Week in Review - U.S. Equestrian

Olympic Equestrian News: Faudree Named as Reserve Rider. Tryon to Ride Former Pack Horse Poggio II.

Will Faudree, 24, of Southern Pines, NC, has been approved as the reserve rider for the U.S. eventing team. He will ride the Canadian Thoroughbred gelding, Antigua. In addition, the Executive Committee and the Committee of Selections of the USEF, and the USOC Delegation Review Committee, have approved that Amy Tryon, who was named to the 2004 Olympic eventing team riding My Beau, and as a replacement rider/reserve candidate on Poggio II, will ride Poggio II in the Olympic competition. Poggio II is a former Thoroughbred racehorse, who was being used as a pack horse when Tryon and a friend purchased him several years ago for just $2,500.

Beginning August 14, the homepage of the USEF website, www.usef.org, will feature daily coverage of the equestrian sports from the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. Press releases will be sent out as soon as possible after competitions and will be posted on the homepage. There is currently a special area on the USEF website for “Olympic Team News”, which includes rider bios, competition schedules, and more.

For results, the USOC advises that the best source is www.nbcolympics.com, which is NBC’s website devoted exclusively to Olympic Games coverage, information, and results. NBC, USA Network and Bravo will be carrying broadcast coverage, including equestrian, and complete schedules are posted at www.nbcolympics.com.

USEF Emerson Burr Horsemanship Fund Receives Grant from the EQUUS Foundation

The USEF Emerson Burr Horsemanship Fund received a $5,225 grant from the EQUUS Foundation. The Emerson Burr Horsemanship Fund was one of 13 recipients to receive money from the EQUUS Foundation in 2004.

Burke Wins Grand Prix at Dublin

Sheila Burke, of Elmira, NY, had her first taste of international glory winning the Grand Prix at CSIO Dublin in Ireland, part of the Samsung Super League Series, on August 8. Four of the five riders had clear rounds in the jump-off with Burke aboard 12-year-old Holsteiner mare, Caya (HOL, Carthago Z -), clenching the fastest time of .86 seconds ahead of Ireland’s Jessica Kürten. Residing in Holland for a little over a year, this is Burke’s biggest win. “It was fantastic, and the crowd, which was very well educated in show jumping, made it really exciting," says Burke.

For more, visit http://www.usef.org/content/newsDisplay/viewPR.php?id=89.

USEF Members Can Now Order Nextel Phones, Accessories and Nextel Service Online

USEF members are eligible to receive a 5% discount on Nextel monthly service plans and a 27% discount on National promotional price of phones. To learn more, please visit www.nextel.com/usef or contact USEF Purchasing toll-free at (877) 576-6872.

United States Places Fifth in the World Teams Driving Championship

The United States placed fifth as a team, which included James Fairclough, S. Tucker Johnson and Chester Weber, in the World Four-In-Hand Driving Championship held August 4-8 in Kecskemet, Hungary. The highest placed U.S. driver was Tucker Johnson, who finished 12th overall in the individual classification. Complete results can be found on the event website at www.kecskemet2004.hu.

At the World Singles Driving Championship in Astorp, Sweden, July 21-25 the U.S. team of Fred Merriam, Scott Monroe and Scott Padgett placed ninth out of 20 nations. Complete results can be found at www.hoefnet.com.

The FEI Reining Committee has announced that the 2006 FEI Reining Masters will be held in the United States. The USEF requests all interested organizers to submit a bid to the Federation no later than August 15, 2004. Bid documents may be obtained by calling Sherry Frank at (859) 225-6913 or email sfrank@usef.org.

The USEF has announced the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, has been chosen as the site for the 38th USEF Pony Finals to be held during the week of August 8-14, 2005.

Victoria Birdsall, 11, of Topsfield, MA, was named Grand Champion of the 2004 USEF Pony Medal Championship, held August 5 at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, VA. The Championship was held as part of the USEF Pony Finals being held August 4-7. As Grand Champion, Birdsall received the Easter Sunday Memorial Perpetual Trophy, a Triple Crown Custom cooler and a tack trunk donated by Oakcroft Tack Trunk.

Ferguson Wins USEF Pony Jumper National Championship, Zone 5 Wins Team Championship

Kevin Ferguson, 13, of Parkland, FL, won the 2004 USEF Pony Jumper National Championship individual competition aboard Krome. The championships were held August 6 in Lexington, VA, at the Virginia Horse Center. Ferguson was awarded the Swann Creek Perpetual Trophy and the Gold medal. The USEF Pony Jumper National Championship has been designated as a USA Junior Olympic-Equestrian event.

Samantha Schaefer, 11, of Westminster, MD, rode her pony Sham’s Lognaberry to win the 2004 Wild Horsefeathers/USEF National Hunter Pony Championship. The championship was held August 8 at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, VA, as part of the USEF Pony Finals. As champion, Schaefer was awarded the International Jumping Derby Perpetual Trophy, a Triple Crown Custom cooler, a 10-inch Revere bowl keeper trophy and a saddle.

The USEF is now accepting nominations for the 2004 Annual Media Awards. The deadline for nominations to be received in the Lexington, KY, office is Monday, October 18, 2004.

A panel of media experts will judge the awards and the 2004 USEF Awards for Media Excellence will be presented formally during the 2005 USEF Annual Meeting held January 12-16, 2005, at the Seelbach Hotel in Louisville, KY.

One of the six winners will be selected to receive the Daniel P. Lenehan Memorial Trophy for Overall Excellence.

It is magical, the combination of kids and horses, no matter what the discipline. But with vaulting, horse activity takes on new meaning when these athletes dance through the air, and creativity and courage are expressed on a cantering horse. While vaulting in the U.S. has been equestrian sport’s “road less traveled,” ask any older vaulter and he or she will tell you that vaulting changed their lives in a direction that continues on long after the horse has been put away, the equipment cleaned and one has gone on to the rest of their life, whether it still includes horses or not.

The U.S.’s Coast Line Vaulters, on Swiss horse Victor Leo Burnett, took home the Team Bronze medal at the Vaulting World Championships in Stadl-Paura, Austria, and a total of four individual U.S. competitors placed in the top 15 in both the men's and women's divisions.

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For more information, contact Kim Russell at (859) 225-6938 or krussell@usef.org.

You can help our athletes win GOLD at the 2004 Athens Olympics with a donation to the USET Foundation. Send checks to: PO Box 355 Pottersville Road, Gladstone, NJ 07934. Mastercard or Visa Donations accepted by phone (908) 234-1251.

Want to Be on the TV Show Faking It

TLC’s award-winning TV reality series, Faking It , is now looking for farm workers, ranch/stable hands and all other related professionals who want to fake it at their dream job.

Faking It is a transformational battle against the odds. It tells the story of what happens when real people take up the challenge of converting themselves into someone entirely different. Our hero/heroine is plucked from their daily lives and given four weeks to master a skill well enough to fool a group of expert judges. During the month of intensive training, top practitioners, famous in their field, mentor the faker and try their best to help them succeed.

The Performance Horse Registry and USEF will host a “Form and Function” symposium for breeders with Dr. Marvin Beeman. Dr. Beeman has been an equine practitioner since 1957 and is a past president of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP). He was also named Colorado Veterinarian of the Year in 1975 and serves as the Joint Master and Huntsman of the Arapahoe Hunt Club.

The symposium will be offered on Saturday, August 21, 2004 , from 1-5 p.m. in the Federation offices in Lexington , KY. Registration is required, and a there is a fee of $25 for USEF Members or $35 for non-members.

For more information, contact Cheryll Frank at (859) 225-6980 or via e-mail at cmfrank@usef.org. Following the symposium, Dr. Beeman will join Raymond Francis to conduct the 2004 Hunter Breeding Clinic, also being held August 22-23 in Lexington, KY. Clinic applications and information can be obtained by contacting Carrie Mortensen at (859) 225-6970 or via e-mail at cmortensen@usef.org.

Annual Seminar to Feature Horse Health Education from Veterinary Experts; USEF Members Receive Registration Discount

The American Association of Equine Practitioners’ (AAEP) annual health seminar for horse owners - Horseman’s Day - will take place Sunday, December 5 in Denver, CO. Designed for those interested in equine health care, Horseman’s Day features leading veterinary experts delivering the latest news and advances in horse health. As an Alliance Partner of the AAEP, USEF members will receive a discounted registration price of $50 through November 8 through online registration at www.myHorseMatters.com. Use the code USEF50 when registering online.

The FAQ area of the USEF website has been redesigned and revised. We will continue to add to and update the information available, so check back often for updates. Visit the FAQ area at http://www.usef.org/content/faqs for answers to your common questions about the USEF.

The Samsung International Grand Prix of Ireland, 1.60 m
1st – Sheila Burke and Caya (HOL, Carthago Z - )

The Samsung Super League of Ireland, 1.60 m
3rd – Team of Molly Ashe and Lutopia (KWPN, Gentleman – Utopia), Judy Garofalo and Oliver III (SWB, Irco Marco 662 – Mon Amie), Lauren Hough and Clasiko (HOL, Calando IV – Bola) and Sheila Burke and Caya

The Irish Sports Council Classic, 1.40-1.60 m
4th – Molly Ashe and Cocu (HOL, Cassini I – Bettina I)

Team, Final Results
3rd – Team consisting of Megan Benjamin, Steven Bertling, Katherine Bowker, Monique Corralez, Karensa Douglas, Lisa Maxwell, Kayln Noah, Marina Olivieri, Katherine Richie, Rosalind Ross, Tamara Smith and Nikki Stoke with a score of 7.205

Women, Final Results
7th – Mari Inouye and Viktor Leo Burnett with a score of 7.864
9th – Megan Benjamin and Leonardo with a score of 7.766

5th Team Overall
(4th Team – Dressage Phase; 6th Team – Marathon Phase)
James Fairclough, S. Tucker Johnson, Chester Weber with 348.1 points

Grand Prix
1st– Lisa Wilcox and Relevant 5 (OLD, Rubinstein I – Havanna) with a score of 72.54%
2nd – Guenter Seidel and Aragon (BAV, Abydos – La Sabrina) with a score of 71.37%
9th – Steffen Peters and Floriano (WES, Florestan I – Wichita) with a score of 67.95%

Grand Prix Special
4th – Guenter Seidel and Aragon with a score of 71.32%
6th Lisa Wilcox and Relevant with a score of 70.40%
9th Steffen Peters and Floriano with a score of 68.80%

Grand Prix Kur
1st – Robert Dover and FBW Kennedy (WUR, Tiro – Katy) with a score of 73.12%
7th – Lisa Wilcox and Royal Diamond 5 (OLD, Rubinstein I – Elektia V) with a score of 68.16%
8th – Leslie Morse and Tip Top 962 (SWB, Master 850 – Hortensia 16654) with a score of 68.12%
9th – Guenter Seidel and Nikolaus 7 (WES, Weinberg – Elise) with a score of 66.37%

Grand Prix Kur Int.
2nd – Robert Dover and FBW Kennedy with a score of 81.42%
5th – Guenter Seidel and Nikolus with a score of 74.35%
8th – Leslie Morse and Tip Top with a score of 73.20%

Prix St. Georges
1st – Lisa Wilcox and Jazz Time 2 – 71.16%
5th – Steffen Peters and Marlando (KWPN, Balzflug – Casandra) – 66.41%

Intermediare I
1st – Lisa Wilcox and Jazz Time 2 – 71.66%
2nd – Steffen Peters and Marlando – 70.00%

• Training Level Test 1 – Open: Jessica Kozel, SBS Belmonte (AND/LUS, Maestro – Noche Paloma), 65.000%
• Training Level Test 2 – Open: Cara Tozour, Baltic Rose (SWB, LA Baltic Inspiration – Miss Bea Trac), 67.308%
• Training Level Test 3 – Open/BLM: Aileen O'Connor, Trieste 's Regina (CLY, Olde Pinetree Donegal – Holly of Maple Valley ), 69.583%
• Training Level Test 4 – Open/GAIG: Cara Tozour, Baltic Rose, 65.769%
• First Level Test 1 – Open: Sandra Kopf, Rocat (WES, Rockwell – Cat Ballou), 78.148%
• First Level Test 2 – Open: Jodi Courtney, Arames (MEK, Amboseli – Jupiterbluete), 60.882%
• First Level Test 2 – ($): Sandra Kopf , Rocat, 70.294%
• First Level Test 3 – Open/BLM: Katherine Throckmorton, Counsellors' Whimsy, 68.000%
• First Level Test 4 – Open/GAIG: Victoria Sher, Legend, 68.611%
• Second Level Test 1 – Open: Arden Meyer, Donna Nikolina (OLD, Donnerhall – Pia), 68.684%
• Second Level Test 2 – Open: Patricia Ryan, Donovan, 65.946%
• Second Level Test 3 – Open/BLM: Lars Baekgaard, Revolution, 69.149%
• Third Level Test 1 – Open: Asaf Shiloni, Also, 68.611%
• Third Level Test 2 – Open/BLM: Roy E Como, Jan Wellem, 64.048%
• Third Level Test 3 – Open/GAIG: Roy E Como, Jan Wellem, 65.778%
• Fourth Level Test 1 – Open: Peggy Christ, Tristan (KWPN, Farrington – Cindy cator), 62.558%
• Fourth Level Test 2 – Open/BLM: Suzanne Van Cuyk , Ohio (KWPN, Cabochon – Ciana), 68.372%
• Fourth Level Test 3 – Open/GAIG: Sharon Rush, G Nathan (HAN/TB, Graf Z – Glow Girl), 54.565%
• FEI Test for 6 yo Horses: Kim Herslow, Cordobino (HAN, Cordoba – Waltraud Wuchti), 78.600%
• FEI Prix St. Georges – O/BLM/GAIG: Lars Baekgaard, Casineur Moesgard (DWB, Schwadroneur – Talima), 70.000%
• FEI Intermediaire I – O/BLM/GAIG: Lars Baekgaard, Casineur Moesgard, 70.500%
• FEI Intermediaire II – O/BLM/GAIG: Dorothy Maxfield, Al Cantara (HAN, Al Capone – Espgoe), 61.463%
• USDF MFS – O/BLM/GAIG: Victoria Sher, Legend , 61.250%
• FEI MFS – O/BLM/GAIG: Rebecca Cowden, T.C., 57.250%
• Dressage Seat Equitation: Danielle Corsi, Montana

August 8
• Training Level Test 1 – Open: Victoria Mulligan, WF Gemini Rising, 65.000%
• Training Level Test 2 – Open: Victoria Mulligan, WF Gemini Rising, 66.923%
• Training Level Test 2 – ($): Amy Nemeth, Mr. Troublemaker, 68.077%
• Training Level Test 3 – Open/BLM: Deborah Wasser, Wenda, 73.333%
• Training Level Test 4 – Open/GAIG: Jamie Reilley, Black Jack, 66.923%
• First Level Test 1 – Open: Sandra Kopf, Rocat, 73.704%
• First Level Test 2 – Open: Laurie Jolliffe, Remington, 70.294%
• First Level Test 2 – ($): Sandra Kopf, Rocat, 76.471%
• First Level Test 3 – Open/BLM: Katherine Throckmorton, Counsellors' Whimsy, 71.429%
• First Level Test 4 – Open/GAIG: Katherine Throckmorton, Counsellors' Whimsy, 70.556%
• Second Level Test 1 – Open: Arden Meyer, Donna Nikolina, 70.263%
• Second Level Test 2 – Open: Monike Deppen, Ryley, 61.081%
• Second Level Test 3 – Open/BLM: Barbara Wolfe, Windsor (HAN, Weltmeyer – Serenade), 67.234%
• Second Level Test 4 – Open/GAIG: Jessica Kozel, Absolut Power, 72.157%
• Third Level Test 1 – Open: Kem Barbosa, Lummer (SWB, Lambert – Calla), 63.333%
• Third Level Test 2 – Open/BLM: Lisa Marie Post, Dularus S (BAV, Duall S – Piroschka S), 51.667%
• Third Level Test 3 – Open/GAIG: Asaf Shiloni, Also, 68.667%
• Fourth Level Test 1 – Open: Cathy Morelli, Sitni (OLD, Nicholars – Sita), 71.628%
• Fourth Level Test 2 – Open/BLM: Kelly Ethier-Winner, Babar 9048 (SWB, Bellini – Galatea), 67.907%
• Fourth Level Test 3 – Open/GAIG: Katherine Rosenbloom, Oscar (KWPN, Junior STV – Beatrix), 65.652%
• FEI Test for 6 yo Horses: Kim Herslow, Cordobino, 82.200%
• FEI Prix St Georges – O/BLM/GAIG: Suzanne Ross-Armando, Lupin, 71.500%
• FEI Intermediaire I – O/BLM/GAIG: Suzanne Ross-Armando, Strega, 65.750%
• FEI Intermediaire II - O/BLM/GAIG: Laurie Leifer, Bravado (HAN, Lemon xx – Caecilie), 42.683%
• FEI Grand Prix Test - O/BLM/GAIG: Cathy Morelli, Bese, 66.667%
• USDF MFS - O/BLM/GAIG: Marsha MacGregor, WDW Universe (APHA, Stararama – Versary Cark Ebony), 61.875%
• FEI MFS - O/BLM/GAIG: Rebecca Cowden, T.C., 62.125%
• Dressage Seat Equitation: Kathleen Blauth, Babilonia, 77.000%

• $25,000 Equifest II Grand Prix-JUBULENT ridden by Maggie Jayne, owned by Alex Jayne
• $10,000 Children’s/Adult Grand Prix-NIFTY (TB, Cabrini Green – Tallywag) owned and ridden by Erica Garcia
• $10,000 JR/AO Jumper Classic ( high)-SHAKIRA DO JACARE (BH, MM Primo – Gran Harmonia) owned and ridden by Elizabeth Sanden
• $10,000 Welcome Stake-ESCUDERO owned and ridden by Eugenio Enrique
• $7,500 JR/AO Jumper Classic (low)-SERENGETTI ridden by Tanja Scherfenberg, owned by Max Mandel
• $3,000 Open Speed-MOHAWK DU CLAIR DE LUNE (BWP, Fidji du Fleury – Choupette de l’Eaugrenee) ridden by Laura Linback, owned by Woodrun
• $1,000 Pony Hunter Classic-GLIMMER (APP, Latch’s BB – Roche a Cri Gem) ridden by Kaitlin Alsup, owned by Michaela Kennedy
• $1,000 JR/AO Hunter Classic-LA CARA owned and ridden by Leah Schwendeman
• M/S Children’s Hunter Classic-GRATITUDE ridden by Catie Hope, owned by Kathleen Hope
• M/S Adult Amateur Hunter Classic-GOLD TO ME (HAN/TB, All the Gold - ) ridden by Megan Palmer, owned by Marti Palmer

Hits on the Hudson VI, August 4-8, Saugerties, NY

• $75,000 HITS Grand Prix-CALLISO ridden by Jill Henslewood, owned by Juniper Farm
• $25,000 HITS Grand Prix-LYDIA (HOL, Lados – Grafin) owned and ridden by Kate Levy
• JR/AO Jumper Classic (high)-STORMIN NORMAN (HAN/TB, San Francisco – Moscouada II) ridden by Beth Forbes Howard, owned by Windy Hill Stables
• JR/AO Jumper Classic (low)-HJ HALCON (ARG, Veneur de la Roche - ) owned and ridden by Rowlanda Blue Stephanos
• Adult Amateur Jumper Classic-BON VIVANT (Viscount – Bon Soir) owned and ridden by Kathryn Papp
• Children’s Jumper Classic-ZEITGEIST ridden by Lillian Lee Grant, owned by Whipstick Farm
• M/S Junior Hunter Classic-JUST owned and ridden by Kristel Keegan
• M/S Amateur Owner Classic-CENTERFIELD owned and ridden by Kelly Corrigan
• M/S Children’s Hunter Classic-HOELZER’S PROTOCOL owned and ridden by Lauren Cechnini
• M/S Adult Amateur Classic-JUST PUSH PLAY owned and ridden by Kimberly Gumble
• Green Working-GANDOLF ridden by Jennifer Alfano, owned by Helen Lenehan
• Regular Working-CANDLELIGHT ridden by Amanda Steege, owned by Megan McGuire
• Amateur Owner 18-35-RENAISSANCE owned and ridden by Laura Sexton
• Amateur Owner 36+-STORYTELLER (TRA, Bukephalos – Haiti) owned and ridden by Laura Yorke
• Small Junior-FINEST HOUR ridden by Carli Baum, owned by Michael Baum
• Large Junior-RODIN (OLD, Rubinstein I – Banda) owned and ridden by Caitlin Donovan
• Sm/Md Pony-ORCHARD HILL’S WEATHER OR NOT (WEL/TB, Euphonis Beam – Minni Pearl) ridden by Caitlin Watterson, owned by Orchard Hill Farm
• Large Pony-A HOOF & A PRAYER (WEL/TB, JLA Sir William – Eve B Quick) owned and ridden by Danielle Nevins
• Adult Amateur 15-35-JUST PUSH PLAY owned and ridden by Kimberly Gumble
• Adult Amateur 36-40-AVVENTURA owned and ridden by Jessica Cherry
• Adult Amateur 41+-OVERLORD (WES, Landadel – Pia) owned and ridden by Julie Frank

Manchester and the Mountains, August 4-8, East Dorset, VT

• Grand Prix-QUINAULT ridden by Danielle Torano, owned by Torano/Laurenzo/Sir Ruly
• JR/AO Jumper Classic (high)-GOLDEN BOY 6 ridden by Megan Young, owned by Hillary Schlusemeyer
• JR/AO Jumper Classic (low)-KAHLUA owned and ridden by Sarah Becker
• M/S Adult Amateur Jumper Classic-QUEST D’OR (KWPN, Nimmerdor – Victoria) owned and ridden by Kris Hoffman Kennedy
• M/S Children’s Jumper Classic-TIGER LILLY owned and ridden by Charlotte Henderson
• Green Conformation-SHOWCASE (Canadian Kid – Eddy) ridden by Rob Bielefeld, owned by Regi Baker/Avatar Farm
• Regular Working-LUCKY (DWB, Lucky Light – Grethe) ridden by Rob Bielefeld, owned by Samantha Hallman
• Amateur Owner 18-35-FAR & AWAY owned and ridden by Grace de la Gueronniere
• Amateur Owner 36+-ZIGALO owned and ridden by Dee Thomas
• Small Junior 15 and Under-BEST MAN ridden by Julie Wells, owned by Jay Golding/Laureling Farm
• Small Junior 16-17-KINDRED SPIRIT (KWPN, Zeoliet – Danna) owned and ridden by Alesandra Perna
• Large Junior-ALMOST FAMOUS (BWP, Sioux de Baugy – Jaconda van de Helle) owned and ridden by Kelsey Buchanan
• Small/Large Pony-STYLE WISE (WEL/TB, Glencoe Jester – Lil Blue Belle) owned and ridden by Emma Lipman
• Medium Pony-BEAVERWOODS STARLING ridden by Lindsay Howe, owned by Gregory Howe
• Green Pony-STEWART ridden by Jacqueline Roberts, owned by Courtney Phibbs
• Adult Amateur 18-35-LANDSTORM owned and ridden by Samantha Hallman
• Adult Amateur 36-45-ROYAL CARIBBEAN (Carolus - ) ridden by Lynn Evangelista, owned by Montoga, Inc.
• Adult Amateur 46+-SPREAD THE WORD ridden by Kim Uniss, owned by Hidden Hills Farm

Five-Gaited Open Staked
1st – MAC A DAISY (Ridden and Owned by Jennifer Duffy)

Five-Gaited Amateur Stake
1st – THE MIDNIGHT HERO (Havens Hero – Midnight Royalty) (Ridden and Owned by Diana Schaefer)

Three-Gaited Stake
1st – THE BORDER STAR (CH Talk of the Town – Willow Crest’s Lady Rose) (Ridden by Rick Wallen, Owned by Star Hill Farm)

Three-Gaited Amateur Stake
1st – SUPERNATURAL CHARM (Santana’s Charm – RKR’s Emerald Lady) (Ridden by Sherry Morrow, Owned by Fred/Sherry Morrow)

Three-Gaited Junior Exhibitor Stake
1st – A SWEET SENSATION (Andeker – Bi Mi Champagne Fiesta) (Ridden by Meaghan MacQueen, Owned by Constance MacQueen)

Fine Harness Stake
1st – SHEFFIELD STEEL (General Steel – Lady Huntly) (Ridden by AJ Bruwer, Owned by Copper Coin Farms)

Park Full Mane & Tail Amateur Stake
1st – THE TOP BANANA (Adriatic – Banana) (Ridden and Owned by Andy Hutson)

Five-Gaited Show Pleasure Stake
1st – RIDGEFIELDS EXCESSIVE (Salemtown – Foxfire’s Oh So Rare) (Ridden and Owned by Pamela Slater)

Show Pleasure Driving Championship
1st – CH BELLA MARIETTA (The New York Times – CH Marie Stonewall (LS) (Ridden by Claudia Gardner Sipp, Owned by Stonewall Farm)

Show Pleasure, Three-Gaited, Senior Exhibitor Stake
1st – CH LAGUARDIA (The Kentucky Wildcat – Santana Symphonette) (Ridden and Owned by Merideth Munns)

Country Pleasure Five-Gaited Championship
1st – RIPRAP (Glider Spirit – Callaway’s Minuet) (Ridden and Owned by Shelagh Roell)

Country Pleasure Driving Champion
1st – CH JOHN D SMITH (Ridgefields Supreme Commander – Princess Potawattomie)(Ridden and Owned by Elizabeth James Lipscomb)

Country Pleasure Western Stake
1st – SUPER ROOSTER (CH The King of Highpoint – Bi Mi Magic Preference) (Ridden by Lisa McClaren, Owned by Elaine McClaren)

Hackney Roadster Pony Championship
1st – HEARTLANDS PICTURE PERFECT (Ridden by Mike Schallock, Owned by Star Hill Farm)

Hackney Pony Championship (Cobtail)
1st – KENTUCKY RAINE LF (Ridden by Luc Boileau, Owned by Knolland Farm)

Hackney Harness Pony Championship
1st – FITZS MATINEE IDOL (ridden by Luc Boileau, Owned by KnollandFarm)

Hackney Harness Pony Pleasure Driving Champion
1st – LIGHTNING UP (Dun-Haven Awesome Creation – Classy Lassy) (Ridden by Kelly Loeb, Owned by Neal/Patsy Loeb)

• Andalusian—DESPIERTO (Sagres – Loendreira I)
• Arabian—DESPERADO V (Huckleberry Bey – Daraska)
• Dressage—WELTMEYER (World Cup I – Anka)
• Dressage Breeding—DONAVAN (Derwisch – Akelei)
• Eventing—HIGHLAND KING (Highland Flight – Ashling)
• Hackney—MAGIC HIGHLAND (Equality – Whyworry Benny)
• Half-Arabian—L PASO (El Paso – Wind Sonja)
• Hunter—VOLTAIRE (Furioso II – Gogo Moeve)
• Hunter Breeding—ALLA’ CZAR (Zeus – Gogo Moeve)
• Jumper—GUIDAM (Quidam de Revel – Fougere)
• South Pacific Memorial Award present by Joan Irvine Smith and The Oaks to the highest ranking US-based jumper sire— CONSUL (Nimmerdor – Waloniki)
• Morgan—IRISH REVELATION
• National Show Horse—LOOKEN GOOD (Gazort – Genina’s Gracious Command)
• Paso Fino—GRAN CHUCUANO DONDE ES (Plebeyo – Escoba que tal)
• Pony Hunter Breeding—LOAFERS LODGE SPRING AHEAD (Talomo Cricket – Severn Capella)
• Pony Hunter—GAYFIELDS VIDA BLUE (Findeln Blue Danube – Pickwick Shan)
• Pony Jumper—TOP GUN I (Rosedale Tiberius – Chanel)
• Reining, Western, Trail—DOCS KING CHEX (Doc Bar – Kingetta Chex)
• Roadster—DUN-HAVEN BANDOLIER (Dun-Haven Crescendo – Dun-Haven Desdemona)
• Saddlebred—WORTHY SON (Supreme Sultan – Jasper Lou)
• Welsh—GAYFIELDS BIG EASY (Sleight of Hand – Louisiana Lagniappe)

• Andalusian—GARETH SELWOOD, Elkhorn, WI
• Arabian—JANICE BOSWELL, Hephzibah, GA
• Dressage—IRON SPRING FARM, Coatesville, PA
• Dressage Breeding—MARGARET GOODELL, Sullivan,WI
• Eventing—DOUG DEAN, Princeville, CAN
• Hackney—CHARLOTTE CARTER, Winston Salem, NC
• Half-Arabian—RODGER KIEPE, Flat River, MO
• Hunter—AUGUSTIN WALCH, Stratford, CAN
• Hunter Breeding—LINDA KULLEY, Princeton, NJ
• Jumper—IRON SPRING FARM, Coatesville, PA
• Morgan—MARGARET PRESTON, Epping, NH
• National Show Horse—LIVE OAK ARABIANS, Baton Rouge, LA
• Paso Fino—LUCY GOODENDAY, Swanton, OH
• Pony Hunter Breeding—RICHARD TAYLOR, Montpelier Station, VA
• Pony Hunter—WOODLANDS PONIES, Brodnax, VA
• Pony Jumper—WOODLANDS PONIES, Brodnax, VA
• Reining, Western, Trail—SANDI PENCE, Arvada, CO
• Roadster—DARREL KOLKMAN, New London, IA
• Saddlebred—CALLAWAY HILLS, Jefferson City, MO
• Welsh—RUTH WILBURN, DVM, Olive Branch, MS

Leading Breeder lists are updated daily. Visit the website at http://www.usef.org/content/pointsAwards/2004/leadingBreeders.php.

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.

The vision of U.S. Equestrian 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.