Lexington, KY – December 21, 2010 – And the winner is: up to you! Voting begins today for the coveted 2010 USEF Equestrian of the Year, which, following decades of tradition comes at the end of the 2010 competition year and is announced when the horse world meets at the United States Equestrian Federation’s annual Pegasus Awards celebration in January. (more…)

Lexington, KY – December 21 – To reach the highest level of excellence in equestrian sport takes talent, perseverance, a tremendous spirit and often, unwavering courage. In 2010, five horses have shown the world those qualities and more. And on January 22, the United States Equestrian Federation will bestow just one of them with the prestigious title of Horse of the Year, the highest honor the USEF awards a horse. (more…)

Dear ODS Members,

To all of our members who have already completed the survey, we truly appreciate the time and thought put into completing the survey.  The comments we have received are constructive and useful – thank you!

To anyone who has not yet completed the survey, we wanted to give you a reminder that the survey will close on 1/5/2011 so that we have time to review the survey results prior to our report to the ODS Board.  It has been the goal of the ODS Board to continue the efforts developed in the strategic plan to serve our membership as well as possible. To help facilitate this goal, and in preparation for our annual ODS Planning Retreat being held in February of 2011, our committees would like to solicit your candid responses to the ODS Member Survey that can be found at the link below.

This survey will give you an opportunity to share your thoughts, opinions and priorities so that our Staff, Board and Committees can better serve your needs. Just click on this link to get started!

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FQ6WG5D

Thank you so much for taking the time. Should you have questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact Marsha at (541) 350-3534 or gotothebarn@bendbroadband.com or Patty at (503) 662-4867 or patty.darkhorsesolutions@gmail.com.

Best Regards,

Marsha Williams, Chair Communications Committee

Patty Armstrong, Chair, ODS Marketing Committee

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The 2011 USEF Rulebook is now available on our website at http://www.usef.org/_IFrames/Rulebook/2011.aspx. All rules shown in red became effective 12/1/10. The chapters are in searchable PDF format, which are easily printable if needed.

If you have a USB flash drive version of the rule book, please update it at least once a month. In addition to any possible new rules or corrections, the licensed officials’ roster is also available on the USB drive.

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By Pam Saul

Oregon, Wisconson: Rethinking the Horse Business 2010 covered essential information for horse professionals about how the economy and the Internet affected the horse business in 2010 and provided insight about where the industry is headed for 2011.

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Production has begun on the 2011 ODS Membership Roster.  The Roster includes information as listed on this webpage, and  is mailed to all members of record as of 12/31/2010.  Advertising rates are discounted for ODS Business Members.  The advertising deadline is 1/20/2011.  Please download this form to review the rates and details of advertising – download form (PDF).

For more information, please contact the ODS Office at (503) 681-2337.

Thank you.

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This fall TRC hosted the Musical Freestyle clinic w/ Cynthia Collins of Lunatunes.  It was a very informative and fun event. In October  we were the host chapter for the Annual ODS Convention where we donated our halloween-theme silent auction basket.  On Saturday,  Dec 4 we will be having our annual holiday party and white elephant gift exchange.  In January we will be having an education night about equine acupuncture.

–Marsha Taylor for TRC

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