klapp-Phipps Park near Tallahassee, FL, March 11-13, 2005. A total of seven divisions will be held during the three days, with prize money reaching $20,500. For the full story, click here.
Gulf Coast Winter Series Highlights Despite a previous week of sunshine when the field of 30 competitors began the Gulf Coast Mid-Winter $10,000 Open Welcome, Mother Nature decided to add another challenge to Anthony D’Ambrosio’s course. A deluge of rain began as the first horse passed judges Fred Brown and Mike Christian. 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. 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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