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• 2004 Competition Search |
Competitors Officially Welcomed at the FEI World Reining Masters Finals As the NRHA Futurity and North American Affiliate Championship Show continues, horses and riders showing in the FEI World Reining Masters Finals were officially received for the FEI general horse inspection on Wednesday, December 1. For the full story, click here. USEF, USDF and USHJA Reach Historic Understanding The USEF, the United States Dressage Federation (USDF), and the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) have reached an historic understanding regarding joint membership, horse registration, competition recognition, competition data and awards programs. This agreement will provide significantly improved service to dressage and hunter/jumper members. For the full story, click here. USEF Unveils 2005 Rule Book; New Rules Effective December 1, 2004 Without further ado, the USEF is pleased to unveil the new and improved 2005 Rule Book, designed to help set the tone for the coming competition year with not only a brand new look, but also complete with easy-to-understand modifications. This latest edition represents the first stage of a massive reorganization project, led by the Ad Hoc Rules Reorganization Committee. The central goal of this project is to provide the best customer service to members and to make the Rule Book more user-friendly for everyone. For the full story, click here. To learn about the Rule Book's new format, click here. Tiffany's Sterling Silver Hat Tipped to Lowell Boomer, the Newest Recipient of USEF Lifetime Achievement Award Adding accolades to nearly a century of service to the equestrian world, the USEF proudly tips Tiffany’s custom-crafted, sterling silver hat to Lowell Boomer, the recipient of the 2004 USEF Lifetime Achievement Award and the Jimmy A. Williams Trophy. This unparalleled award is given to the horseman or woman whose “life 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.” In his 93 years of dedication, Boomer arguably fits the bill USEF Bestows 2004 Pegasus Medals of Honor on Kusner, Price, Topping and Lytle Following in the footsteps of exemplary equestrians who have paved the way for decades, Kathy Kusner, Margaret Price, Alvin Topping and Edna Griswald Lytle are the newest recipients of the USEF Pegasus Medals of Honor. These medals are given to individuals “who have exhibited outstanding service to horses and the sport and, who, through their dedication, have attracted people to the sport, and contributed to horse sport by advancing its popularity.” These deserving winners have been pioneers in shaping the path of equestrian sport. For the full story, click here. USEF Honors Howard B. Simpson with 2004 Sportsmanship Award The USEF names Howard B. Simpson of Lake Forrest, IL, the winner of the 2004 Perpetual Sportsmanship Award. Given in memory of Walter Bourchier Devereux, III, the Perpetual Sportsmanship Award honors the horseman or horsewoman who “exemplifies the ideal of good sportsmanship through commitment, dedication and service to USEF throughout his or her career.” For the full story, click here. Official USEF Merchandise From now until December 31, purchase $50 or more in USEF merchandise and you’ll receive a FREE USEF magnet. While you’re shopping, please visit our discount /closeout section for great deals on select USEF merchandise. Click here to enter the official USEF online store. The December feature item of the month is a set of four glasses, each displaying a different quote--a great gift idea for that hard-to-shop-for family member or friend this holiday season. Click here to view this item. USEF Honors Dodge and Kohler; Joint Winners of 2004 Memorial Breeders' Award For the full story, click here. Sponsor Slots Selling Fast for USEF 2005 Annual Meeting Sponsor slots are selling fast, but a limited number of spaces are still available for the USEF's 2005 Annual Meeting. Known to attract the most influential equestrians and decision-makers in the sport, the 2005 Annual Meeting will be hosted at Louisville’s prestigious Seelbach Hilton Hotel, January 12-16. For the full story, click here. Smith Wins Saddle Seat Medal Finals Kelsey Nicole Smith, 17, of Delafield, WI, was crowned champion of the 2004 USEF Saddle Seat Medal Finals, held November 20, as part of the UPHA/American Royal National Championship Horse Show in Kansas City, Missouri. For the full story, click here. Check Your Standings in the USEF Horse of the Year Award Program Please click here to review your Zone, Regional and National standings. To access your horse’s point report in the Authorized User’s Area, click here.
United States Riders Rank Well at 2004 FEI Children's International Jumping Final Making a name for herself among the top riders at the 2004 FEI Children’s International Jumping Final, Jennifer Stillman of Beverly Hills, CA, rode Masterpiece’s Montero (Bay Hanoverian gelding) to a second place finish at the Finals competition November 28, giving champion Daniel Bluman of Columbia a real run for the title. For the full story, click here.
The USEF is pleased to announce the newest supplier of horse blankets to the Federation—Blue Ribbon Custom Blankets by Royal Riders. Holding a rich tradition of excellence in equine clothing, Royal Riders has been producing some of the best horse blankets in the industry for nearly 30 years; hunter and equitation enthusiast Janet Graham has been at the helm for the last 13 years. Graham says the company has evolved quite a bit since its initial conception, and now covers three lines of manufacturing—an imported line, a semi-custom line and the Blue Ribbon Custom Blanket line. For the full story , click here. Opening Day of 121st National Horse Show & Family Festival Features First Rounds of $150,000 National Horse Show Hunter Championship The 121st National Horse Show & Family Festival opened today with the first rounds of the Open Division of the $150,000 National Horse Show Hunter Championship in the Internationale Arena. The next two rounds of Phase One will be contested December 1-2 to determine the top 12 that will move on to Phase Two, the final two rounds on December 4 that ultimately determine the National Horse Show Hunter Champion. A highlight of hunter competition on November 30 was Shachine Belle aboard In Disguise wining the Regular Conformation Hunter Round 1. In Disguise was Green Conformation Hunter Champion at last year’s National. For the full story, click here.
Prove It and Scott Stewart Return to the Winner's Circle at the National Horse Show Following an opening day shut out on Tuesday, December 1, Scott Stewart shook off a case of nerves and returned to the winner's circle twice on Wednesday, Deceember 2, day two of the 121st National Horse Show, in Wellington, FL. For the full story, click here. Celebrate Their Achievements! Congratulate your favorite rider, horse or trainer with a congratulatory ad in EQUESTRIAN magazine. The March 2005 issue is the annual Horse of the Year Awards issue. Ad space closes January 31. Show them how special they are by celebrating their victory with a congratulatory ad. Special rates are available for USEF members. For more information or to schedule your ad contact: East of the Mississippi Frequently Asked Questions For answers to other frequently asked questions, go to http://www.usef.org/content/faqs. If you have a question that is not answered in the existing FAQs, please submit the question to oprovost@usef.org Attention 2005 Competitors: You can print a card out anytime! To print a USEF 2005 temporary membership card: After setting up AUA or if you already have an AUA: FEI Rule Change Alert There are changes and corrections to the FEI Dressage Rules that will be effective as of 1 January 2005. These rule changes and corrections can now be downloaded on the FEI web site www.horsesport.org under Dressage - Rules. Excitement Builds as 2004 World Cup Qualifiers Come to a Close for West Coast League Riders; Spooner, Gatlin and Salick in Close Contention for World Cup Slots As the 2004 season comes to a close, West Coast League riders step out of their saddles for a moment to reflect on five rounds of World Cup qualifiers that have determined their standings at the halfway mark. Separated by only a few points, Richard Spooner, Joie Gatlin and Gabriella Salick maintain an incredibly close race for the three World Cup slots afforded to the League. A tenth place finish atop Hilton Flight (Bay Irish Sport Horse gelding; Errigal Flight—Occasion VII; Freedom Farms, Inc.) at the $40,000 Los Angeles National Grand Prix on November 20 was all it took to boost Spooner into the leading spot among these top-notch show jumpers, adding six points for a total of 54 World Cup qualifying points. For the full story, click here. 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. 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 over 80,000 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. ©2004, United States Equestrian Federation, Inc. |
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