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Equine Canada Announces New Measures for Clean Sport
(Canada) - The Equine Canada Medication Control Committee (EMCC) has announced new measures to deter abuse and overuse of drugs and medication in horses, to provide fairness to all participants, to protect the safety of competitors, to maintain the health and welfare of the horse and promote fair competitions.
Mar 5, 2010, 08:07
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This Week in USEF High Performance
(USA) - Dressage: Dressage riders on the West Coast battled it out this weekend at the Mid-Winter CDI3* held at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center. Jan Ebeling and Rafalca were impressive in both the Grand Prix and Grand Prix Freestyle, easily taking home top honors. The pair was the only one to top 70% with a freestyle score of 71.800%. Canadian Sharon Merkel-Beattie and Essence of Glory were first in the Grand Prix Special with a score of 64.042; Adrienne Lyle and Wizard were second.
Mar 2, 2010, 20:13
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USEF High Performance Weekly Update
(USA) - This is the first of weekly updates about the USEF High Performance programs. The USEF will send teams in eight different disciplines to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, KY in September of 2010 – watch this space for information about the best in the US on the road to Kentucky.
Feb 17, 2010, 16:08
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Canadian Olympian Hawley Bennett Carried 2010 Olympic Flame
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| Canadian Eventing Olympian Hawley Bennett of Langley, BC, had the honour of being a torch bearer for the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver (photo: Greg Paull) |
(Canada) - Canadian Eventing Olympian Hawley Bennett of Langley, BC, had the honour of being a torch bearer for the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver.
Feb 14, 2010, 23:31
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KWPN-NA Annual Meeting Headlined by Olympian Laura Kraut and USET Member Extraordinaire Michael Barisone
(Sutherlin, OR, USA) - The Royal Dutch Warmblood Studbook of North America (KWPN-NA) is pleased to announce the exciting line-up of speakers at its 22nd Annual Meeting to be held in Wellington, Florida March 11-13, 2010. The three-day event includes a myriad of rare educational opportunities from some of the top experts in the industry.
Feb 8, 2010, 00:33
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Georgetown Equine Expo To Run Concurrently with World Equestrian Games
(Kentucky, USA) - The Georgetown Equine Expo presented by Kentucky International Equine Expo, LLC is hosting an "open to the public" expo to be held concurrently with the World Equestrian Games. Admittance to the expo is free. The expo will run from September 24, 2010 to October 10, 2010 in Georgetown, Kentucky less than five miles from the site of the WEG.
Jan 31, 2010, 06:54
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Deadline Extended for USEF’s New Varsity Lettering Program for High School Equestrians
(USA) - You don’t have to be a record-setting quarterback, point guard or track star to letter in high school sports anymore. The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is writing a new chapter in the recognition of high school sports — one that honors Equestrian athletes. The USEF’s High School Equestrian Athlete program will offer specially designed emblems and pins, exclusively for equestrian athletes in grades 9-12.
Jan 31, 2010, 00:31
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2010 USEF Annual Meeting: Wrap-Up
(USA) - From award galas to lengthy committee meetings, the 2010 United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Annual Meeting proved to be a very busy five days. Leaders from the many USEF Affiliate Associations gathered for the opportunity to interact with the USEF Board of Directors and USEF Committee members to shape the future of equestrian sport while, at the same time, celebrating the stand-out accomplishments in the sport in 2009.
Jan 27, 2010, 20:02
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Combined Driver Chester Weber Featured in World-Renowned Equestrian Photographer Gabriele Boiselle Calendar
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| Chester Weber enjoying a quiet moment with his dog Steffi and equine partner Jamaica. (Photo courtesy of Archiv Boiselle/ Gabriele Boiselle) |
(USA) - World-renowned equestrian photographer Gabriele Boiselle has captured the bond between Combined Driver Chester Weber and his animals, and the tender moment is being preserved in one of Boiselle’s 2010 calendars. The photo captures Chester Weber holding his wife’s Miniature Schnauzer, Steffi, standing with his equine partner Jamaica. The expressive photo appears in Boiselle’s 2010 Combined Driving (or Fahren, German for ‘four-in-hand’) calendar.
Jan 24, 2010, 22:34
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USEF Pegasus Award Winners: Dressage Star Steffen Peters Named USEF 2009 Equestrian of the Year; Jessica Ransehousen Honored for a Lifetime of Excellence and Maxance McManamy to Carry Sport into Future
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| (L-R) Steffen Peters, Jessica Ransehousen and Maxance McManamy (photo: Geoff Oliver Bugbee) |
(USA) - In January of 2009 Steffen Peters was honored with the USEF’s Equestrian of the Year Award for his uncanny sportsmanship and his achievements on the field of play throughout 2008. In 2010, at the USEF Pegasus Awards dinner he was bestowed the title again – this time for simply blowing the doors off the dressage world in 2009.
Jan 17, 2010, 18:24
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2010 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival Announces Partnership with Show Net LLC
(Wellington, FL, USA) - The 2010 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) is pleased to announce that they have partnered with Show Net LLC, who will provide helpful services like Show Day Live to keep exhibitors up-to-date and informed through the 12-week horse show circuit from January 13 to April 4, 2010. Equestrian Sport Productions (ESP) will also use the ShowGrounds Live system for online entries.
Jan 8, 2010, 13:11
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2009 EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award Winner Announced
(USA) - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and The EQUUS Foundation are pleased to announce the winner of the inaugural EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award. Nancy Koch, Executive Director of CANTER National, was chosen from a number of qualified nominees to receive this distinctive honor. The award will be presented January 16, 2010, at the USEF Pegasus Awards Dinner during the Federation’s Annual Meeting.
Dec 19, 2009, 08:47
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USEF Announces 2009 Equestrians of Honor; Voting Open for the USEF Equestrian of the Year
(Lexington, KY) - With the close of the 2009 competition year and in anticipation of the United States Equestrian Federation’s annual Pegasus Awards celebration in January, the Federation is proud to announce the candidates in line to become the coveted 2009 Equestrian of the Year.
Dec 13, 2009, 22:07
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USEF Announces the Five Farnam/Platform USEF Horse of the Year Candidates; Voting Now Open
(Kentucky) - Excellence in equestrian sport does not come easy. It takes an amazing sense of dedication, incredible skill and a courageous heart. And in 2009, five horses (and their riders, drivers and handlers) have shown the world exactly those qualities. For each of them, their hard work and brilliant talent has garnered them a nomination for the United States Equestrian Federation’s highest honor bestowed upon a horse – the Farnam/Platform USEF Horse of the Year Award.
Dec 13, 2009, 21:04
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Canadian Equestrian Community Loses Top Horseman—Bud Hanson
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| “Merton (Bud) Hanson showing the top stallion at his Big Oak Morgan Horse Farm, Waseeka's Serenade, at the New York International Morgan Horse Show in Syracuse, New York, USA.” (photo credit — Gloria Axt) |
(Canada) - The equestrian community in Canada is saddened to learn of the loss of Merton (Bud) Hanson who passed away November 8, 2009, at the age of 86.
Dec 1, 2009, 09:02
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2010 FTI Winter Equestrian Festival Prizelist Now Online
(Florida, USA) - Next year's circuit promises to be the best ever with over $5.5 million dollars in prize money and awards and exciting classes every week.
Nov 29, 2009, 22:55
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Canadian Sport Horse Named Alpha Omega Event Canada Horse of the Month
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| Riddlemaster at Fair Hill (photo: GRC Photography) |
(Canada) - Up and coming event star, Blithe Hill Riddle Master has been named the Alpha Omega Event Canada Horse of the Month for October 2009. Riddle Master, the eight-year-old Canadian Sport Horse gelding, owned by Caroline Bazley was the top placed Canadian horse in the CCI 3* Dansko Fair Hill International Three Day Event held October 15–18, 2009, in Elkon, MD, USA.
Nov 28, 2009, 12:09
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USEF Announces Date and Location for the 2010 Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships Pending Final FEI Approval
(USA) - Pending final FEI approval, the USEF is announcing the following date and location for the 2010 Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC). The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has received preliminary approval and is awaiting final allocation from the FEI Bureau.
Nov 13, 2009, 08:48
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Event Program Announced for USET Foundation Fundraiser
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| Palm and Rugged Painted Lark will be performing their Bridleless Musical Exhibition at the USET Foundation Holiday Gala Fundraiser in December (photo courtesy of Lynn Palm) |
(USA) - The program for the USET Foundation Holiday Gala Fundraiser is shaping up to be big as many of the country’s top riders have now signed on to participate. A pioneer among women in the equine industry, Lynn Palm Pittion-Rossillon, has announced that she will perform her famous Bridleless Musical Exhibition during the weekend’s events.
Nov 1, 2009, 22:12
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Maura O’Sullivan Named Dressage Canada Red Scarf Equestrian Athlete of the Month for September
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| “Junior rider, Maura O’Sullivan of Toronto, ON, has been named the Dressage Canada Red Scarf Equestrian Athlete of the Month for September (photo: Foxprint Photography) |
(Canada) - Junior rider Maura O’Sullivan of Toronto, ON, has been named the Dressage Canada Red Scarf Equestrian Athlete of the Month for September.
Oct 27, 2009, 23:05
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Equilite To Participate as Sponsor for 2010 Dressage Season In Wellington
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| Equilite Ambassador Steffen Peters will be attending the USET Holiday Fundraiser held at the Wellington Classic Holiday Challenge Dressage Show at Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in Wellington, Florida. Equilite will sponsor classes at Gold Coast Dressage Association and The Wellington Classic Dressage shows which run this October 2009 through May of 2010. (Photo courtesy of Susan Stickle) |
(St. Charles, MO, USA) - Equilite, makers of award-winning holistic animal health and herbal blends including Sore No More®, will be sponsoring the 2010 dressage season in Wellington. Equilite is dedicated to supporting the equestrian community and will sponsor classes at the Gold Coast Dressage Association and the Wellington Classic Dressage shows.
Oct 19, 2009, 22:25
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2010 Winter Equestrian Festival Stabling Update
(Wellington, FL, USA) - Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC. (ESP), the owner and manager of the Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) announced the following stabling update for the 2010 winter season.
Oct 16, 2009, 07:44
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Dressage Canada Announces New High Performance Committee Terms of Reference
(Canada0 - Dressage Canada is pleased to announce that new Terms of Reference for the Dressage Canada High Performance Committee is complete and is now available on the Dressage Canada Terms of Reference section of the Equine Canada website.
Oct 11, 2009, 08:56
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Equine Canada Announces Competition Coach Pilot Training Session
(Canada) - Equine Canada is pleased to announce that a Competition Coach Pilot Training Session will be held in Duncan, BC, at Queen Margaret School and Avalon Equestrian Center on October 30 to November 1, 2009.
Oct 10, 2009, 21:10
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Inaugural Members inducted to the Canadian Eventing Hall of Fame
(Canada) - The Canadian Eventing Committee is pleased to announce the inaugural members of the Canadian Eventing Hall of Fame. The recipients were selected from over fifty nominations and chosen in recognition of their contributions to the development of the sport of eventing in Canada.
Oct 4, 2009, 22:29
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SUCCEED® and Wellington Classic Dressage Present USET Foundation Holiday Gala Fundraiser
(Wellington, FL, USA0 - SUCCEED® and Wellington Classic Dressage will be hosting an exciting Holiday Gala Fundraiser on December 11 & 12, 2009, to benefit the United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation. The gala will feature some of the biggest names in the equestrian world from a unique combination of disciplines, all coming together for a good cause and some holiday fun. In addition to raising money for the USET Foundation and supporting the future of the equestrian sport, the Holiday Gala will also help families in need during the holiday season by collecting donations for the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve charity Toys for Tots.
Sep 27, 2009, 09:07
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Inaugural Members Inducted To Canadian Eventing Hall of Fame
(Canada) - The Canadian Eventing Committee is pleased to announce the inaugural members of the Canadian Eventing Hall of Fame. The recipients were selected from over fifty nominations and chosen in recognition of their contributions to the development of the sport of eventing in Canada.
Sep 19, 2009, 00:01
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Yann Candele Named CAVALOR 'Athlete of the Month' for August
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| Yann Candele (photo: Cealy Tetley) |
(Canada) - Jump Canada has named Yann Candele the CAVALOR 'Athlete of the Month' for August. Candele of Caledon, ON, won the $100,000 Summer Festival Grand Prix on Sunday, August 9, at the CSI2* Summer Festival held at the Caledon Equestrian Park in Palgrave, ON. From a 24-horse starting field, Candele and Mustique, a 12-year-old chestnut Dutch Warmblood mare owned by Susan Grange, posted the only double clear round to take the victory.
Sep 14, 2009, 00:10
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USEF and The EQUUS Foundation Announce the Inaugural EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award
(USA) - The United States Equestrian Federation and The EQUUS Foundation have joined together to create an industry-wide award. The inaugural presentation of The EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award will take place at the 2010 USEF Pegasus Awards Dinner during the Federation’s Annual Meeting in January.
Sep 9, 2009, 13:47
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Hampton Classic Designated USEF Heritage Competition
(USA) - The Hampton Classic, running for its 34th year August 23-30 2009, became the second US horse show designated by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) as a USEF Heritage Competition.
Aug 29, 2009, 08:15
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Dressage Canada Announces New Board Members for 2010
(Canada) - Dressage Canada is pleased to announce the four new board members for 2010: Michaela Eisengruber, Courtenay Fraser, Sue Rothgeb and Renée Young. With four positions to fill and four nominations received, all nominations were accepted by acclamation.
Aug 13, 2009, 23:10
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New York’s Ailish Cunniffe Captures the Equisport Insurance/USEF Pony Medal Championship Final
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| Ailish Cunniffe captures the Equisport Insurance/USEF Pony Medal Championship Final (photo: USEF Archive/Randi Muster) |
(Lexington, KY, USA) - By midday Sunday, the Kentucky Horse Park began to look vacant. Ponies were unbraided and cooled, loaded trailers rumbled toward home and the usually lively vendor row was filled with merchants striking their tents and packing their wares.
Aug 9, 2009, 22:32
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2010 Winter Equestrian Festival Competition Calendar Announced
(Wellington, FL, USA) - Equestrian Sport Productions, the manager of the Winter Equestrian Festival has released the finalized dates for the competitions commencing on January 13th and running through the 4th of April, 2010. As in the past two years, the Festival will feature 12 weeks of AA USEF competition showcasing some of the world's top Olympic riders and awarding major prize money at one of the premier equestrian facilities in the world.
Aug 1, 2009, 12:46
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USEF Now Accepting Nominations for the Lifetime Achievement Award – The Jimmy A. Williams Trophy
(USA) - Nominations are now being accepted for the United States Equestrian Federation Lifetime Achievement Award. The recipient of this award will be presented the Jimmy A. Williams Trophy at the 2010 USEF Annual Meeting. This award recognizes an equestrian whose lifetime experience and accomplishments exemplify uncommon devotion to the sport of competition with horses and whose equestrian career and horsemanship have continually elevated the sport’s excellence. Please be aware that the nominee must be living and should be retired from actively competing in equestrian sport.
Aug 1, 2009, 11:25
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Import Restrictions Reduced for Horses from Texas and New Mexico Entering Canada due to Vesicular Stomatitis
(Canada) - Equine Canada’s Breeds & Industry Division and Health & Welfare Committee would like to inform all stakeholders that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has eliminated import restrictions for horses from Texas and reduced import restriction for horses New Mexico that are entering Canada as a result of additional information it received from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding the recent cases of vesicular stomatitis (VS) reported in these states.
Aug 1, 2009, 11:22
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