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Reining Horses Sought for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Do you have a world-class reining horse in your barn looking for a rider on which to represent their country?
Registration Ongoing for USEF’s "High School Equestrian Athlete" Program for the 2009-2010 School Year; New Information for Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors Seeking Retroactive Status With more than a thousand high school equestrians already working to earn their varsity letters, and new registrations arriving daily, it’s clear the United States Equestrian Federation’s new High School Equestrian Athlete program is a huge hit across the country.
Paso Fino Horse Association Announces Executive Director Job Opening; Joins Forces with USEF to Enhance Member Services The Paso Fino Horse Association (PFHA) has announced a call for resumes in search of a new Executive Director. The position of PFHA Executive Director will have overall operational responsibility for the health, wellness, growth and financial viability of the association. The Executive Director carries forward and implements the strategic views of the PFHA Board of Directors. It is the responsibility of the Executive Director to ensure the association operates within the PFHA Constitution and Rule Book, as well as local, state and federal laws. This position has authority and responsibility for all PFHA employees and is accountable for the accomplishment of the mission of PFHA. More Paso Fino News
The Morgan Horse Club of Southern California June Classic Celebrates 50 Years The Morgan Horse Club of Southern California is pleased to be celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Class A horse show—the June Classic, held this year, May 28-30, at the Pomona Fairgrounds. This is a Region VII high-point show and features an Opportunity Carriage class, open to all breeds. More Morgan News
Don’t Miss the April Education Issue of equestrian!
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has announced the following change to the International High Performance (IHP) rule (GR207.1): Effective March 15, 2010, the rule has been changed to remove the fee for U.S. horses competing abroad.
American Endurance Ride Conference Names Hall of Fame, Pard'Ners Winners Amid the hoopla of its annual convention last month in Reno, NV, the American Endurance Ride Conference’s (AERC) Dave Rabe was inducted into the nonprofit organization’s Hall of Fame, along with Tulip, the ultra-long distance half-Arabian gelding owned by Dr. Les Carr.
As part of proposed expansions to United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) National Dressage programs in 2011, the USEF Dressage Committee is now accepting applications for the possible appointment of a USEF National Youth Dressage Coach for 2011. Therefore, the committee is seeking qualified candidates to fill this position. The primary responsibilities for this coach will be to further the education of riders, trainers, and owners and the importance of proper development of new athletes; conduct USEF Elite Junior/Young Rider Training Sessions; attend championships to observe and coach competitors; increase awareness and visibility of USEF Youth programs; oversee additional USEF and affiliate programs for pony riders and youth, including clinics, forums, lectures, etc.; and work closely in cooperation with the U.S. Technical Advisor, USEF staff, and USEF Dressage Committees. More Dressage News
Sport Horse Feeding and Veterinary Management Seminar The care and nutrition of competition horses will be the focus of this year’s Kentucky Equine Research (KER) Nutrition Conference, held this year on April 26-27 in Lexington, KY.
Succeed® Establishes eBay Store to Raise Funds for Courtney King-Dye Medical Fund An eBay store to aid with Courtney King-Dye’s medical expenses has been established by King-Dye’s long time sponsor, Succeed® Digestive Conditioning Program. The store can be found at http://stores.ebay.com/Courtney-King-Dye-Medical-Fund and features a variety of items donated by individuals in the equestrian community. One-hundred percent of the net proceeds from sales of all items at this store will go to the Courtney King-Dye Medical Fund.
Greenwich Park Approved as the Venue of the 2012 Olympic Equestrian Events On Tuesday, March 23, the Greenwich Council's Planning Committee voted in favor of the planning application submitted by the London Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (LOCOG) for the temporary use of land at Greenwich Park, the National Maritime Museum, the Old Royal Naval College and Blackheath Circus Field for the London 2012 Equestrian and Modern Pentathlon events.
2010 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival Week 10 Wrap-Up The 2010 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) featured four disciplines in its tenth week of competition on March 17-21. The week featured the $75,000 Equine Couture/TuffRider Grand Prix CSI** and the WEF Dressage Classic, CDI***, along with a full schedule of hunter, jumper, and equitation classes. The week 10 title sponsor was Equine Couture/TuffRider.
Gulf Coast Winter Classics Announce 2010 Circuit Awards The crescendo for the 2010 Gulf Coast Winter Classics’ six weeks of competition occurred Sunday with the final $15,000 National Hunter Jumper League (NHJL) Nordic Lights Junior-Amateur Jumper Classic and the announcement of this season’s Circuit Champions. More Hunter/Jumper News
Western States Horse Expo to Present Alltech International Equestrian Extravaganza on June 12 The nation's largest equine expo, Western States Horse Expo, has teamed up with Alltech to present the Alltech International Equestrian Extravaganza on June 12, 2010, as part of the Sacramento, CA, expo. The June 12 ticketed event will preview the excitement of September’s Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, KY.
USRider Reminds Drivers to Signal for Safety Every vehicle is outfitted with a variety of devices to help drivers navigate safely during their travels. These devices include the basics such as steering wheel, headlights, gas and brake pedals, seat belts, air bags and so on. Also included, although often overlooked, is the turn signal, or “blinker.”
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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
