UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN FEDERATION WEEK IN REVIEW
May 17-23, 2004

Beezie Madden Wins Final Olympic Selection Trials.  Madden and Authentic Only Duo to Go Double Clear in Both Trials Today.

Wylde and Fein Cera 2 nd . Both now earn slots on Olympic Team Short List.

Beezie Madden described Sunday as "a bit of a rollercoaster," and she gave the crowd a real thrill ride when she and Authentic (KWPN, Guidam -Gerlinda) brilliantly attacked the course becoming the only ones to go clear in both Trial #5 and the final Trial #6 in the 2004 Olympic Selection Trials Finals at Oaks Blenheim. They finished with a cumulative total of only 8 faults for all six selection trials that have been held in California over the past two weekends.

Prior to Trial #5 one of her three mounts, Di Silvio, was scratched from competition. "We don't know what it is yet. Like I said, it was a big disappointment." But that disappointment was balanced by her performance on Authentic, a young 9 year old Dutch warmblood gelding. "He's gained a lot of experience in the last two weeks, and we have plenty of time to be in top form again," said Madden. "It was a lot for a young horse, I was more worried about the Trials than Athens and it hasn't sunk in yet. I had a lot of confidence coming in with three good horses. You dream since you're a little kid to represent your country in the Olympics."

Wylde has now signed-up for the Beezie Madden fan club, "She's one of the greats, she's leading this team. She has brilliant horses, absolute quality," he said. Wylde and the graceful Fein Cera (HOL, Landadel -Cera) had a clean trip in Trial #5 and were leading the cumulative standings with just 4 faults but found trouble in the shortened course in Trial #6 and picked up another 8 faults. "My heart was racing that's for sure. I went too slow into the triple. I'm a bit disappointed in myself but she's had a lot to do and she's jumped four clear rounds out of six so I'm thrilled with her." Wylde and Fein Cera finished with a total of 12 faults for the trials.

Both riders are enthusiastic about the chances the U.S Show Jumping Team will have in Athens . "The team we have is the strongest we've had in a long time. We will have four great riders. I think we have a really, really good chance. The Germans and French maybe aren't as strong as they have been," said Wylde.

McLain Ward and Sapphire (by Darco) finished third with a total of 15 faults for the six Trials. In describing the young 9 year old mare he said, Ïshe got better and better, more solid. This horse is medal talent. She might be the least experienced horse on the team but she's so gifted that she makes up for it.Ó In both trials today they had five faults, four jumping faults and one time fault.

Allison Firestone and Casanova (Swedish WB, Cortez - Alpenkicka) were fourth with 21 total faults, and Lauren Hough and Clasiko (HOL, Calando IV Ò Bola) were fifth with 25 faults. "I'm certainly going to stay prepared," observed Hough. "Anything can happen before Athens . I'll be ready in case they need me." Madden was sixth on Judgement (KWPN, Consul - Faletta) with 30 faults.

Chris Kappler and Royal Kaliber (KWPN, Ramiro - Fiedonja) have already been selected to the Short List. Kappler and Madden were members of the gold medal winning Pan Am Games team last year. In addition to the top two horse and rider combinations coming out of these trials, Madden and Wylde, the Selectors will choose two more horse and rider combinations for the Short List for a total of six. The Short List will be officially announced on Tuesday, May 25, and is subject to approval from the United States Olympic Committee.

Show Jumping Selection Trials to air on OLN and USA Network-

The Show Jumping Selection Trials from Del Mar, California will air on Outdoor Life Network (OLN) on Sunday, June 27, 5:00-6:00PM ET . The Show Jumping Selection Trials from San Juan Capistrano , California will air on USA Network on Saturday, May 29th, 10:00-11:30AM ET .

Catch Olympic Fever!!!!

Do you want to go to Greece for the Olympics, but the airfare doesn't fit the budget and there's no one to watch the pets Come to Southern California instead and get ready to be awed, where the BEST horses and riders in the country are gathering to compete for the few coveted spots on the U.S. Olympic Team! Inspiration awaits at the Olympic Selection Trials to be held at the Oaks Blenheim Exhibition on consecutive weekends, June 12-13 and June 18-20. In addition to the Selection Trials, the Bayer/USET Foundation Festival of Champions will also feature the USEF Intermediaire Championships.

This spectacular event also offers educational tools for the Dressage enthusiast: Instant Scoring (see the score from all 5 judges within seconds of the movement on a jumbo scoreboard) and Dressage with the Expert featuring FEI ÏOÓ Judge Axel Steiner . Headsets will be available to hear a running commentary on each ride. Learn the subtle details that spell the difference between a good performance and a great one. Whether you are a rider trying to learn more about what the judges watch for, or a spectator interested in gaining a better appreciation of the performances you watch, this is a first rate opportunity to sharpen your skills!

In addition to the exciting competition, an outstanding trade fair will be available to fulfill all your shopping needs. Also, a Dream Come True Live Auction Package for any rider - one month's training with internationally renowned Grand Prix rider Debbie McDonald at River Grove Farm in Sun Valley , Idaho , complete with a stall for your horse and a condo for you. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will be auctioned off on June 19 th at the "Celebrate with the Champions" fundraiser to benefit the United States Equestrian Foundation.

Visit www.usef.org for the Dressage Olympic Selection Rankings as of 5/18/04 .

Short List Announced for 2004 Olympic Show Jumping Team-

The United States Equestrian Federation today announced the Short List for the 2004 Olympic Show Jumping Team. The four horse/rider combinations and two substitutes are as follows:

Two alternate/substitute combinations have been named:

Madden, Wylde and Ward qualified for the Short List by finishing first, second and third respectively in the six Olympic Selection Trials held May 14 th and 15 th in Del Mar, California, and May 22 nd and 23 rd in San Juan Capistrano, California. Based on his exceptional record and performances on Royal Kaliber, Chris Kappler, 2003 Equestrian of the Year, was named as a discretionary selection to the Short List on April 29 th and did not have to compete in the Trials. Firestone and Hough finished 4 th and 5 th in the Trials series.

"We have a superb team of talented and experienced riders who know how to win at the international level and world class horses capable of winning an Olympic medal," said Frank Chapot, Coach of the United States Show Jumping Team. "Leopoldo Palacios' courses for the Trials not only tested the horses and riders to the Olympic standard, but prepared them for the challenges they'll meet in Athens ."

Madden, Wylde, Ward, Kappler, and Firestone will compete at CSI*** Hachenburg , Germany , July 1-4 and CSIO***** Aachen , Germany , July 13 - 18 as their final preparation for the Olympic Games, August 13 - 29.

Short List selections are subject to approval by the United States Olympic Committee.

2004 Pony Finals Information Now Available on USEF Website

Information about the 2004 USEF Pony Finals can be found at

http://www.usef.org/content/equestrianSports/disciplines/national/ponyFinals.php

2004 Paralympic Games Dressage Team Announced

The United States Equestrian Federation today announced the team for the 2004 Paralympic Dressage Team which will compete in Athens, Greece this coming September.

"We came into the final selection of our team with a strong pool of good horses and talented riders, and are very pleased with the group that has been nominated," stated U.S. Paralympic Team Coach Missy Ransehousen. "They are up to the challenge of preparing for and making a good showing at the Games this coming September," she added.

The Team is as follows:

Two reserve combinations have been named:

The nominations are subject to approval by the United States Olympic Committee.

Vesicular Stomatitis Confirmed in Texas -

The American Horse Council has learned of a confirmed a case of Vesicular Stomatitis in the State of Texas . The AHC is closely following this situation and monitoring any movement restrictions that may be implemented by states and foreign trading partners. Currently, Kentucky is the only state that has put movement restrictions in place. For more information, please visit the American Horse Council website at www.horsecouncil.org

Todd Crawford wins the $75,000 Bayer/USEF Open

Reining Championship-

Todd Crawford and his mount Matt Dillon Dun It (AQHA, Hollywood Dun it - Rosalie Dillon), owned by 3 Peaks Ranch, Bend Oregon, won the $75,000 Bayer/USEF Open Reining Championship during International Day at the 2004 NRHA Derby with a score of 228.5. This win raises Matt Dillon Dun It's lifetime earnings to $94,636.56.

Todd Sommers aboard Remin Whiz (AQHA, Topsail Whiz - Sure Remedy), owned by Lucy Van Swearingen, was crowned reserve champion with a score of 226. Tom McCutcheon, a member of the 2002 World Equestrian Games Gold Medal Reining Team, rode Brad Hattig's Steady's Dude (AQHA, Steady Tradition - Bar Good Friday) to take 3 rd place.

NRHA Hall of Famers Bill Horn and Trashadeous (AQHA, Be Aech Enterprise - Miss White Trash) rode their way to 4 th place with a score of 222. Horn was awarded the Don Burt award for being the highest placed rider in the Open Championship not in the top 50 of the USEF Reining Long List.

Riders were competing for not only the Bayer/USEF Open Reining Championship but also for a chance to go to the FEI World Reining Masters Final to be held at the NRHA Futurity and Championship Show this fall. Two riders from the United States will be selected based on total monies earned at International Reining Competitions (CRI's) held this year. At the Futurity riders from all over the world will come to Oklahoma City , OK to vie for the title of World Reining Master! The purse will be big ($100,000) and the Reining exciting so be sure to make plans to attend this spectacular event!

Modification Made to Selection Procedure for 2004 Super League Competitions-

On May 19 th , the USEF Executive Committee approved a modification and clarification to the selection procedure for the Super League Competitions. At the recommendation of the High Performance Committee, it was clarified to say that the selection procedure for CSIO/CSI competition (of which the USET Computer List is a component) will be used to name teams for 2004 CSIO's Hickstead (July 21-25), Dublin (August 4-8) and Barcelona (September 16-19), however still providing for the Selectors to name a maximum of two horse/rider combinations as discretionary choices in place of either the third, fourth or both horse/rider combinations if they so deem in assembling the best possible team for the Super League competitions. Additionally, the Olympic selectors, Michael Endicott, Lisa Jacquin, Ray Texel, and alternate Rich Fellers, would serve as Selectors, not the unconflicted members of the Show Jumping High Performance Committee.

USEF to Establish International Ranking List Based Only on FEI Recognized Competitions - Will Replace Existing System

On May 19 th , the USEF Executive Committee approved the establishment of an international ranking list which would only utilize results from FEI recognized competitions. The list would be used for selection of CSIO/CSI competitions in place of the existing system, which includes national competitions in the United States as well as FEI competitions. The implementation date will be January 1, 2005 . The Show Jumping High Performance Committee recommended this change so riders for international teams will be selected based on their record in competitions with the same rules and format as the competitions in Europe . Currently, national competitions operate under different rules than FEI competitions.

"As a result of this list becoming the basis for our international team selections, we anticipate many more competitions in this country to apply for FEI recognition," said Bonnie B. Jenkins , Executive Director of High Performance for the USEF. "To see the number and quality of FEI competitions grow in this country would be a great thing for our sport, and help our teams get more international level experience."

Week of: May 17-23, 2004

NOTE: ÏPlacings after 10 th if any, are not included in these results

International Scene:

CAI-B Bromont (CAN)     5/21-23/04

FEI Pony Single

1 st Suzy Stafford and Courage to Lead

FEI Horse Single

2 nd Nancy Johnson and Canequin's Look Out (Morgan, Equinox Locomotion - Roman Elite)

4 th Sterling Graburn and Quincey

7 th Martha ÏPatsyÓ O'Brien and Madoc Champagne (Welsh Cob/TB, Kentchurch Chime - Jolly N Swashy)

9 th Scott Monroe and Bethesda After Dark ( Morgan , Wyoming Flyhawk - Dreams Kate)

10 th Robert E. Koopman and Lion Heart

CCI*** Saumur (FRA)       5/20-23/04 

5 th Abigail Lufkin and Better I Do It

10 th Robyn Fisher and Le Samurai (HOL/TB, Sabotage - Heiali)

CSI**** Hamburg (GER)

Womens Jumping Competition, 1.45 m

8 th Sheila Burke and Jamison (KWPN, Nimmerdor)

Hasseroder Trophy von Hamburg (Individual), 1.60 m

7 th Sheila Burke and Caya

Hasseroder Trophy von Hamburg (Team), 1.60 m

6 th AEGON Equestrian Team (Sheila Burke and Caya, Thomas Muhlbauer (GER) and
Malwine and Beat Mandli (SUI) and LB Oh Harry)

Hunter/Jumper Scene:

KESWICK HUNT CLUB         5/19-23/04      Keswick , VA

• $10,000 Keswick Hunt Club Jumper Classic-LOXLEY (HOL, Liviano - Dunja III) ridden by Sloane Coles, owned by Jack Boles
• $1,500 JR/AO Jumper Classic-MARINA ridden by Alex Humiston, owned by Merifields Farm
• $1,000 CH/AD Jumper Classic-DUTCH SPARROW (TB/Connemara, Grange Finn Sparrow - Dutch Trim) owned and ridden by Samantha Williams
• 1 st Year Green-POINT GUARD (HAN, Saskan - Daisy) ridden by Olin Armstrong, owned by Cismont Manor Farm and Douglas Wheeler
• 2 nd Year Green-REESE (Swedish WB, Gershwin - Solita) ridden by Bob Crandall, owned by Shaw Johnson Price
• Green Conformation-HENRY (TB, Rambo Phil - Golden Lolly) ridden by Olin Armstrong, owned by Cismont Manor Farm and Douglas Wheeler
• Regular Working-THURSDAY NITE ridden by Olin Armstrong, owned by Cismont Manor Farm and Douglas Wheeler
• Regular Conformation-CHOPARD (Bavarian WB, Wellington - Rassel) ridden by Sandy Ferrell, owned by Krista Weisman
• Amateur Owner 18-35-FANFARE (TB/QH, Kind David - Alia)owned and ridden by Nancy Amling
• Amateur Owner 36+-RED DRAGON (Belgian Warmblood) ridden by Betty Oare, owned by M/M Ernest Oare
• Green Pony-SUNSET'S FAIRY LORE (Welsh/App, Rocky Creek's Wendy Adonis - Nobody's A Hero) ridden by Amanda Hall, owned by Sunset Farm
• Small Pony-TRUST ME ridden by Taylor Harpman, owned by Overview Farm
• Medium Pony-LAND'S END SAMSARA (Welsh, Carol ina 's Red Fox - Carol Road ) owned and ridden by Taylor Brown
• Large Pony-TOBLERONE (Welsh cross, Al Marah Lord Elope - Sugar Babe) ridden by Alexandra Shaffer, owned by Alice Coke

LAS COLINAS JUMPING CLASSIC     5/19-23/04      Irving , TX

• Las Colinas Jumper Classic-BELLA DIAMOND (ISH, Diamond Lad - Bella Supreme) ridden by Sean Steffee, owned by Woodland Hills
• JR/AO Jumper Classic-PASCAL owned and ridden by Wendy Fritz
• Children's/Adult Jumper Classic-SPACE COWBOY ridden by Alexandra Biederman, owned by Matt Cyphert
• Children's Hunter Classic- MEMPHIS owned and ridden by Caroline Donnally
• Adult Amateur Hunter Classic-T-NOTE, ridden by Abby Converse, owned by GGEM, INC
• Pony Hunter Classic-YOU'RE MY HERO owned and ridden by Megan Bifano
• Regular Working-CAMPINO ridden by Julie Cleveland, owned by Meredith Mendenhall
• Green Working-CR CONDE (HOL, Callettol - T Carina) ridden by Russell Frey, owned by Bridget Mosley
• Green Conformation and Amateur Owner-TITLEST 8 ridden by Didi McKenzie, owned by M/M Ken McKenzie
• Junior Hunter-LANGLEY owned and ridden by Chris Nelson
• Small Pony-COOL BEANS owned and ridden by Emma Roberts
• Medium Pony-BROWNLAND'S IN THE RAIN (Welsh cross, Brer Jeremy Fisher - Freq) ridden by Emma Roberts, owned by Julia Eads
• Large Pony-JUST DO IT ( POA , KS 'S JW White Lightening - KS'S Little Fawn) owned and ridden by Amy Lang
• Green Pony-IMAGINE THAT owned and ridden by Alyssa O'Connell
• Adult Amateur 18-35-T-NOTE ridden by Abby Converse, owned by GGEM, INC
• Adult Amateur 36-46-NICHOLAS ridden by Laura Beckworth, owned by Diana Hobby
• Adult Amateur 47+-FIRST MONDAY ridden by Johnnie Martin Carey, owned by Meghan Barry

RMI MID-FLORIDA III         5/21-23/04      Ocala , FL

• Green Working-LEIGHTON BAY ridden by Kate Conover, owned by Quiet Hill Farm
• Amateur Owner-ALLEGIANCE owned and ridden by Shelia Slack
• Small Junior-ANNI ridden by Megan Young, owned by Jessica Beavers
• Large Junior-SOCRATES owned and ridden by Brooke Weidenbenner
• Small Pony-HEY DIDDLE DIDDLE (Vean Cockalarum -Pencoed Petal)ridden by Hayley Waters, owned by Fox Meadow Farm
• Medium Pony-JACK BLACK (Welsh cross, Prime Time -Foxwood Golden Gift) owned and ridden by Molly Braswell
• Sm/Md Green Pony-ROCKETT (Welsh/TB, JLA Sir William -Windair) owned and ridden by Molly Braswell
• Large Pony and Large Green Pony-ALL SPORT owned and ridden by Ashley Ann McGhee
• Children's Pony-SOME BUNNY ridden by Jamie Gibson, owned by Bailey Hayes
• Children's Horse 14 and Under-CLICHÉ ridden by Elise Lube, owned by Centennial Farm
• Children's Horse 15-17-HELIOS ( Brandenburg , Hyoriot -Sensation) owned and ridden by Camille Swain
• Adult Amateur 18-35-ABSOLUTELY SINFUL (TB, Bristlecone -Sunny Rente) owned and ridden by Kelly Gottfried
• Adult Amateur 36+-EL GAUCHO owned and ridden by Holly Burke
• Pre-Green-NABIENNE ridden by Kate Conover, owned by Megan McDonald

Breeds and Western Disciplines:

Ashville Lions Charity         5/19-22/04      Ashville , NC

Judges: Edward Bennett, John Clauson, James Taylor

Five Gaited Championship
1 st Walterways Remember Me (Star Material -Yorktown 's Forget-Me-Not); Ridden by Nelson Green; Owned by Kenneth Wheeler
2 nd Lakeviews Rare A Phi (Phi Slama Jama -Lakeview's Rare Indeed); Ridden by Larry Hodge; Owned by Lakeview Farm

Roadster Pony Championship
1 st Whims And Wishes; Driven by Eric Kirsch; Owned by Robert/Kim Grom

ASB Three Gaited Championship
1 st In My Soul (I'm A New Yorker -Mean Vixen); Ridden by Neil Visser; Owned by Happy Valley Stables
2 nd Smoke Gets In Your Eyes (Periaptor -Sunday Song); Ridden by Maria Gilman; Owned by Jayo Family Corporation

USEF Adult Saddle Seat Medal
1 st Jessica Harrison

Fine Harness Championship
1 st Kool Tyme BH ( Harlem Town -Lovely Heirloom); Driven by Iris James; Owned by Frank James
2 nd Candle Dan ( Talent Town Ò Candle Dance); Driven and Owned by Carl Nichols

USEF Saddle Seat Medal
1 st Jessica Saft
2 nd Tara Grom

Road Horse To Bike Championship
1 st Westgate Villain; Driven by Michael Gordon; Owned by Michael/Nancy Gordon
2 nd Rompaway; Driven and Owned by William Maddy

Hackney Pleasure Driving Championship
1 st Ali (Magic Highland -Ragtime Rose); Driven and Owned by Gwendolin Stableford
2 nd Cowboy Magic; Driven by Gabriella Flynn; Owned by Florida Pain Institute

Amateur Three Gaited Pleasure
1 st Page Me (Caramac -Simply Furious); Ridden by Victoria Bleeden; Owned by Strathmore Investment
2 nd Amber Lager (Royal Return Ò Desert Amber); Ridden by Anitya Marlowe; Owned by Russell/Anitya Marlowe

ASB Country Western Pleasure Championship
1 st Rum Tum Tigger (Merchant Prince -Pure Fantacy R.R.); Ridden by Luanne Kilday; Owned by Jeb Boyd
2 nd The Comeback ( Jamestown Ò Perfect); Ridden by Abby Jones; Owned by Creekridge LLC

Three Gaited Country Pleasure Championship
1 st Lady Mysterious (Show N Off Too -Mystical Lady); Ridden by Marion Bryan; Owned by Hugh/Marion Bryan
2 nd Callaways Hail Liberty (Sultan's Santana Ò Callaway's Lady Liberty); Ridden by Vicki Reed; Owned by Sam/Vicki Reed

Five-Gaited Amateur Championship
1 st Tigerlee (Family Jewels -Harlem 's Twinkle); Ridden by Jackie Stred; Owned by Jaquelyn M. Stred Revocable Trust
2 nd Callaways Kit Carson (Sultan's Collector's Item -Callaway's Kit & Caboodle); Ridden and Owned by Susan Shepherd

Three-Gaited Show Pleasure Adult 18-35 Championship
1 st Bonnie Buck (Buck Rogers -Astra Music); Ridden by Amanda Murchison; Owned by Donna/Amanda O Keefe
2 nd CH In Neon Erb (Captive Spirit -Supreme Sunbeam); Ridden and Owned by Jamie Hitchin

Leading Sires (as of 5/23/04)

• Andalusian -- Jupiter VI
• Arabian-- Shugak (Lea Baron -SRF Lauramaar)
• DressageÛWeltmeyer (HAN, World Cup I -Anka)
• Dressage BreedingÛAlla Czar (KWPN, Zeus -Renetta)
• EventingÛCozy's Commander (CSH, Cozy Joe -Penelopy)
• Hackney--
• Half Arabian Ò Brass (Arab, Bask -Tsanar)
• HunterÛVoltaire (HAN, Furioso II -Gogo Moeve)
• Hunter BreedingÛAlla Czar (KWPN, Zeus -Renetta)
• Jumper Ò Burggraaf (HOL, Landgraf I -Loanda )
• South Pacific Memorial Award present by Joan Irvine Smith and The Oaks to the highest ranking US-based jumper sireÛConsul (KWPN, Nimmerdor -Waloniki)
• MorganÛSharpshooter (Beamington -Tiffin First Lady)
• National Show HorseÛLooken Good (Half Arab/NSH, Gazort -Genina's Gracious Command)
• Paso FinoÛGran Chucuano Donde ES (Plebeyo -Escoba Que Tal)
• Pony Hunter BreedingÛ Telynau Elgar (Welsh, Eyarth Rio -Saxon Esther)
• Pony HunterÛGayfields Vida Blue (Welsh, Findeln Blue Danube -Pickwick Shan)
• Pony JumperÛTop Gun I (Westfalen Riding Pony, Rosedale Tiberius -Chanel)
• Reining, Western, TrailÛDocs King Chex (AQHA, Doc Bar -Kingetta Chex)
• RoadsterÛDun Haven Awesome Creation (Hackney, Cadetson's Choice -Royal Manor Melody)
• SaddlebredÛChubasco (Fountain of Youth -Tropical Gale)
• WelshÛGayfields Big Easy (Sleight of Hand -Louisiana Lagniappe)

Leading Sire lists are updated daily. Visit the website at http://www.usef.org/content/pointsAwards/2004/leadingSires.php .

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