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Saddlebred
Ali Judah Triumphs at 2010 USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final |
Ali Judah
Photo by Howard Schatzberg  | Lexington, KY - Although heavy rains delayed the start of the 2010 USEF Saddle Seat Adult Amateur Medal Final on Friday, July 9, an arena of nine qualified riders showed up with all heart, making for a great display of competitive ability within the adult amateur equitation field. The Medal Final was one of the highlights of the 74th Annual Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show, hosted at the historic Red Mile Race Track in Lexington, KY.
In the end, Ali Judah of Louisville, KY, earned the title of Champion. Judah was coached to the win by Sarah and Rob Byers, who took home the "trainer's trophy." As champion, Judah was honored with a beautiful cast resin sculpture created by artist Patricia Crane, a Freedman Harness handcrafted USEF leather cabin bag, the traditional USEF Gold medal and a bouquet of roses. She also received a cooler and engraved stable halter for her mount.
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Reining
Flarida Flawless in Adequan/USEF National Open Reining Championship on way to 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games |
Shawn Flarida and RC Fancy Step.
Photo by KC Montgomery. |
Oklahoma City, OK - The 2010 Adequan/USEF Open Reining Championships, which also served as the USEF Selection Trial for the Adequan U.S. Reining Team for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, featured fierce competition with a national title and a ticket to the World Equestrian Games on the line.
The Oklahoma State Fairgrounds main coliseum was rocking on Saturday night and when the dust settled Shawn Flarida held on to his lead and had the best two round total to take top honors.
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Driving
USEF Names 10 Drivers to Nominated Entry for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games |
Mike McLennan is on the list.
Photo by Pics of You  | Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation has named the following drivers to the Nominated Entry for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. From this group the Definite Entry (Team and Individuals) will be named to represent the United States in the Four-in-Hand Driving Championships. The 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games run from September 25-October 10, 2010 in Lexington, KY.
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USEF High School Equestrian Athlete Program
Get Recognized as a USEF High School Equestrian Athlete; Earn Hours this Summer! | |
USEF Archive/Denisha Sproul Photography | Lexington, KY - The 2010-2011 year is already underway for the USEF High School Equestrian Athlete program and students are encouraged to sign up now to count their summer practice and competition hours towards their goal of lettering as a USEF High School Equestrian Athlete. The program is now in its second year, and is tracking more than 2,200 students who have earned, or are in the process of earning their letters and pins. Read More> |
Andalusian
Andalusian Enthusiasts Gather for a Competition of Friends |
On August 21-22, 2010, competitors from across the Northwest United States and Western Canada will gather at the Trac Center in Pasco, WA, to participate in the Festival of the Andalusian, an annual horse show that rotates through different locations in the Pacific Northwest to encourage broad participation.
The show features over 100 classes for Andalusian and Half-Andalusians, highlighting the versatility of the breed, with offerings ranging from halter and showmanship to driving to under-saddle classes in Western, hunt seat, dressage suitability, and show hack, just to name a few.
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Hunter/Jumper
Randolph College Pledges Support of USEF National Junior Jumper Championships and Pessoa/USEF National Hunter Seat Medal Finals |  Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce that Randolph College, of Lynchburg, VA, has signed on as the title sponsor of the USEF National Junior Jumper Championships, as well as presenting sponsor of the Pessoa/USEF National Hunter Seat Medal Finals.
Located near the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, Randolph College boasts one of America's top-ranked equestrian programs, with a long history of excellence. As a member of the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) and the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC), Randolph College competes with 12 area colleges and enters regional and national competitions, including USEF Licensed Competitions.
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NAJYRC
U.S. Eventing Continues Support of the 2010 Adequan FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North |  Lexington, KY - The United States Eventing Association (USEA) will maintain its generous support of the Junior and Young Rider program as the returning Title Sponsor of the Eventing Championships at the 2010 Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North.
These championships will feature top eventers ages 14-21 in a CCI* for Juniors and a CCI** for Young Riders. Medals will be awarded to the top three teams, as well as individuals. Many of the country's best senior riders came up through the Young Rider program: Buck Davidson, Sara Kozumplik Dierks, Will Coleman, Will Faudree and Clark Montgomery are just a few of the medalists from NAJYRC that are currently competing at the highest level of the sport.
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 Last Chance for a Prize in the WEG Pick 8 Game
Pick the dressage riders you believe will be chosen for the U.S. Team
for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Those who collect the
most points in the dressage discipline will win Authentic U.S. Team
Apparel and a U.S. Team Backpack (with a value of $450). This is your
last chance to play.
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Eventing
USEF Updates 2010 Eventing Developing Rider List | |
Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Eventing High Performance program has made the following updates to the 2010 Developing Rider List. Developing Riders will be invited to audit training sessions of the 2010 WEG Short List. Developing Riders who have already completed a CCI3* with a qualifying score will be eligible to receive a grant for the European Developing Rider Tour to Boekelo CCI3* in the Netherlands.
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International News
This Week in International Disciplines | Dressage
In the CDI3* which took place in scenic Vierzon, France, Katherine Bateson-Chandler and Nartan scored a 67.574% for a second-place finish in the Grand Prix. Kenneth Dyrby finished fourth with Rholex and seventh with Nanette. In the Grand Prix Special, Bateson-Chandler was fourth and Dyrby was fifth with Rholex. Dyrby rode Nanette in the CDI3* Grand Prix Freestyle and was second.
Catherine Haddad and her new partner Winyamaro competed at the World Dressage Masters at Falsterbo, finishing fourth in the Grand Prix Special. For complete results, please click here..
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| 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Myth Busters
Lexington, KY - The popular show MythBusters tests the validity of urban legends and myths and now we're going to do the same. We are going to challenge some of the biggest rumors and myths about the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. (Note: the following are actual myths).
Myth One: Ticket prices are outrageous!
Tickets to the 2010 Games start as low as $25 for a grounds pass. Competition tickets also start at $25. Tickets for eventing cross-country, driving marathon and endurance are only $45. The average ticket price for the Games is $85 and the most expensive ticket is $150, for the Opening Ceremonies!
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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 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.
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