Equestrian News
FEI Bureau Meeting
The FEI held its Bureau Meeting on 6 and 7 November in Moscow (RUS) on the invitation of the Russian Equestrian Federation and its President Mrs Elena Baturina.
New Zealand's National Spanish Horse Association Goes Online
The New Zealand national governing body for Spanish and Baroque horse breeds - including the purebred Spanish horse, the Lippizaner, the Friesian, and the Lusitano - is online. The National Spanish Horse Association (NSHA), at www.spanishhorses.co.nz, is New Zealand's one-stop shop for information about Spanish and Baroque horses.
CIC Eventing World Cup Successful in 2002
The CIC World Cup had a very successful launch in 2002. The first final will be held in Pau (FRA) on October 2003.
FEI Allocation of Championships
At the recent FEI Bureau meeting held November 6-7 in Moscow Russian, the following championship dates were decided.
Excitement Continues in Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series Following September Events
The 2002 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series saw eight exciting member events in September – five in the East Conference and three in the West Conference. The Series kicked off in February and runs through December, culminating in its first-ever Year-End Championship to be held at the National Horse Show.
Slinging Away The Blues
Fracture repair in horses can be a frustrating experience. Long term use of a full body sling for fracture repair is unusual as very few horses can adapt to it. But one tenacious patient conquered a potentially fatal fracture with the help of her devoted owners, top-notch surgeons, and expert post-operative care—while slung from the ceiling for three-and-a half months!
Kristy McCormack Wins BET/USET Show Jumping Talent Search Final-East
Kristy McCormack, 18, of Cape May Courthouse, NJ, took top honors in the 2002 BET/United States Equestrian Team (USET) Show Jumping Talent Search Final-East, held at the USET Headquarters and Olympic Training Center in Gladstone, NJ, October 5-6.
Lexus Partners with USA Equestrian To Become Sponsor at Radnor Hunt 3-Day Event
USA Equestrian announced today that Lexus Automotive has joined the 2002 Radnor Hunt International Three-Day-Event as Champion Automotive Sponsor. The Radnor Hunt International Three-Day-Event takes place October 10-13 at the Radnor Hunt in Malvern, PA.
Rodeo Day at the Royal - November 10
The Royal Invitational Professional Rodeo will showcase one of Canada's Oldest Sports by featuring Roping, Steer Wrestling, Saddlebronc, Barrel Racing and the World’s toughest event -- Bull Riding. Catch these action-packed shows that demonstrate many of the ways of working Cowboys and Cowgirls on Sunday, November 10th at 1:00 pm.
New Jersey Court Rejects as Frivolous USET's Motion to Disqualify Attorney
After hearing lengthy oral argument, the Superior Court of New Jersey today denied the motion of the United States Equestrian Team, seeking to disqualify the attorney representing Alan Balch, who is challenging the validity of various corporate actions taken by the USET in the fall of 2001.