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PREMIERE TODAY: The Search for America’s Next Equestrian Star: Dressage on the Fox Reality Channel
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| (Photo Credit: Louisa Davidson) |
(USA) - It's about an hour away to the premiere episode of The Search for America’s Next Equestrian Star: Dressage on the Fox Reality Channel. This exciting show debuts Friday, October 19 at 9:00 a.m. EST/ 6:00 a.m. PST. Don’t miss the first of five hour-long episodes that feature six-time Olympian Robert Dover in his quest to find the next big dressage star. If you love horses, competition and reality TV, you’ll love this show. Witness as six contestants try to outride each other as they face a variety of tasks set by Dover, plus the usual perils of horse ownership. Who will be eliminated and who will survive to reap the big rewards in the show that is being called the cross between The Apprentice and American Idol.
Oct 19, 2007, 08:00
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124th National Horse Show and Family Festival is a Go in Wellington
(Wellington, FL, USA) - "We are pleased to announce that the 124th National Horse Show and Family Festival will go on as planned," reported Mason Phelps Jr., Chairman of the National Horse Show Association of America Ltd. "In a unanimous vote, the Board of Directors of the NHSAA decided today to move forward with the show in Wellington." The 124th National Horse Show and Family Festival (NHS) will continue as scheduled at the Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Center on December 5-9, 2007.
Oct 17, 2007, 20:30
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Mark Your Calendar: Exclusive Offer E-mailed to USEF Members for Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010 Tickets
(Lexington, KY) –Want to be among the first to reserve tickets for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010? You can be part of the first group in the world to have an opportunity to purchase tickets if you are a USEF member on October 15th, 2007, and have a valid email address on file with the USEF. All categories of USEF membership will be included in this ticket deposit offer as long as you are a current 2007 USEF member or a new 2008 member who joins online on or before October 15th.
Sep 27, 2007, 09:25
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USEF Task Force Makes Recommendations on Safety and Accident Preparedness
(Lexington, KY) - The Task Force formed by USEF to review current safety procedures at USEF licensed competitions has recently made certain recommendations as part of an effort to monitor safety standards in equestrian sport. In formulating the following recommendations, the Task Force collaborated with other sports, such as skiing and snowboarding, as to how those sports address safety issues.
Sep 10, 2007, 22:20
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Kentucky Horse Park Foundation Opens The Farmhouse to Essential Horse Park Donors
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| The Farmhouse (photo (C) 2007 Alex Thomas/PMG) |
(Lexington, KY, USA) - Till recently, few people realized the hidden value of a seemingly inconspicuous house located on the corner of Nina Bonnie Bldv. and Cigar Lane in the Kentucky Horse Park. The Farmhouse, originally built as a farm manager's residence in 1924, has been gradually deteorating over time, being overshadowed by the surrounding growth of the Kentucky Horse Park in recent years. The family that owned the farm land suffered a loss in the late 1960s and subsequently split up and sold the land, which the Kentucky Horse Park now sits on.
Aug 15, 2007, 08:52
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Kara Tedeschi New Chairwoman For 2008 Denim and Diamonds to Benefit American Cancer Society
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| Kara Tedeschi (photo: Jim Dratfield's Petography) |
(Wellington, FL, USA) - Kara Tedeschi, an avid equestrian and hunter/jumper competitor, has officially signed on as the new chairwoman for the 2008 Denim and Diamonds fundraiser. After a long hiatus, Denim and Diamonds will be returning to the Wellington area during the winter show season. Benefiting the American Cancer Society, the renowned soiree is scheduled for February 17, 2008.
Aug 15, 2007, 07:28
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Equine Canada Launches New Website
(Canada) - Equine Canada is pleased to announce the official launch of its new and improved, fully bilingual website, www.equinecanada.ca.
Aug 1, 2007, 08:46
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British Television Stars Backs Strangles Appeal
(Great Britain) - British television stars Jenna-Louise Coleman, Matthew Wolfenden and Georgia Slowe, all from the popular show Emmerdale, have joined the fight to wipe out the terrible horse disease Strangles - by supporting a campaign run by The British Horse Society, Animal Health Trust and Puffa.
Jul 22, 2007, 09:27
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USEF Announces 2008 Location and Dates for the North American Junior and Young Riders’ Championships
(USA) - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce that the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI), the international governing body for equestrian sport, has recently approved that the 2008 North American Junior and Young Riders’ Championships (NAJYRC) will take place at the Colorado Horse Park in Parker, CO July 29-August 3, 2008.
Jul 19, 2007, 18:30
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USEF Approves Use of New NSAID Firoxib Beginning August 1st, 2007
(USA) - The Board of Directors of the United States Equestrian Federation has approved the use of the new Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID) EQUIOXX® (firocoxib). This new NSAID is the first highly COX-1 sparing drug to be FDA approved for use in horses.
Jul 5, 2007, 08:57
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Wellington International Equestrian Arena Showgrounds Continues to Move Forward Preparing for 2009 Season
(Wellington, Florida, USA) - Stadium Jumping announced today that the Wellington International Equestrian Arena (WIEA) at the Wellington Preserve has received DRC (Development Review Committee) Certification for the Petitions for both the Master Plan Amendment and the Development Order Amendment for the Wellington International Equestrian Showgrounds.
Jul 3, 2007, 20:51
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Stadium Jumping Unveils Architectural Designs for New Facility and Introduces President John Canavan
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| Mr. John Canavan, president of Stadium Jumping, and Mr. Eugene R. Mische, Chairman and CEO of SJI (photo (C) 2007 Jenny Ross) |
(Lake Placid, NY) - Exhibitors, spectators, and sponsors were invited to attend an informal reception on June 29 at the Lake Placid Horse Show Hall of Fame Room in Lake Placid, NY. Hosted by Stadium Jumping Inc., guests were welcomed by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Eugene R. Mische, who graciously introduced the new president of Stadium Jumping, Mr. John Canavan. Photographs of legendary horsemen lined the walls, which provided guests with both memories and inspiration for the future of equestrian sport.
Jul 2, 2007, 18:59
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Registration is Now Open for 2008 USEF Youth Convention
(USA) - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and the USEF Youth Council are excited to announce that registration is now open for the first annual Youth Convention which will be held January 12, 2008. The convention will unite youth equestrians from around the country and the focus will be on growing equine interest and participation in equestrian sports.
Jun 29, 2007, 11:22
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USEF Announces Joint Membership Card with USDF
(Lexington, KY) - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), announced today that effective June 28th United States Dressage Federation members, who have an active USDF participating membership and are USEF members, can now obtain one joint USEF/USDF membership card as opposed to two separate cards. The card can be accessed online and carries both of the individual membership numbers.
Jun 28, 2007, 16:20
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USEF President David O’Connor Presented with 2007 Equine Industry Vision Award
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| David O’Connor Accepting the 2007 Equine Industry Vision Award at the American Horse Publications seminar (photo: Diana DeRosa) |
(Albuquerque, NM, USA) - When it comes to promoting innovation and showing vision in the equestrian world, there are few people who are as adept at it as the United States Equestrian Federation’s own president, David O’Connor. And for his years of excellence as an equestrian athlete and his service to not only the Federation, but the equine industry as a whole, O’Connor was presented with the 2007 Equine Industry Vision Award in Albuquerque, NM, on Friday morning, June 22, at the kick-off of the 2007 American Horse Publication’s “Fiesta del Caballo” seminar.
Jun 24, 2007, 08:29
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Stadium Jumping's Improvements at WEF Showgrounds Will Exceed $750,000 Prior to 2008 Show Season
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| Stadium Jumping, Inc. President John Canavan (left) and CEO Gene Mische (right) at the Internationale Arena at the WEF showgrounds in Wellington (photo: Kenneth Kraus/PMG) |
(Wellington, FL, USA) - "We are committed to maintaining the highest possible standards on this show grounds until the day we leave," said Stadium Jumping, Inc. CEO Gene Mische on Thursday. "We have worked out the details surrounding our continued use of the current location through the 2007-2008 season."
Jun 23, 2007, 20:32
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Noel Edmonds Bids Farewell to The British Horse Society
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| Noel Edmonds (BHS photo) |
(Great Britain) - Noel Edmonds is stepping down as President of The British Horse Society after an extended presidency of three years. The new President is Desi Dillingham, until recently Chairman of British Dressage.
Jun 21, 2007, 12:04
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FEI's IN THE SPOTLIGHT: The Swedish Model
Think of Sweden and what springs to mind? The fabulous Anni-Frid, Agnetha, Benny and Bjorn from ABBA singing their way through "Thank You for the Music" or actress Greta Garbo's silky voice insisting "I want to be alone"? Or maybe you are picturing Viking longships with Norseman standing at the bow sporting those menacing horned helmets, or a Smorgasbord of delicious food, or some clean-design functional furniture or architecture? There is a character and style about all things Swedish, and it permeates right through to the Swedish Equestrian Federation which operates a uniquely effective model.
Jun 14, 2007, 08:26
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USEF Forms Safety Task Force
(USA) - The USEF has formed a Task Force to review current safety procedures at USEF competitions and to make recommendations to the USEF Safety Committee regarding possible changes to safety standards for licensed competitions, regardless of breed or discipline.
Jun 14, 2007, 07:45
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Federal Government of Canada Invests $409,000 in Support of the Ongoing International Development Work of Equine Canada’s Breeds & Industry Division
(Canada) - Member of Parliament for Calgary Centre, Mr. Lee Richardson, announced today on behalf of the Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food and Minister for the Canadian Wheat Board, that the federal government will invest $409,000 this year in support of the ongoing international market development work of Equine Canada’s Breeds & Industry Division.
Jun 10, 2007, 23:50
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USET Foundation Bestows Young Rider Lauren Kieffer with Markham Trophy
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| Lauren Kieffer and Tigger Too, winners of the Markham Trophy (photo: Susan J. Stickle) |
(USA) - The United States Equestrian Team Foundation is pleased to announce that Lauren Kieffer and Tigger Too were presented with the 2007 Markham Trophy on Sunday at the Jersey Fresh CCI***, which ran from May 31 - June 3.
The Markham Trophy is awarded to the highest placed rider under the age of 21 at the USEF CCI*** Spring Championship, which was held at Jersey Fresh. Kieffer was partnered with Tigger Too, a chestnut gelding owned by her trainer David O'Connor.
Jun 9, 2007, 23:53
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USET Foundation Awards Gladstone Trophy to Eventer Bonnie Mosser
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| Bonnie Mosser and Merloch, winners of the 2007 Gladstone Trophy from the USET Foundation (photo by Susan J. Stickle) |
(USA) - The United States Equestrian Team Foundation is pleased to announce that Bonnie Mosser and Merloch were presented with the 2007 Gladstone Trophy on Sunday at the Jersey Fresh CCI***, which ran from May 31 - June 3.
The Gladstone Trophy is awarded to the highest placed American rider at the USEF CCI*** Spring Championship, held at the Jersey Fresh CCI***. In addition to being the highest placed American, Mosser was also the overall victor of the division, finishing on a score of 48.7.
Jun 7, 2007, 22:17
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FEI In The Spotlight: All Roads Lead to Rome...
"Rome is yet the capital of the world. It is a city of palaces and temples, more glorious than those which any other city contains, and of ruins more glorious than they"....so wrote Percy Bysshe Shelley in March 1819. Almost 200 years later few would argue with the great poet's assessment of the Italian capital which, this week, hosts the second leg of the 2007 Samsung Super League with FEI series.
May 24, 2007, 08:29
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Stadium Jumping Announces Location For New Showgrounds - Wellington Preserve To Be Home To New World-Class Showgrounds
(Wellington, FL, USA) - Ending months of speculation on the future of its equestrian showgrounds, the Board of Directors of Stadium Jumping Inc. announced today that Stadium Jumping has reached an agreement with Wellington Preserve Corporation to relocate Stadium Jumping's showgrounds to a 179-acre parcel located within the Wellington Preserve community. Wellington Preserve is located on 50th Street, between 120th and 130th Avenues in the Village of Wellington.
May 4, 2007, 10:54
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Reminder! NBC To Show Highlights From Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event
(USA) - Don’t miss the one hour show of exciting highlights from the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Presented by Farnam this Sunday evening, Sunday, May 6th, 5:00-6:00 pm Eastern. One of the three Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing competitions, it features the best Eventing riders in the world competing at the Kentucky Horse Park, site of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
May 2, 2007, 08:40
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USEF’s EQUESTRIAN Magazine Named Official Publication of Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010
(Lexington, KY, USA) - EQUESTRIAN magazine, the official publication of equestrian sport since 1937 and the print voice of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) for over seven decades, has been named as the official publication of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010. The announcement was made April 26th during a cocktail party hosted by the USEF and held after the Thursday dressage competition at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event at the Kentucky Horse Park, site of the 2010 Games.
Apr 27, 2007, 01:15
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Gene Lewis: Remembering an American Equestrian Legend
(USA) - Gene Lewis, one of the great American horsemen of the 20th Century who applied his Western training roots to the jumper world, died on Easter Sunday, April 8, after a battle with lung cancer. Lewis was 82.
Apr 17, 2007, 11:12
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Kentucky Horse Park Issues New Health and Equipment Guidelines for Exhibitors
(Lexington, KY, USA) - With the 2007 Spring show season quickly approaching, the Kentucky Horse Park (KHP) recently announced several changes which will affect those who wish to compete in upcoming competitions. These changes include updates to the equine health protocol, new regulations regarding electrical equipment, and the addition of a trailer grounds fee.
Apr 13, 2007, 08:59
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Expedited Horse FEI and National Passport Service Now Offered by USEF
(USA) - In order to better serve members, the USEF has begun a new expedited FEI and National Passport service which is intended to assist those who have an urgent need to obtain a new passport, revalidate an existing one, change ownership, change a horse’s name, and to receive an FEI Recognition Card (a National Passport from any country that is upgraded to an FEI Passport.)
Apr 12, 2007, 09:18
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National Horse Show Association of America Announces 2007 Dates and Locations for ASPCA Maclay Regional Horse Shows
(New York, USA) - The National Horse Show Association of America is pleased to announce the dates and locations for this year’s ASPCA Maclay Regional competitions. The horse shows’ qualifying classes determine which riders will compete in this year’s ASPCA Maclay National Championship, which will be held at the Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament on October 31-November 4, 2007.
Apr 11, 2007, 16:37
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Frank Madden Named Finalist of U.S. Olympic Committee Annual Coaching Awards
(USA) - The United States Olympic Committee today announced the finalists for its National, Developmental, Volunteer and Paralympic Coach of the Year honors. Finalists were also named for the “Doc” Counsilman Science Award.
Apr 2, 2007, 10:54
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Stacey Meier Joins USEF as Director of National Marketing
(USA) - Stacey Meier has joined the United States Equestrian Federation as Director of National Marketing effective March 5, 2007. Located in the Lexington, KY office her main responsibilities will be to grow and promote the grassroots efforts among the USEF national breed and discipline affiliates.
Mar 29, 2007, 21:15
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New USEF Show Jumping Developing Young Rider Tour Announced - Submit Applications by April 20, 2007
(USA) - As part of the long-term high performance strategy to develop the best possible United States’ Equestrian Teams for the future, the USEF announced today a 2007 Show Jumping Developing Young Rider Tour. The goal is to send three riders between the ages of 18 and 25, and two senior riders to the CS13* Pforzheim, Germany June 1-3; CSIO4* Hamina, Finland June 15-17; and CSIO4* in Drammen, Norway June 21-24.
Mar 21, 2007, 16:09
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Winter Equestrian Festival to Host Equestrian Special Olympics on Sunday
(Wellington, FL, USA) In conjunction with Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center, the Winter Equestrian Festival is pleased to announce that it will host the Equestrian Special Olympics on Sunday, March 18, 2007, at 1 p.m.
Mar 17, 2007, 11:39
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New USEF 'Opportunity Classes' Offer More Showing Options For Exhibitors and Competition Management
(Lexington, KY) - In an effort to allow more flexibility and more classes at USEF licensed competitions and to get more people involved in showing horses, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has initiated new opportunities for exhibitors to compete at particular competitions. A new rule was approved by the Executive Committee on February 20, 2007 with an effective date of April 1, 2007.
Mar 17, 2007, 11:25
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