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USEF Names Horse/Rider Combinations to Show Jumping Long List for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Following the completion of the USEF Selection Trials for the U.S. Show Jumping Team in Wellington, FL, the United States Equestrian Federation's Ad Hoc Committee on Selection has approved naming the following 15 horse/rider combinations to the Show Jumping Long List for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, KY, September 25-October 10, 2010.
Shahinian-Simpson Tops USEF Selection Trials for U.S. Show Jumping Team with Immaculate Jumping; Kraut Wins the $150,000 CN U.S. Open Twenty-two horses remained in the USEF Selection Trials for the U.S. Show Jumping Team for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games and they contested their fifth and final trial as part of the $150,000 CN U.S. Open at the FTI Winter Equestrian Festival. A total of 55 horses tackled Guilherme Jorge’s course in the second feature event of CSIO Wellington week, and the competition proved fierce. A difficult related line, a real question of scope and rideablity over the last three fences, caught out many riders, and of the entire field only six jumped clear. But the jump-off proved to be an international event with riders from three countries (USA, Canada and Mexico) returning for the second round. More USEF Selection Trials and Nations Cup News
Important Changes to the USEF Therapeutic Drug Rule Regarding NSAIDs Become Effective April 1, 2010 At this year’s USEF Annual Meeting held January 13-17, 2010, an important rule change was approved affecting the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in competition horses. Over the years, ongoing veterinary research has revealed that not only is there little or no benefit to administering more than one NSAID to a horse for most medical concerns, it can actually cause potentially harmful, even severe side effects.
The USEF Equine Drugs and Medications Program Office Has Moved The United States Equestrian Federation's Equine Drugs and Medications Program Office has moved to a new location. The main phone number of (800) 633-2472 and the email address Medequestrian@aol.com has not changed.
Mara Dean is First Off the Mark in 2010 HSBC FEI World Cup™ Eventing Mara Dean has become the first rider to post a winning score on the HSBC FEI World Cup™ Eventing leaderboard, following an emotional pillar-to-post victory in the Florida sunshine at the Red Hills International CIC***-W in Tallahassee, FL.
Don’t Miss the April Education Issue of equestrian!
HRTV will continue to showcase its wide-ranging spectrum of equestrian programming when it presents highlights from the United States Equestrian Team (USET) Holiday fund-raising gala, beginning on Monday, March 15, at 10:30 p.m. ET/7:30 p.m. PT.
Wynonna Judd to Perform at Opening Ceremonies for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Wynonna Judd will welcome the world to Kentucky with a special performance at the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
2010 Mid-West Hackney Spring Sale and Clinic Announced The American Hackney Horse Society (AHHS) announces the Mid-West Hackney Spring Sale and Clinic will take place April 30-May 1 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield, IL. The Mid-West Hackney Association is accepting consignments of Hackney, Welsh, Shetland and American Sport Pony Registry horses.
American Saddlebred Horse Association Youth Club of the Year Honor Awarded to Two Clubs for 2009; Name the Foal Contest Winner Announced At the American Saddlebred Horse Association's (ASHA) 2010 Annual Convention and Youth Conference, two Saddlebred Youth Clubs shared the honor of being named ASHA's Youth Club of the Year. More Saddlebred News
Kentucky Spring Premier Horse Show Set for April; New Date, Location and Classes Offered in 2010 The 2010 Kentucky Spring Premier Horse Show is scheduled for Wednesday, April 14, through Friday, April 16, and includes significant changes from the previous year's show.
Gulf Coast Winter Classics Week IV: Honoring the Hunters While Hollywood may be buzzing about Oscar nominees’ skills on the big screen, the fourth week of the 2010 Gulf Coast Winter was dedicated to honoring the talent and elegance of show hunters with two big events held at the Harrison County Equestrian grounds. More Hunter/Jumper News
This Week in USEF High Performance The prestigious Palm Beach Dressage Derby got under way on Thursday, March 4, with some of the nation’s top riders competing in Loxahatchee, FL. Tina Konyot and her Danish Warmblood Calecto V triumphed over the field of elite horse-and-rider combinations in both the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Special. In the Grand Prix Freestyle, Mikala Gundersen and Leonberg put in a winning performance with a score of 72.250%; Canadian Jacqueline Brooks was second with Balmoral.
Hands-On Education Offered for New Horse Owners in Central Kentucky On April 3, 2010, the Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) is conducting a full-day hands-on training for horse-interested adults and new horse owners. The first of a two-part series, Horse Handling Basics combines classroom instruction with hands-on activities to teach safe handling skills to those who are new to horses, or just interested in learning more about horses.
Dressage at Devon Adds Pro-Am Challenge and Young Horse Championship In celebration of its 35th anniversary, September 28-October 3, 2010, Dressage at Devon is adding two exciting new championship programs—the Pro-Am Challenge and the Young Performance Horse Championship. The goal of both awards is to identify success in two important groups of competitors—amateur riders and young horses. More Dressage News
American Morgan Horse Association Board Passes Registry Rule Change At the February American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) Board of Directors meeting, upon recommendation by the AMHA Registry Committee, the Registry Rules and Regulations Rule 9, Section 4-Lease Agreements, were amended to read the following:
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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
