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USEF Honors Hawkins and LaCroix with 2004 Awards of Merit

by Sarah Lane | Dec 21, 2004, 4:23 AM

Lexington, KY —Following in the footsteps of Victor Hugo-Vidal and Mrs. F.D. Sinclaire, the late Stephen Hawkins and the late Dr. Eugene LaCroix have been named the newest honorees for the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Awards of Merit. Named for Richard E. McDevitt, AHSA President from 1975-1987, the Award of Merit is given in memory of an individual or individuals who have passed away during the competition year, and who have given “meritorious service to equestrian...

Sponsor Slots Selling Fast for United States Equestrian Federation 2005 Annual Meeting

by severs | Dec 16, 2004, 11:39 AM

Sponsor Slots Selling Fast for USEF 2005 Annual Meeting Sponsor slots are selling fast, but a limited number of spaces are still available for the USEF's 2005 Annual Meeting. Known to attract the most influential equestrians and decision-makers in the sport, the 2005 Annual Meeting will be hosted at Louisville’s prestigious Seelbach Hilton Hotel, January 12-16. Two Platinum sponsorships remain—offering, by far, the most exclusive opportunities for name recognition and...

AAEP 50th Annual Convention Enjoys Record Attendance

by By Sally Baker, AAEP | Dec 16, 2004, 10:00 AM

AAEP ( ) Nearly 6,300 veterinary professionals, guests and exhibitors attended the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ (AAEP) 50th Annual Convention in Denver, Co, breaking the meeting’s attendance record once again. The convention, held December 4-8, featured nearly 100 scientific presentations, a sold-out trade show and successful equine health seminar for horse owners. "Once again, Dr. Scott Palmer and the Program Committee outdid themselves," said David Foley, AAEP...

Shetland Ponies and Miniature Horses Attract Crowds at 121st National Horse Show

by By Johnny Robb, ASPC/AMHR | Dec 16, 2004, 9:23 AM

The 121st National Horse Show enjoyed it’s third successful year at the Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club in Wellington, FL and this year the Nations top hunter, jumpers and dressage horses shared the limelight with some little stars--Shetland ponies and miniature horses. During the Family Festival held at the show on December 4-5, Shetland ponies and miniature horses strutted their stuff in four educational demonstrations hosted for spectators. “I think most people were impressed by the...

James R. Wolf Named Executive Director of High Performance

by gaillardm | Dec 16, 2004, 3:32 AM

James R. Wolf has been selected by the USEF to assume the leadership of the Federation’s High Performance discipline programs as the Executive Director of High Performance. He had been serving as Interim Executive Director. Jim has many years of administrative and competitive experience in horse sports. Prior to joining the USEF staff full-time, he managed the USET’s three-day eventing squad at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona, Spain, where he was responsible for the coordination of the...

USEF Unveils Individual and President’s Awards for Media Excellence; Daniel P. Lenehan Trophy for Overall Excellence Still at Bay

by Sarah Lane | Dec 10, 2004, 9:29 AM

Lexington, KY —Competing against a record number of submissions from across the country, 12 outstanding entries have emerged victorious in the 2004 United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Awards for Media Excellence. The winning entry in each of the six individual categories will go on to compete for the Daniel P. Lenehan Trophy , a capstone award celebrating outstanding achievement in media excellence. In addition, the Federation is pleased to introduce the President’s Award ,...

Eventing Passport Requirements in 2005

by jprovost | Dec 9, 2004, 3:26 PM

For 2005 the FEI has recognized the CCI** as a CIM, as defined in Appendix D of the FEI General Regulations. Due to this classification, under FEI General Rules, Article 139.2, horses taking part in CIMs in their country of residence are not required to have an FEI passport. Therefore the passport requirements are as follows (the star designation applies to CICs and CCIs): • All horses entered in a *** or **** competition regardless of location must have an FEI passport. • All U.S. owned horses...

Rule Book Correction – Training Dressage Tests

by jprovost | Dec 9, 2004, 3:51 AM

Appendix 2 in the printed version of the USEF rule book incorrectly lists the Dressage Tests for Training Level as Novice C and Novice D. The correct tests for Training Level are Training Level C and Training Level D. A corrected version of the rule book will be available online at www.usef.org. For questions or additional information please contact Torri Nahorniak at [email protected] .

Gail Abele of Texas Named 2004 USDF/Dover Adult Medal National Champion

by By Trueman Communications Group | Dec 8, 2004, 10:46 AM

Gail Abele of Highland Village, TX, has been named the 2004 USDF/Dover Adult Medal National Champion. Awarded for the first time in 2004, the year-end award is presented jointly by the United States Dressage Federation (USDF) and Dover Saddlery as part of the USDF/Dover Adult Medal program, which is designed to acknowledge and reward adult amateurs riding at Second Level. To be eligible for the year-end award, a rider must win at least three USDF/Dover Adult Medals, which were presented at over...

HRH Prince of The Netherlands Passed Away on December 1

by By the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) | Dec 8, 2004, 10:06 AM

Prince Bernhard, the President of the FEI from 1954 to 1964, passed away on December 1, 2004. He was 93 years old. Prince Bernhard, husband of Queen Juliana, who reigned from 1948, and father of the present Queen of the Netherlands, Beatrix, was born on June 29, 1911. In 1937 he married the then Princess Juliana. The couple had four children, all girls. One of them, Irene, became a successful jumper rider, competing as a member of the Dutch team at the European Junior Championships of 1956....