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A Storm of Show Jumping Has A Silver Lining for the USA In A Thrilling Jump-Off It’s official…the USA has found the “silver lining” in what turned out to be a nail-biting, stomach-churning jump-off between the Americans and the Swedes for the Silver and Bronze Team show jumping medals. In the four-on-four jump-off, Team USA was up seven-plus seconds with three riders (Peter Wylde, McLain Ward and Chris Kappler) having all posted clear rounds on the shortened course. The Swedes (Peter Ericksson, Peder Fredericson and Malin Baryard) could not meet the time. Considering that the last rider could have a drop score…it was a done deal. The U.S. brings home a sweet Silver medal for their valiant efforts on a night when holding your breath brought on new meaning. The final Team results: Germany – Gold; U.S. – Silver (in a repeat of the 1988 Seoul and 1996 Atlanta Olympics); and a proud Swedish team, the Bronze. It was the first Team medal for Sweden since the 1928 Games in Amsterdam. To say it was a thrilling, unforgettable night wouldn’t quite do it justice. For the full story, click here. Debbie McDonald and Brentina Finish Olympic Journey In Fourth Place Finish After the Freestyle Let the music play! The artistic impression created by the Musical Freestyle in dressage has gained fans worldwide since its inclusion in the Olympic program. This afternoon’s dressage riders were anxious to share their interpretive and stirring performances with a dressage stadium of fans ready to rock, swing and waltz. The list of riders had been shortened to the top 15 scorers from the combined first two rounds (Grand Prix and Special). From classic to techno, and from pop to show tunes, the crowd tapped its collective feet and swayed to an afternoon of music on the final day of dressage. For the full story, click here. For archived articles with more Olympic coverage, click here. For the most up to date broadcast schedules and equestrian results from Athens, click here.
Beezie Madden, from Cazenovia, NY, and her Authentic (owned by John Madden Sales and Elizabeth Busch Burke) went clear again over the course during the Round 2 of the Team Final and the 3rd Individual Qualifier at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games. She goes into the Invididual Final on Friday night as the only rider to have not posted a penalty point.
Peter Wylde and Fein Cera (owned by Turnabout Farms) brought home a Bronze medal for Team USA. They posted 12 faults in Round 2 of the Team competition. During the jump-off to determine the Silver and Bronze medals, he went clear.
New Jersey’s Chris Kappler and his mount Royal Kaliber (owned by Kappler and Kathleen Kamine), posted four faults in Round 2 of the Team competition. During the jump-off, the pair were one of three clear rounds to earn the Silver Team medal.
The Stars and Stripes were proudly displayed during the thrilling jump-off at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games at Markopoulo Equestrian Center. This fan’s unique “eagle soaring helmet” was quite a hit with fans of Team USA.
Idaho’s Debbie McDonald and Brentina were one percentage point away from taking their place on the medal podium at the 2004 Athens Olympics. She finished on a score of 75.653%.
Robert Dover and FBW Kennedy finished their Olympic work with a sixth place finish after the Freestyle. Their end score was a 74.713%.
Guenter Seidel and Aragon put in a 14th place finish after the Freestyle on Wednesday’s last day of dressage at the 2004 Athens Olympic Games.
The Netherlands’ Gold medalist Anky van Grunsven (center), Germany’s Ulla Salzgeber and her Silver medal (left) and the Bronze medalist from Spain, Beatriz Ferrer-Salat. Van Grunsven put in a Freestyle score of 85.825%. NetJets, a Proud Sponsor of the USEF The USEF has announced its newest partner, NetJets, a Berkshire Hathaway Company. In addition to supporting the weekly e-newsletter, Week in Review, NetJets is sponsoring several USEF events across the country in an effort to meet face-to-face with the USEF membership and promote the advantages of owning a jet aircraft...at a fraction of the cost. NetJets is the world-wide leader in fractional aircraft ownership, which allows individuals and companies to buy a piece (as little as one-sixteenth) of a private business jet at a fraction of the cost of whole aircraft ownership, and then guarantees availability 365 days a year with just a few hours notice. NetJets offers 13 different aircraft choices, which will fly more than 250,000 flights to over 140 different countries in 2004. For individuals and businesses interested in the benefits of fractional aircraft ownership but are not ready to make that financial commitment, or who have flying requirements of less than 50 hours each year, The Marquis Jet Card is an ideal program. The Marquis Jet Card is sold in 25-hour increments of "occupied" hourly time. As part of the partnership, USEF is offering 4 VIP tickets for the 2005 World Cup Finals in Las Vegas to any USEF member purchasing a NetJets fractional ownership or Marquis Jet Card prior to January 1, 2005. The World Cup promises to be a spectacular competition since it will be the first time both the Dressage and Show Jumping World Cup Championships will be held concurrently. Not to mention, you can enjoy the variety of shows, dining and other entertainment options only Las Vegas has to offer. If you’re interested in speaking to a NetJets representative in your area, please contact Ashley Van Meter of the USEF Purchasing Program at (866) 678.4289. Important Reminder for Dressage Exhibitors and Officials The Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) has updated several dressage tests for the following levels, effective as of August 15th: • FEI Pony Preliminary Test Please note the 2003 Young Rider Freestyle Test has also been slightly updated, effective immediately, to now allow for the option of using a “zig zag” at the trot and the canter. All test orders for the Young Rider Freestyle will now receive the revised score sheet, and this movement may now be incorporated into choreography of Young Rider freestyles. Score sheets for these updated FEI tests are available for purchase from USEF by submitting the 2004 FEI Dressage Test Order Form, in addition to movements for all FEI tests. For more information, please Jennifer Keeler, Sport Manager – Dressage, at jkeeler@usef.org or (859) 225-2024. 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. LAST CHANCE: Nominations for the USEF Lifetime Achievement Award Close August 31 Nominations are now being accepted for the USEF Lifetime Achievement Award. The recipient of this award will be presented the Jimmy A. Williams trophy at the 2005 Annual Meeting in Louisville, KY. This award recognizes a horseman or woman whose “lifetime experience and accomplishments exemplify uncommon devotion to the sport of competition with horses and whose equestrian career and horsemanship have continually elevated the sport’s excellence.” Your nomination should include: the nominee’s name; the city and state of residence; discipline(s) and/or breed(s); your reason for suggesting him/her; and any other information pertinent to any involvement in the horse industry. Please be aware that this honor is not awarded posthumously and the nominee should still be living and no longer actively competing in equestrian sport. Please also include your name, mailing address and daytime telephone number so the Federation may contact you for additional details. Submit you nomination by August 31, 2004 to: Kristyn Kay Support Our American International Equestrian Athletes 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. To donate online, visit www.uset.org. 1% Below Factory Invoice on Select New Dodge Vehicles for USEF Members Real Savings for USEF members through USEF Purchasing. For more information, call USEF Purchasing toll-free (877) 576-6872. Dressage Scene: (top) CDI 3*/Y/Jr/P Darien & Ox Ridge Summer Dressage, Darien, CT, Aug. 20-22 ● CDI Grand Prix: “Rittersport Las Marismas” (62.167%) (WES, Royal Angelo – Adsch Anta), Owned & ridden by Yvonne Losos de Muniz (DOM) Hunter/Jumper Scene: (top) Winston National, August 18-22, Culpeper, VA ● $50,000 HITS Grand Prix- HIDDEN CREEK’S WAPINO (WES, Weinberg – Piccola) ridden by Margie Engle, owned by Hidden Creek Farm, Inc. Leading Sires (as of 8/25/04 ) (top) • Andalusian—DESPIERTO (Sagres – Loendreira I) Leading Sire lists are updated daily. Visit the website at http://www.usef.org/content/pointsAwards/2004/leadingSires.php. Leading Breeders (as of 8/25/04 ) (top) • Andalusian—GARETH SELWOOD, Elkhorn, WI Leading Breeder lists are updated daily. Visit the website at http://www.usef.org/content/pointsAwards/2004/leadingBreeders.php.
VISION STATEMENT 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. ©2004, United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. |
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