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Hidden Lane Farm's Dutch Warmblood gelding Chocolate Martini and rider David Beisel captured the six-year-old division at the Young Jumper Championships.
Photo by Shawn McMillen Photography

Hidden Creek Tosca, Ariano and Chocolate Martini Named Champions at the Young Jumper Championships

The top 15 qualifiers after two rounds in the five- to eight-year-old classes found the competition tough at the Young Jumper Championships (YJC) as they advanced to the finals at the Midwestern League Finals at the Kentucky National Horse Show in Lexington, KY, on September 26, 2008. Clear rounds were at a premium over Conrad Homfeld's course in the Kentucky Horse Park with only two horses reaching a tight jump-off in the seven- to eight-year-old division as Hidden Creek Tosca got the better of RGC Farm's Uceko by less than a second.

(center) Top Sire AM Good Oldboy+ with owner/breeder Bazy Tankersley and daughter Tiffany, and two of his progeny. (left) AM HeyYou Star+++/, who was Champion Dressage Second Level at Sport Horse Nationals 2008. (right) AM Star OfHonor+++/, who was Reserve Champion Hunter Hack, Reserve Champion Hunter Hack ATR, Reserve Champion Working Hunter ATR and Top Ten Sport Horse Gelding In-Hand.
Photo Courtesy Peggy Ingles

Sport Horse Nationals Payback Program Awards Over $46,000

Exhibitors at the recent Sport Horse National (SHN) Championships were pleasantly surprised by the news that they won some unexpected cash at the show. Where did their windfall come from?

Less than one year ago, the SHN Payback Program was born by a group of longtime Arabian breeders and riders. By offering cash rewards, the group hopes to encourage interest and enthusiasm in the Sport Horse Nationals show, as well as the breeding of Arabians specifically for the sport-type disciplines of dressage, hunter/jumper and carriage driving.

Pilgrim ISF
Photo by Terri Miller

Iron Spring Farm's Pilgrim ISF Selected for Stallion Testing

Iron Spring Farm's three-year-old homebred Friesian stallion, Pilgrim ISF, was awarded the prestigious First Premie Star designation and was selected for KFPS stallion testing during the Friesian Horse Association of North America (FHANA) KFPS keuring on September 29, 2008. Iron Spring Farm's success during the keuring also includes Pilgrim's dam, Toltsje fan't Boekehof, receiving an 82.5 on her IBOP (performance) test to earn the prestigious Model designation. She also received the Champion Mare Award.

The 2009 Lusitano Collection Gallops into Florida this Winter

During the weekend of February 19-20, 2009, members of the equestrian community and South Florida social scene will gather at the 111-acre Jim Brandon Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL, for the Second Annual Lusitano Collection Auction. The prestigious event will indulge guests with lavish cocktails and a gala dinner, courtesy of The Lusitano Collection. A portion of the proceeds from the auction will benefit the American Cancer Society and the Jim Brandon Equestrian Center.

Live Video of TSE/Tattersalls Offered On Saddlebred.com

The TSE/Tattersalls Fall Sale will be broadcast over the Internet, Thursday, October 30, through Saturday, November 1, on the American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) website, www.saddlebred.com.

Don't Miss Out on Your Chance to Promote Your Equine Event - for FREE

Do you have an event you want to promote? Do you know of an exciting equine event—whether it be a training seminar or clinic, a horse health care seminar, a continuing education event for equine professionals, an expo, a trail ride, a charity event/fundraiser, or an equine social event? If so, fill out our online form to add your event to the ClubEquestrian.com Calendar, one of the most comprehensive online equestrian event calendars out there.

List Your Equine Business/Organization in a New Online Directory for FREE

The United States Equestrian Federation would like to invite you to list your equine business in its new online Professional Directory at ClubEquestrian.com. The listing is FREE . Don’t miss out on this opportunity to get your name out there to those who may need your products or services. To make sure your business is listed, visit www.usef.org/prodir.

Bid on a Special Filly at the Inaugural American Paint Horse Association Fall Championship Show

If you missed your chance to win champion-bred yearling Gay Bars Christi at last summer’s World Championship Paint Horse Show, you will have one last opportunity to call her yours at the inaugural American Paint Horse Association (APHA) Fall Championship Show in Fort Worth, TX, this November. The filly was donated by Floyd and Maryann Moore of the legendary 6-J Paint Horses in Huntsville, TX, as a fundraiser for the American Paint Horse Foundation’s college scholarship program. The Moores have donated fillies to the Foundation for the past five years and are thrilled that this year’s offering has been a great fundraising success that is continuing.

To All American Breeders, Regardless of Breed or Discipline: You Can Now Reach Over 40,000 Readers

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American Holsteiner Horse Association Celebrates Olympic Success for the Breed

The American Holsteiner Horse Association (AHHA) is celebrating the Holsteiner's success in the Olympics as the fall approvals tour kicks off. The Olympic Games in Hong Kong was a big success for the Holsteiner breed. Nine medals went to the Holsteiner horses: four Gold, one Silver and four Bronze.

Attention USEF Members!

Remember to take advantage of the USEF MemberPerks Program.

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For more information, please call (877) 576-6872 or visit www.usef.org/contentPage2.aspx?id=memberperks.

The Inaugural All American Three-Year-Old Cup Makes History

The 2008 All American Horse Classic, held in Indianapolis, IN, September 2-6, 2008, hosted the inaugural All American Three-Year-Old Cup, with the largest paying performance class in history, an unprecedented $170,000 purse. Out of 26 competing three-year-olds, Elisabeth Goth Chelberg’s Pola Negri by Elisabeth's world's champion stallion Exalted Effect, was declared the winner of a record $52,500. Her name will be the first plate engraved on the Harlem Globetrotter Perpetual Trophy, presented by Kalarama Farm owner Joan Hamilton.

Arabian Horse Association's 2008 Sport Horse Nationals Called "The Best Yet"

The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) Sport Horse National Arabian and Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show (Sport Horse Nationals) made its sixth annual appearance from September 23-27, 2008, at the Idaho Horse Park in Nampa, ID. The event featured 339 horses and 78 classes in four divisions: sport horse in-hand and under-saddle, dressage, pleasure carriage driving and hunter/jumper. “This was the best Sport Horse Nationals to date,” said Bill Pennington, Chair of the show’s commission.

American Hanoverians Take Home $8,000 in Special Awards at Dressage at Devon

American-bred Hanoverians vied for several special cash awards offered at Dressage at Devon, September 23-28. This was the second year that Paul Cohen of Associations Underwriters, Inc., & Ziplow Horse Insurance Agency (AUIZHI) donated $2,000 for Hanoverians bred by members of the Mid-Atlantic Hanoverian Breeders Club (MAHB) competing in the breeding division of the prestigious show in Devon, PA. The AUIZHI-MAHB award endows $1,000 to the highest-placed young horse and $1,000 to the highest-placed mature horse, money to be split between owner and breeder. The only stipulation is that the horse must be an American Hanoverian Society (AHS)-registered Hanoverian that was bred by a member of MAHB. The current owner need not be a MAHB member.

Missouri Breeders Challenge Now Accepting Stallion Service Donations

The Missouri Breeders Challenge Stallion Service Auction will be held Wednesday, November 19, 2008, at the United Professional Horsemen's Association (UPHA)/American Royal in Kansas City, MO, at the Exhibitor’s Club immediately following that evening’s performance. A buffet catered by Kansas City’s famous Jack’s Stack BBQ will be served preceding the auction.

Dream Street’s Starlight Wins Mature Stallion Championship at Dressage at Devon

Silvia’s Dream Street Stallion, Starlight, won the grand championship at Dressage at Devon. The stunning black Oldenburg strutted around the world-famous Dixon Oval with an air of supreme confidence; this combined with his expressive movement and correct conformation made him an easy choice for Grand Champion Stallion at Devon.

Attention all USEF Members

Good news awaits when you renew your membership online for 2009! If you were an amateur, professional or junior member in 2007 or 2008, you will be able to renew online using our new Quick Renewal. Just log in to your Authorized User Account and select the Quick Renew option. All of your membership information will be there. All you have to do is review it; edit it, if necessary; submit payment; and print out a copy of your 2009 card.

In addition, the membership process has been further streamlined by doing away with the breed/discipline dues. The new USEF Competing Equestrian Membership due for all Senior Active and Junior Active members is $55. With that, you will be able to participate at all USEF Licensed Competitions, as well as receive automatic insurance and MemberPerks.

There are also two new member categories for individuals not participating in USEF Licensed Competitions. The USEF Equestrian ($35) includes the automatic insurance and access to the MemberPerks program, while the Club Equestrian ($15) includes access to MemberPerks.

If you have any questions about the new memberships, please call one of our Customer Care Agents at (859) 258-2472.

Thoroughbred Stallion Seasons to be Auctioned to Benefit Adapting Gaits, Inc.

Adapting Gaits, Inc., a non-profit Thoroughbred retirement and rescue organization, is proud to announce their inaugural Stallion Season Auction to be held online from October 15-November 15, 2008 for the 2009 breeding season. Stallion seasons will be auctioned off for well-known stallions standing at stud, including Mecke, Down the Aisle, Irish Hill Tonka Toy and Bright Launch, to name a few.

Official Insurance Provider to United States Equestrian Federation Members: $1-million in excess liability insurance free with your USEF Junior, Senior, Platinum or
Life membership

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Because we employ insurance people who are horse owners, competitors and equestrian participants, we really know the industry inside and out. Our personal involvement means our insurance solutions are up-to-date and will work for you. The unexpected in the horse world can be costly, but we have put together affordable coverage for your peace of mind. Equisure has more than 11 years of experience in the insurance field, and we are proud to be the "Official Insurance Provider to United States Equestrian Federation Members" and its affiliates.

As a member of USEF, you are entitled to $1-million in personal excess liability insurance for horse-related accidents that cause riding injury or property damage to third parties. In addition, you are entitled to personal accident insurance that insures you for death or permanent disability resulting from horse-related accidents. The benefit amount is determined by where the accident occurred and the result, with a maximum benefit of $35,000. For more information, contact Equisure at (800) 752-2472, or visit their website at www.equisure-inc.com.

The Performance Horse Registry (PHR) offers horse owners and breeders the opportunity to obtain identification papers for their horses, record pedigrees and collect performance records—all in one setting. Not only does this provide a place to track success, it also provides an avenue to explore the importance of making breeding decisions. Since the PHR is part of the United States Equestrian Federation, your horses’ records will be part of one of the largest equine databases in the world.

The United States Equestrian Federation®, Inc. (USEF), as the National Equestrian Federation of the U.S., is the regulatory body for the Olympic and World Championship sports of dressage, driving, endurance, eventing, reining, show jumping, and vaulting, as well as 20 other breeds and disciplines of equestrian competition. As the country's largest multi-breed organization, the Federation has over 90,000 members and recognizes more than 2,800 competitions nationwide each year. It governs all aspects of competition, including educating and licensing all judges, stewards and technical delegates who officiate at these shows.

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October 29 , 2008