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FEI Children's Jumping Final Bonds Young Riders from All Over

by By Marnye Langer | Dec 1, 2005, 12:40 PM

For the second year in a row, the United States hosted the FEI Children’s International Jumping Final. Held at the lovely Hummingbird Nest Ranch, just north of Los Angeles, 32 of the highest ranked riders aged 12-14 congregated for a week of competition and camaraderie from November 22-27. Venezuela’s Noel Vanososte conceived of the idea to have children’s jumper riders compete in a championship format as he watched developing riders in South America. After experimenting with various formats,...

USEF Accepting Bids to Host 2006 Sallie B. Wheeler/USEF Hunter Breeding National Championship, East and West Coast

by Sarah Lane | Dec 1, 2005, 12:35 PM

Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation is now accepting bids to host the 2006 Sallie B. Wheeler/USEF Hunter Breeding National Championship – East Coast Phase and West Coast Phase. To request a bid document, please contact Marion Maybank at (859) 225-2033 or via e-mail at [email protected] by the close of business on Friday, December 9, 2005. Any request received after this time will not be considered. For further information about the 2006 Sallie B. Wheeler/USEF...

USEF Accepting Bids to Host 2006 Show Circuit Magazine/USEF Junior Hunter National Championships, East and West Coast

by Sarah Lane | Dec 1, 2005, 12:34 PM

Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation is now accepting bids to host the 2006 Show Circuit Magazine/USEF Junior Hunter National Championships – East Coast or West Coast. To request a bid document, please contact Marion Maybank at (859) 225-2033 or via e-mail at [email protected] by the close of business on Friday, December 16, 2005. Any request received after this time will not be considered. For further information about the 2006 Show Circuit Magazine/USEF Junior...

USEF Accepting Photography Bids for 2006 USEF Pony Finals

by Sarah Lane | Dec 1, 2005, 12:34 PM

Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation is now accepting bids from photographers who would like to be named “Official Photographer for the 2006 USEF Pony Finals.” The ever-popular finals will once again be surrounded by the idyllic backdrop of the beautiful Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. To request a bid document, please contact Marion Maybank at (859) 225-2033 or via e-mail at [email protected] by the close of business on Wednesday, January 4, 2006. Any...

Delaware State University to Establish Women's Equestrian Team

by By Carlos Holmes | Dec 1, 2005, 12:30 PM

Delaware State University (DSU) is adding a new women’s sports that will play a major role in making its sports gender equity shortcomings a thing of the past, and at the same time establish a distinct athletics program that will set it apart not only from every school in the MEAC and the state, but in the entire Mid-Atlantic Region. The University will take advantage of the resources and partnerships of its College of Agriculture and Related Sciences and establish a Women’s Equestrian Team,...

The HorseTV Channel Develops New Series with Horse Behaviorist GaWaNi Pony Boy

by By Adryn Miller | Dec 1, 2005, 11:52 AM

The HorseTV Channel announced that it is in development with top horse behaviorist, GaWaNi Pony Boy for the production of a new television series called “Women & Horses.” The series will reflect the content of his popular Women & Horses magazine spotlighting women’s involvement in the horse world. “Women play an integral part in the horse industry,” said GaWaNi Pony Boy. “I am pleased to join with The HorseTV Channel to bring women’s significant achievements to light for the widespread...

Cast Your Vote! USEF Now Accepting Votes for Inaugural Farnam®/ Platform™ • USEF Horse of the Year

by by Sarah Lane | Nov 30, 2005, 3:50 AM

Lexington, KY – The tally has just begun and your votes will be an integral part of deciding which of the nation’s leading equines will be named the inaugural Farnam®/ Platform™ • USEF Horse of the Year. Merely weeks away from the 2006 USEF Annual Meeting, all heads are turning to five finalists in anticipation of which horse will be adorned with the title—one of the most prestigious awards the USEF offers. The five finalists for Horse of the Year are:...

Paul Rohrbach Posts His First Big Win at the 2005 Los Angeles National

by By Langer Equestrian Group | Nov 29, 2005, 10:01 AM

“Who is Paul Rohrbach?” asked many people after he posted his first major grand prix win at the $50,000 Los Angeles National Grand Prix. Rohrbach, a professional from Colorado who runs a successful hunter/jumper training business with partner Corky Shaha, has been steadily posting strong grand prix finishes over the years. After his stellar performance in the grand prix aboard Mary Dunahay’s Shiraz, everyone knew who he was. Rohrbach came to the Los Angeles National (November 16-20, 2005) by...

USET Foundation Honors Olympic Gold Medal Show Jumping Team with Reception Hosted by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg

by By Phelps Media Group | Nov 29, 2005, 9:45 AM

On Monday, November 21, the Gold Medal Show Jumping Team from the 2004 Athens Olympic Games was honored by the United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation with a Gold Medal Reception hosted by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg at Gracie Mansion in Manhattan. A select group of approximately 150 guests, including Olympic horse owners and other friends and supporters of the U.S. team, attended the two-hour evening event. All four members of the Gold Medal Show Jumping Team were present:...

Craig Schmersal Earns NRHA Million Dollar Rider Status

by By Carol Trimmer | Nov 29, 2005, 9:22 AM

Craig Schmersal had four horses to show at the Southwest Reining Horse Association (SWRHA) Futurity and Horse Show in Ardmore, OK, in October. He had Commanders Nic and Im Genuinely Smart for Open and Novice Horse Open competition. He had two three-year-olds for the SWRHA Futurity, Wrangle Whiz and Conquistadors Star. All four horses earned NRHA paychecks. After the show, Schmersal, his wife Ginger and their sons Chris and Nick drove to their new home and training facility in Overbrook, OK,...