Eventing
Boyd Martin Ready for Rolex
Boyd Martin and his horses are in good form as they ready themselves for the biggest competition on the US eventing calendar, the Rolex Kentucky CCI**** in Lexington next weekend. With the Olympic Games the focus of everyone’s attention, Rolex is an important outing for Boyd as he aims to make the Australian team bound for Hong Kong this summer.
At their final outing before heading to Kentucky, The Fork CIC*** in Norwood, North Carolina, both horses, Ying Yang Yo and Neville Bardos, had top-notch performances in the dressage and show jumping. Inclement weather forced the organizers to move cross-country from Saturday to Sunday in order to make the going safe for horses and riders.
Apr 22, 2008, 08:53
Eventing
Strong Start to Spring Season for Boyd and Silva Martin
Boyd and Silva Martin of West Grove, Pennsylvania are off to a strong start with their horses this season. Gearing up for the Rolex Kentucky three-day event in April, Boyd and one of his Olympic hopefuls, Neville Bardos, placed second in the Advanced, test C at the Pine Top Spring Advanced horse trials held February 29-March 2 in Thomson, Georgia.
Both Neville Bardos, an eight-year-old chestnut Australian gelding (Mahaya x Zambia) owned by Martin, and Ying Yang Yo, a 13-year-old Australian Thoroughbred (Mr. Investor x Magical Gift), owned by Martin in partnership with Faye Woolf, are long listed for the Australian eventing team that will compete at the Olympic Games in Hong Kong this summer.
Apr 22, 2008, 08:52
Eventing
Mini Event MADNESS!
Information & Fee Schedule and Registration Forms will be available at www.flatheadeventing.org very soon (by next week). Please be sure to read these forms once available, for their are some changes from last year's forms and they will be the standard forms for the rest of this years events.
The FABULOUS and TALENTED Paula Sweeney is the Event Organizer; pfs@waymark.net and rearing to go! :0)
More details to follow.....
Happy Riding!
Apr 16, 2008, 09:04
Eventing
White-Carty Gears Up for Rolex with a CIC3*W Win, Brannigan Adds to Pristine Record at The Fork Horse Trials - the Last Spring Adequan USEA Gold Cup Event
Carty and her long time partner Northern Spy were able to post a double-clear round this afternoon in the CIC3*W division at The Fork Horse Trials, taking home the Advanced trophy Adequan USEA Gold Cup division. After a long and very stormy weekend, with the grounds crew working around the clock to make sure the footing was ideal, the conditions of the course were excellent, the ground was lush and springy, and rave reviews came in droves. All in all, it was a very rewarding day for the sport of eventing.
Apr 15, 2008, 10:29
Eventing
Urged to Respond
Dear Area X,
Our beloved sport is now facing even more international scrutiny by being a front page article in the New York Times today.
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/09/sports/othersports/09equestrian.html?_r=1&ref=todayspaper&oref=slogin
Our president, Kevin Baumgardner, and many others are currently working tirelessly on this subject. I hope all of you have been keeping up on the current happenings on our website: www.useventing.com
Apr 10, 2008, 10:43
Eventing
First West Coast Event of the Adequan USEA Gold Cup Series - Galway Downs Wrap-Up
Even though she had a comfortable lead going into the final phase at the Adequan USEA Gold Cup Galway Downs CIC3* in Temecula, CA, Gina Miles wanted to give McKinlaigh a good solid round since their next event will be the Rolex Kentucky CCI4* at the end of April. Though she thought she had only one rail to spare, she actually could have had three down and still won the event. McKinlaigh was rhythmical and balanced as he performed a hunter-like round over the Richard Jeffery-designed course.
In spite of announcer Michael Tucker's constant reminders that Miles and McKinlaigh are contenders for this summer's Olympic Games, she said that she stayed relaxed and focused on the job at hand. "I'm so confident in McKinlaigh – he really does know his job," she said. "It's always nice when you have a rail in hand. I didn't know I had three – it makes you breathe a little easier. But Kentucky will be 'clean round necessary' so you have to put pressure on yourself. You have to psyche yourself up for that."
Apr 9, 2008, 13:12
Eventing
Bromont’s CCI*** on track for June 2008
The Bromont Organizing Committee is pleased to announce that work is progressing well for its newly designed course for the 2008 Bromont CCI***/CCI**/CCI*/ CIC**/CIC* Three Day Event The Todd Sandler Challenge - being held from June 12 – 15th 2008 - in Bromont, Quebec Canada.
In this Olympic Year, Bromont graduates to becoming an Olympic qualifier with the addition of its new three star course. This prestigious three-day event in Canada is recognized and sanctioned by the International Equestrian Federation.
Mar 18, 2008, 15:05
Eventing
2008 Adequan United States Eventing Association Gold Cup Series Launches Next Weekend at Red Hills Horse Trials
You can almost smell the excitement in the air...and it can only mean one thing—the Adequan United States Eventing Association (USEA) Gold Cup Series is about to kick off the 2008 season. Running from March to September, the series includes 13 premiere eventing competitions around the country, representing some of the best entertainment and most exciting action in U.S. eventing. Riders compete for prizes and prize money and trophies at each event, accumulating points in the hopes of earning the year-end purse and the coveted title of Gold Cup champions.
Mar 14, 2008, 15:28
Eventing
Bromont's CCI*** on track for June 2008
The Bromont Organizing Committee is pleased to announce that work is progressing well for its newly designed course for the 2008 Bromont CCI***/CCI**/CCI*/ CIC**/CIC* Three Day Event The Todd Sandler Challenge - being held from June 12
- 15th 2008 - in Bromont, Quebec Canada.
In this Olympic Year, Bromont graduates to becoming an Olympic qualifier with the addition of its new three star course. This prestigious three-day event in Canada is recognized and sanctioned by the International Equestrian Federation.
Mar 12, 2008, 09:27
Eventing
2008 Adequan USEA Gold Cup Series Calendar Announced
Upper level horses and riders from across the country will soon be gearing up for one of the USEA’s most successful programs—the Adequan USEA Gold Cup Series. The 2008 Series calendar, comprised of 13 events, includes the same events as last year with two notable changes. First, Woodside Horse Trials will again be included, but for 2008 the May event will be part of the Series instead of the August event as in previous years. In addition, the Wellpride American Eventing Championships will offer Gold Cup divisions, and will be held September 10-14 at Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Illinois.
The first of the events kicks off March 14-16 in Tallahassee, Florida with the Red Hills Horse Trials and the season will finish with the Twin Rivers Horse Trials in Paso Robles, California on September 26-28.
Jan 13, 2008, 14:26
Eventing
USEA Annual Convention On-Line Auction a Success!
Due to the generous donations from various sponsors and eventing enthusiasts, the USEA was successful in raising over $20,000 to benefit the 2007 USEA Annual Meeting and Convention which was held December 6-9 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Auction items ranged from tack and equipment to supplements and even a stallion breeding. In addition, horse trials from around the country donated entries to their 2008 events.
Jan 9, 2008, 08:46
Eventing
Change to 2007 USEA Year-End Awards Leaderboard
Over 500 members of the United States Eventing Association made their way to Colorado Springs, Colorado for the 2007 USEA Annual Meeting and Convention, presented by Nutrena, held December 6-9 at The Broadmoor.
Over the weekend the association proudly honored the recipients of its 2007 Year-End awards at the Saturday evening Dinner and Dance, sponsored by Maui Jim Sunglasses.
USEA Horse of the Year honors went to Theodore O’Connor, the twelve-year-old, 14.2-hand Thoroughbred/Arab/Shetland gelding (Witty Boy—Chelsea’s Melody) owned by The Theodore O’Connor Syndicate, LLC. With three-time Olympian Karen O’Connor in the irons, the talented pony tallied several wins this year, including individual and team gold medal at the Pan American Games in Rio de Janiero.
Dec 21, 2007, 11:01
Eventing
2007 USEA Year-End Award Winners Celebrated at Annual Convention
Over 500 members of the United States Eventing Association made their way to Colorado Springs, Colorado for the 2007 USEA Annual Meeting and Convention, presented by Nutrena, held December 6-9 at The Broadmoor.
Over the weekend the association proudly honored the recipients of its 2007 Year-End awards at the Saturday evening Dinner and Dance, sponsored by Maui Jim Sunglasses.
Dec 14, 2007, 12:38
Eventing
USEA Convention G10 Eventing Summit Audio Broadcast Live on USEventing.com
If you aren’t fortunate enough to attend this year’s USEA Annual Meeting and Convention, presented by Nutrena, in Colorado Springs, you can still listen in on the action at the pinnacle forum: the G10 Summit. The USEA’s Group of 10 (G10), a day-long national forum for the ten Areas of the United States, will be held on Saturday, December 8 beginning at 8 a.m. MST. Check out the Convention schedule on the USEA Convention page (www.useventing.com, click on the Convention logo at the top of the page) for exact times for each section, and remember that speakers will be presenting all day, until approximately 3:30 p.m., so you’re sure to catch something!
The G10 Eventing Summit will focus on a broad range of eventing issues faced by every member—competitors, organizers, owners, officials, and volunteers.
Dec 8, 2007, 11:02
Eventing
2008 Wellpride USEA AEC Qualifications Announced
For everyone aiming for the 2008 Wellpride USEA American Eventing Championships, the qualifications are now available on the USEA website, www.useventing.com! Just click on the Wellpride AEC button on the right side of the home page and follow the links. There are two items referring to the qualifications. The first, called 2008 Wellpride AEC Complete Qualifications, gives the qualification information in its entirety. The other, called 2008 Wellpride AEC Qualifications Summary, is to be used only as a quick reference guide.
There have been several significant changes to the qualifications from those used in 2007, so those who have competed at the AEC in the past should make sure to read the new qualifications closely. Also, two new divisions have been added—the Beginner Novice level (previously run as one division) has been split into three divisions: Amateur, Junior, and Horse.
Dec 8, 2007, 11:01
Eventing
EMCO Stallion Services Signs on as USEA Future Event Horse Series Title Sponsor
The USEA is pleased to announce an exciting partnership with Equine Medical Center of Ocala (EMCO) Stallion Services, a state-of-the-art operation that recently signed a two-year contract as the new title sponsor of the USEA’s latest program, the Future Event Horse Series. EMCO Stallion Services generously sponsored the 2007 FEH Championships, held in October at Morven Park in Leesburg, Virginia, and felt so strongly about the future of the program that they took the next step—becoming the Series’ title sponsor. To read more about the FEH Championships, which attracted nearly 50 entries of well-bred, promising youngsters, visit the FEH Championships page on the USEA website and be sure to check out the feature article in the upcoming November/December issue of Eventing USA.
The FEH Series, which started as a small educational symposium back in April of 2007, has blossomed into a successful, soon-to-be nationwide full-fledged series. The goal of this new program is to help breeders and owners of up-and-coming event horses promote and market their young stock from yearlings to three-year-olds. Already this year youngsters have been sold at these events—so this aspect is certainly working!
Dec 8, 2007, 11:01
Eventing
USEA On-Line eBay Auction Launches!
The long-awaited USEA eBay auction—presented by Bit of Britain and benefiting the USEA Convention—has launched, so log on to www.ebay.com and get ready to start bidding on some of the outstanding products, services, and event entries that have been generously donated.
The auctions are planned as follows: beginning the evening of November 26 eight to ten items--ranging from a stay at a Florida resort home or Stackhouse saddle to Dubarry boots and Charles Owen helmets, as well as several event entries from sites all over the country--will be added daily, with the last items added on December 4. Each item or entry will be up for bid for seven days. The auction on the final items and entries will end on December 11, perfect timing for your holiday shopping!
Nov 27, 2007, 07:39
Eventing
USEA ICP Jumping Symposium, Eventing Judges Dressage Continuing Ed and YEH Judging Seminar -- January 2008
The USEA will again host the ICP Jumping Symposium in Florida, this year on January 28, to be followed by an Eventing Judges Dressage Continuing Education Clinic and a Young Event Horse Judging Seminar on January 29 and 30.
All three days are open to the public at Betsy Watkins' wonderful Longwood South in Ocala. Anyone interested - riders, owners, breeders, instructors, judges – should know that we welcome one and all. The ICP Jumping Symposium will focus upon teaching and riding over show jumping coursework with appropriate balance, impulsion, line, and pace. The Dressage Judges Clinic will provide continuing education credit for eventing officials as well as offer valuable insight to all riders and trainers. The YEH program will be an outstanding educational experience for people in all these roles, and will emphasize the jumping/galloping part of the Young Event Horse test. All those wishing to be included on the Young Event Horse Judges' list for 2008 will be given credit for attending this symposium.
Nov 21, 2007, 13:20
Eventing
USEA Convention - Less Than a Month Away!
We're less a month away from the USEA's Annual Meeting and Convention! Presented by Nutrena, the Convention will take place December 6 – 9 at The Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and is proving to be so popular that our room block is full. The hotel will honor the USEA's special room rate of $143/night through November 16, but there is a possibility that the hotel will sell out of rooms completely, so make your reservations soon. To do so on-line, visit the The Broadmoor reservations link.
Online Registration – Discounted Rates Expire November 19!
Nov 21, 2007, 13:19
Eventing
Inaugural USEA Future Event Horse Series Championships a Success!
The U. S. Eventing Association had an incredible turn-out of nearly 50 entries for the inaugural USEA Future Event Horse Championships, which were held in conjunction with the Morven Park Three-Day Event in Leesburg, Virginia on Wednesday, October 3. The classes were split by age (yearlings, two- and three-year-olds) and sex, with the top two from each class going on to compete in the championship class. After an impressive run Melissa Stubenberg's three-year-old Dutch Warmblood/Thoroughbred gelding Muggle (Obediah, by Fairplay, out of Isn’t She Nice, bred by Laurel Hill Farm in Unionville, Pennsylvania) claimed the championship title with Diane and Peter Halphin's three-year-old filly Fuerst Aphrodites R (Fuerst Gotthard, by Kalypso, out of Kleopatra R, bred by Edgar and Susan Schutte of Lincoln, California) earning reserve champion honors.
Nov 9, 2007, 07:48
Eventing
2007 Adequan USEA Gold Cup Series Champions Named!
Becky Holder will need to make more room on her trophy shelf after becoming “Keeper of the Cup” for a second year in a row—this time winning the Adequan USEA Gold Cup Series Advanced division with her and husband Tom’s Courageous Comet. Holder, who hails from Mendota Heights, Minnesota and last year won the Series’ Intermediate division with Ann Bower’s Rejuvenate, was thrilled to hear that she and Comet, an 11-year-old gray Thoroughbred gelding, would be the next pair to have their names added to the perpetual Gold Cup Series trophy at the USEA’s headquarters in Leesburg, Virginia.
“This is super,” Holder said after finding out about her newest title. “The Gold Cup is great. It gives us alternative goals for the season and rewards consistency, and I feel like it was a close race right up until the end. The sponsors are tremendously generous, not just with the year-end awards, but with each individual competition. You really are rewarded at each event with great products—Adequan is always a good thing!”
Nov 9, 2007, 07:47
Eventing
Save the Date for the Area X Annual Meeting and Awards!!
Area X Annual Meeting and Awards
When:
Saturday, January 12, 2008
Time:
Start in the afternoon (more information to come with Agenda)
Where:
Carefree Farms
36412 North 7th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85086
(Less than 30 minutes from PHX INTL)
(This is the new home for Alice Sarno Eventing and Desert Sport Horse, LLC)
Oct 30, 2007, 14:44
Eventing
Changes Made to Wellpride AEC Final Results
The after-the-fact discovery that the only double-winner at the USEA’s national championships, the 2007 Wellpride American Eventing Championships, unintentionally had entered divisions for which she was technically overqualified has resulted in major changes to the final standings.
Jennie Brannigan, 20, of Temecula, California, whose electrifying performances in winning both the Training Junior/Young Riders division aboard Plain Jane and the Preliminary Junior/Young Riders division with Cooper were the talk of the AEC, later learned that because she had recently ridden through the advanced level, she was unfortunately ineligible to compete in both of those divisions. This was due to the qualification criterion that for all Non-Horse and Amateur divisions, riders may not have competed during the qualifying period at more than one level above the level at which they are entered at the AEC.
Oct 10, 2007, 11:03
Eventing
Records Set at 2007 Wellpride American Eventing Championships
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| Safari and Ashley DeBoer (Training Amateur winners). Credit Emily Daily/USEA |
This year’s Wellpride American Eventing Championships, September 13-16, set records in just about every category, with record entries and representation (563 from 42 states, compared to last year’s 539 from 35 states), prize money ($58,000) and prizes (over $110,000 in value). This was the fourth year of the U.S. Eventing Association’s national championships, and its debut at a new location—Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Illinois, a Chicago suburb.
Oct 1, 2007, 11:27
Eventing
Area X Goes to Illinois
On September 13-16 riders from all over the United States gathered in Wayne, Illinois for the 2007 Wellpride American Eventing Championships (AEC); there were 550 horse/rider combinations competing for top honors in twelve divisions, ranging from Open Beginner Novice through Advanced. In order to be eligible, the riders and horses must qualify by high placings in events throughout the year. Four horses and three riders made the journey from Area X (Arizona, New Mexico, and Nevada) to Illinois. For Laura Borghesani and Tracy Montgomery, the trip from the Phoenix area was 1800 miles and took over two days.
Sep 23, 2007, 12:51
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