January 12-16, 2005
at the Seelbach Hotel
in Louisville, KY

United States Equestrian Federation, 4047 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511
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The Seelbach Hotel in Louisville, KY

USEF Annual Meeting:
Welcome Reception
By Brian Sosby

In a place where equine traditions run deep and Southern hospitality is the rule, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) gathered its members from far and wide to host its 2005 Annual Meeting. Scheduled across five days, the event lays the foundation for a panorama of meetings, think-tank forums and boardroom sessions. In addition, the much-anticipated award programs provide attendees with ample opportunities to socialize and raise their glasses in a celebratory toast to those equestrians who have made the past competition year one of great success. From cocktail receptions to Friday evening’s lavish Pegasus Awards and Saturday’s Horse of the Year banquet, there is certainly no shortage of cheers and kudos to be hailed.

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Photos from the Welcome Reception

International driver Chester Weber, USEF Board Member Natasha Grigg, former Olympian and Board Member Karen O’Connor and driving competitor Boots Wright.
Photos by Diana DeRosa

Board Member Janine Malone, newly-elected president of the United States Eventing Association (USEA) Kyra Stuart, Katie Lindsey, and this year’s Sportsmanship Award winner Howard Simpson.

Dr. Ruth Wilburn of Olive Branch, MS, Connemara/Welsh Committee member.

Board Members Keith Bartz and Kathy Meyer are joined by Hearing Committee member and Morgan enthusiast Fern Bittner.

Hunter/Jumper show organizer Sissie Anderton of Franklin, TN.

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 U.S. Equestrian 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.

January 13, 2005