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USEF Offices will be closed December 24-31 in observance of the holidays.
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Hunter/Jumper
2011 George H. Morris Horsemastership Training Session Schedule of Events Now Available |
 | George Morris.
Photo by Connie Sawyer |
Gladstone, NJ - The schedule of events is now available for the Fifth Annual George H. Morris Horsemastership Training Session, January 4-8, 2011, in Wellington, FL. Auditing of mounted and educational sessions is open to the public and free of charge; however, a donation to the United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation is appreciated.
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- USHJA Annual Meeting Draws Many Viewpoints And Record Attendance
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Dressage
Meagan Davis Awarded Grant from The Dressage Foundation |
 | Meagan Davis with Bentley.
Photo by Susan J. Stickle |
Lincoln, NE - The Dressage Foundation has awarded Meagan Davis of Stone Ridge, NY, $4,500 to further her dressage education overseas. Meagan and her horse, Bentley, currently are competing in Germany at the FEI Young Rider Dressage World Cup. Following the competition, Meagan will use the grant to train with Hubertus Schmidt for four to six weeks.
"Dressage training and riding is my passion and will be my career," Meagan said. "This is an incredible training opportunity that will further my education and advance Bentley."
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- Meagan Davis Ready to Compete in the FEI World Cup Dressage Final for Young Riders
- 2010 USDF Executive Board Election Results
- 2011 American Hanoverian Society Annual Meeting to Feature Training Symposium with Olympic Bronze Medalist Sue Blinks
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Morgans
2010 AMHA Awardees Announced | |
Shelburne, VT - The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) Awards Committee has announced its award winners, who will be recognized at the AMHA annual convention, February 23-26, 2011, in Boston, MA.
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- AMHA and Stephens College to Offer Educational Scholarship
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| Eventing
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 | Colin Davidson and Draco.
Photo by Mike McNally |
Conway, NH - Advanced eventing rider, Colin Davidson of South Conway, NH, passed away on December 6, 2010, after sustaining serious injuries as a result of a one-vehicle accident in Charlottesville, VA, on December 5. Colin's truck struck a tree and rolled down an embankment near his apartment in Charlottesville. He was 29 years old.
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| This Week in International Disciplines
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In Frankfort, Germany, the 2010 FEI World Cup Dressage Final for Young Riders will get underway December 15-19. Meagan Davis and Bentley will represent the United States. The pair had great success this year, winning the Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF National Young Rider Dressage Championship and sweeping the Young Rider divisions at the CDIs at Saugerties and Dressage at Devon.
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Industry News
The EQUUS Foundation and USEF Launch America's Favorite Equestrian | |
 Westport, CT - America's Favorite Equestrian is an interactive fundraising effort presented jointly in partnership by The EQUUS Foundation and The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) to raise funds to advance the equestrian sport on an annual basis.
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Reining
Flarida is NRHA's First Four Million Dollar Rider |
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Wimpys Little Chic in the $100,000 added NRHA World Championship Shootout.
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Oklahoma City, OK - Just two years ago, Shawn Flarida became the National Reining Horse Association's first Three Million Dollar Rider with earnings accumulated at the 2008 NRHA Futurity. History repeated itself when the gates closed on the 2010 NRHA Futurity and the results were announced. With rides in the finals aboard Quistador and Shine Chic Shine, plus a tie for third in the $100,000 added NRHA World Championship Shootout on Wimpys Little Chic (owned by Arcese Quarter Horses USA), Flarida scooped up more than $100,000 to become NRHA's first Four Million Dollar Rider. Flarida's official NRHA earnings: $4,023,885.
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- Sweden's Bökeberg Equestrian Facility to Host Inaugural FEI World Reining Finals
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 Renew for 2011
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.
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 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 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. [ET]. |
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VISION STATEMENTThe 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.
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