News
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE-March
2008.03.19
Dear USPRE Members,
Since my last communication, our organization has exploded with activity and new milestones From Los Angeles to Madrid, there is news to report of USPRE activities and successes in our effort to promote our PRE horse in America I'd like to highlight the events and the people who have worked to make them happen and to make our membership aware of all things that pertain to the matters of the PRE horse- Our USPRE membership has grown exponentially since January We are happy to say that USPRE has brought together a large and vibrant interactive community of PRE owners and enthusiasts that fall into many categories, from dressage riders to PRE Breeders to pleasure riders to loyal "non-owners" We welcome all of you and hope that you will grow in your understanding of the PRE and feel a strong network of support through our efforts
- Our Honorary Board of Directors continues to grow Since January we have added two well-known names in the world of competitive dressage: Lendon Gray, three-time Olympian and Head Trainer of Glenedon Dressage in Bedford New York Lendon is most recently known for her development and management of Youth dressage programs and is credited with the discovery and training of Courtney King, a US A-List rider and World Cup competitor Lendon is very enthusiastic about the PRE and the work of USPRE " I am excited about doing anything I can to help out with the USPRE " In addition to Lendon, Wellington-based Jan Brons has joined the USPRE Honorary Board Jan's has only recently begun to train PREs, and is mainly involved with warmblood horses at all levels Jan has been particularly successful in the FEI Young Horse competitions and will undoubtedly bring his knowledge and rich experience of young horse training to his advisory position A USPRE-sponsored visit from Spanish Honorary Board member Victor Alvarez in February provided invaluable dressage training in both private lessons and a one-day clinic for many USPRE members and non-members alike Victor introduced riders of all breeds to the benefits of the PRE and to the training principals that are best suited for all types of horses
- Our first Dressage High Point Award was won by USPRE Board member Janne Rumbough at the Palm Beach Derby Janne, with her domestic-bred Gorron Go-Go scored over 65% to achieve a second place in the Adult Amateur division of the highly competitive Prix St George class at the Derby and she beat out all other PRE contenders for the AA FEI High Point Award sponsored by USPRE Congratulations Janne!
- Top ranked US A-Listed Courtney King has selected a PRE to be her next Grand Prix prospect! Courtney is currently en route to Amsterdam where she will represent the United States at the World Cup on her seasoned stallion Idocus Upon her return her focus will be on the Olympic Selection Trials this June in California and her top horses in training, one of which is now a PRE, Grandioso III-a nine year old bay stallion that she located this season in Wellington see Grandioso on our USPRE print ad A successful experience for Courtney on Grandioso will bring much deserved international exposure of the breed to our targeted community
- Fiesta Midwest is growing into our country's most exciting up-coming PRE breed show Under the capable direction of Gabrielle Baker, a weekend of seminars, breed classes, clinics, parties and overall celebration will take place in Wilmington Ohio June 5-8 If you have not done so, you MUST visit their website at wwwfiestamidwestcom In addition to the PRE breed show, Inscription, Revision, and Qualified Tribunals will be held and a delegation from the Executive Committee of ANNCE, including new President Javier Conde, will personally make the trip to meet breeders, view the stock, and conduct seminars on the current state and development of the breed A special meeting for PRE breeders is scheduled with the ANCCE delegation Gabi is anticipating that Fiesta Midwest could be the largest ever PRE breed show in America Centrally located, this show is a first for the northern and central regions of the United States and will bring together for the first time many breeders and owners from all US regions Come and meet the new face of the PRE Breeder in America!