Edited Press Release

The 2010-2011 USHJA International Hunter Derby series begins June 2, 2010, and ends June 2, 2011. The Devon Horse Show (Pa.) will count towards the 2009-2010 series.

The 2009-2010 The Chronicle of the Horse/USHJA International Hunter Derby is still under way, and will culminate at Lexington, Ky., in August with the 2009-2010 International Hunter Derby Finals.

The 2010-2011 schedule is as follows:

The USEA Nominating Committee announced today that Brian Sabo of Newport Beach, Calif., has been nominated to succeed current president Kevin Baumgardner when his term expires in December this year. This is the culmination of an intensive search process by the members of the Nominating Committee, which consists of Chairman Roger Secrist, Kyra King Stuart, Beth Lendrum, Malcolm Hook and Jon Holling.

Sabo’s nomination will be subject to confirmation by the Board of Governors at the USEA Annual Convention in Scottsdale, Ariz, Dec. 8-12.

Executives from Equestrian Sport Productions will hold a press conference announcing their bid for the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games on Saturday March 13, at "The Trough” sports bar at the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, Fla.

Dressage at Devon, is adding two new championship programs—the Pro-Am Challenge and the Young Performance Horse Championship. This year, Devon has the challenge of running Sept. 28-Oct. 3 in Devon, Pa.; the same time as the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Ky.

"We always strive to find new ways to recognize greatness at Dressage at Devon," said Lori Kaminski, President and CEO of the event. "This fall, while some of the world's stars will be shining in Kentucky, Dressage at Devon will be building the next generation of world-class competitors."

Wynonna Judd will welcome the world to Kentucky with a special performance at the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games on Sept. 25. 

On the evening of Sept. 25, Wynonna will perform “My Old Kentucky Home." She will be a major highlight in an Opening Ceremonies program featuring more than 200 horses, a symphony orchestra and chorale. As a native Kentuckian, Wynonna will bring a local flavor to an international audience.

Fédération Equestre Internationale officials have announced a timeline in preparation for the 2010 General Assembly vote on the Equine Prohibited Substances List.

At present, the executive board has created a Congress Committee to lead the debate. It is chaired by First Vice President Sven Holmberg and composed of Second Vice President Chris Hodsdon, Chairman of the Veterinary Committee John McEwen, FEI Veterinary Director Graeme Cooke, Dr. Yves Rossier and Professor Leo Jeffcott.

The lineup for the FEI World Cup Dressage Final has been completed, and no U.S. or Canadian representatives will attend.

Following the completion of the U.S. Equestrian Federation Selection Trials for the U.S. Show Jumping Team, the USEF's Ad Hoc Committee on Selection approved the following 15 horse-and-rider combinations to the Show Jumping Long List for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Ky.
 

The HSBC FEI World Cup™ Eventing officials have adopted a new format for 2010.

Riders will vie for points gained at World Cup events. After 12 CIC-W*** events in 10 countries across three continents, the 15 most successful riders will share a prize fund worth $180,000.

Fédération Equestre Internationale officials concluded that the new formula will be more compelling than running a final after the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, when many horses and riders will not be able to travel.

The U.S. Equestrian Federation selection procedure and application for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Endurance Team are now available online at www.usef.org/documents/highPerformance/endurance/SelectionProcedures.pdf.