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4,000-Plus E-mails of Support Sent to Barbaro and Michael Matz at USEF Less than one week after Barbaro's tragic career-ending injury in the Preakness, over 4,000 people have already e-mailed Matz, owners Roy and Gretchen Jackson and Barbaro their well-wishes. Just hours after Barbaro emerged from surgery, the USEF set up a means for people to send their regards.  Samsung Super League Aachen: Germans Do It on The Double...USA Stands at Second The Germans made it a two-in-a-row win when, following on their opening round success at La Baule two weeks ago, they were triumphant once again on their home ground in Aachen today. And World #1 ranked show jumper Marcus Ehning found himself surplus to requirements when not having to start with Gitania in either round. The USA however was hot on German heels once more when finishing second, and this summer's Samsung Super League with FEI series looks set to turn into a real tussle between these two sides. For the full story, click here. WEG Endurance Team Hopefuls Prepare to Demonstrate their Abilities With the 2006 World Equestrian Games just three months away, the top endurance riders in the U.S. are preparing to demonstrate their abilities in the hopes of earning a place on the U.S. Endurance Team. In order to be considered, each rider must compete at one of three FEI***/AERC dual-sanctioned 100-mile rides scheduled for May 20 in Oreana, ID; May 27 in Grand Island, MI; and June 11 in Ashland, MT. Members of the National Selection Committee will be present at each event to evaluate the competitors’ performances. For the full story, click here. 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games Vaulting Update A mere 0.112 points separate second through fourth place in the current women’s World Equestrian Games (WEG) Vaulting rankings. Last weekend’s USEF Vaulting selection trial, held during the Garrod’s Spring Classic in Saratoga, CA, on May 20, was the fifth of six chances that U.S. vaulters have to improve their average score toward qualifying for the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany. From those six chances, the highest three scores are averaged, and a WEG ranking is established. For the full story, click here.
An exciting new USEF partner offer! SPECIAL LIMITED TIME OFFER: 0% APR on Purchases for One Year with the United States Equestrian Federation® Visa® Platinum Card* This spring, it’s out with the old and in with the new when you use the United States Equestrian Federation® Visa Platinum Card, now offering 0% APR for one year*! With this exclusive card, every dollar you spend is interest free until next year. Use your USEF Visa for everyday purchases, home improvement projects, family vacations or that special purchase you’ve been waiting to make. Plus, you’ll earn reward points with every purchase. Spring clean your wallet and make sure you carry the correct USEF Visa card with the US Bank logo on the backside. The United States Equestrian Federation® Select Rewards Visa Platinum card provides great benefits, including no annual fee, your choice of rewards and 1,000 bonus points with your first purchase. In addition, a percentage of every purchase will support USEF programs and initiatives. Hurry, this offer ends June 15, 2006 *Click here for terms and conditions The creditor and issuer of the Select Rewards Visa Platinum card is the U.S. Bank National Association ND. Kentucky Spring Horse Show Wrap-Up Despite torrential rain and unseasonably cold weather, Joe Fargis and Mary B. Schwab’s Edgar 12 bested 25 other riders for a victory in the $50,000 Commonwealth Grand Prix, CSI 3*, in Lexington, KY. Fargis, along with six other riders, posted first round clears over Richard Jeffery’s Sunday course in the Johnson Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park. Last to go in the jump-off, Fargis and his faithful partner, Edgar 12, a 17-year-old Hanoverian gelding, proved to be the fastest. The best that day, Fargis was only 2/10ths of a second faster than the second place finisher, Aaron Vale riding Millstream, Inc.’s Artur 28. Placing third after Vale, Pablo Barrios of Venezuela rode Sun God to a double clear round in the time of 38.64. Kelley Small of Canada riding Calibur, owned by Cimmaron Farms, finished fourth and was followed by Stealaway Farm’s Claus ridden by Angela Moore. Georgina Bloomberg and Gotham Enterprizes, LLC’s Cim Christo rounded out the group of first round clears to place sixth. For the full story, click here. Alfano, Udelson, Waxman, Cardalico, Payne and Bielefeld Get the Spotlight at Legacy Cup The unique “go round” and “final” format of the Legacy Cup proved to be a winning one for finals’ victors Jennifer Waxman, Megan Udelson, Jennifer Alfano, Rob Bielefeld, Kristi Cardalico and Chris Payne. For the full story, click here.  Savannah Riders Take Two Titles at the ANRC National Intercollegiate Equitation Championship Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) in Georgia won the hunter seat equitation and hunter trials equitation phase to clinch the overall team title at the 29th annual American National Riding Commission’s (ANRC) National Intercollegiate Equitation Championship, April 22-23, hosted by St. Andrews Presbyterian College in North Carolina. SCAD senior Jordan Siegel took home the title of individual champion for the third time in her college career. For the full story, click here. FarmVet.com is Newest USEF MemberPerks Partner FarmVet.com is the newest of USEF's MemberPerks partners. FarmVet.com, a leading web-based catalog featuring the best in equine and pet health products and supplies, offers a 5% discount to USEF members on products available on the FarmVet.com web site (sale items excluded). Since 1999, Christian Curry of Franklin, TN, and his team at FarmVet.com have been committed to providing service and value to the equestrian community. "FarmVet.com is proud to serve the broad spectrum of USEF members as the exclusive on-line catalog," said Kathy Dillard, Director of Marketing for FarmVet.com. "Our expansive selection ensures that we can provide the highest quality products to riders in a variety of disciplines from the weekend rider to the farm owner to riders competing on the world's stage such as our many sponsored Olympic veteran riders like 1984 Olympic Show Jumping Gold medalist Joe Fargis and 2004 Athens Olympic Three-Day Eventing medal winner Darren Chiacchia." Please visit www.usef.org to learn more about USEF's growing MemberPerks program. FEI World Equestrian Games Reining Selection Trials Coming to the Kentucky Horse Park The 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) selection trials for the U.S. reining team will be held during the Clayton Woosley Hall of Fame Reining and Brownwood Farm Derby, at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, June 22-25. The Adequan/USEF Open Reining Championship on June 24 will serve as the selection trial for the WEG which will be held August 20-September 3 in Aachen, Germany. Immediately following the Adequan/USEF Open Reining Championship, a press conference will be held to recognize the team. An announcement of the four-member team and its select number of alternates will be made before noon on Sunday, June 25. For the full story, click here. 
Important FEI Dressage Test Information Effective June 1, 2006 The FEI has just released new freestyle tests at four levels. These tests must be used by all competitions as of June 1, 2006, in the Junior, Young Rider, Intermediare-I and Grand Prix levels. The coefficients for artistic marks have changed, though the actual freestyle test requirements for competitors have not. All previous test editions should be discarded. All FEI tests, including those just released, are available for download on the FEI website, www.horsesport.org or for direct links, please visit the USEF Dressage webpage, www.usef.org/content/equestrianSports/disciplines/international/dressage.php. For questions contact Jennifer Keeler, National Director of Dressage, at jkeeler@usef.org or (859) 225-2024. Olympic Medalists Debbie McDonald and Guenter Seidel Scheduled to Sign Autographs in the Farnam Booth Bring your autograph book, show program or other souvenir item to the Farnam booth at the Dressage Festival of Champions in Gladstone, NJ, June 15-18 to get an autograph from Olympic medalists Debbie McDonald and Guenter Seidel. For the full story, click here. CEO Named to Lead 2010 FEI Games ™ in Kentucky: Long-time International Sports Event Executive Chosen John P. (Jack) Kelly has been hired as the Chief Executive Officer of the World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc., the entity in charge of putting on the 2010 FEI Games™ in Kentucky, the world equestrian championships. For the full story, click here. David O’ Connor Signs On as Course Designer at Colorado Horse Park: Olympic Gold Medalist and USEF President Brings Knowledge and Passion to Park The Colorado Horse Park announced that Olympic Gold medalist and president of the United States Equestrian Federation® David O’ Connor has signed on as course designer for the Park’s three-day events and horse trials. O’Connor brings a lifetime of knowledge of eventing and horsemanship to this position. In addition, his persona as the head of national governing body for equestrian sports adds luster to his skills and talents. For the full story, click here. 50th Anniversary Celebration of the American Connemara Pony Society The American Connemara Pony Society (ACPS) is celebrating its 50th birthday in 2006. Summer activities are being planned to commemorate the golden anniversary of Connemara Ponies in the U.S. The main event will be a weekend long, educational and fun-filled event to highlight the strengths and accomplishments of the American Connemara. The celebration will take place August 4-6, 2006, at Morven Park in Leesburg, VA. For the full story, click here. Lasko Box Fan Recall In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), Lasko Products, Inc. of West Chester, PA, is recalling approximately 5.6 million fans manufactured between 1999 and 2001. CPSC reports that potential electrical failure in the fan motor can pose a fire hazard. The recall includes several models of fans which were sold at major retail stores, home improvement centers, hardware stores and other retailers nationwide between 1999 and as late as 2004. These fans can be found in many barns across the country to aid in cooling horses during the warmer weather. For the full story, click here. Don't Miss A Great Opportunity! Schedule Your Advertisement in the July/August Issue of EQUESTRIAN. This special combined "How To" issue is a great way to reach over 80,000 readers. USEF members receive discounted advertising rates, making this issue an even greater value. Sell your horse, publicize your facility or congratulate a rider or trainer. Hurry! Advertisng space closes on June 2. Contact Crissi White at (859) 225-6936 or cwhite@usef.org. World Cup Club Offers Advance Ticket Opportunity for Las Vegas FEI World Cup Finals Anyone hoping for the best seats to next year’s FEI World Cup Finals in Las Vegas can have a chance to purchase all-session tickets before they go on sale to the general public by joining the event’s World Cup Club. Membership in the World Cup Club is free, and it only takes a moment to join. For the full story, click here.
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. ©2006, United States Equestrian Federation®, Inc. |
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