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USEF Names Reiners for 2009 FEI World Reining Masters Final Each year at the FEI World Reining Masters Final, the best individual reiner in the world is crowned. Throughout the year, top reiners from each National Federation qualify for a chance at this prestigious title as well as $100,000 in prize money. The competition returns to the U.S. in 2009 and two of the country’s best reiners have been named by the USEF to take on the world in Oklahoma City on December 3.
Caledon Equestrian Park in Ontario, Canada, to Host 2015 Pan American Games Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, Ontario, Canada, will be the equestrian venue for the 2015 Pan American Games/Para Pan American Games.
Reminder: My Favorite Breed Competition Contest Voting Ends December 1, 2009 Don’t miss your chance to vote for your “Favorite USEF Breed Competition.” The idea behind this contest is to award and promote the USEF licensed breed competitions for their efforts in running a show so well that exhibitors want to call it their favorite. Also, this contest gives exhibitors the opportunity to provide positive feedback about the competitions to the USEF.
USEF Announces Date and Location for the 2010 Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships Pending Final FEI Approval Pending final FEI approval, the USEF is announcing the following dates and location for the 2010 Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC). The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has received preliminary approval and is awaiting final allocation from the FEI Bureau.
American Shetland Pony Represents the United States Equestrian Federation at National FFA Convention He may have been small, but that didn’t keep an American Shetland Pony named Cornerstone’s Valiant Man from making a big impact when he attended the 82nd National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Convention in Indianapolis. The Shetland Pony, owned by Sherri Jolliff, represented the American Shetland Pony Club (ASPC) and the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and was a big hit with the horse enthusiasts attending the convention.
Don’t Miss Out! Advertising space closes this Friday, November 20, in the December/January Breeding issue of equestrian. Reach over 90,000 USEF members. Contact Crissi White at (859) 225-6936 or cwhite@usef.org.
Lisa Wilcox and Quemacho Hi Capture Grand Prix Win at Gold Coast Fall Fling Show Olympian and international dressage rider Lisa Wilcox turned in an all-American ride at the Gold Coast Fall Fling show, winning the Grand Prix aboard Ingred Lin’s Lusitano Quemacho Hi. The grand prix was sponsored by The Sanctuary Equine Sports Therapy & Rehabilitation Center, and Quemacho Hi won a beautiful Sanctuary signature orange embroidered polar fleece cooler and a $250 gift certificate for services at The Sanctuary. More Dressage News
2010 USEF Membership Directory Under Way The United States Equestrian Federation has partnered with Harris Connect, a Virginia-based publisher of directories, to produce the 2010 USEF Membership Directory. The directory will enable USEF members to keep in touch with old friends, trainers and competitors.
United States Hunter Jumper Association Announces 2009 Lifetime Achievement Honorees The opening week of the Fall Classics was a cornucopia of excitement, beginning with the Welcome Jumper Classic and a star-studded field of 34 competitors taking on course designer Allen Rheinheimer’s sprawling 12-obstacle, 15-effort first-round layout. Given the tight time limit of 76 seconds to navigate twisty turns, a triple and a double combination, it’s not too surprising that a mere 11 made it to the jump-off round. Among them Olympic veteran Norman Dello Joio with two mounts, the Wembley Farms, Inc., entry Notre Star in a clear first-round time of 72.671 and wife Jeanie’s KLM Jimmy finishing quick and clear in 72.393. More Hunter/Jumper News
The Lusitano Collection Partners with Equestrian Aid Foundation The 2010 Lusitano Collection is proud to announce that the Equestrian Aid Foundation is the charitable partner for The 2010 Lusitano Collection International Horse Auction, which will take place at The Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in West Palm Beach, FL, from February 24-27, 2010. Cecilia Gonzaga, managing director at Interagro Farm, said, “We are delighted with the partnership. We welcome the opportunity to increase awareness of EAF’s charitable efforts among our North and South American buyers.”
Kerry Tracey and Chasing The Music Finish in Perfect Tune at Rocking Horse During the weekend of November 5-8, 25-year-old Kerry Tracey of Watkinsville, GA, led the victory gallop at the final SmartPak Equine/United States Eventing Association (USEA) Training Three-Day Event aboard her homebred Thoroughbred/Appaloosa gelding Chasing The Music. Although the entries were low for this long-format division, which was held in conjunction with the Rocking Horse Fall Horse Trials (Altoona, FL), the competition was fierce, and Tracey moved up from fourth after dressage to gallop into second after the endurance day. A tidy show-jumping round left them with a finish on their dressage score and a trailerful of prizes and ribbons.
Education for Veterinarians and Horse Owners Part of the World Games Experience Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital’s role as the Official Veterinary Partner of the Games will not be limited to providing veterinary support during the competition but will also include hosting educational forums for veterinarians and horse owners. Rood & Riddle, Alltech and the American Association of Equine Practitioners, have joined forces to sponsor a sport horse symposium for veterinarians and another for horse owners to be held in conjunction with the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, which opens September 25 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY.
Improving the Outcome after Tendon and Ligament Injuries Tendon and ligament injury causes both economic and personal hardship for horse owners and industry professionals. A prolonged period of lay-up and rehabilitation is necessary, but whether the horse will be sound at the end of the rehabilitation period is uncertain. Lameness due to tendon and ligament injury is common in performance horses, affecting up to 25% of racehorses over a career and accounting for up to 43% of injuries in event horses, but it is also common to companion horses. Chronic lameness often follows the initial injury, with recurrence as high as 80% of racehorses with tendinitis.
Renew for 2010
The new USEF Competition year begins December 1, 2009. 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 announce that we can 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]
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 The vision of the United States Equestrian Federation® is to provide leadership for equestrian sport in the United States of America by promoting the pursuit of excellence from the grassroots to the Olympic Games, based on a foundation of fair, safe competition and the welfare of its human and equine athletes. ©2009, United States Equestrian Federation®, Inc. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
