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Universal Sports to Broadcast Top Show Jumping Action in Wellington, FL Stuck in a blizzard? Stranded in an airport? Or just can’t make it to South Florida? Don’t miss a second of the best show jumping in the country this weekend!
Lauren Hough/Quick Study, Laura Kraut/Cedric Named to USEF Show Jumping Long List for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Ad Hoc Committee on Selection has approved naming the horse/rider combinations of Lauren Hough/Quick Study and Laura Kraut/Cedric to the Show Jumping Long List for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games to be held in Lexington, KY, September 25-October 10, 2010.
Spooner and Cristallo Lead Way in USEF Selection Trial Standings for U.S. Show Jumping Team More than halfway home in the USEF Selection Trials for the U.S. Show Jumping Team for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games and clear rounds are at a premium. McLain Ward and Rothchild won the Third Selection Trial presented by Fidelity Investments with the fastest time, but Richard Spooner found himself on top of the Selection Trials standings after a masterful round in blustery conditions with Cristallo. More USEF Selection Trials News
First 2010 North American HSBC FEI Eventing World Cup Qualifier to Run at Red Hills Horse Trials The first HSBC FEI Eventing World Cup Qualifier kicks off the 2010 FEI eventing season in the United States. Back on the calendar after a hiatus in 2009, the Red Hills Horse Trials in Tallahassee, FL, is always a popular feature of the spring season. This year it runs March 4-7. More Eventing News
American Morgan Horse Association Celebrates the Morgan Horse and Honors Its Own During Its Convention in Lexington, KY The Morgan horse breed was celebrated in Lexington, KY, at the 2010 American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) Annual Convention, held February 17-20. More Morgan News
Saddlebred Convention Culminates with Saddlebred Ball and Annual Awards; Association, Registry Seat New Boards American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) members, youth, and guests poured into the ballroom at the Marriott Griffin Gate Resort and Spa in Lexington, KY, on the evening of Saturday, February 20, to enjoy the culminating event of the 2010 ASHA Convention and Youth Conference—the Saddlebred Ball. More Saddlebred News
USEF Names Horse/Rider Combinations to Jump in $75,000 FEI Nations Cup presented by CN Four horse/rider combinations have been named by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) to jump at the $75,000 FEI Nations Cup presented by CN on Friday, March 5.
This team will ride under the guidance of U.S. Chef d’Equipe George Morris. More Hunter/Jumper News
This Week in USEF High Performance The Sunshine State CDE served as the third outing for four-in-hand drivers hoping to qualify for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG). Chester Weber and his team continued their winning ways from 2009. They were first after dressage and the marathon, and even after only having time faults in the cones were still able to defend their title. James Fairclough driving Jane Clark's team put in stellar performances to finish second, while David Saunders and Alan and Maureen Aulon's Morgans were third.
Licensed Competition Seminar Presentations Now Online The Licensed Competition Seminar was held in Louisville, KY, on January 15, 2010. The presentations and handouts for that seminar are now available to view/print online at www.usef.org/_IFrames/LicensedOfficials/clinics.aspx. Included this year are new charts for each breed/discipline outlining the basic requirements you will need to put on that type of competition. The “Licensed Competition Handbook” takes you step-by-step through all the stages of planning your competition. Other useful items, as well as the PowerPoint presentations used at the seminar are also available.
USEF Competitions Selected for Roadster Pony Heel Measurements The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has selected the following six competitions to require heel measurements be taken from the first-place and fourth-place ponies in Roadster Pony and Hackney Roadster Pony Championship classes, pursuant to USEF Rules HK116.3 and RD112.2.
Driving Competition Accident Guidelines Now Online During the USEF Annual Meeting, the Safety Committee voted to provide Driving Competition Accident Guidelines to all competitions with driving classes, affiliates, and any other interested parties. The USEF Legal Counsel has reviewed the guidelines and approved them for distribution.
Am I Blue +/ Named Arabian Horse Association Distance Horse of the Year for 2009 The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) announced Am I Blue+/ (Red Wings Royalty x Petrovna), owned by Louise and Bruce Burton of Okmulgee, OK, as the 2009 Distance Horse of the Year. The notable award recognizes an Arabian or Half-Arabian with significant accomplishments in distance riding sports. Am I Blue, known as “Ducky,” topped off an excellent year with a championship at the AHA National Championship 100-Mile Endurance Ride in the Half-Arabian division on October 27 in Stillwater, OK. Ducky and Burton finished the 100-mile ride in 11 hours.
Challenge of the Americas to Feature New Figure Skating Dressage Spectacular The Ninth Annual Challenge of the Americas is excited to announce a very unique new dressage and figure skating performance to the Challenge lineup. Held in Wellington, FL, on Saturday, March 13, 2010, the evening will get under way at 5:30 p.m. with musical grand prix team quadrilles, four-bar jumping and a figure skating dressage exhibition. The event is presented by International Polo Club Palm Beach (IPC) and will benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF). More Dressage News
USEF Selection Procedure and Application for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Endurance Team Now Available The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Selection Procedure and Application for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Endurance Team are now available online at www.usef.org/documents/highPerformance/endurance/SelectionProcedures.pdf.
USEF Reining Team Selection Procedures and Application Now Online The USEF Reining Team Selection Procedures and Application for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are available online at: For more information or to receive the procedures and application by mail by contacting USEF Director of Reining Vonita Bowers vbowers@usef.org (859) 825-6001.
Upcoming Olympic Gala in Aiken, SC, to Benefit United States Equestrian Team Foundation Bridle Creek Equestrian Development and Phillip and Evie Dutton are pleased to announce the third annual Olympic Gala in Aiken, SC, Tuesday, March 9, 2010, at 7:30 p.m. Supported most generously by Bruce Duchossois and Jack Wetzel, the Olympic Gala gives the Aiken community a chance to come together in support of the U.S. Eventing High Performance programs as a portion of the proceeds will go to the United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation.
John Deere Drive Green The Drive Green tour events give USEF members and other interested consumers a chance to ask questions and get a "hands-on" experience with John Deere's utility tractors and many other products and attachments. In addition, the events feature a uniquely detailed semi-tractor and trailer that transport several of the company's utility tractors, as well as a refurbished "Chip Foose" 4020. Upcoming Drive Green Dates and Locations
Renew for 2010
The 2010 USEF Competition year has begun (as of December 1, 2009). Renew your membership now. It is so easy when you log into your MY USEF Account and click on "2010 USEF Membership Application" under 2010 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 announce that we can 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 am - 5:00 pm [ET]
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 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. ©2010, United States Equestrian Federation®, Inc. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
