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2010 Saddle Seat World Cup to Host Gold Medal Gala Fundraiser Come celebrate your patriotism by supporting U.S. athletes. The U.S. Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup will be hosting a benefit dinner on Sunday evening, July 4, at the beautiful and historic Spindletop Hall in Lexington, KY. The 2010 Gold Medal Gala will feature cocktails, dinner and both live and silent auctions. Past auction items have included stallion breedings, vacation packages, tack and equipment, and other unique items.
Devon Horse Show and Country Fair Wrap-Up Laura Chapot took top honors at the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, winning the Open Jumper Championship on Bradberry with 30 points and also taking the Leading Open Jumper Rider title for the fourth time in six years, and the fifth time overall. Along with her four wins in the Open Jumper division that counted towards the Leading Rider title, Chapot also won two six-year-old classes and a seven-year-old class for an unprecedented seven jumper wins at Devon.
The Devon Horse Show and Country Fair, which was designated a USEF Heritage Competition for the first time in 2010, set attendance records at its 114th renewal. There were 101,374 people in paid attendance, with 9,053 paid attendance on Grand Prix night, Thursday, June 3. These figures do not include all those who received complimentary passes, press passes or exhibitor, trainer and owner passes. Chapot’s student, Madeline Cox, also won an Amateur Owner Jumper class and finished Reserve Champion. “Winning never gets old,” said Chapot. “In this sport, you’re riding on top, and you think you’re a genius, then next thing you’re on the ground.”
U.S. Show Jumping Young Rider Tour Wins at Weirden CSIOY It wasn’t easy, but the Young Riders representing the U.S. on the U.S. Show Jumping Young Rider Tour fought hard through two rounds of the Nations Cup to force a jump-off with the home team and eventually outran the Netherlands for their first Nations Cup win at CSIOY Weirden. More Hunter/Jumper News
Arabian Youth Nationals in Albuquerque Ten Years Provides Many Ways to Celebrate The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) will celebrate 10 years at Expo New Mexico in Albuquerque, NM, with the 2010 Arabian and Half-Arabian Youth National Championship Horse Show (Youth Nationals), July 24-31. The championship show mixes the country's best young equestrian talent with youth-spun fun and activities, pouring approximately $10 million into the city's economy.
New Vaulting Exhibit Opens at Kentucky Horse Park The Bluegrass Vaulting Academy with the collaboration of the International Museum of the Horse at the Kentucky Horse Park presented the grand opening of the Vaulting Exhibit on June 6.
EV173.2 Corrected in the USEF Online Rule Book At USEF’s 2009 Annual Meeting, the following rule change was proposed with a 12/1/09 effective date:
Saddlebred Enthusiasts Encouraged to Participate in a Survey Regarding the Juvenile Division and the Need for a Masters Division The USEF Rules and Standards Subcommittee is conducting a survey until July 1, 2010, to evaluate the need to increase the age of the Juvenile Division and the need for a Masters division.
2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games to Celebrate 100 Days to Go with Festival The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, with several key sponsors and partners, will celebrate 100 Days to Go until the world’s most prestigious equestrian event comes to Kentucky with a celebration in downtown Lexington on June 17. The Fifth Third Pavilion at Cheapside Park will be transformed into a celebration and preview of things to come from September 25-October 10, 2010, when the world championships in eight equestrian sports are contested at Lexington’s Kentucky Horse Park.
The United States Para-Equestrian Association Announces 501(c)(3) Status The United States Para-Equestrian Association (USPEA) would like to announce that it is now a 501(c)(3) public charitable organization. The USPEA provides programs, clinics, and competition opportunities for athletes with physical disabilities. Riders compete under the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) rules during their competitions and many of the athletes compete at the highest level of their sport. Becoming a 501(c)(3) was a momentous occasion for the USPEA. This status will encourage donors, supporters, and equestrian enthusiasts to supply funding for the United States Para-Equestrians.
American Hackney Horse Society Foundation Offers Three 2010 Educational Scholarships The American Hackney Horse Society Foundation will be offering three $2,500 college scholarships. These scholarships will be awarded to the selected students based on financial need, academic success and a commitment to the Hackney breed, whether present, past or future.
American Morgan Horse Association Makes Offer to All-Breed Show Competitors This summer the American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) is offering a special bargain for those interested in all-breed competition! Sign up for a 2010 AMHA membership between now and August 1, 2010 and receive a free lifetime membership to the AMHA Open Competition Program. This open show incentive program rewards your competitive aspirations in more than 30 different divisions, so whether you are the local sit-a-buck champion or maneuver a hazards course with ease, the Open Competition program has awards for you. More Morgan News
Judging Specification PowerPoints and More Now Online Check out what’s new on the USEF Education Page. Want to know what the judge is looking for? USEF's Education Department now offers Judging Specifications presentations for your division, similar to those used in Judge’s Clinics. Also, test your knowledge of legal or illegal Western and Dressage equipment. Read more on the Education Page.
Volunteer Training for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Kicks Off Volunteers from Kentucky and surrounding states flocked to Lexington on June 1 for the very first volunteer training session in preparation for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. This marks the beginning of general volunteer training, which will span the month of June.
USDF and Platinum Performance Continue Partnership at the 2010 Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North Platinum Performance and the United States Dressage Federation have formed a thriving partnership the last three years to sponsor the Dressage Championships at the Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC). More Dressage News
U.S. drivers with the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games on the brain competed at the CAI-B Garden State CDE at the Horse Park of New Jersey. Chester Weber and his Four-in-Hand team notched yet another win, finishing with 116.64 penalties. Josh Rector was second and Bill Long rounded out the top three.
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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
