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The FEI has announced the following new dressage tests effective January 1, 2002.
The following tests have been rewritten or are new:
FEI GRAND PRIX
FEI INTERMEDIARE I
FEI JUNIORS FREESTYLE
FEI PONY RIDERS FREESTYLE
The following tests have been revised only in total points; movements and requirements of the test remain the same:
FEI GRAND PRIX SPECIAL
FEI INTERMEDIARE I FREESTYLE
A download of these new tests is available at:
www.equestrian.org/aboutus/inter/info.asp
[Editor's Note: The tests in these downloads are not for show use,
i.e., they list the movements, but there is no place for judge's marks or comments. Tests for show use must be ordered.]
You may order copies of all dressage tests by downloading the order form:
Www.equestrian.org/download/forms/admin/usa-dressage.pdf
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Two noted equestrians were recently inducted into the United States Dressage Federation (USDF) Hall of Fame during the federation's annual convention held November 28-December 1st in Orlando, Florida. Major General Guy V. Henry, Jr. and Ms. Jessica Newberry Ransehousen joined the ranks of seven other remarkable equestrians and three notable dressage horses as the newest inductees into the Hall of Fame.
Major General Guy V. Henry, Jr. born January 28, 1875 and died November 29, 1967, dedicated his life to pro-moting and participating in equestrian sport, and was held in high esteem by his peers in equestrian circles around the world. Maj. Gen. Henry was a graduate of the complete course of equitation at the French Calvary School at Saumur. He was also a commandant of the U.S. Calvary School, and the head of the Department of Equitation of the U.S. Calvary School at Fort Riley, Kansas where he developed the first organized curriculum and doctrine for teaching advanced equitation.
In the 1912 Olympics, equestrian competition made its debut, and Maj. Gen. Henry organized the first U.S. equestrian team. He also rode as a member on that initial team -- in all three disciplines. He was the Director of Equestrian Activities at the 1932 Olympics and was Chef d'Equipe for the 1948 U.S. Olympic Equestrian team. Maj. Gen. Henry also judged at two Olympic Games, as well as other international competitions.
Maj. Gen. Henry became very active in the international governing body for equestrian sports: the International Equestrian Federation (FEI). He served as vice-president and the president position, and to date, an honor no other American has duplicated. As a director for both the American Horse Shows Association and the United States Equestrian Team, Henry helped to define and circulate the first rules for dressage competition in the United States. His contributions in the equestrian world are still being enjoyed today.
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What is the annual USDF Convention? It's a total immersion, a smorgasbord of dressage---meetings of the twenty-four different councils and committees, the Board of Governors meeting, educational events, and an equestrian trade fair. I especially enjoy meeting other dressage riders, show managers, and technical delegates and talking about dressage in their areas.
The setting for the USDF Convention was at the Orlando Peabody Hotel. In the Peabody tradition, woodland ducks march twice daily from their penthouse accommodations to the beautiful marble lobby fountain at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., 365 days a year. They actually roll out a red carpet for these ducks to walk on!
Janet Brown led our first regional meeting and announced that the 2002 Region 5 Championships would be held at Central Arizona Riding Academy in Chandler, Arizona, on October 18-20. This bid was the only one submitted, and CARA hosted the regionals five years ago.
My personal highlight from this convention was my election as Region 5 Director. I am excited about working with everyone in our region and the executive board. I have made the long drive from Phoenix to Colorado for the regional championships; I have managed shows, and have officiated as the technical delegate at many shows in our region. I would like to increase the communication within our region, so I would like to hear your ideas. My email address is hunterry@mindspring.com, and I check it at least twice a day when I am in town.
Other highlights from the convention included a new equitation medal for juniors, a vigorous discussion of horse identification numbers, pronouncement of 2002 as the Year of the Freestyle, and the inaugural Dressage Freestyle Championships February 21-24 in Burbank, California. 2002 promises to be an exciting year. Now is the time to start planning for it!
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year and Happy Riding!
Theresa Hunt
Region 5 Director
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