HJN Content posted on November 15th, 2006

Outreach Grant Program to Continue in 2007

Lexington, KY—Once again, the USEF is offering the continuation of the successful Outreach Grant Program. This has been a valuable assistance to financially challenged breed shows that applied in 2006. Competitions must meet certain prerequisites and grants will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. (Read on…)

AMHA’s Caitlin Novotny Named USEF Youth Sportsman’s Charter Award Winner

Lexington, KY—In a nod to the importance of youth in the present and future of the equestrian landscape, the United States Equestrian Federation® has awarded the inaugural USEF Youth Sportsman’s Charter Award to Oklahoma City’s Caitlin Novotny, a member of the American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) and a freshman at Oklahoma State University. (Read on…)

Margie Gayford Still Holds Lead in Canadian League World Cup Standings

Ottawa, Ontario — Margie Gayford of Sharon, ON, continues to lead the Canadian League World Cup standings following the most recent event, the $75,000 CN World Cup Qualifier Grand Prix, held November 8 during the Royal Horse Show in Toronto, ON. (Read on…)

Dressage Canada Announces the 2007-2008 Board of Directors

Ottawa, Ontario – Election results are in for the 2007-2008 Dressage Canada Board of Directors. The Dressage Canada Nominations Committee received one nominee for the two open positions on the Dressage Canada Board. (Read on…)

BELGIUM RETURNS TO SAMSUNG SUPER LEAGUE IN 2007

As the FEI Nations Cup series concluded in Buenos Aires, Argentina last weekend, Belgium’s promotion to the Samsung Super League in 2007 was confirmed. Having accumulated points from 13 of the 19 nations’ cup legs which began in Wellington, Florida last March, Belgium finished with a total of 79.5 while Denmark slotted into second with 73 ahead of Italy in third with 71.5 points. (Read on…)

Six Questions to FEI Secretary General Michael Stone

1. What is the role of the FEI Secretary General?

The Secretary General is the chief executive of the FEI, who ensures the leadership of the management and staff. His main responsibilities comprise the organisation of the general business of the FEI, including financial and commercial issues; the implementation of the policies and decisions of the Bureau and General Assembly; the preparation and presentation of the annual and long-term plans and budgets; the promotion of good communications and relations between the headquarters, the National Federations and all other stakeholders; ensuring the development of horsesport with the aim of meeting the requirements of the IOC and of National Federations. (Read on…)

Paris Theodosakis Takes Center Stage at the National Preview

Burbank, California. Paris Theodosakis was the pony rider in demand during the five day USEF “A” rated National Preview held at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center (Nov. 8-12). The young rider did not disappoint as she piloted Whiskey Rocks to the Grand Championship in the West Coast Pony Finals, and she piloted Slumber Party to the Reserve Grand Championship. (Read on…)