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USEF and Universal Sports to Offer Live Coverage of Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Presented by Bridgestone: Available to U.S., Canada and Mexico The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), through an agreement with Universal Sports and the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), announces unprecedented viewing options for the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Bridgestone in 2010. The Rolex Kentucky Championships are part of the HSBC FEI Classics™ Series, and bring the world's best horses and riders from nine countries as they compete for $250,000 in prize money; this prestigious event also plays host to the USEF National CCI**** Eventing Championship. More Eventing News
USEF Partners with 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games to Offer Ticketing, Hospitality and Parking Opportunities for USEF Members The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce a partnership with the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games that will allow USEF members to purchase event tickets, daily hospitality passes, and parking passes with ease. A portion of the proceeds from these sales will support the USEF's high-performance athletes who represent the U.S. in international competition, including the 2010 Games.
Jumping got underway at the 2010 Rolex/FEI World Cup Final in Geneva, and the horses and riders stretched their legs over the courses in the Palexpo Arena in Geneva, Switzerland, before the big events got going on Thursday afternoon. Not to be outdone by her two-time Olympic Gold-medal winning teammate, 22-year-old Hillary Dobbs won the Prix de l'Arve on Thursday morning by a very narrow margin on Marengo. Besting Swiss rider Phillipp Zuger and 25 other riders, Dobbs was the fastest by 5/100ths of a second. Lauren Hough was third with Available Versace. More Hunter/Jumper News
Land Rover Named the "Official Vehicle" of the United States Equestrian Federation; the Leader in World-Class Sport Utility Vehicles to Sponsor 2010 U.S. Eventing Team The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and Land Rover North America jointly announced that Land Rover will be the official vehicle sponsor of the USEF for 2010.
National Show Horse Finals Participants Now Have More Chances to Earn Prize Money The National Show Horse Registry (NSHR) would like to announce additional classes available and the names of the judges selected for the 2010 National Show Horse Finals horse show. The dates for this year's show is September 21-25 in Springfield, IL. New to the show this year is the addition of eight grand championship classes offering $15,500 in each class. This is also the show that holds the Stallion Row Jackpot class that has awarded over $20,000 to the champion in previous years. Nancy Becker, Brian Murch and Richard Petty will adjudicate this year's show. More National Show Horse News
American Vaulting Association Announces Lifetime Achievement and Trainer of the Year Awards for 2009 Skipton, founder and coach of the Warm Beach Vaulters in Stanwood, WA, introduced vaulting to central California 35 years ago.
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This Week in USEF International Disciplines Dressage
2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Spectators Can Experience All Kentucky Has to Offer This fall, visitors from around the world will get a chance to experience all the sights, sounds and tastes that Kentucky has to offer during the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, without ever leaving the Kentucky Horse Park. “Our goal is to immerse visitors in all that is Kentucky so that before they return home, or the next time they travel, they won’t be able to resist seeing the real thing,” said Mike Cooper, Kentucky’s Commissioner of Travel and Tourism. Kids Zone in Equine Village to Host Family-Friendly Activities; All Part of Grounds Pass Ticket Offering at 2010 Games Families will find hours of fun at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in the Kids Zone area of the Equine Village. The Kids Zone is a special and exciting interactive area designed for fun and education for all ages. This special area is anchored by the EquiMania Education Centre from the University of Guelph in Canada. Children and adults alike will be able to braid a horse’s tail and dig for bones. They will also meet Semore and Quattro, life-sized horse models created to educate children on the anatomy of the horse. Families will be encourage to further explore the world of horses with areas dedicated to rider safety, horse welfare, and horse careers. Fifth Third to Sponsor the Kentucky Experience and Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Fifth Third Bank has joined the sponsorship ranks of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, as both the presenting sponsor of the Kentucky Experience and the Official Community Bank of the Games. World-Class Entertainers and Clinicians Scheduled for the Equine Village at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games More than 50 of the world’s top performers and clinicians will showcase their talents and expertise during the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Entertainment, demonstrations, clinicians and lecturers will delight and educate spectators in the Equine Village of the Games grounds each day during the 16 days of the Games, which take place at Lexington’s Kentucky Horse Park September 25-October 10, 2010. HorseTV Produces 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games "State of the Games" Series for TV and Internet Broadcast Worldwide Horse TV's H-Span launches its "State of the Games" programming series, in association with the World Games 2010 Foundation, providing periodic updates, interviews and discussions along with question-and-answer sessions for the organizers, officials and others. Each show is an hour long and is filmed in different locations in both a "Town Hall" and "Round Table" style setting with a variety of guests, including officials and celebrities.
Dressage Riders: National Dressage Championship Application of Intent Deadlines are Rapidly Approaching The 2010 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions will return to Gladstone, NJ, August 6–8 and August 13–15. The Festival of Champions will once again feature the National Championships for the Grand Prix, Intermediaire I, Young Adult “Brentina Cup,” Young Rider, and Junior divisions, in addition to the Selection Trial for the U.S. Dressage Team for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. More Dressage News
On Saturday, May 8, the 43rd Annual Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) National Championships at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, a question-and-answer session, sponsored by Campus Equestrian and featuring a panel of collegiate coaches ready to answer your questions about riding, horses, and college competition, will be offered immediately following the championship’s most anticipated hunter seat class of the year, the IHSA Cacchione Cup.
American Horse Council National Issues Forum to Focus on Emerging Diseases The American Horse Council has announced that the theme for this year’s National Issues Forum is “Emerging Diseases: a Challenge to the Industry.” This forum, which will be co-hosted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA-APHIS), and the AHC will be held June 21-22 in Washington, DC, as part of the AHC’s annual meeting. The annual meeting will run from June 20-23 and also include a Trails Forum, the annual Congressional Ride-In, AHC committee meetings, and a Congressional Reception.
Come Tour the New Hagyard Equine Medical Institute Sport Horse Soundness Facility For those attending the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Bridgestone, come preview Kentucky's first dedicated Sport Horse Soundness Facility. Hagyard Equine Medical Institute is offering tours of their new clinic and a chance to preview the new Sport Horse Soundness Facility, including the Podiatry Center. Tours are scheduled for:
Grant Proposal Deadline from USA Equestrian Trust Fast Approaching If you are a non-profit equine organization in need of a grant then don’t delay. Go to www.trusthorses.org/grant/request.html and fill out a grant application from USA Equestrian Trust (USAET) Grant Program. The deadline of May 4 at 5 p.m. EST is fast approaching.
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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
