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Articles: Press Release
USEF Introduces Horse of the Year Awards for Driving
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
March 1,
2005
Lexington, KY - The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is
pleased to announce a new and exciting opportunity for drivers to be
recognized for their achievements, with the newly created Horse of the
Year Carriage Driving Awards. The following class descriptions
(restricted to open classes) are eligible for points: turnout, working,
reinsmanship, obstacle driving, and coaching. There will be categories
for both horses and ponies, and awards will be given for singles, pairs
or multiples.
Points will be awarded based on the number of entries in the class, as
well as the order of finish. Points will be awarded in classes where
there are as few as two exhibitors, and in large classes, points will be
awarded up to and including 16th place. The USEF Horse of the Year
Carriage Driving Awards will be presented at the 2006 USEF Annual
Meeting. For more information, please contact Joyce Hamblin, liaison for
driving, by phone at (859) 225-6939, or via e-mail at jhamblin@usef.org.
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