Lexington, KY— The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) announces that bid packets are now available for any artist interested in becoming the “Official Artist of the USEF Pony Finals” for 2009. The USEF Pony Finals National Championships is a five-day championship which draws young riders from across the country competing for the title of four championships— USEF National Pony Hunter Finals, USEF National Green Hunter Pony Finals, USEF National Pony Medal and the USEF National Pony Jumper Final.

The “Official Artist of the USEF Pony Finals” for 2009 would be required to create artwork (painting or drawing) which represents the atmosphere at Pony Finals. The USEF would have exclusive rights to reproduce artwork a variety of uses, including but not limited to, merchandise which will be sold at the event and online, advertising, commemorative poster and potentially the cover of the 2009 USEF Pony Finals prize list and show program. A draft of the artwork will need to be submitted to USEF for approval at a determined date prior to the competition.

Bid packets will be available until Wednesday, December 31, 2008.

For more information, please contact Scott Carling, USEF’s Managing Director of Sales and Sponsorships at [email protected] or (859) 225-6928.

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