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Please Note: The USEF Offices will be closed the week of December 21, 2009, for the holidays.
A Holiday Video Message from the United States Equestrian Federation
USEF Announces 2009 Equestrians of Honor; Voting Open for the USEF Equestrian of the Year With the close of the 2009 competition year and in anticipation of the United States Equestrian Federation’s annual Pegasus Awards celebration in January, the Federation is proud to announce the candidates in line to become the coveted 2009 Equestrian of the Year.
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Chester Weber’s Jamaica was named the 2008 Horse of the Year. Who will be named the 2009 winner? Photo My Weber |
USEF Announces the Five Farnam/Platform USEF Horse of the Year Candidates; Voting Now Open
Excellence in equestrian sport does not come easy. It takes an amazing sense of dedication, incredible skill and a courageous heart. And in 2009, five horses (and their riders, drivers and handlers) have shown the world exactly those qualities. For each of them, their hard work and brilliant talent has garnered them a nomination for the United States Equestrian Federation's highest honor bestowed upon a horse—the Farnam/Platform USEF Horse of the Year Award.
The five nominees represent the breadth of the Federation's breeds and disciplines well. They will join the pantheon of past winners of this prestigious award: driving horse Jamaica (2008); event pony Teddy O'Connor (2007); jumping horse Authentic (2006); and dressage horse Brentina (2005).
Cast Your Vote!
USEF Now Accepting Votes for the
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Farnam®/Platform™ • USEF Horse of the Year
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Heather Morris and Slate River |
The United States Equestrian Team Foundation Awards Amanda Warrington Grant to Heather Morris
The United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation is pleased to announce that they have awarded the Amanda Warrington Grant to three-day event rider Heather Morris of Lewisville, TX. The Amanda Warrington Grant is awarded through the Amanda Pirie Warrington Fund.
The Amanda Pirie Warrington Fund was established by Amanda's family in her memory with the purpose of helping provide financial assistance to a developing event rider who has been identified as a rider with great talent and ability to represent the United States in the future.
The committee for the grant selects a recipient that they believe will benefit from the opportunity of continuing their training with top coaches and competing against the world's best horse-and-rider combinations in three-day eventing, which is one of three Olympic equestrian disciplines.
As the recipient of the grant, Morris will receive up to $5,000 to help offset expenses associated with her training over the next year.
Morris competes with her two top horses: Slate River, an 11-year-old Oldenburg gelding owned by Allison Freeman, and First Mark, an 11-year-old Thoroughbred gelding owned by Lynne Partridge. Morris was named to the USEF Eventing High-Performance's 2010 Developing Rider Program with both horses.
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2009 Evening of Equestrians at the United States Hunter Jumper Association's Annual Meeting
The highlight of the Tuesday's events at the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) Annual Meeting was the Evening of Equestrians awards ceremony, sponsored by the Rudin family, that recognized members and their horses for their achievements throughout the year. USHJA Officers Beth Miner, Chrystine Tauber, and Alvin Topping helped President Bill Moroney present awards to deserving members. Among the awards presented Tuesday night was the USHJA Lifetime Achievement Award.
Larry Langer and Joe Fargis were honored with the USHJA Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2009 Evening of Equestrians Dinner. This award was created to recognize members whose involvement in the sport, as well as in the USHJA, has benefited the industry.
More Hunter/Jumper News
2009 American Morgan Horse Association Awardees Announced
The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) is pleased to recognize the following members who will receive top awards at its annual convention, which will take place in Lexington, KY, February 17-20.
Man and Woman of the Year Awards honor those individuals for their continued support of the breed. This year's honorees are Roger Barricklow and Connie Barker.
Nicole Nicholson will be awarded the Cecil Brown Memorial Sportsmanship Award, which is given to a Morgan exhibitor who has displayed outstanding sportsmanship.
American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention Draws Largest Crowd Ever
New equine research, practical veterinary techniques and business education attracted a record 7,611 attendees to the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ 55th Annual Convention in Las Vegas, NV, December 5-9. The previous record was set during the 2007 convention in Orlando, FL.
“The economy has affected all aspects of the horse industry in 2009, and I believe our record attendance indicates how strongly equine veterinarians value quality continuing education,” said David L. Foley, AAEP Executive Director. “I want to thank the Educational Programs Committee and convention program chair Dr. Nat White for their exceptional efforts putting together this year’s scientific program.”
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Wellington Classic Holiday Challenge Kicks Off with Wins from Gunderson, Page, Wilcox, and Roffman
International dressage trainer and competitor Mikala Munter Gundersen was in the ribbons at the Wellington Classic Holiday Challenge, winning the USEF Third Level Test 3 with Christine DeHerrera’s Westphalian gelding, Festivo. The class was sponsored by Equilite, makers of Sore No More, Herbal Blends and Botanical Animal Flower Essences, and Gundersen took home a giant tote filled with Equilite products.
More Dressage News
2010 IFSHA World & Grand Nationals to be Held in Del Mar, CA
The International Friesian Show Horse Association (IFSHA) announces that the 2010 IFSHA World and Grand National Championships are to be held October 13-17, 2010, at the Prestigious Del Mar Arena in Del Mar, CA.
USRider Provides State Equine Transportation Information
Next spring when you plan to take your horse to a big event several hundred miles away, you may travel through states you’ve never before visited. Since equine transportation regulations vary from state to state, how will you know if you are in compliance each time you cross a state line? To help its members and other equestrians keep up with these requirements, USRider is providing up-to-date information regarding equine transportation on a state-by-state basis on its website.
FEI TV Featured on Over 350 Online Platforms
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) is pleased to announce that its official video website FEI TV (www.feitv.org) has stretched its wings to conquer new ground, becoming the first and only equestrian channel available on Perform’s e-Player platform.
Special Offer for USEF Members from Just Horse Videos Worldwide
For a limited time, USEF members will receive a 30% discount on DVDs of 2007 and earlier competitions and a 20% discount on all other DVDs, including 2009 competitions, at www.justhorsevideos.com.
This offer is good until January 31, 2009. Use coupon code USEF20 at checkout to receive the discount.
All customers who register with Just Horse Videos when placing their order will receive FREE media mail shipping.
Visit www.justhorsevideos.com.
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| Buy 6 Tubes and Save $ 3.00 | Buy at least six tubes of ZIMECTERIN® Gold (ivermectin/praziquantel) between July 1 and December 31, 2009, and receive a $0.50 rebate on each. Each additional tube after six brings you another $0.50 rebate.
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Save $10/Day, Up to $30 Off a Weekly/Weekend Rental Everyone is looking to save some money this Holiday Season. Hertz is offering something very special for reservations made now through the end of the year for pick-up now through February 6, 2010. USEF members can save $10/day, up to $30 when they book a Weekly or Weekend Economy through Premium rental using the USEF CDP #15757 and PC #138622. All you have to do is go to hertz.com and be sure to enter USEF CDP #15757 and PC #138622 to take advantage of this offer. Terms and Conditions: Advance reservations required. Subject to availability, this offer is redeemable at participating Hertz airport locations in the U.S, Canada and Puerto Rico. This offer has no cash value, may not be used with Pre-pay Rates, Tour Rates or Insurance Replacement Rates and cannot be combined with any other certificate, voucher, offer or promotion. Hertz age, driver, credit, qualifying weekly/weekend rate restrictions for the renting location apply. Taxes, tax reimbursement, age differential charges, fees and optional service charges, such as refueling, are not included. Discounts apply to time and mileage charges only. Discounts in local currency on redemption. Offer valid for vehicle pickup through 02-06-10. |
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Joining the program is as easy as filling out an application, which may be found on the USEF website here, or may be obtained at any recognized horse show, or by contacting the USEF office at (859) 258-2472. In addition, you can record your horse online through your My USEF Account. |
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The 2010 USEF Competition year has begun (as of 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.