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Wiese and Lamborghini Take Lead Despite Rain in USEF National “Brentina Cup” Championship at 2009 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions Under the banner of a chilly relentless rain, the 2009 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions got underway on Thursday, June 18. The “Brentina Cup” riders (aged 20-28) were the first of five groups of horses and riders vying for national championships titles. The nine “Brentina Cup” riders were the only division to get a performance in as the rest of the day’s competition was suspended due to the deluge that ensued.
USDF and Platinum Performance Team Up Again at 2009 FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships
The Dressage Championships at the Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) annually bring out the continent’s best juniors and young riders; 2009 promises not to disappoint. Once again these championships will be sponsored by Platinum Performance and the United States Dressage Federation.
Connemara Breeders Showcase Their Top Horses at the Upperville Colt and Horse Show Two classes of Connemaras competed in the Connemara breeding division in-hand classes at the June Upperville Colt and Horse Show. Catherine Mack was the judge. In the Connemara Mares, Eight and Under, first place went to Ridgetop Harriette (Aladdin’s Denver x *Cloud Shadows, by Windy Day), owned by Marynell Eyles and shown by Paula Moore. In second was Thurman Keepsake (Landgate Bluebeard x Tre Awain Sileach, by Tre Awain DeValera), owned by Barbara Byrd and shown by Mary McMillan. Third place went to Guthrie’s Bonnie China Blue (Landgate Bluebird x Balmullo’s Miss Lucy, by Concord River Roaringwater Bay) owned by Cynthia Polk and shown by David O’Flaherty. More Connemara News
Fireworks Over Virginia at the Firecracker Classic/Arabian Horse Association Region XV Championship Show Once again, Region XV will host their Firecracker Classic/AHA Region XV
Championship Show at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, VA, on July 1-5,
2009. Their motto is “Dollars Galore and Much More!” More Arabian News
USEF Eventing Training Sessions Dates and Locations Announced This summer the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Eventing High Performance will be holding training sessions for A-List, B-List, and Developing Riders. The sessions will be conducted by U.S. Chef d’Equipe Mark Phillips and are open to the public. Auditors are welcome. USEF anticipates the hours of the training sessions to be approximately between 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. More Eventing News
View USEF Extraordinary Rule Changes and Clarifications Online The Executive Committee periodically meets to review and approve extraordinary rule changes and rule clarifications. You can find summaries of rules approved by visiting www.usef.org/contentpage2.aspx?id=rulebook.
Drugs and Medications Corner: Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Medications and Equine Patients This special section, Drugs and Medications Corner, will feature a series of articles from the USEF’s Drugs and Medications Program and the veterinary community to communicate the latest news to better educate the equine community. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) are a class of agents best recognized for anti-inflammatory and analgesic (pain suppression) properties. An important clinical use of this class of medication is to improve patient status and minimize pain. The NSAIDs are a class of medication that were originally used in veterinary medicine in 1875. Indications for use included the control of fever, inflammation with pneumonia, and lameness associated with arthritis.
Atlanta Summer Classics Opener is Action Packed Mother Nature welcomed exhibitors to the summer season with plenty of sunshine and blue skies kicking off two weeks of heated competition at the Georgia International Horse Park. "This has been some week—great weather, wonderful courses, and all the amazing talents we have here!” said Bob Bell, President of the Classic Company. More Hunter/Jumper News
Horsemen Helping Horsemen: Breakfast at the Castle Behind the Castle Gates Dave and Dena Lopez, of Double D Ranch, LLC, are taking the slogan of the United Professional Horsemen's Association (UPHA) to another level as they are planning a special fundraising event for the UPHA Dewey Henderson Benevolent Fund. This IRS 501(c)(3) fund was established in memory of long-time horseman Dewey Henderson to benefit UPHA members in need because of health issues, fires, theft, injury or accidents. Only 200 tickets will be sold for the “Kentucky brunch” prepared by Chef Cameron Irvin on Saturday, July 11, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Double D Ranch, LLC, is generously donating the entire cost of the breakfast for this event.
Take a Free Lesson on a Morgan Horse Would you like to test drive or ride a Morgan horse? Now is your opportunity to do it for free! From now until December 31, 2009, facilities from around the country, in conjunction with the American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA), are generously offering a unique opportunity for a free riding or driving lesson on a Morgan horse. The coupon is good for new students and one free lesson per person at participating Morgan farms. Limit one coupon per family. More Morgan News
Place Your Ad in the NAJYRC Program Advertising space is available in the 2009 Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North Program. For more information, contact Kim Russell at (859) 225-6938 or krussell@usef.org.
American Farrier's Association to Provide Hoof Care at "Kentucky Cup" Test Events Leading to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games The American Farrier’s Association will provide hoof care services for the test events leading up to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
American Association of Equine Practitioners Issues Recommendations for Purchase Exams at Public Auctions The Public Auction Task Force of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has developed recommendations regarding the use of radiographic reports as part of the pre-purchase exams that are conducted on horses for sale at public auctions. The goal of the task force is to promote ethical practices during the sales process.
Kentucky Horse Council Seeks to Expand Awareness of Equine Industry Careers Through Education Fair Job seekers in the equine industry will have a unique opportunity to learn more about educational options at an equine education fair sponsored by the Kentucky Horse Council (KHC). “Your Future with Horses” will be held in conjunction with the KHC annual conference on November 14, 2009, at the Scott County High School in Georgetown, KY.
Attention all USEF Members
Good news awaits when you renew your membership online for 2009! If you were an amateur, professional or junior member in 2007 or 2008, you will be able to renew online using our new Quick Renewal. Just log in to your My USEF Account and select the Quick Renew option. All of your membership information will be there. All you have to do is review it; edit it, if necessary; submit payment; and print out a copy of your 2009 card. In addition, the membership process has been further streamlined by removing the breed/discipline dues. The new USEF Competing Equestrian Membership due for all Senior Active and Junior Active members is $55. With that, you will be able to participate at all USEF Licensed Competitions, as well as receive automatic insurance and MemberPerks. There are also two new member categories for individuals not participating in USEF Licensed Competitions. The USEF Equestrian ($35) includes the automatic insurance and access to the MemberPerks program, while the Club Equestrian ($15) includes access to MemberPerks. If you have any questions about the new memberships, please call one of our Customer Care Agents at (859) 258-2472.
Please Read—Important Information about Your Membership Card Once your membership has been processed you will be sent a membership card as well as key fobs. You are required to present proof of current USEF membership in order to compete in USEF Licensed Competitions. If you do not have your membership card, a key fob or a copy of your membership card, you will be required to pay a $30 non-refundable non-member fee. You can print a copy of your card from www.usef.org. Please note, effective 12/01/08 you will no longer be able to sign a membership affidavit in lieu of paying the non-member fee. Your USEF membership also verifies your amateur status. If you wish to compete in amateur classes and you have not presented proof of USEF membership with Amateur Certification, you will also be charged the non-member amateur fee of $30. Competitions that are also recognized by an Affiliate organization may require membership in the Affiliate organization to be eligible to compete. You may be required to show proof of membership in the Affiliate organization, e.g. USHJA, USDF, USEA, AHA, AMHA, ASHA, IALHA, AHHS, IFSHA and others. USEF Membership information can be verified online, however, should the competition office not have the opportunity to verify your membership information online, you will be assessed the relevant non-member fees.
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 90,000 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 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. ©2009, United States Equestrian Federation®, Inc.
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