HJN Content posted on May 7th, 2007

USEF Process for Date Transfer for Wellington Show Grounds Based on Specific Criteria

(Lexington, KY) - The United States Equestrian Federation is the National Governing Body for equestrian sport as designated by the United States Olympic Committee under the Ted Stevens Amateur Sports Act. Consistent with the mission of USEF and among its responsibilities under the Ted Stevens Act are the licensing of competitions that are in the best interest of equestrian sport and conducting a national program of athletic competition on a level of proficiency appropriate for the selection of athletes to represent the United States in international athletic competition; and finally, being responsible to the persons it represents. (Read on…)

HJN’s phenomenal growth continues with 17,365 unique visitors in April from over 25 different countries

HorseSportsMedia’s HunterJumperNews.com increased its viewer base for the 12th consecutive month. The site which operates primarily as a consolidator of World Wide Hunter Jumper News attributes its continued double-digit growth to its acceptance in the community as a consolidator of hunter jumper news. (Read on…)

FLASHPOINT MEDIA SERVICES: THE WEEK IN REVIEW

AIKEN, S.C.—MAY 7, 2007—Flashpoint Media Services clients spent Kentucky Derby weekend showing off their equine stars in the final leg of the Aiken Spring Classic, which concluded May 6th at the show grounds at Ford Conger Field in Aiken, S.C. This week the blue ribbon spotlight fell on Elizabeth Towell-Boyd, of the Camden, S.C.-based FINALLY FARM when she and her dazzling gray gelding Rockefeller took 1st place of Friday’s Wide Open Jumper Welcome Stake. The horse and rider team were also in the ribbons (6th place) in Sunday’s $30,000 Carolina Company Grand Prix. (Read on…)

Fans of horse sports not deterred by dismal weather! Equine Review plays to a packed house.

Sussex, NB – “We are very happy,” said Shonda Wilson. Wilson is President of the Maritime Quarter Horse Association, sponsors of the annual Equine Review trade show and exposition. Despite absolutely abysmal weather, the turn out for the fourth Equine Review to be held at the Princess Louise Park Show Centre was phenomenal. (Read on…)

First Stop on the Samsung Super League Available by Webcast

(Lexington, KY) – The United States Equestrian Federation is pleased to announce that show jumping fans will be able to watch the US Team vie for top honors at the CSIO***** Grand Prix in La Baule, France – courtesy of the horse show’s webcast. The opening leg of the 2007 Samsung Super League, held May 10-13, will showcase teams from eight nations and riders from twenty. (Read on…)

USEF Names Riders Named for Summer Developing Rider Tour

Melanie Smith Taylor Named as Chef D’Equipe

(Lexington, KY) ­– ­The United States Equestrian Federation has chosen the four riders to participate in the Developing Riders Tour this summer and has named Melanie Smith Taylor as the Chef d’Equipe. (Read on…)