Reining
USEF Names Adequan U.S. Reining Team for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games |
Photo by KC Montgomery | Following the completion of the USEF Selection Trial for the Adequan U.S. Reining Team for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, the USEF's Ad Hoc Committee on Selection has approved the following horse/rider combinations to the Adequan US Reining Team for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games to be held in Lexington, KY September 25-October 10, 2010.
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Saddle Seat
$20,000 Raised at the 2010 Gold Medal Gala Hosted by the U.S. Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup |
Photo by Brooke Jacobs |
The U.S. Saddle Seat Equitation World Cup hosted a benefit dinner on Sunday evening, July 4, at the beautiful and historic Spindletop Hall in Lexington, KY. The 2010 Gold Medal Gala featured cocktails, dinner and both live and silent auctions. Auction items included stallion breedings, barn visits, rides on very special horses, vacation packages, tack and equipment, and other unique items, including signature-themed baskets designed by the riders of the U.S. team.
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Para-Equestrian
USEF Names Fifteen to Para-Equestrian Dressage Nominated Entry for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games |
Photo by Fire and Earth Photo | The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named 15 horse/rider combinations to the Nominated Entry for Para-Equestrian Dressage for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. From this group, 10 horse/rider combinations will be submitted to Definite Entry on September 30 to represent the United States in Para-Equestrian Dressage. The 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games run from September 25-October 10, 2010 in Lexington, KY.
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Eventing
USEF Names Final Short List for 2010 Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team | | The USEF has added the following horse/rider combinations to the Short List for the 2010 Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team to represent the United States at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, KY.
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Morgan
American Morgan Horse Association Seeks Nominations for 2011 Convention |  It's not too early to start thinking about the 2011 American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) Convention and the Awards Banquet. If you know of an influential Morgan icon whose contributions to the breed should be recognized, please consider nominating him or her for a special award. The Convention will take place in Boston, MA, February 23-26 at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel, and plans are already being made for this annual event.
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Hunter/Jumper
Summer Classics in Charleston, SC, Welcome Exhibitors from Near and Far |
Photo by Flashpoint Photography | Mullet Hall Equestrian Center on Johns Island, SC, welcomed exhibitors to something truly special in horse showing. The Charleston Summer Classics, a Boutique Horse Show produced by The Classic Company, began its two-week run by offering lots of Southern charms.
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Driving
Driving Course Designer for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Pleased with Progress |
Photo by Jennifer Singleton | Richard Nicoll, driving course designer for the upcoming Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG), was recently on the grounds of the Kentucky Horse Park for several days to work with the course builder, meet with various decorators, and generally check on the progress of the marathon obstacles.
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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
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Dressage
Riders Experience Atmospheric Competition at Dressage by the Bay |
Photo by Diana Hadsall |
When asked what George Williams thought of the setting in the Grand Prix Ring on Friday night of the $5,000 Dressage by the Bay FEI Freestyle competition, one word summed it up--atmospheric. That's because a large crowd of dressage enthusiasts lined the amphitheatre-like arena to watch horses and riders perform choreographed routines to music. Williams earned the highest score of the evening (72.25%) on Betsy Juliano's Don Bailey riding in the $1,500 Intermediaire I Freestyle.
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International News
This Week in International Disciplines | |
Competing at the prestigious CDIO Aachen, Tina Konyot put in stellar performances in the Grand Prix, Grand Prix Special and the Grand Prix Freestyle. Starting off on Thursday in the Grand Prix, Konyot and her stallion Calecto V scored a 68.602% for a 14th-place finish. In the Special, the pair put in a solid test to finish 10th with a 70.333%. Continuing to progress, Konyot and Calecto performed their Freestyle on Sunday, receiving an outstanding score of 73.643% for eighth place.
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2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
Unveiling of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Trophies to Showcase the Bluegrass |
Photo by Marc Manning | The beauty of the horse and the spirit of the Bluegrass will be showcased in the unveiling of the trophies and medals to be presented to the world champions of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
Lexington-based luxury gift store and fine trophy provider, L.V. Harkness & Co., has worked intimately with Moser Crystal of the Czech Republic to create Team and Individual trophies and medals for each of the eight disciplines participating in the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
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Horse Care
Piles of Grass Clippings are Not Safe to Feed to Horses | |
Are you tempted to cut your grass, then rake it into soft, fragrant, tasty piles of clippings for your horse to nibble? According to equine nutrition expert Dr. Juliet Getty, this should be the last thing you encourage your horse to eat. It has to do with that extra step: raking. Grass clippings that stay on the pasture after mowing, where they can dry in small amounts, are generally not a problem. But never gather them into piles to feed them to your horse. It's partly because clippings are too easy to over-consume, and eating large amounts at one time can lead to excess fermentation in the hind gut, potentially causing colic and laminitis.
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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 24 Finch Services Inc., 1127 Littlestown Pike, Westminster MD; John Katternman - (410) 848-7211
- July 29 Belvedere Plantation, 1410 Belvedere Dr., Fredericksburg, VA 22408; Clint Hopkins - (540) 373-7520
- July 31 Whitesel Brothers, 1332 Garbers Church Rd., Harrisonburg, VA 22801; Terry Breeden - (540) 434-4457
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Renew for 2010
The 2010 USEF Competition year is in full swing. 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.
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