Gladstone, NJ-January 10, 2003-The USET is pleased to announce a new and innovative program called the Intervet/USET Reining All Star Series showcasing the top Reining horses and riders in the country! The series was developed by the USET in an effort to promote an even greater awareness of the sport of Reining.

In 2003, two $25,000-added Intervet/USET Open Reining classes will be held as part of the All Star Series at Equus America, Houston, TX on February 9 and at Equus America in Kansas City, MO on April 27. USET Executive Director Bonnie Jenkins is looking forward to the new program.

"We are really excited about the Intervet/USET Reining All Star Series," said Jenkins. "A whole new audience will be introduced to this exciting sport at Equus America and the $25,000 purse should attract the best reining horses and riders in the country."

Equus America is one of the most dynamic equine events ever to be presented in this country. Equus America will highlight all aspects of the equine world with some of the most highly respected and talented clinicians, trainers and competitors along with an extensive Trade Show offering visitors, exhibitors, competitors and educators the very best of everything equine.

The premiere will take place at the Reliant Arena in Houston, on February 6-9, 2003. The second competition will be at the American Royal Center and Kemper Arena in Kansas City, MO, on April 24-27, 2003.

The USET will continue to feature the USET Reining Championship, presented by Bayer and the USET Futures Championship at the 2003 Bayer/USET Festival of Champions, presented by State Line Tack, June 19-22 at the USET Olympic Training Center in Gladstone, New Jersey.

For more information about the Intervet/USET Reining All Star Series or the Bayer/USET Festival of Champions, presented by State Line Tack, please call (908)234-1251 or visit the website at www.uset.org.

The United States Equestrian Team is a non-profit organization that selects, trains, equips and finances equestrians of the highest possible standard to represent our country in major international competition, including the Olympic Games and the World Championships. To accomplish this the USET seeks out and nurtures the development of talented athletes - riders, drivers and horses - and provides the support and guidance they need to help them attain their fullest potential. For more information on the USET, please call (908) 234-1251, or visit USET ONLINE at www.uset.org.