The Rider Extra April 2010

THE RIDER EXTRA APRIL 2010 / 9

“International Young Rider Talent Fund”

USET Foundation Establishes

Gladstone, New Jersey - The United States Equestrian Team Foundation is pleased to announce the establishment of the “Inter- national Young Rider Talent Fund” that will be used to support the United States Equestrian Federation’s High Performance International Young Rider and Developing programs in the Olympic disciplines. An integral part of the long-term High Perfor- mance strategy, these programs play a crit- ical role in developing the best possible United States Equestrian Teams for the future. Although this country has many tal- ented young riders that have been success- ful in national competition, most have not been exposed to, nor have had the opportu- nity to hone their skills in the international arena as a member of a “team”.

The USET Foundation recognizes the value and importance of providing interna- tional competition experience to the United States’ young talent, and is excited to work with donors who share its passion and interest in making sure our rising young stars are provided with these international experiences now and in the future. “It is so important for this country to make the Young Rider and Developing programs a priority and permanent part of the High Performance program,” said Jane Forbes Clark, USET Foundation President and CEO. “Unfortunately, they have been the first thing to go when funding gets tight. We feel that by establishing a sepa- rate fund and actively working with indi- viduals to build this fund over time, we will have been instrumental in truly build- ing for the future, and giving our rising tal- ent the opportunities that are necessary for the United States to continue its leadership among the world’s top equestrian nations

now and in the years to come.”

An initial gift will be made by the USET Foundation to the USEF for the 2010 International Show Jumping Young Rider Tour, based on contributions to date. This funding will be used to provide grants to riders selected for the tour, who need and apply for funding.

“As the coach for the United States High Performance Show Jumping Teams, I am committed to putting a plan in place that will allow our teams to win at the highest levels in the sport. A critical part of this plan is providing a program for out tal- ented young riders to ensure the United States’ long-term success internationally.” - George H. Morris, U.S. Show Jumping Chef d’ Equipe and USET Foundation Trustee

The USET Foundation is seeking additional gifts to not only help with this Tour, but to also establish the “Internation- al Young Rider Talent Fund” as a viable source of funding and support for these essential International Young Rider and Developing programs. Individuals may make contributions to a specific Olympic discipline or unrestricted.

bjenkins@uset.org or visit USET ONLINE at www.uset.org.

The United States Equestrian Team Foundation (www.uset.org) is the non- profit organization that supports the com- petition, training, coaching, travel and edu- cationa needs of America’s elite and devel- oping international, high-performance horses and athletes in partnership with the United States Equestrian Federation.

Competition Task Force

Ottawa, ON — Jump Canada has established a task force to review its current Jump Cana- da Competition Policy, to update it for future years and to answer the continuing need to keep it current with the existing status of the sport in Canada.

The task force is charged with examin- ing all aspects of the current Jump Canada Competitions Policy and recommending any changes to the current policy that they con- sider would better serve our sport. The task force will examine the competition policies of other countries.

Particular attention shall be paid to the current policy dealing with date exclusivity and date renewal. The relationship that FEI sanctioned events play relative to national tournament sanctioning shall also be exam- ined as well as the effect that major games have on important FEI and Equine Canada competitions. A focus on establishing a for- ward looking, multi-year calendar will also be maintained.

“We are reviewing the competition poli- cies of other countries and comparing them to the Jump Canada Competition Policy,” said Jump Canada Competitions Task Force chair, Bob Henselwood. “Our goal is to bring the Jump Canada policy in to alignment for the best interest of the sport in Canada.” Members of the task force will be in contact with competition organizers, riders, competitors and officials across the country over the next few months for input and back- ground.

The Task Force will bring forward rec- ommendations to the Jump Canada Board no later than the Board meeting at the RAWF in November, 2010. An interim report to the Jump Canada Board in September is also planned.

Members of the Jump Canada Task Force Committee:

bhenselwood@sympatico.ca Tel: (613) 794-

9586

annhodgson@videotron.ca Tel: (450) 458- 4002

daveballardlbf@aol.com brenda.riddell@davincibb.net Tel: (403) 619- 5144

NPWhorses@aol.com Tel: (416) 417-8424 Chris Sorensen (Ontario) kctsorensen@hot- mail.com Tel: (614) 205-1599

About Jump Canada

Jump Canada is the committee of Equine Canada responsible for all hunter, equitation and jumper activities in Canada from the grass roots to the international level. Jump Canada is governed by a board, the majority of whose members are elected by the stakeholders in the sport. For more infor- mation regarding Jump Canada programs and activities, visit http://www.equinecanada.ca/jumpcanada.

About Equine Canada

Equine Canada is Canada’s national governing body for equestrianism. A mem- ber-driven, charitable institution, it is the executive branch of the Canadian Equestrian Team, and the national authority for equestri- an competition; the national voice for recre- ational riders; and the national association for equine welfare, breeding, and industry. Equine Canada is recognised by the Govern- ment of Canada, the International Equestrian Federation (FEI), and the Canadian Olympic Committee as the national organisation rep- resenting equestrian sport and equine inter- ests. For more information about Equine Canada, please visit www.equinecanada.ca.

America’s Horse, April 12, 2010 - You asked for it and here it is — grab your breeches and hunt cap because an English clinic has been added to QuarterFest 2010. The AQHA Professional Horsewoman of the Year in 2006, Lynn Palm is adding her expertise in English to the clinic line-up in Murfreesboro, Tennessee on May 2, 2010. QuarterFest is a three-day, education- packed celebration of the horse, where horse enthusiasts from around the world will gather for fun, entertainment and fes- tivities.

Palm owns Palm Partnership Train- ing in Ocala, Florida, and is a world- renowned trainer and clinician who has won a record four AQHA Superhorse titles including two with AQHA Hall of Fame horse Rugged Lark and has earned 11 AQHA World Championships. Palm will have an exhibition Sunday, May 2 at 12:30 on dressage where she will demonstrate specific dressage move- ments used in basic level tests and explain how those can translate into a freestyle dressage performance. Starting immedi- ately after the demonstration, she will host English 101: Basics of Equitation. During this one-hour clinic that starts at 1p.m., 15

Lynn Palm Clinic to be Featured at QuarterFest Equi-Challenge:

Don’t Miss the Horse Event of the Season

New English Clinic and Dressage Exhibition by Lynn Palm Added to QuarterFest 2010

participants will learn about the position, control and style that are used and expect- ed in English equitation classes. Space is limited in Palm’s Sunday afternoon clinic, so call to reserve a spot for you and your horse now! The cost to participate with your horse in this clinic is $35 plus the cost of QuarterFest general admission. If you have already purchased a clinic package, this clinic will be an additional $35. If you canâ€™t be in the saddle for the clinic, your general admis- sion ticket allows you to audit this and all the educational clinics for the entire week- end.

Come to learn. Come to make friends. Come for the entertainment. But most of all come to honor your horse. To purchase clinic tickets, please call the QuarterFest hotline at (866) 424-RIDE, and AQHA’s friendly customer service team will be happy to help you plan your QuarterFest weekend. No clinic admis- sions will be sold online. Details and gen- eral admission tickets are available online now at www.aqha.com/QuarterFest. If you’re an AQHA member, you’ll be eligi- ble for reduced admission at QuarterFest. So save the dates - April 30 to May 2 -

and make sure your AQHA membership is up to date.

Palm joins a list of talented clinicians at QuarterFest 2010 who will also have demonstrations and clinics all weekend. Featured clinicians include Julie Good- night of Poncha Springs, Colorado; Christy Landwehr of Aurora, Colorado; Bo Winslow of Clark, Colorado; Ken McNabb of Cody, Wyoming; Curt and Tammy Pate, a husband and wife team, from Ryegate, Montana; Mike Major of Fowler, Colorado; and Stacy Westfall of Mount Gilead, Ohio.

Our sponsors - Bank of America, B&W Trailer Hitches, John Deere, Justin Boots, Pfizer, Professional’s Choice, Far- nam, Tarter Farm and Ranch Equipment, Tractor Supply Co. and Wrangler - share our passion for horses and are an integral part of QuarterFest.

AQHA news and information is a service of AQHA publications. For more information on The American Quarter Horse Journal, The American Quarter Horse Racing Journal or America’s Horse, visit www.aqha.com/magazines.

Riding on the overwhelming success of the inaugural ‘Equi-Challenge ’09’, held at Greg and Irene Aziz’s spectacular equestrian estate in Cale- don, the Ontario Veterinary College is pleased to announce the plans for Equi-Challenge 2010 to be held at Halton Place, August 26.

While the venue has changed, the unique Equi-Challenge formula, which played to a sold- out crowd in its first year, will remain constant with the top riders from Olympic sports, racing, western and polo ‘changing hats’ for a great cause. A one-of-a-kind multi-discipline team event, Equi-Challenge features the biggest names in sport switching ‘hats’ for the evening with show jumpers barrel racing, jockeys jumping hurdles, drivers playing polo and more.

Choreographed for good sport and entertain- ment, Equi-Challenge will flow between team competition at ringside to sumptuous gourmet food and music in the VIP tent.

Equi-Challenge will be an evening to cele- brate the diversity of the horse and support the new Equine Sports Medicine and Reproduction Centre at the world leading Ontario Veterinary College. For information or tickets, visit www.equichallenge.ca.

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