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LIVE Broadcasts from 2010 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions |
Lexington, KY - Join the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) for two more days of free LIVE streaming video from the 2010 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions, in Gladstone, NJ.
This LIVE broadcast coverage will be streamed Saturday and Sunday, August 14-15, and will be available exclusively on www.USEFLIVE.com, a new video platform designed to showcase some of the very best live action equestrian sport in America.
Watch LIVE as 12 horse-and-rider combinations battle it out during USEF Selection Trials for a coveted slot on the U.S. Dressage Team at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, and watch LIVE as national champions emerge in four divisions including the USEF National Grand Prix Dressage Championship; USEF National Young Adult "Brentina Cup" Dressage Championship; USEF National Young Rider Dressage Championship; and USEF National Junior Dressage Championship.
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Dressage
Parra Makes it Count in the USEF National Intermediaire I Dressage Championship at the 2010 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Festival of Champions |
Cesar Parra and Olympia
Photo by SusanJStickle.com  | Gladstone, NJ - In his first opportunity to ride for a US National Championship, Cesar Parra capitalized on the chance and took home top honors at the USEF National Intermediaire I Dressage Championship at the 2010 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Festival of Champions. A Colombian native, Parra began riding under the US flag in 2009, since then he has reaped the reward.
"I wanted to go for it," said Parra after his ride. "These are very good riders, with all these riders you can take nothing for granted."
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Saddlebreds
ASHA Gearing Up for Youth Activities, Auction at Kentucky State Fair World's Championship Horse Show | Lexington, KY - The American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) Youth Committee has organized several events for ASHA Youth during the 2010 Kentucky State Fair World's Championship Horse Show, including a three-day long Scavenger Hunt, Junior Judging, and the always popular ASHA Youth Auction, co-sponsored by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF).
The first of two Junior Judging sessions will begin at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, August 24, in Freedom Hall section 341, rows J and L. Scavenger Hunt participants may also pick up Scavenger Hunt packets from this location at that time, or they may also be picked up after this from the Saddlebred Center. The second Junior Judging session will take place beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, August 27, in the same location. ASHA Junior Judging is co-sponsored by USEF, James Crow, and Fennell's. All Junior Exhibitors 20 and under are encouraged to participate.
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USEF Pony Finals
2010 USEF Pony Finals Kick-Off in Kentucky |
The Pony Finals is underway at the Kentucky Horse Park.
Photo by Randi Muster  | Lexington, KY - August 10, 2010 - The 2010 United States Equestrian Federation Pony Finals National Championships got underway today with the Green Pony model and under saddle for each section of Large, Medium and Small Green ponies. With the large number of entries that qualified over the last year of competition turning out, each pony size was divided into multiple sections. The heat index was over 100 degrees for much of the day, but the top pony riders kept their cool and took center stage in the Walnut Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park to showcase their award-winning mounts.
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Arabians
Arabian Horse Foundation Announces 2010 Grants & Scholarships | Aurora, CO - August 10, 2010 - The Arabian Horse Foundation (AHF) has announced it awarded $15,000 in grants and youth scholarships this year. Since the Foundation was re-launched three years ago, the nonprofit entity, which is the philanthropic arm of the Arabian Horse Association (AHA), has given over $75,000 in grants and scholarships. The AHF recently awarded $5,000 in Scholarships, $5,000 to Rescue and Rehoming of horses and $5,000 to Equine Research.
"The Foundation is pleased to once again step forward and provide funds for projects that will have a positive impact on the equine world and provide funds to help educate our future leaders," stated Larry Kinneer, AHF President. "Since the Foundation was successfully re-launched at the 2007 AHA Annual Convention, we have made significant strides in our ability to grant scholarships and fund worthy projects. Our hope is that we continue to grow, with more people making contributions that will enable us to do the work we do."
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Industry News
Week Five Belongs to Hillary Dobbs |
Hillary Dobbs of Sussex, NJ.
Photo by David Mullinix Photography  | East Dorset, VT - Hillary Dobbs, 22, of Sussex, NJ, and her mount, Marengo, capped off week five at the Vermont Summer Festival in East Dorset, VT, by successfully defending their title in the $30,000 Manchester & The Mountains Grand Prix, Presented by Hand Motors, on Sunday, August 8.
The win by Dobbs and Marengo marked the second year in a row that the pair laid claim to the $30,000 Manchester & The Mountains Grand Prix, Presented by Hand Motors. A total of 22 horses vied for the title, with six jumping clear to advance to the jump-off.
The first rider on course, Kirsten Coe of Westport, CT, and Sophie Morner's Kilkenny Randall Z were quick over the ground, but the plank fence came down and they would eventually finish in fifth place.
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Note - Video is unavailable for the USEF Pony Finals and Traders Point horse shows.
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International News
This Week in International Disciplines | |
Dressage
The first weekend of the 2010 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Festival of Champions got underway at the USET Foundation Headquarters in Gladstone, NJ. Along with the National Intermediaire I Championships the first phase of the National Grand Prix competition, which is serving at the USEF Selection Trial for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games also took place.
The Prix St. Georges (the first leg of the National Intermediaire I Championships) kicked off the competition on Friday; 22-year-old Kassandra Barteau held her own in the division of far more senior riders winning the class with a score of 70.000% aboard Toscano. In the Intermediaire I test the following day, it was Cesar Parra, a Colombian native riding in his first US National Championship since becoming a US citizen in 2009, who took the win with the 14-year-old Dutch Warmblood Olympia. The Freestyle wrapped up the National Intermediaire I Championships on Sunday. Parra and Olympia once again impressed everyone on hand, and performed to a musical melody of Earth, Wind and Fire to become the 2010 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF National Intermediaire I Champions. Barteau and Toscano were the Reserve Champions. Barteau will return again next weekend to contest the Brentina Cup.
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WEG News
Dr. Jennifer Feiner VMD of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute Becomes 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ Quarantine Veterinarian
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Dr. Jennifer Feiner, VMD, of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute evaluating and treating an equine.
Photo by Hagyard Equine Medical Institute  | Lexington, KY - August 12, 2010 - As the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™ approach, preparation has begun for the arrival of the equine athletes at the Kentucky Horse Park. All elements are being carefully examined, from travel, to the quarantine facility to the well-being of equine athletes. Dr. Jennifer Feiner VMD, of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute, will be the veterinarian in charge of the quarantine, which will follow all protocols provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Dr. Feiner will utilize her experience with equine quarantine gained from her years as a veterinarian and as a quarantine veterinarian during the Hong Kong Olympics. Dr. Feiner and her team will play an important role in protecting equines from infectious diseases while they are competing at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games™.
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Obituaries
Founder and Manager of Alabama Charity Championship Horse Show, Charles Byron, Passes Away | |
Lexington, KY - Charles Byron, of Hartselle, AL, passed away on Tuesday, August 10, 2010, following a chronic illness, at the age of 79.
Byron was the Founder and Manager of the Alabama Charity Championship Horse Show and had also managed other major shows across the Southeast including St. Louis Charity, Germantown Charity, Mid-South Spring Premier, and Pro Am. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Janet, three daughters and two grandchildren. Details on the arrangements to follow as soon as they become available.
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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.
VISION STATEMENT
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