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On August 21, 2001, USA Equestrian (formerly AHSA) issued a statement by its president, Alan F. Balch, addressed to his fellow USET trustees in the wake of the finding by New Jersey Superior Court that the USET's corporate actions this year are "null and void."
Balch appeals for an end to the USET's expensive and divisive challenge, and a return to the historic cooperative relationship between the two organizations which has successfully governed the sport for 50 years.
The statement is available at http://www.ahsa.org/EquestrianGovernance/legal/appeal.pdf or by fax upon request.
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The old saying goes..."It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." As I look over my 5 years as USDF Region 5 Director, I can see both sides of this old quote.
THE WORST OF TIMES
No doubt the saddest part of my time as Regional Director has been to see the demise of the two FEI Events in our region. Both Pantano CDI and Dressage in the Rockies CDI have been lost. Along with these events the high level of competition and outside competitors have also been lost. Only if high caliber events are re-established in this region, which will attract the top riders from other regions, will our region continue to grow. So few of our regional competitors EVER go outside their region to compete; they miss out on seeing where they really stand. From experience, I know it is fairly easy to be the 'best' in Colorado or the 'best' in Arizona, but to go to California or to Florida and see if you can even place in the top ten is a reality check everyone who is serious about their riding should have.
THE BEST OF TIMES
I have met more great people and made great new friends. I have watched our Advanced Young Rider Teams go from the last place to fourth this year. I have watched educational events grow from a trickle to a river. Our number of Certified Instructors is one of the top in any region, including large population regions. We have had Sue Halasz and Tracey Roenick invited to the USET finals at Gladstone, and they did us 'proud.' One of our juniors, Tina Hayden, coached by Kim Yacabucci, made the FEI Junior Championships Team. The number of recognized shows continues to grow, and the number of rides continue to grow as well. Top caliber clinicians continue to be brought into our region.
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MY WISH FOR THE FUTURE
I wish that there was more interest in hosting the USAE/USDF/ABIC Regional Championships. I have had to beg for a manager and host site, even having to do it myself one year! This is the one chance for the best of our region to compete HEAD TO HEAD -- do not miss out on this growth opportunity!
I wish that the GMOs would work together more, and that especially in states with more than one GMO, they could work together. You always get more done with more people and more ideas, and SHARING!
I am hopeful that our Advanced Young Riders will fundraise successfully, as this year they did not do any, and with entries and stabling ($1900.00) and a small $500.00 stipend for each rider and our Chef, the account now holds $9.00. Without any donations or fundraising by next years riders, they will have to absorb 100% of the cost of this by themselves. USDF does not give our region any money for this great event. Please, as show managers, clinic organizers etc., remember that a small donation to the Advanced Young Rider Fund will be greatly appreciated.
I wish that the Region 5 Scholarship Fund would be used and expanded. I worked very hard to establish this fund, and last year there were NO applications. This year we have two (for 2002) and the deadline has passed for any more applications.
I wish the best for our new Regional Director, and hope you will all support him/her 100% for the future. Thank you for all of the great memories, I have truly enjoyed working for you and with you.
Janet Brown
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KENTUCKY HORSE PARK BREAKS GROUND FOR NEW
INTERNATIONAL RING
USA Equestrian (formerly AHSA) announced on August 22nd that the Kentucky Horse Park, home to the Federation's headquarters, has begun work on a new international ring. The site, which is opposite the Park's first international all-weather arena used for grand prix show jumping and the Rolex Three Day Event, will create one of the finest show facilities in the U.S. with the goal of attracting top international competitions.
The second all-weather ring will feature a permanent bank and warm-up arena. The project is due for completion in time for the spring 2002 show season. Once completed, the Kentucky Horse Park will be capable of hosting top-level competitions. The Park is currently preparing to bid for the 2006 World Equestrian Games and has been identified as the venue to host some of the equestrian events of the 2012 Olympic Games if Cincinnati is successful in its bid to become the host city.
"This second ring will provide another international facility for the Horse Park to hold major competitions," said international course designer Richard Jeffery, who is involved in the planning and landscaping of the new ring. In addition to the riding space, there will also be extensive landscaping, the extension of electrical services and more access roads.
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