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Don't Miss Daily Coverage from the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event on the USEF Website Check the USEF website at www.usef.org for daily coverage from the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, April 28-May 1. Catch highlights from the 2005 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Presented by Farnam on NBC-TV on May 8 at 4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
USEF Horse of the Year Program to Expand Through Farnam®/ Platform™ Partnership The United States Equestrian Federation is pleased to bring the trusted name of Farnam and its new line of Platform™ horse feeds and supplements on board in an exclusive four-year partnership that will propel the ever-popular Horse of the Year awards program to a new level of excellence. Under the new partnership, the program will now be called Farnam®/ Platform™ • USEF Horse of the Year, and will expand on a number of levels, including the creation of a top honor for the year's most exceptional horse—a true Horse of the Year, in the same spirit as the USEF’s prestigious Equestrian of the Year. For the full story, click here.
Jan Thompson (USA) Takes An Early Lead on Day One of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event For the full story, click here.
Hoofprints from the Heart: The Power of "Yes" There is an incredible power in the word “Yes.” And Drs. Jed Sruckus and Lisa Wojan of Litchfield, CT, know this firsthand. For it was when they chose to say “Yes” to taking into their farm and hearts a group of Exmoor ponies that were headed for potential slaughter that they learned the true meaning of community, making a difference and setting an example of what it truly means to look at “the bigger picture.” In giving of themselves, their talents and their hearts, they have received so much in return.
Drs. Jed and Lisa Wogan , the recipients of the April “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. To review guidelines for Hoofprints from the Heart, click here. 2005 FEI World Cup Dressage Final Update: The Netherlands’ Van Grunsven and Gal Get the Nod from the Judges; McDonald and Dover Win the Hearts of America with Third and Fourth Place The judges may have awarded first and second to the Dutch favorites, Anky Van Grunsven and Edward Gal, but America’s sweetheart brought the house down at the 2005 FEI World Cup Dressage Final, presented by Offield Farms, April 23. McDonald and Brentina won the hearts of the collective crowd—the only rider to get an instantaneous standing ovation that filled every corner of the sold-out stands. For the full story, click here. Germany’s Meredith Michaels Beerbaum and Shutterfly Are World Cup Champions; Great Britain’s Whitaker Second; Germans Ehning and Nieberg Third; U.S. Rider Frey Fifth at the 2005 FEI World Cup Show Jumping Finals There were many times during the 2005 FEI World Cup Finals when one had to take a reality check and pinch oneself just to be certain one wasn't at the NBA play-offs instead of an equestrian event. Anyone who loves sport, whether they have ever been interested in horses or not, would have enjoyed the pure entertainment value of last week’s competition in Las Vegas. It was like no other international equestrian event ever held, and the Entertainment Capital of the World opened everyone’s eyes to the future entertainment possibilities horse sport can offer the public. For the full story, click here. For complete coverage from the 2005 FEI World Cup Show Jumping and Dressage Finals, click here. USEF Competition License Procedure Update and FAQ's #3 Through the week of May 1, 2005, the USEF will be sending weekly e-mails to competition management contacts containing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and updates regarding the new competition licensing procedure. The information contained in these e-mails will also be available in the USEF Week In Review. For the answer to this and other questions, click here.
Official USEF Merchandise; Don't Miss Out on April's Special The April feature item of the month is a set of four glasses, each displaying a different quote--a great gift idea for horse enthusiasts. From now until April 30, purchase $50 or more on USEF merchandise and you’ll receive a FREE USEF magnet. While you’re shopping, please visit our closeout section for great deals on select USEF merchandise. Click here to enter the official USEF online store. Steffen Peters and Ann Kathrin Linsenhoff Take Top Honors in Las Vegas For the full story, click here. USET Foundation Presents Brianne Goutal with Guerrand-Hermes Trophy at Budweiser World Cup The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation presented 16-year-old Brianne Goutal of New York, NY, the Lionel Guerrand-Hermes Trophy on Saturday, April 23, at the FEI Budweiser World Cup in Las Vegas, NV. The special award recognizes a Junior/Young Rider who exemplifies the USET Foundation’s ideals of sportsmanship and horsemanship. For the full story, click here.
What you do for a living is something others may take for granted. Not us. We know how hard you work every day. That's why you deserve a vehicle that works as hard as you do. Available as a benefit to all members of USEF, take advantage of the preferred pricing--1% below factory invoice--on the purchase or lease of a new Dodge truck, car, SUV or minivan of your choice by enrolling in USEF Memberperks. Did you know that last year, USEF members saved nearly $1 million on purchases for their farms, businesses and personal use? Call (877) 576-6872 to activate your FREE Memberperks privileges and to learn about other discount programs also available to you. View some of the tough Dodge vehicles that work well for your farm or other line of work at www.dodge.com. English Riding Supply Celebrates 11th Year as USEF Sponsor For decades, the company now known as English Riding Supply has been in step with the USEF’s mission to develop the world’s talented young equestrians. The exclusive distributor of Pessoa Saddles in the United States, English Riding Supply continues its sponsorship with the USEF and the National Hunter Seat Medal Finals—a sponsorship now eleven years strong. For the full story, click here. Judges Selected for 33rd Annual Paso Fino Horse Association Grand National Championship Show; Television Sponsorships Available The judges for the 33rd Annual Paso Fino Horse Association (PFHA) Grand National Championship Show were selected at the spring meeting of the Paso Fino Horse Association’s Board of Directors held April 23, in Atlanta, GA. The five judges selected are Dr. Jose Laracuente of Miramara, FL; Nicanor Miranda of Miami, FL, Angela Ochoa of Bogota, Colombia; Dr. Miguel Pastrana of Hato Rey, Puerto Rico; and Karen Cabic of Palmyra, NY. For the full story, click here. Joe Fargis and Edgar Win $50,000 EMO Grand Prix at HITS Culpeper Three-time Olympic medalist Joe Fargis of Middleburg, VA, emerged the victor in Sunday’s $50,000 EMO Grand Prix at HITS Culpeper. Fargis triumphed with his longtime partner Edgar, posting the fastest time by over three seconds in a four-horse jump-off. Laurie Bucci of Quebec, Canada, riding Catesko took second place. Third place went to Mary Lisa Leffler of Brookeville, MD, riding Gerona 92. Gavin Moylan of The Plains, VA, finished in fourth place aboard Othello. For the full story, click here. United States Dressage Federation Announces USDF Market Place The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) announced their new online service: a searchable database of equine businesses, products and services. The USDF Market Place will link buyers and sellers, making it quick, easy and convenient to locate those hard-to-find equine suppliers. USDF Market Place will be updated daily, so tell your favorite tack shop, barn, trainer and others of this great business opportunity and keep coming back. For the full story, click here.
From the April 2005 issue of EQUESTRIAN magazine: Focus on Safety USEF-recognized competition grounds should be safer for all by the end of the year, thanks to three rules that go into effect before December 1. At the 2005 Annual Meeting, the Board of Directors passed the rules commonly known as the helmet rule, the motorized vehicle rule and the electronic devices rule. These rules will impact all competitors, especially the hunter/jumpers, in some form. For the full article in PDF format, click here. American Saddlebred Horse Association News: Charter Club Renewals, Scholarship Applications and Youth Club Renewals Due April 30 The deadline for American Saddlebred Association (ASHA) charter club renewals, scholarship applications and youth club renewals is Saturday, April 30. To renew charter or youth club status or to submit a youth scholarship application, please send the materials to ASHA, Attn: Jennifer Mellenkamp, 4083 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511. Charter club renewals are $45 and youth club renewals are $25. For the full story, click here.
Mark Your Calendars! NBC to Feature Equestrian’s Finest in Double Header Broadcast May 8 A sure sign of the rising popularity of equestrian sport across the nation, NBC Sports will air its first ever double-header for eventing and show jumping on May 8, showcasing two of the United States’ most prestigious events in 2005. The two-for-one broadcast will feature highlights from the 2005 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Presented by Farnam and the 2005 FEI Budweiser World Cup Show Jumping Final from Las Vegas and is scheduled to air from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). For the full story, click here. Overgaard Appointed to Paso Fino Horse Association Executive Committee Cordell Overgaard of Scottsdale, AZ, was appointed to the two-year director’s position on the Paso Fino Horse Association’s (PFHA) Executive Committee at the spring meeting of the Association’s Board of Directors, held April 23, in Atlanta, GA. For the full story, click here. 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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