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Most Comprehensive Horse Study Ever Reveals a Nearly $40 Billion Impact on the U.S. The horse industry in the United States contributes $39 billion in direct economic impact to the U.S. economy and supports 1.4 million jobs on a full-time basis, according to a new study released by the American Horse Council (AHC). When indirect and induced spending are included, the industry’s economic impact reaches $102 billion. The study also estimates the horse population in this country has reached 9.2 million. For the full story, click here. USEF Launches New Outreach Program; Sends Staff to Work for Competition Organizers As competition organizers and show managers continue to push forward in the 2005 competition season, some USEF employees will be rolling their sleeves up to work with them. It’s part of a new outreach program, designed to build a productive bridge between the USEF office, show organizers and competitors. In addition to sharing the load for a few days, USEF staff will be able to assess the needs of organizers, and in turn, better assist them in daily USEF operations. For the full story, click here.
Luhmühlen Talent Tour a Success for U.S. Riders A group of U.S. eventers has returned from Germany after competing in the Luhmühlen CCI Four-Star, June 15-19, the first CCI four-star to take place on continental Europe. Up against stiff competition from European riders trying to qualify for the upcoming European Championships in Blenheim, England, the four USEF-sponsored Talent Tour riders joined several individual U.S. riders for a positive experience abroad—just the learning experience that was intended for the Talent Tour. For the full story, click here. U.S. Team Announced for Third Leg of 2005 Samsung Super League The United States Equestrian Federation has announced the team for the third European show jumping tour—a series of three stops on the 2005 Samsung Super League circuit. This team will compete at CSIO Hickstead, Great Britain (July 28-31), CSIO Dublin, Ireland (August 3-7) and CSIO Aachen, Germany (August 23-28). For the full story, click here. More Samsung Super League News United States Dressage Federation Celebrates Groundbreaking The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) held the official groundbreaking ceremony for the USDF National Education Center on Wednesday, June 22, 2005, at the Kentucky Horse Park. The organization's president, Dr. Samuel Barish, stated, "I believe that this is the most significant event in the history of USDF. We are looking forward to being included on a daily basis in an equestrian community environment where we can work effectively on behalf of dressage and our members.” For the full story, click here. National Reining Horse Youth Association to Host First Youth Elections in Europe The Reining Horse Sports Foundation (RHSF) recognizes the importance of growing reining worldwide. That growth begins with great leaders. Great leaders begin with our youth, which is why the National Reining Horse Youth Association (NRHyA) delegate elections and Youth Team Tournament Scholarship Reining are being held this year at the NRHA European Affiliate Championship in Deurne, The Netherlands. For the full story, click here.
Look Cool This Summer in the Ladies' Frost Pink Polo The July feature item of the month is the ladies’ frost pink polo shirt. Cut to fit a woman, this sporty pink shirt is our most popular item. Click here to order this item. From now until July 31, purchase $50 or more of USEF merchandise and you’ll receive a FREE USEF magnet. Click here to enter the official USEF online store.
Vermont Summer Festival Has Huge Economic Impact on Vermont Tourism The Vermont Summer Festival, the largest ‘AA’ rated hunter-jumper horse show held in New England, has a huge economic impact on the state of Vermont with approximately $15 million spent throughout the duration of the five-week competition. With approximately 1,200 horses competing each week at the Vermont Summer Festival, which will run July 13 to August 14 in East Dorset, VT, and approximately 3,000 people related to the horse show visiting the area on a daily basis, the impact on the local hotel and restaurant industry is considerable. For the full story, click here.
Winsome Adante Named 2005 Limited Edition Breyer Model Horse by USET Foundation The USET Foundation is pleased to announce that Winsome Adante, owned by Plain Dealing Farm of Scottsville, VA, and ridden by Kim Severson, has been chosen as the 2005 USET Foundation Breyer model horse. Winsome Adante, an 11-year-old English-bred Thoroughbred gelding, is the tenth Breyer model in this popular series. For the full story, click here. 2006 National Youth Horse Leaders Symposium to be Hosted by the University of Florida The University of Florida is hosting the 29th annual National Youth Horse Leaders Symposium, a production of the American Youth Horse Council (AYHC), the umbrella organization for the youth horse industry. The 2006 event will boast more than two-dozen internationally and nationally respected teachers assembled to share their keys to successful youth horse programming. The 29th annual National Youth Horse Leaders Symposium will be held February 3-5, and offers take-home tools to teach youth about safe and effective horsemanship. From classroom to the tack room, attendees will find resources, referrals and networking to improve their ability to help kids connect through horses. For the full story, click here.
At John Deere, we know all about passion. For more than 160 years, ours has centered around one goal–building innovative, quality equipment that not only meets, but exceeds, the expectations of our customers. Accept nothing less than equipment that stands for the same passion you live by. And now, USEF members can save up to 23% MSRP on new John Deere equipment for full-time equine facilities through USEF Memberperks. For more on John Deere products, visit www.johndeere.com. It costs nothing to join the Memberperks program for current USEF members. Simply call (877) 576-6872 to enroll now and to receive more information on John Deere equipment, as well as other discount programs that are available through USEF Memberperks. Why wait? Last year, USEF members saved nearly $1 million on purchases for their farms, businesses and personal use. New Youth Award Developed by the ASHA to Promote Saddlebred Participation The American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) has developed a new high-point ASHA Youth Award to recognize the hardest working and most active youth members in the industry. Youth members can receive points in a number of areas including attending the ASHA Youth Conference, being a member of a youth club, participating in junior judging, earning an ASHA scholarship, volunteering at a horse show, having a paid job in the equine industry and more. For the full story, click here.
USEF Members Receive Up To $1-million in Personal Excess Liability Coverage With Their Membership Up to $1-million in personal excess liability insurance coverage is yours. To learn more about this important benefit, click here and go to page 6 of the PDF of the "Membership 101" feature from the May 2005 issue of EQUESTRIAN magazine. Show Your Support For Your Breed! There is no better place to advertise while supporting your breed at the same time! USEF members receive special advertising rates. Crissi White Catch Top Young Riders at the 2005 CN North American Young Riders’ Championships, Presented by Adequan Talented young equestrians from across North America will vie for prestigious individual and team medals at the 2005 CN North American Young Riders’ Championships (NAYRC), presented by Adequan, at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, VA, July 26-31. For the full story, click here.
From the June 2005 issue of EQUESTRIAN magazine: Art Destinations for Equestrians As the mercury rises in all parts of the country, why not explore your love of the horse in places cooler and less dusty than the barn or the arena? Three distinct U.S. art destinations will reward and edify equestrians who are ready to take a breather from a busy show season. For the full story in PDF format, click here.
USEF Now Accepting Nominations for the Lifetime Achievement Award, The Jimmy A. Williams Trophy The USEF is now accepting nominations for the 2005 USEF Lifetime Achievement Award. The USEF Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual whose lifetime experience and accomplishments exemplify uncommon devotion to the sport of competition with horses and whose equestrian career and horsemanship have continually elevated the sport’s excellence. This year’s honoree will be presented the Jimmy A. Williams trophy during the 2006 USEF Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA. For the full story, click here. 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 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. ©2005, United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. |
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