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Join the Excitement at the 38th U.S. National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show Currently underway, the 38th annual U.S. National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show (U.S. Nationals) is the flagship event for the Arabian horse industry, featuring top-quality horses, a commercial trade fair and the annual Arabian horse judging contest. This year’s show features 3,000 entries vying for champion, reserve champion or top ten in 104 classes that include reining, mounted native costume, working cow, show hack, breeding-in-hand, driving, English, hunter, Western pleasure, and more. The event draws approximately 75,000 spectators and 2,000 horses from across the United States and Canada and awards almost $1 million in cash and prizes. The action continues through October 16 at the Kentucky Fair and Expo Center. For the full story, click here. 2004 Olympic Show Jumping Team Horse Royal Kaliber Euthanized in The Netherlands Royal Kaliber, one of the United States' most brilliant horses ever to compete internationally in show jumping, was humanely euthanized on October 8 in the Netherlands. He underwent colic surgery for intestinal adhesions, on September 27th and had been recovering well until his progress considerably slowed. Royal Kaliber took Chris Kappler to a Team Silver medal and an Individual Bronze medal at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. For the full story, click here. Rocky Dare Wins First Qualifier for 2004 USEF Open Reining Championship Rocky Dare of Salem, NJ, won the USEF Open Reining Championship Qualifier at the All-American Quarter Horse Congress on Saturday, October 9. The competition in Columbus, OH, marked the first of four qualifying classes for the 2004/2005 season. For the full story, click here. New York's Brianne Goutal Takes the Trophy at 2004 BET/USEF East Coast Show Jumping Talent Search Finals After two days of rigorous testing, topped off with a final-four ride-off, 16-year-old Brianne Goutal surpassed even her own expectations with a well-earned, but nonetheless, surprise victory. For the full story, click here. Last Week to Enter the 2004 USEF Media Awards 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. Nominations are now being accepted in the following categories:
One of the six winners will be selected to receive the Daniel P. Lenehan Memorial Trophy for Overall Excellence. Nomination forms can be downloaded at www.usef.org/content/marketing. For any questions, please call Sarah Lane at (859)225-6974 or e-mail slane@usef.org.
Ah, The Sound of Saving Money. It Comes With a Nice Ring. As I sift through weekly e-mails and phone messages, I’m beginning to realize the United States Equestrian Federation’s best kept secret is no longer a best kept secret. Only a few months from its conception, and already, details of the USEF purchasing program are running through the rumor mill faster than juicy tabloid gossip. I should hardly be surprised. When money is involved, especially this much money, news tends to spread fast; and while we’re not working overtime to keep the news under wraps, we are amazed with how quickly this money-saving cat is jumping out of the bag. For the full story, click here. USEF Rider Beezie Madden Paves the Way as the First Woman to Secure Top Three Spot in FEI Gandini World Jumping Riders Ranking Mark your calendars—this season will go down in the history books as the United States’ own Beezie Madden again claims a top three ranking in world show jumping standings. Madden, a true pioneer for equestrians, is the first woman ever to reach a top three placing. For the full story, click here. Last Call for Reduced Rate at USHJA Convention Don't miss out on the discount registration for the USHJA Convention in Tucson, AZ, November 8-11. Until October 15, registration is $100. After that date, the fee is $125, and on-site is $150. Please visit http://www.ushja.org/2004%20Convention.htm. Our special room rate at the Hilton El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort will expire October 18. Make sure to book your hotel accommodations before October 18 to receive the reduced rate. Visit www.hiltonelconquistador.com or call (520) 544-5000 or (800) 445-2366 (HILTON). The USHJA group rate is $139 a night for single, double, triple or quad occupancy. All rule changes pertaining to the hunter & jumper disciplines will be discussed and amended at the USHJA convention. All meetings will be open meetings with the exception of the first Board of Directors meeting on Monday, November 8. This is your opportunity to take an active role in the governance of the hunter and jumper disciplines from the grass roots to the high performance level. Your participation at the first annual USHJA convention will be an invaluable contribution to the continued success of our sport. Please consider joining us in Tucson for this most important event. We look forward to seeing you in Tucson, November 8-11! Frequently Asked Questions Q: Who has to be a member of the United States Equestrian Federation? For answers to other frequently asked questions, go to http://www.usef.org/content/faqs. 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. Miniature Horse Registry National Championship Show and Shetland Pony Congress Show Largest in History The American Miniature Horse Registry (AMHR) and the American Shetland Pony Club (ASPC) announced today that their two major horse shows drew record participation. The 2004 AMHR National Horse Show held in September in Tulsa, OK, boasted 5,269 entries, making the show the largest miniature horse show in history and one of the largest all-breed shows of the year. The AMHR National Horse Show is the equivalent of the Super Bowl for Miniature Horses and attracts top Miniature Horses from throughout the U.S. For the full story, click here. Leading Manufacturer in Equestrian Awards Pledges Continued Partnership with USEF The rich tapestry of a carefully woven rosette continues to stand as a coveted prize for riders at all levels—and after years of supporting equestrian sport through the manufacture of these timeless awards, the USEF is pleased to announce that Hodges Badge Company has renewed its pledge to deliver the finest ribbons to our fine competitors. “Hodges Badge Co. is delighted to have renewed their partnership with USEF,” says Rick Hodges, president of Hodges Badge Company. “In this challenging time where change is happening more swiftly than ever before, the USEF is growing and redefining their goals to better serve the transforming equestrian sports industry. By supporting the USEF, Hodges Badge Co. is able to contribute to the passion of equestrian activities and looking forward to USEF's guidance to govern these sports in the most beneficial way for current and future generations.” Once again the Official Ribbons Supplier to USEF, Hodges has been crafting some of America’s most beautiful ribbons for more than 80 years. Family owned and operated for four generations, Hodges understands the spirit of the horse and true horsemanship with each ribbon they carefully produce. For more information, please contact Sarah Lane, USEF Public Relations Manager, by phone (859) 225-6974 or by e-mail at slane@usef.org. For more information on Hodges Badge Company, please log on to www.hodgesbadge.com. 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. Week in Review Competition Results for October 2004
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. ©2004, United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. |
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