Hunter/Jumper
Gene Mische - A Legend Passes |
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Photo by Geoff Bugbee/USEF Archives |
Legendary horseman Eugene "Gene" Mische, the founder of Stadium Jumping, Inc., passed away December 3 following a long, hard fought battle with cancer. Born in Cleveland, OH, on June 26, 1931, Mische changed the face of horse sports in the United States. He recently celebrated more than 60 years in the equestrian industry and over the course of his stellar career managed the most prestigious shows in America. He was 79 years old.
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Youth News
Kelsey Kimbler Wins 2010 USEF Youth Sportsman's Award sponsored by Breyer Animal Creations
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 | Kelsey Kimbler riding CAHR Junior
Photo by Paschal Karl |
Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce Kelsey Kimbler as the winner of the 2010 USEF Youth Sportsman's Award, sponsored by Breyer Animal Creations. Kimbler was selected from an outstanding group of youth representing their respective recognized breed and discipline affiliates from across the country. An avid endurance competitor from Aberdeen, SD, she was nominated by both the Arabian Horse Association (AHA) and the American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC).
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Endurance
Ceci Bulter-Stasiuk Named 2010 Recipient of Maggy Price Endurance Excellence Trophy
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Ceci Butler-Stasiuk
Photo courtesy of GenieSS, Inc. | Lexington, KY - Endurance athlete Ceci Butler-Stasiuk has been named this year's recipient of the Maggy Price Endurance Excellence Trophy, sponsored by Gold Medal Farm and Larry and Valerie Kanavy. This award is given to the endurance athlete who earns the most points in selected Ranking Trials during the ride year.
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Eventing
USEF Announces 2011 Eventing High Performance Training Lists | |
Lexington, KY - The Eventing High Performance Training Lists have been revised for the 2011 Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team. These riders will be invited to participate in training sessions this winter with Capt. Mark Phillips. The Eventing Selectors and High Performance Committee revised the approach to the training lists with the objective of being successful at the 2012 London Olympic Games. It is anticipated the new structure will allow more focus on the riders themselves, and allow more exposure for some of the talented young horses coming up through the levels.
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Dressage
Paul Kathen Wins The Dressage Foundation's Second Annual Region 9 Teaching Excellence Award |
 | | Meg Flemming, Paul Kathen and Bess Reineman Photo courtesy of Kelly McChesney |
Katy, TX - Paul Kathen received The Dressage Foundation's second annual Region 9 Teaching Excellence Award at the Great American/USDF Region 9 Championships held in Katy, TX, November 4-7. He received a $5,000 award for demonstrating outstanding abilities as a dressage teacher. Meg Flemming, originator of the award, said "The best teachers communicate the principles of dressage by utilizing effective education methodology that would be recognized by any Education Specialist in any field. Paul Kathen does just that."
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Morgans
AMHA Offers Incentive Programs to 2011 Convention
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The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) is offering an incentive program to make its 2011 AMHA convention its biggest and best convention. For every five references (registered attendees) AMHA receives in Convention attendees, that person in turn will receive a free Convention package - a savings of nearly $300.
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Reining
Larson and Spooks Gotta Whiz Win the NRHA Futurity
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 | Jordan Larson and Spooks Gotta Whiz
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Oklahoma City, OK - Jordan Larson and Spooks Gotta Whiz were crowned the 2010 Level 4 Open Futurity champions at the NRHA Futurity & Adequan North American Affiliate Championship (NAAC) Show at the Oklahoma State Fair Park. The duo scored a 227 in the finals and a $125,000 check for the win. The stallion by Spooks Gotta Gun and out of Prettywhizprettydoes is owned by Michell Anne Kimball of Encinita, CA.
This year's riders were mounted on world-class reining horses all aiming for the $125,000 championship purse and their share of NRHA Corporate Partner and Futurity Sponsor awards.
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This Week in International Disciplines
Jumping
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U.S. riders in Paris, France, had a very successful week at the Gucci Masters, which featured a CSI1*, CSI2* and CSI5*. In the CSI1*, Terri Anne Kessler and Katherine Dinan notched several wins over the weekend. Kessler and Ice d'Ancoeur won the Prix Artemide, Prix Eads and the Eurodocument Grand Prix 1.15m classes. With Swiss Franc, Kessler was second in the Prix Artemide 1.25m class. Dinan and Major De La Mare picked up wins in the Prix Eads and the Eurodocument Grand Prix 1.25m classes.
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Industry News
USET Foundation Recaps 2010 Award Winners | |
 Gladstone, NJ - This year during their fundraising event, the United States Equestrian Team Foundation recognized the Whitney Stone Cup recipient McLain Ward. The award is given to an active competitor whose consistent excellence in international competition, and whose standards of sportsmanlike conduct and contributions as an ambassador for the sport and for the USET, exemplify the Team's highest ideals and traditions. In 2009, Ward was unstoppable as he consistently exhibited brilliance in international competition.
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Congratulations to USEF employee Janice Postlethwaite,
Director of Drugs and Medications,
for completing 30 years of service to the
United States Equestrian Federation. |
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The 2011 USEF Competition year is approaching quickly. Renew your membership now. It is so easy when you log into your MY USEF Account and click on "2011 USEF Membership Application" under 2011 Competition Year. For your convenience and the best membership deal, you can opt for a three-year membership for $150.
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