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Cabana Boy and Hickey, Grandioso and Canton Win Divisions in the Markel/USEF National Young Horse Dressage Championships presented by Collecting Gaits Farm With three championships left to go in the final day, it was Christopher Hickey and U.S.-bred Cabana Boy who swept the five-year-old championship division and Jason Canton and Grandioso who won the six-year-old championship division of the 2007 Markel/United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) National Young Horse Dressage Championship presented by Collecting Gaits Farm.
Olympian Michelle Gibson and Don Angelo Win Inaugural USEF National Developing Horse Dressage Championship sponsored by the Dutta Corporation and Performance Sales International “The sun shines bright on my old Kentucky home” and it certainly did shine brightly on Olympian Michelle Gibson and her new star Don Angelo in the inaugural USEF National Developing Horse Dressage Championship, sponsored by the Dutta Corporation and Performance Sales International. Following up on their winning Developing Horse Test ride on Saturday, Gibson and Don Angelo made the Prix St. Georges test look effortless in earning a test score of 70.000% for an overall average of 69.960% and the national championship title. Willy Arts and Waterloo SE Win Four-Year-Old Division in the Markel/USEF National Young Horse Dressage Championships With the second day underway in the 2007 Markel/United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) National Young Horse Dressage Championships presented by Collecting Gaits Farm, Willy Arts and Waterloo SE claimed the title of national champion in the four-year-old division, besting 19 other horses to win with a score of 8.620. It was Kentucky’s own Kathy Priest and her horse Reliance who took reserve champion with a score of 8.16. Chester Weber Sets Record With Fifth Consecutive Win of the USEF National Four-in-Hand Championship It was a “typical day” at the office for Chester Weber as he went out and captured yet another USEF National Four-in-Hand Championship, his fifth in a row. Yet, Weber, of Ocala, FL, had some top-notch competition to challenge him as two previous five-time winners sought to win their sixth title. Both Tucker Johnson of Hobe Sound, FL, and James Fairclough of Newton, NJ, have accomplished what Weber has done, but neither has had the reign that Weber has maintained over the past five years. Runaway Victory for Germany, U.S. Ends in Fourth and It's Farewell to France in the Samsung Super League Final The 2007 Samsung Super League with FEI final at Barcelona in Spain lived up to expectations on Sunday when, in a nail-biting thriller, Germany registered a second successive series title along with victory on the day. Exciting Finishes at the Wellpride American Eventing Championships Nothing was easy to predict in the show jumping phase of the advanced division at the Wellpride American Eventing Championships (AEC) at Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, IL. Only Canadian Young Rider Kelly List and Minstral were able to put in a double-clear round.
Grand National and World Championship Morgan Horse Show to be Presented Live Online Again in 2007 The Grand National and World Championship Morgan Horse Show is almost here. And, you don’t have to miss a single minute of the excitement. 2008 Adequan/USEF National Junior Jumper Championships Announcement Attention all junior riders interested in competing at next year’s Adequan/USEF National Junior Jumper Championships. Please check next year’s criteria and note the addition of Equine Canada and foreign FEI competitions for qualifying purposes. Each zone’s criteria and qualifying period for this championship can be found on the USEF website’s jumper discipline page at www.usef.org/Contentpage2.aspx?id=natjumping. The Search for America’s Next Equestrian Star: Dressage is Acquired by the Fox Reality Channel Karin Reid Offield and Offield Farms are pleased to announce that The Search for America’s Next Equestrian Star: Dressage has been acquired and will air on the Fox Reality Channel. The show was conceived by six-time Olympian Robert Dover and showcases the challenges of riding to the top of the Olympic sport of dressage. More than 400 people auditioned for the show and only six were chosen to compete for the chance to become Robert Dover’s Second Assistant Trainer, as well as a variety of other prizes. The show was shot at Dover’s Romance Farm in Wellington, FL, and was developed by New York City-based Brave St. Productions, who has produced shows for numerous networks. Airdates and times will be announced soon.
American Saddlebred Horse Association's Nominating Committee to Consider Over 140 Submissions The American Saddlebred Horse Association’s (ASHA) Nominating Committee has been provided with names of over 140 individuals to consider for positions on the association’s board of directors. The deadline of September 14 just passed for suggestions from the general membership and the American Saddlebred community. Botney, Davis, Berkes and DiLandri Win ASPCA Maclay Regional Qualifiers Four more qualifiers were held this past weekend as junior riders around the country try and qualify for this year's ASPCA Maclay National Championship, which will be held on October 31-November 4, 2007, at the Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament in Syracuse, NY. Hanna Botney of St. Louis, MO, was the winner of Region 5, while Alisha Davis of Littleton, CO, captured the win in Region 6. The top spot in Region 7 went to O.J. Berkes of Bellevue, WA. Tina DiLandri of La Jolla, CA, won the always-competitive Region 8. New for the 2008 North American Juniors and Young Riders' Championships for Show Jumping Attention all junior and young riders interested in competing in show jumping at next year’s North American Juniors and Young Riders' Championships (NAJYRC) at the Colorado Horse Park in Parker, CO. Please check next year’s criteria and note the addition of Equine Canada and foreign FEI competitions for qualifying purposes. Please also note the addition of horse substitution language. Each zone’s criteria and qualifying period for this championship can be found on the USEF website’s jumper discipline page at www.usef.org/Contentpage2.aspx?id=natjumping Second Annual Saddle Up for Roswell Equestrian Event to Raise Funds for Cancer Research and Patient Care This Team Cure fundraiser, benefiting Roswell Park Cancer Institute, America’s first cancer center, offers equestrians and horse lovers of all ages a unique way to help raise money for cancer research and patient care. This combined training event tests the talents of horses and their riders in three phases: dressage, stadium jumping and cross-country. All trials take place simultaneously. A basket auction will also take place throughout the day. Saddle Up for Roswell t-shirts will be available for purchase, and there will be pony rides for kids with the opportunity to purchase photos. Riders have solicited donations and will carry the name(s) of those they are riding "in honor" or "in memory of" on their saddle pads. Created by Sue Williams and Deb Maloney in 2006, this event has attracted the attention of horse enthusiasts from across Western New York and the Southern Tier and from as far away as Erie, PA.
World Games 2010 Foundation Selects Competition Director The World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc., the organization responsible for planning, staging and conducting the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, announced that Kate Jackson has been chosen as the competition director for the 2010 Games. 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Begins Advanced Registration for Trade Show The World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc., announced the launch of an advance registration program for trade show spaces at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, scheduled to take place at the Kentucky Horse Park September 25-October 10, 2010. Going Somewhere? Let USEF and Hertz Help You Save Money
Take advantage of one of the many USEF MemberPerks privileges by using Hertz for all of your travel needs. Simply use your USEF/Hertz discount CDP# 15757 each time you place a reservation, and instantly qualify for member discounts in the Live Webcasts of Wachovia Securities American Gold Cup CSI-W and Kentucky National Horse Show Competition Available The Wachovia Securities American Gold Cup Horse Show, September 19-23, and the Kentucky National Horse Show, September 26-30, are the latest to join the growing number of horse shows presenting live webcasts of their horse show competition. Webcasts of these two horse shows are being produced by LiveBroadcast.TV and Productions East Video and are available online at www.LiveBroadcast.TV or www.ProductionsEast.com. ARIAT “USA” Merchandise Now on Sale – 20% off!
The Ariat USA “Look of the Team” merchandise is now available at 20% off the original price at the USEF online store. Visit the store online to check out the savings! Attention USEF Members! Remember to take advantage of the USEF MemberPerks Program. USEF MemberPerks offers substantial cost savings on products and services from John Deere, Dodge, Office Max, UPS and many more! For more information, please call (877) 576-6872 or fax (859) 422-9407, or visit USEF.org's MemberPerks page. Village of Wellington Council Approves Advancement of New Stadium Jumping Inc. Showgrounds In a vote of 4-1 on September 18, the Village of Wellington Council gave their approval for Stadium Jumping, Inc., (SJI) to build a world-class equestrian facility in Wellington. The vote was the third and final approval required by the Village of Wellington in order for Stadium Jumping, Inc., to move their competitions, the Winter Equestrian Festival and National Horse Show, to the new grounds in Section 34 on the south end of Wellington. Save this summer when you take a vacation from interest payments!
It’s summertime and the savings are easy with the United States Equestrian Federation Visa ® Platinum Card, now offering 0% APR for 12 billing cycles*! With this special card, you can take an extended vacation from interest payments. So whether you use your United States Equestrian Federation Visa for some patio plants right now, or for a fun vacation later this summer, it’s the perfect time to switch and save. Plus, you’ll benefit our organization and earn great rewards with every purchase! 0% APR on purchases and balance transfers for 12 billing cycles* The United States Equestrian Federation Visa ® Platinum Card also provides great benefits, including:
This Visa Platinum card issued by U.S. Bank is now the only card that supports the United States Equestrian Federation. Upon receiving your new card, the United States Equestrian Federation receives a payment from U.S. Bank, and then we will continue to receive a percentage of each net purchase you make on your card. This helps us fund our international teams. Click here to apply today or call 1-800-853-5576 x9126. Hurry, offer ends September 30, 2007. *Click product name for terms and conditions: College Rewards, Platinum, Cash Rewards and Select Rewards. We may change APRs, fees, and other Account terms in the future based on your experience with other creditors or U.S. Bank National Association, N.D. and its affiliates according to the Cardmember Agreement and applicable law. The introductory rate does not apply to cash advances and is valid for the first 12 billing cycles. The rate will end early and increase to the APR for Purchases and Balance Transfers or to a Delinquency Rate APR if your Account is delinquent, over the limit or closed. We apply your payments to balances with lower APRs first. The creditor and issuer of the Visa Platinum card is the U.S. Bank National Association ND. 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 nearly 90,000 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. VISION STATEMENT The vision of USEF 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. ©2007, United States Equestrian Federation®, Inc. |
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