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Young Event Horse Judging Session at Galway Downs

Marilyn Payne will host a Spalding Labs/USEA Young Event Horse judging seminar at Galway Downs on March 27th, which will be held in conjunction with the Continuing Education Clinics program that will be happening that weekend. The seminar will start at 1pm and will, tentatively, end at 5pm.

http://www.useventing.com/education.php?section=officials&id=1324

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Vita C. Thompson 1937-2008

It is with the utmost sadness that we announce the passing of one of the sport's greatest supporters and one of the USEA's dearest friends, Mrs. Vita C. Thompson.

http://www.useventing.com/aboutus.php?id=1371

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2008 Nunn Finer Course Walks Posted!

USEA sponsor John Nunn of Bit of Britain Saddlery and Nunn Finer has generously provided eventers with an incredible deal... free cross-country course walks at events all across the country with four-star level riders. Did you catch that? Free course walks with Olympians...at YOUR event!

http://www.useventing.com/competitions.php?id=1362

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Dansko Fair Hill International Adds CCI** to 2008 Schedule

Fans of the popular Dansko Fair Hill International Festival in the Country have something new and exciting to look forward to when the event returns October 16-19, 2008. This year's Festival will feature the addition of a CCI** to Fair Hill's competition schedule.

http://www.useventing.com/competitions.php?id=1353

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ICP Boosters to Support Areas III, IV, and IX for Levels I and II Instructor Candidates

As of January 2008, a small group of generous USEA members calling themselves The ICP Boosters have identified Areas III, IV, and IX as USEA Areas where there are very few USEA Instructors' Certification Program-certified instructors in relation to the number of USEA members, compared to other Areas.

http://www.useventing.com/education.php?section=instructors&id=1360

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Eric Horgan to Host Summer Training Session

Eric Horgan, one of the most influential event trainers in our sport today, will be conducting a clinic at Larkin Hill (www.Larkinhill.com) in North Chatham, New York on June 8-14, which will cover all three phases of a horse trials.

To learn more about Eric's extensive background, visit www.erichorgan.com for more info.

For more information and to request an application, contact Margie Hutchison at mhutch5100@aol.com or call (518) 441-2176.

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$5 Discount on 2008 Rolex Kentucky DVD Advanced Orders

Beginning Friday, February 8, for the first time ever SportHouse.com will offer a $5 discount off the regular retail price for advanced orders of the 2008 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Highlight DVD as well as Daily Competition DVDs, featuring every ride of the day, "live" and unedited!

http://www.useventing.com/competitions.php?section=rk3de&id=1365

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USRider Offers Trailer Preparation Tips for Travel Season

Before the start of the summer travel season, it is critically important for horse owners to perform basic yet essential maintenance on their trailers. USRider, the national provider of roadside emergency assistance for horse owners, reminds equestrians to invest time doing routine preventive trailer maintenance.

http://www.useventing.com/competitions.php?id=1366

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2009 Revisions for Qualifications for FEI Eventing Judges

The FEI Eventing Committee has reviewed the qualifications for the FEI eventing judges and will propose the following changes for the Revision of the 2009 FEI Rules for Eventing. It is the intention of the Committee that these principles be applied for the 2009 Revision of Officials at the end of 2008.

http://www.useventing.com/education.php?section=officials&id=1367

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Maui Jim Sunglasses to Sponsor Show Jumping Phase of the 2008 Wellpride USEA American Eventing Championships

Maui Jim, Inc. of Peoria, Illinois will return as name sponsor of the show jumping phase of the Wellpride USEA American Eventing Championships, September 10-14, 2008. This is a repeat sponsorship from the 2007 AEC, which marked the first year that the USEA's national championship was hosted at Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Illinois.

http://www.useventing.com/competitions.php?section=aec&id=1368

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High Performance Manager for the Irish Eventing Team Appointed

Ginny Elliot has been appointed high performance manager for the Irish eventing team."I'm absolutely delighted and really looking forward to it," Ginny told H&H. "I very much enjoy working with up-and-coming riders, and like to do anything I can to help the sport in general." Ginny added, "I'm very pleased to be giving something back to the sport." Former British event rider Ginny Elliot (formerly Leng) won four Olympic medals, three European Championships, a World Championship, five Burghleys and three Badminton Horse Trials.

http://www.useventing.com/competitions.php?id=1372

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Jane Beshear Named to the 2010 World Games Foundation Board

Jane Beshear was announced yesterday as the latest addition to the 2010 World Equestrian Games Foundation Board of Directors. She was elected unanimously by the board.

http://www.useventing.com/competitions.php?id=1374

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On To Hong Kong - Glossary and Relevant Information from the FEI

In order for a horse participating in an international sporting event to be imported in a country, bilateral agreements "or protocols for temporary importation" must exist between the host country and the horse's home country. This is needed to ensure that the equine health status of both countries is preserved or, in other words, that no infectious or contagious diseases will be spread as a result of the trip.

http://www.useventing.com/competitions.php?id=1378

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