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USET Foundation 2005 Limited Edition Breyer Model Horse Winsome Adante Still Available for Holiday Season

by By Phelps Media Group | 12/15/2005 2:00:00 PM

The USET Foundation still has a few models remaining of the 2005 Limited Edition Breyer Model Horse, Winsome Adante. This one of a kind present is available for holiday delivery. The USET Foundation announced earlier this year that Winsome Adante, owned by Plain Dealing Farm of Scottsville, VA, and ridden by Kim Severson, was chosen as the 2005 USET Foundation Breyer model horse. Winsome Adante, an 11-year-old English-bred Thoroughbred gelding, is the tenth Breyer model in this popular series....

Attention Paso Fino Horse Association Stewards and Show Secretaries

by By Sarah Holt, PFHA | 4/20/2005 10:16:56 AM

There will be a Stewards Clinic on October 29-30, 2005 held in conjunction with the Paso Fino Horse Association (PFHA) Board of Directors meeting held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 10221 Princess Palm Ave, Tampa, FL. This highly recommended clinic is open to all PFHA Stewards. If you are required to attend a PFHA clinic in 2005, this is the one you will need to attend. To participate in this clinic, please contact Chrissie Messier at (813) 719-7777 or e-mail [email protected] to pre-register. The...

Learn Dressage with an Expert at the Las Vegas World Cup

by By Pam Lane | 3/24/2005 9:06:15 AM

Dressage with the Expert will be offered at the 2005 Las Vegas World Cup, featuring FEI “O” Judge, Cara Whitham. Dressage with the Expert is a fascinating way to “eavesdrop” on the comments an expert might make about the performance of riders and horses while they are actually competing. It is a great way to gain a better understanding of this majestic sport. Whitham has judged all over the world and knows these horses and riders well. Headsets are available to hear a running commentary on each...

USEA Beginner Novice Results to be Tracked; Leaderboard Developed

by By Amy Daum, U.S. Eventing Association | 3/17/2005 11:35:02 AM

The United States Eventing Association (USEA) announced that starting this year competition results of USEA registered beginner novice horses and beginner novice riders who are USEA members will be tracked in the association’s database, and a Top Ten Leaderboard will be maintained. Registration and membership is still not required at the beginner novice level. Horses do not need to be registered, and riders can continue to pay the $25 non-member fee to compete at USEA-0recognized competitions....

Two U.S. Riders Cross the Finish after a Day’s Work in the Desert; Results of the 2005 FEI World Endurance Championship

by By Jamie Saults | 1/27/2005 3:20:00 AM

U.S. Endurance Team at first inspection. (Jan Mansfield ) United Arab Emirates - Two of the six riders representing the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) completed the 100-mile 2005 FEI World Endurance Championship on January 27 at Dubai International City in Dubai, UAE. The highest place finisher was Becky Harris of Medina, OH, who came in 20th place with a ride time of 8:47:03 on GA Tyfa Mynte. Carolyn Hock of Riverside, CA and GT Sando were 56th with a ride time of 11:10:13....

Opening Day of 121st National Horse Show & Family Festival Features First Rounds of $150,000 National Horse Show Hunter Championship

by By Phelps Media Group | 11/30/2004 8:53:06 AM

The 121st National Horse Show & Family Festival opened today with the first rounds of the Open Division of the $150,000 National Horse Show Hunter Championship in the Internationale Arena. The next two rounds of Phase One will be contested December 1-2 to determine the top 12 that will move on to Phase Two, the final two rounds on December 4 that ultimately determine the National Horse Show Hunter Champion. A highlight of today’s hunter competition--Shachine Belle aboard In Disguise won the...

Most Comprehensive Olympic Equestrian Coverage in History Planned on the NBC Networks and NBCOLympics.com

by Sarah Evers | 7/20/2004 12:00:00 PM

Equestrian fans can follow the 2004 U.S. Olympic Team like never before. The networks of NBC: NBC, MSNBC, CNBC, USA, Bravo, Telemundo and NBC HDTV will broadcast an unprecedented 1,210 hours – more than the past five Summer Olympics combined. The 24-hour coverage will include action from all 28 Summer Olympic sports for the first time, with equestrian events featured on NBC, USA, Bravo and CNBC. Over the 17 days of the Athens Games, the networks of NBC will average more than 70 hours of...

Chimay Buyalos and Avery Glynn Receive USEF Grants for 2023 Adequan®/USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – West

by US Equestrian Communications Dept. | 7/21/2023 2:00:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. – US Equestrian is pleased to announce the two recipients of the USEF Grants for the 2023 Adequan ® /USEF Junior Hunter National Championship – West, generously sponsored by Debbie Smith . The grants were awarded to Chimay Buyalos (Santa Ynez, Calif.) for the 3’3” height and Avery Glynn (Petaluma, Calif.) for the 3’6” height. This grant program awards one $10,000 to one rider at each height at both the East and West Junior Hunter National...

USEF Board of Directors Approves Modifications to Show Pass Rules Effective 12/1/22

by US Equestrian Communications Department | 9/27/2022 4:30:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - In support of action taken at the Mid-Year Board meeting, the USEF Board of Directors approved an Extraordinary Rule change to GR 202.1 Membership Requirements amending the approved use of Show Passes effective 12/1/22. These changes were adopted to streamline the membership process and further support safety, education, awareness, and accountability amongst coaches, trainers, and parents. Key changes to the rule are: Non-member participants in the role of riders, drivers,...

One-Week Bid Process Now Open for Week 19 CCI4*-L in 2022 on East Coast

by U.S. Equestrian Communications Department | 10/21/2021 4:11:00 PM

Lexington, Ky. - Following the cancellation of the Jersey Fresh International Three-Day Event for 2022, US Equestrian will open a one-week bid process to fill the date on the 2022 U.S. Eventing Calendar. Per the 2022 U.S. FEI Eventing Calendar Policies and Procedures , applications to host the CCI4*-L level during the 2022 competition season are accepted by invitation only. The bid process opens today, October 21, and closes October 29 at midnight EST for one competition on the East Coast to...