Breeds Department
Continental Divide Horse Show Celebrates 42nd Year in Beautiful Northern Colorado |
Photo by Fire and Earth Photo |
What is more beautiful than the Northern plains of Colorado in late August with the snow capped Rocky Mountains as a backdrop. This is the scene that will greet the exhibitors of the 42nd Annual Continental Divide Horse Show.
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Morgan
American Morgan Horse Association Commits to Vermont for Next 10 Years |  The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) has announced that its national headquarters has signed a 10-year lease with Redstone, a Burlington-based commercial real estate firm, for office facilities located at 4066 Shelburne Road in Shelburne, VT.
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Hunter/Jumper
Southeast U.S. "Queen of Speed" Retires from Show Jumping |
Photo by Flashpoint Photography | Shakira do Jacare, the brilliant 14-year-old Brazilian-bred chestnut mare owned by Sarah Owen and Muny Sunk Stables officially retired from the sport of show jumping in an emotional ceremony during the 2010 Atlanta Summer Classics.
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Combined Driving
USEF Names Team for 2010 FEI World Singles Driving Championships |
Photo by PicsofYou.com | Pending the final approval of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Ad Hoc Committee on Selection, the following combinations have been named to represent the USA at the FEI World Singles Driving Championship in Pratoni del Vivaro, Italy July 30 - August 1, 2010.
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NAJYRC
Sponsorship Opportunities Available at the Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North |  The Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) will take center stage at the Kentucky Horse Park in just a few short weeks, and there is still time to get involved. The only FEI Championships held annually in North American offers the future stars of equestrian sport the opportunity to gain international competition experience. This prestigious event is also an opportunity to support the equestrian stars of tomorrow.
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 Don't miss coverage of the Lexington Junior League Horse Show
The Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show is a week-long competition, held each year in mid-July. Each year, nearly 1,000 exhibitors from across the world, stay in the Lexington area for seven to 10 days.
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Safety
Riders4helmets National Helmet Awareness Day July 10 Attracts National Support | |
Photo by Sarah Wheeler |
The riders4helmets National Helmet Awareness Day, set for July 10 at the Kentucky Horse Park, is shaping up to be a big event. It has attracted the support of major equestrian stars, organizations, retailers and helmet manufacturers from across the United States. The first of its kind, the event was created to support the riders4helmets national campaign, designed to educate equestrians on the benefits of wearing helmets. Riders4helmets is jointly operated by Jeri Bryant and Succeed®.
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Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
Culver Academies to Bring Horsemanship Units to Opening Ceremonies of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games |
Photo by Gary Mills | Culver Academies, known for their historic Black Horse Troop and Equestriennes horsemanship units will bring their traditions to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Opening Ceremonies on September 25.
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Connemara
Tricreek Greystone Laughlin to Represent U.S. in World Singles Driving Competition | Kim Stover and her Connemara/Thoroughbred gelding, Tricreek Greystone Laughlin, have been selected to represent the United States at the World Singles Driving Competition in Italy. He just won his division at the Garden State CDE and has been competing consistently at selection trials.
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International News
This Week in International Disciplines | In Canada, competition continued at Spruce Meadows with the Canada One Tournament. On Friday, U.S. riders swept the $31,000 WestJet Cup - Charlie Jayne and Athena won, Reed Kessler and Mika were second, and Mario Deslauriers and Urico were third. Deslauriers and Urico went two better on Saturday to the win the $31,000 Talisman Energy Cup.
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Spark Up Your Holiday with Super Savings from Hertz!
 Now through July 10th you can save $25 a day, up to $100 off your Prestige or Fun Collection rental using PC# 146252 at participating airport and off airport locations in the U.S., excluding the NY Metro area and Hawaii.
Or you can save $10 a day, up to $30 off now through July 10th on your daily and weekend rental of any car class using PC# 144336 at participating airport and off airport locations in the U.S., excluding the NY Metro area and Hawaii.
Be sure to include your CDP# on all your rentals for added discount savings!
Terms and Conditions: Advance reservations required. Modifying your reservation may result in a change in your rate and/or invalidate this offer. Subject to availability, this offer is redeemable at select Hertz locations in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico excluding locations in the NY Metro area and Hawaii. (Collection vehicles available in the U.S. only). Not all vehicles, vehicle equipment and services are available at all locations. This offer has no cash value, may not be used with Contract Rates, Pre-Pay Rates, Tour Rates, Insurance Replacement Rates and cannot be combined with any other certificate, voucher, offer or promotion. Hertz age, driver, credit and qualifying 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. Offer valid for vehicle pickup through 7-10-10. |
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Dressage
New Perpetual Dressage Trophy in Honor of Patsy Albers | The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is pleased to announce that a new perpetual trophy donated by an anonymous patron will be awarded at this year's USDF/Platinum Performance North American Junior/Young Riders Dressage Championships at the Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Riders Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) to be held July 27-August 1, 2010, at the Kentucky Horse Park.
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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
- July 12 Valley Implement, Highway 57 South, Newberry, IN, 47449; Bill Resler - (812) 890-1379
- July 13 Koenig Equipment, Inc., 5695 County Rd 25A, Tipp City, OH 45371; Aaron Koenig - (937) 693-5065
- July 15 Lefeld Implement, 5228 State Rt 118, Coldwater, OH 45828; Steve Lefeld - (419) 6782375
- July 17 Polen Implement, 42255 Oberlin-Elyria Rd; Elyria, OH 44035; Rich Polen - (440) 322-8821
- July 20 Finton Equipment, 4394 Northpointe Dr, Zanesville, OH 43701; Kent Finton - (740) 622-4403
- July 22 Elder Sales and Service, Inc., 4488 Greenville Sandy Lake Rd, Stoneboro, PA 16153; Chrissy McQuaid/Jodie Hersman - (724) 376-3740
- July 24 Finch Services Inc., 1127 Littlestown Pike, Westminster MD; John Katternman - (410) 848-7211
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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.
©2010, United States Equestrian Federation®, Inc.
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