Hunter / Jumper
The U.S. Returns to Winning in the Meydan FEI Nations Cup at CSIO Rotterdam |
Photo by Erin Cowgill | The U.S. show jumpers bounced back from two disappointments on the Meydan FEI Nations Cup to storm to the win at CSIO Rotterdam. The second tour of riders for the U.S., jumping in their first Meydan Nations Cup of the year, they delivered with phenomenal jumping and stopped the French sweep, finishing on a score of zero.
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Morgan
Buckeye Morgan Challenge 2010 Adds AMHA Reining Seat Medal and UPHA Morgan Challenge Cup Classes | The Ohio Morgan Horse Association is gearing up for their Buckeye Morgan Challenge Horse Show, to be held August 13-15, 2010, in Wilmington, OH. The latest announcement is the addition of the American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) Reining Seat Medal and United Professional Horsemen's Association (UPHA) Morgan Challenge Cup classes to its slate of more than 100 classes.
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 2010 equestrian magazine Art Contest: You Pick the Winners!
USEF's equestrian magazine asked its young readers to get creative and share their artistic talents. Now, it's time for you to decide which are your favorites and cast your vote. The entries with the highest number of votes will be featured in the next issue of equestrian magazine! All of the artwork is displayed on ClubEquestrian.com.
Vote below before noon on June 25.
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Para-Equestrian
United States Para-Equestrian Association Announces Riders for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Selection Trials |
Photo by Dr. C. Mike Tomlinson | The United States Para-Equestrian Association announced the qualified riders for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) Selection Trials scheduled for June 24-27, 2010. The riders making their way to Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, IL, for the Para-Dressage Selection Trials include equestrians that, despite their disabilities, have overcome and adapted to showcase their athletic abilities. Fifteen United States Para-Equestrians have scores that will allow them to compete at the Selection Trials. Ten of the riders will be selected for WEG, and four of the 10 will make the team, with six riding as individuals.
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Safety
Riders4helmets National Helmet Awareness Day Announced for July 10, 2010; Helmet Manufacturers to Offer Discounts Through Participating Retailers |
Equestrians showing their support for the campaign. | The riders4helmets campaign, operated by helmet advocate Jeri Bryant and supported by SUCCEED®, has organized a National Helmet Awareness Day endorsed by the United States Equestrian Federation, to be held on July 10, 2010. riders4helmets has teamed up with leading helmet manufacturers to offer discounts on helmets to equestrians via participating retailers nationwide on this day. Helmet brands that are to be included in the promotion to date include: Troxel, Charles Owen, GPA and Aegis (Devon-Aire).
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NAJYRC
June Update for the 2010 Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships Presented by Gotham North | Revised Entry Requirements for Texas Resident Horses
Due to the prevalence of equine piroplasmosis, caused by Theileria (babesia) equi, entry requirements for the state of Kentucky have been revised to require all Texas resident horses entering Kentucky to be accompanied with a negative test for equine piroplasmosis (cELISA for T.equi) and to have an Entry Permit issued by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture.
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2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
100 Days to Go Celebration Offers Sneak Peak into the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games |
Photo by Louise Bowden | The 100 Days to Go Celebration for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games was a hit on June 17, and the Fifth Third Pavilion in downtown Lexington drew in hundreds of fans, residents and passersby to help celebrate the occasion.
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International Disciplines
This Week in International Disciplines |
Photo Courtesy AQHA | In Quebec, Canada, at the Parc Equestre de Blainville, the Dressage at Blainville CDI3* took place, showcasing world-class dressage talent from all across North America. In the Grand Prix, Lauren Sammis and Sagacious HF finished with a score of 66.596% to leave them second, just behind winner Victoria Winter (CAN), who scored 66.681% aboard Proton.
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Horse Industry
Kentucky Horse Park Executive Director John Nicholson Receives Ninth Annual Equine Industry Vision Award |
Pfizer Animal Health and American Horse Publications (AHP) presented John Nicholson with the ninth annual Equine Industry Vision Award at a ceremonial breakfast held during the AHP 2010 40th Anniversary Seminar in Lexington, KY. Established in 2002, the Equine Industry Vision Award was the first of its kind to showcase innovation and recognize ingenuity and service across the entire equine market.
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Up to $50 Off Weekly Rentals in Florida: We're Celebrating at Hertz Orlando Airport
 Great news - Hertz is now found in both Terminal A and Terminal B at Orlando International Airport. And now through June 30, you can join the Grand Opening celebration, with $50 savings on the weekly rental of Luxury and higher class vehicles at participating Hertz Orlando International Airport*, when PC# 144270 is included in your reservation.
We're celebrating at all Florida airports, too. Save $7 a day, up to $35 off weekly or weekend rentals on all car classes at participating Florida airports now through June 30, when PC# 145342 is included in your reservation.
* Terminal A and Terminal B at Orlando International Airport.
Terms and Conditions: Advance reservations required. This offer is subject to availability, has no cash value, may not be used with Pre-pay Rates, Tour Rates or Insurance Replacement Rates and cannot be combined with any other certificate, voucher, offer or promotion. Hertz age, driver, credit, qualifying weekend and weekly rate restrictions for the renting location apply. Taxes, tax reimbursement, age differential charges, fees and optional service charges, such as refueling, are not included. Discounts apply to time and mileage charges only. Discounts in local currency on redemption. |
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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
- June 29 Sloan Implement, 9425 Rt 140, Hamel, IL 62046; Jeff Kraft at jkraft@sloans.com or Grant Tice at gtice@sloans.com
- July 9 Stone & Stemle, 60 Frontage Rd, Box 399, Poseyville, IN, 47633; Tom Davis - (812) 453-5454
- July 10 Vincennes Tractor, 3971 S. Old U.S. Hwy 41 South, Vincennes, IN, 47591; Rick Linenburg - (812) 881-7520
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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]
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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.
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