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Best Course Competition Launches at Washington
Five More Sign On - Alltech, Buffalo, Devon, Fairfield and Ox Ridge!
WESTPORT, CT - December 9, 2013 - The Best Course Gives Back to the Horse! There isn't any equestrian who would disagree - which is why the EQUUS Foundation and the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) have jointly established the new Best Course Competition - open to all USEF Licensed Competitions and their competitors.
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It's A Win Win!
The new program utilizes competition itself to benefit horse welfare. Horse shows participate by:
• offering the Best Course of the Day class at their competitions,
• encouraging their competitors to compete in the class and
• donating the class proceeds to the EQUUS Foundation. 100% of the class proceeds are used for horse welfare.
Open to Juniors, Amateurs & Professionals in All Divisions!
The judge will select the winner from among the competitors (junior, amateur or professional) wearing the official Best Course Competition Armband while competing in any division at the participating competition. The winner is the judge's favorite and most memorable performance.
USEF Licensed Competitions that sign up as Best Course Competitions, along with the winners of the Best Course of the Day, will be recognized by both the EQUUS Foundation and the United States Equestrian Federation.
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Meet our Partners
Alltech National Horse Show
October 28, 2014 - November 2, 2014
Buffalo International
September 10, 2014 - September 14, 2014
Devon Horse Show & Country Fair
May 22, 2014 - June 1, 2014
Fairfield County Hunt Club June Benefit Horse Show
June 17, 2014 - June 21, 2014
Ox Ridge December Horse Show
December 7, 2013 - December 8, 2013
Washington International Horse Show
October 21, 2014 - October 26, 2014
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Meet the 2013 WIHS Winners!
We were proud to be the first to offer the Best Course Competition," said Bridget Love Meehan, WIHS Executive Director. We will be offering it again at our 2014 show on October 21, 2014 - October 26, 2014."
Ashton Alexander & Storyteller owned by Samantha Kasowitz presented by Bridget Love Meehan, WIHS Executive Director. Photo courtesy of WIHS.
True Love & Mimi Gochman & True Love owned by David Gochman.
Photo courtesy of WIHS & Shawn McMillen.
Not Pictured: Winner & Daryl Portela & Winner owned by Isalou, Inc., Peter Pletcher & Samabalino owned by David Gochman and
Samantha Sommers & Small Affair owned by Iwasaki & Reilly.
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Find out more at equusfoundation.org/BestCourse!
About EQUUS Foundation
The EQUUS Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity established in 2002, also known as Horse Charities of America, is dedicated to improving the quality of life of horses, enabling the therapeutic use of horses for those in need, fostering the horse-human bond, and educating the public about the horse's unique ability to empower, teach and heal. Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Contact the EQUUS Foundation, Inc., at 168 Long Lots Road, Westport, CT 06880, Tele: (203) 259-1550, E-Mail: mail@equusfoundation.org, Website: equusfoundation.org.
About United States Equestrian Federation
Established in 1917, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), www.usef.org, is dedicated to uniting the equestrian community, honoring achievement, and serving as guardians of equestrian sport. The USEF promotes the safety and welfare of horses and riders while encouraging interest, participation and excellence at every competitive level and for all breed and discipline affiliates within the Federation family equally. The USEF is the only national organization dedicated to the promotion of the equestrian sport, fair competition and equine welfare regardless of breed or discipline.
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