HorseWeb: Gateway to the Equine World on the Internet HorseWeb Horse Links Manage Links Classified Ads Manage Ads Calendar
In the Spotlight
Back On Track
Winter Haven Ranch
Equestrian Education BugSource - Fly Control
Daylight Winner Supply Applewood Farm Dressage
Search the links:
Search the classifieds:

Classifieds Advanced Search
 
Top Viewed Pages
Horse Ads: Horses For Sale
Horse Link Directory: Barn Plans
Horse Ads: Quarter Horses
Top Viewed Classified Ads
Great mare dressage / eventer FEI bound
Coolest NV APHA / PHBA
Coolest Paso Fino Trail Horse
Horse and Country Singles

Horse News

Nation's First Case of Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) for 2009 Detected in Texas

HorseWeb Horse News: Chantal and Wilhelm Genn Make It Two in A Row in $10,000 Open Welcome Stake Chantal and Wilhelm Genn Make It Two in A Row in $10,000 Open Welcome Stake

The Schaefers Are Fastest in 1.30m Jumpers at Showplace Spring Spectacular HorseWeb Horse News: Barbara and Steve Schaefer Are Fastest in 1.30m Jumpers at Showplace Spring Spectacular

HorseWeb Horse News: Early Applause and Maggie Jayne Capture Top Prize in $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby Early Applause and Maggie Jayne Capture Top Prize in $15,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby

Jubulent and Anna Banks Score Big in $10,000 High Junior/A-O Jumper Classic at Showplace Spring Spectacular HorseWeb Horse News: Jubulent and Anna Banks Score Big in $10,000 High Junior/A-O Jumper Classic at Showplace Spring Spectacular

HorseWeb Horse News: Happy Z and Wilhelm Genn Get Ninth Grand Prix
Victory of the Year in $30,000 Showplace Productions Grand Prix Happy Z and Wilhelm Genn Get Ninth Grand Prix Victory of the Year in $30,000 Showplace Productions Grand Prix

Richard Spooner Clinches Second Consecutive Meydan FEI Nations Cup Win for United States

Chantal and Wilhelm Genn Capture $10,000 THIS Open Welcome Stake Win at Showplace Spring Spectacular HorseWeb Horse News: Chantal and Wilhelm Genn Capture $10,000 THIS Open
Welcome Stake Win at Showplace Spring Spectacular

More Horse News
Horse News Archives


Browse Links
Last Update:
Sun Jul 5 12:04 2009 MST
Articles, Literature & Publications
Associations & Organizations
Breeds & Breeders
Chat Rooms
Events, Shows, Clinics, Etc
Facilities, Stables & Farms
Internet Horse Resource Pages
Livestock & Barnyard Pets
Mailing Lists/Listservs
Newsgroups, Forums & Message Boards
Personal Pages
Places of Interest
Products
Services
Sports/Disciplines/Trail Riding
Therapeutic Riding
Vacations, Travel


Browse All Ads
Last Update:
Sun Jul 5 12:39 2009 MST
Horses For Sale
Stallion Standing
Boarding
Real Estate
Livestock & Barnyard Pets
Trucks & Trailers
Tack & Equipment
Clothing/Apparel
Farriers
Training
Services
Art, Books, Gifts, Etc.


Articles: Press Release


U.S. Drivers Weber and Johnson Off to a Winning Start at World Equestrian Festival CHIO Aachen



Chester Weber in his victory lap. Photo Credit: My Weber.


Contact:
United States Equestrian Federation, Inc.
4047 Iron Works Parkway
Lexington, KY 40511-8483
Tel: (859) 258-2472
Fax (859) 231-6662
Web site: www.usef.org
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 3, 2008

Lexington, KY -- Two of the top U.S. drivers are taking on some of the world's best at the World Equestrian Festival CHIO Aachen in Aachen, Germany as part of their important preparation for the 2008 World Driving Championships. After the dressage, U.S. drivers Chester Weber and Tucker Johnson are sitting comfortably in first and third.

Weber, the current USEF National Champion, bested a star studded field of 25 four-in-hands to go into the lead after the dressage on a score of 36.48. Driving Grumus, Jamaica, Rolex W and Senate he put in his customary elegant performance in the first phase.

"They are really seasoned," said Weber. "They were perfectly round, moving big. The lead pair look like a perfect couple. They have great expression and movement, they have their ears forward and are happy doing their job. The expression and presence is really great."

The 33-year-old Ocala, FL driver drove the same horses at the 2006 World Equestrian Games achieving a very similar result.

"I haven't had them all together since 2006," said Weber. "The score is about the same so I think it is a bright future for the Americans for the summer."

Weber looks forward to Saturday's marathon.

"The marathon course, it's always tough here, said Weber. "I start out really early in the morning, we've had quite a bit of rain so that's good that I go early I think. I want to build the marathon up between now and the World Championships. I don't think we'll win the marathon but I want to stay close. It will take some luck but my intention is to try. I'm a fighter."

Eight points behind Weber is another U.S. driving veteran: Tucker Johnson. Johnson, of Hobe Sound, FL drove Argus, Spotlight, Williams and Der Consul to a score of 44.42. Johnson's horses have been based in Europe with Michael Freund but he has driven lightly over the past two years.

"I was very excited after such a long hiatus from international competition that I was able to come back and put in such a respectable score and finish so well in such a strong field," said Johnson. "My last major competition was the World Equestrian Games and I only did one national show in America last year in October. I was very nervous I wouldn't have it together enough. Michael had them very well prepared."

The U.S. is the only country with two drivers in the top five and only Sweden has two in the top 10 (placed eighth and 10th), giving the Americans a large lead in the team competition. Weber and Johnson scores combined for 80.90, followed by the Netherlands with 96.13 and Switzerland on 99.97.

"Today puts us in a very good chance as a nation," said Johnson. "Chester drove the best test I've seen him drive. As a nation we are about 16 points in the lead. It is a big deal to go out of first day that far in front."

The marathon gets underway Saturday morning at 2.00 p.m. local time. For live scoring and complete results, please see http://www.chioaachen.de/default_e.asp. +

ENDS

For more information, please contact Joanie Morris at jmorris@usef.org.

The vision of the United States Equestrian Federation(r) is to provide leadership for equestrian sport in the United States of America by promoting the pursuit of excellence from the grassroots to the Olympic Games, based on a foundation of fair, safe competition and the welfare of its human and equine athletes.


Back On Track: Drug Free Ceramic Pain Relief Products