Para-Equestrian
Hart Defends USEF National Para-Equestrian Dressage Championship |
Photo by Fire and Earth Photo | Three days of competition for the USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage National Championship concluded on Sunday at the stunning Lamplight Equestrian Center which has hosted this event for each of the past three years.
"This is the largest number of riders we have ever seen," said Sandy Raferty, Chairman of the USEF Para-Equestrian High Performance Committee, "We are thrilled with the turnout."
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Reining
Gray, Choate and Harper Claim 2010 USEF National Youth Reining Championship Titles |
Photo by Waltenberry | It was a busy day in the Adequan Arena at the 2010 NRHA Derby as United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) National Youth Reining champions were crowned in very competitive fashion.
Chloe Gray was happy just to be able to compete after her horse injured a suspensory ligament the day before the competition. Luckily her trainer's wife, Shannon Rafascz stepped in with a horse for her to ride and Repeat Fine Footwork delivered big time.
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Shetland
USEF to Award USEF Shetland Member High Point Awards at 2010 Shetland Pony Congress Show |  Small equines from all across the nation who attend the 122nd Shetland Pony Congress Show this year will not only compete for national championship titles but will also have the chance to win one of the new USEF Shetland Member High Point Awards provided by the United States Equestrian Federation. The Shetland Pony Congress Show, August 2-6 in Ardmore, OK, will feature some of the best Shetland Ponies in the country competing in classes such as driving, halter, jumping, youth and costume classes
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 Don't miss coverage of the Asheville Alive 2010 - Piedmont Classic Paso Fino Horse Show
For over 25 years, the Piedmont Classic Paso Fino Horse Show has become one of the most anticipated and talked about events in the Asheville and equine communities. The four-day competition features the best riders from around the country, including past and present Grand National Champions competing for the prestigious honor of taking home the Blue Ribbons at Asheville ALIVE 2010. Catch the coverage on ClubEquestrian.com>
Upcoming Coverage: Lexington Junior League Horse Show> |
Safety
Raising Awareness: New Helmet Campaign T-shirts Available, with proceeds benefitting Courtney King-Dye Medical Fund and the Equestrian Aid Foundation | |
 New helmet campaign t-shirt designs have been added to the eBay store. All proceeds from sales of t-shirts benefit the Courtney King-Dye Medical Fund and the Equestrian Aid Foundation. Place an order for your favorite t-shirt design now to be sure it arrives before National Helmet Awareness Day on July 10, 2010. T-shirts can be purchased on the eBay Store (note: there are two pages on the ebay store - don't miss the second page).
If you are a riding club or retailer interested in purchasing t-shirts at a bulk discount rate, please email lwhite@freedomhealthllc.com.
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Arabian
Arabian Horse Association Youth of the Year Katie Pelphrey Poised for Success |
Photo by Mike Ferrara | Think today's teenagers are lazy and lack ambition? You'll think again when you meet the 2009 Arabian Horse Association (AHA) Youth of the Year, Katie Pelphrey from Louisville, Ky. Pelphrey was chosen for the Youth of the Year honor among a field of incredible young individuals who represent the Arabian breed to the greater equine community in ways rarely seen from young people across any sport. Pelphrey stood out from the field with impeccable grades, an incredible amount of dedication to her community and the Arabian horse community, a 12-page winning show record and unbeatable poise.
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International News
This Week in International Disciplines | In Austria at the Fritzen CDI4*, Chris Hickey and Cabana Boy finished seventh in the Prix St. Georges and eighth in the Intermediaire I. Riding in the Grand Prix for Special, Tina Konyot and Calecto V scored a 69.02% to finish fourth and were then seventh in the Grand Prix Special. In the Grand Prix for Freestyle, Catherine Haddad guided new partner Winyamaro to a fifth place finish, the pair scored a 71.55% in the Grand Prix Freestyle to take sixth.
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2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
Listen to Live Commentary at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games |
Wouldn't it be nice to have a personalized play-by-play as you watch athletes compete at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games? Well, you're in luck. World Equestrian Radio is providing a personal radio service at the 2010 Games that will allow listeners to have a live commentary streaming through their ears as they watch the events.
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Morgan
American Morgan Horse Institute Announces Recipients of 2010 Educational Scholarships and the 2010 Youth Grant Recipient | | The American Morgan Horse Institute (AMHI) is pleased to announce its 2010 educational scholarship recipients. Each award is $3,000. AMHI is proud to collaborate with the scholarship donors to assist these outstanding young women in defraying the cost of their college tuitions. This year AMHI is sponsoring more than $15,000 in scholarships and grants, including the educational scholarships, to Morgan youth nationwide. All AMHI scholarships and grants are available through the generosity of individual contributors and from the proceeds of special events.
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Hunter/Jumper
Porter and Wild Turkey Farm's LaMarque Make Their Mark in the $30,000 Copa de Amistad Grand Prix |
Photo by Flying Horse Photography | The $30,000 Copa de Amistad Grand Prix, presented by EquiFit, Inc., welcomed 24 horse-and-rider teams onto the Peter Holmes-designed course at the Rancho Mission Viejo Riding Park. With seven riders, six of them women, earning spots in the jump-off, it was the second to last duo of Mandy Porter and Wild Turkey Farm's young stallion, LaMarque, who led the victory gallop.
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Book Your Next Getaway Aboard Regent Seven Seas Cruise Lines
Enjoy Exclusive Offers and Amenities Available Only to USEF members
Regent Seven Seas Cruises offers a truly distinct experience where you can experience the world as a traveler, not a tourist. The onboard service is truly unsurpassed with casually elegant staterooms and suites, the finest cuisine, world-class enrichment programs and unforgettable evening entertainment.
USEF EXCLUSIVE: A $200 Shipboard Credit, PLUS:
- 2-for-1 Cruise Fares
- Free Air
- Free Unlimited Shore Excursions
- Up to $1,000 per person in Additional Savings
Select Sailings Also Include:
- Private, Onboard Cocktail Party
- Onboard Host
- $175 per person credit towards Custom Shore Excursion, OR
- $175 per person credit towards Pre- or Post-Cruise Hotel Package
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Dressage
The Dressage Foundation Receives a $1-Million Donation | | "It's a very large and generous contribution," said John Boomer, retiring President and CEO of The Dressage Foundation, as he announced a $1-million gift made by Gordon Cadwgan, father of Olympian Carol Lavell. Cadwgan, who has been a longtime generous supporter of The Dressage Foundation and its work, has instructed that his $1-million gift is "to be used where needed most, and as the Foundation best sees fit to carry out its mission." he Dressage Foundation's mission is "To cultivate and provide financial support for the advancement of dressage."
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Eventing
Forstadt Forges Victory at Her First SmartPak Equine United States Eventing Association Training Three-Day Event at the Inavale Horse Trials | Saturday morning's second phase of the SmartPak Equine United States Eventing Association (USEA) Training Three-Day competition at the Inavale Horse Trials in Philomath, OR, proved to be a challenge, as the placings shifted around quite a bit in the division sponsored by Gallops Saddlery. The overnight leader added penalties to her score in steeplechase, giving Maria Schatz an opportunity to snatch the lead, following clean trips from phase A through D, to move her up from the third position.
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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
- 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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