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Fox-Pitt Remains Flawless to Take Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Bridgestone; Dutton Wins Third USEF National CCI4* Eventing Championship William Fox-Pitt put in a foot-perfect show jumping round to complete a weekend during which Cool Mountain exceed expectation and made his first CCI**** a winning one at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Bridgestone. Club Equestrian's Photo Contest at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Submit your photos from the 2010 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Bridgestone More News from the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Presented by Bridgestone
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American National Riding Commission Nationals Crowns Intercollegiate Champions The American National Riding Commission’s (ANRC) Nationals were held April 16–18 at Sweet Briar College in Sweet Briar, VA. Judges included Bill Moroney of Keedysville, MD, and Anne Kenan of Dahlonega, GA. Savannah College of Art and Design took home the team victory over hometown Sweet Briar College. The University of Virginia team came in third, followed by Goucher College and Virginia Intermont College, with Centenary College coming in sixth for the weekend. In the Individual Finals, Kels Bonham of Savannah College of Art and Design bested Morganne Young of Sweet Briar College by two points. Karli Postel of Goucher College, Paul Frederick of Savannah College of Art and Design and Laura Hannick from Virginia Intermont College rounded out the top five individual placings. University of Georgia and Texas A&M University Square Off for Overall Title at Varsity Equestrian National Championships The Varsity Equestrian National Championships took place in Waco, TX, April 15–17 at the Heart of Texas Fair Complex. Chrystine Tauber and R. Scot Evans served as the Hunter Seat judges with Tom McBeath and Lisa Moden officiating over the Western portion. University of Georgia won the Hunter Seat championship and Texas A&M University took the victory in the Western pen. Intercollegiate Horse Show Association and United States Hunter Jumper Association Unite to Benefit Hunter/Jumper Community When a horse and rider present an elegant partnership it’s called great equitation. When two equestrian organizations—the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) and the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA)—join forces, it’s called a winning combination.
Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show to Host the USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final The 74th Annual Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show scheduled for July 5-10, 2010, will continue its long-standing tradition of playing host to the USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final. The Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show represents the world's largest outdoor American Saddlebred horse show and attracts thousands of spectators each year to shop, participate in social activities, and watch exhibitors compete for more than $70,000 in prize money. More Saddle Seat News
New Awards Will Spotlight Successful Second Career Potential of Thoroughbred Horses; Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital Will Honor Top 2009 USEF Thoroughbred Competitors After Thoroughbreds have completed their race careers, they are often ideal candidates for another vocation. To call attention to these horses' second career possibilities, nationally-recognized Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital has created a series of annual awards, the first of which will be presented to the top Thoroughbred sport horses of 2009.
Divisional awards, named for legendary Thoroughbred sport horses, will be given to those Thoroughbreds who were the top achievers in 2009 U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF) competitions in the following disciplines: Hunter (Stocking Stuffer Award), Jumper (Touch of Class Award), Dressage (Keen Award) and Eventing (Antigua Award). The USEF is assisting in the award selection process by tabulating the points earned and verifying that the winners are Thoroughbreds. The divisional honors will be awarded at the USEF's annual Silver Stirrup Awards Banquet in January 2011.
Beezie Madden Flies in Kentucky Cup Jump-Off Beezie Madden, of Cazenovia, NY, showed why she's one of the best show jumpers in the world during the $60,000 Kentucky Cup Grand Prix at the Kentucky Horse Park. She guided Danny Boy to a jump-off time of 38.37 seconds to defeat the three other riders who qualified for the deciding round. More Hunter/Jumper News
Attention Hunter and Hunter Seat Equitation Exhibitors: Important Rule Clarification Please be advised there are two misprints contained within the recently distributed 2010 USEF Rule Book Supplement:
Use of Protective Headgear in USEF/USDF-Licensed Dressage Competitions Clarified In recent months, the USEF Dressage Department has received many inquiries regarding use of protective headgear in USEF/USDF-Licensed Dressage Competitions. “Protective headgear” is defined as a helmet which is ASTM/SEI-approved and has a secured harness. USEF General Rule GR801.6-.7 states:
Sashaying in to KT Tunstall's "Black Horse and The Cherry Tree," Tina Konyot's big black horse Calecto V showed their partnership has reached new heights with a decisive win in the 2010 Kentucky Cup CDI*** Grand Prix Freestyle, scoring 76.25%. More Dressage News
Countdown to Lexington Sweepstakes from Farnam: Six Grand Prizes Equals Six Trips for Two to Lexington This Fall Imagine yourself in a crowd of thousands experiencing a landmark event as it makes its debut outside of Europe. That is what will happen when six lucky people win a grand prize package trip for two to watch their favorite U.S. Team compete this September in Lexington, KY. There, 600 riders and 700 horses from more than 60 countries will converge at a single venue to compete in eight disciplines.
UPHA Chapter 5 Horse Show Showcases Several Breeds Enthusiasts looking for an established multi-breed show need search no further...the United Professional Horsemen’s Association (UPHA) Chapter 5 Horse Show will be held on May 5-8, 2010, in the Hale Arena at the American Royal Complex in Kansas City, MO.
UPHA Chapter 10 and Mid America Horse Show Association Preparing for Show Horse Preview
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This Week in USEF International Disciplines U.S. endurance riders on the USEF Endurance Ranking List continued to chase points this past weekend at the Texas Bluebonnet Classic CEI held at the LBJ National Grasslands near Decatur, TX. Riders negotiated very muddy conditions that turned a typically fast course into a real test of endurance.
First American Morgan Horse Association Youth of the Year Finalist Named Mattie Rohs of Alpharetta, GA, became the first 2010 American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) National Youth of the Year Finalist after winning the senior division at the Citrus Cup Youth of the Year contest earlier this month. Rohs competed with seven other seniors to win the title.
Deadlines Drawing Near for American Saddlebred Horse Association Youth Scholarships, ASHA Charter Club and Youth Club Renewals The deadline to submit renewals for American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) youth clubs and charter clubs, as well as ASHA Youth Scholarship applications, is Friday, April 30.
Qualifying Complete for USEF Selection Trial for the Adequan U.S. Reining Team Congratulations to all the reining athletes from the U.S. who have successfully qualified for the USEF Selection Trial for the Adequan U.S. Reining Team. Competing at competitions throughout the United States, the high-performance reining competitors listed below have successfully met the qualification criteria to be able to advance to the Official Selection Trial—the place and time where the Adequan U.S. Reining Team will be selected for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG). The Selection Trial will be held in conjunction with the highly anticipated Battle in the Saddle, July 5-10 at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds, Oklahoma City.
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 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
