True Love & Mimi Gochman. Photo courtesy of WIHS & Shawn McMillen.
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.
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.
Find out more at www.equusfoundation.org/BestCourse.
About The 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, advancing the use of horses to enrich the lives of people in need and educating the public about the horse’s unique ability to empower, teach and heal. What started as a local effort is now a nationwide campaign on behalf of horses. The Foundation accomplishes its mission by providing financial support to horse-related charities across the United States; connecting a network of equine organizations to equine enthusiasts; providing scholarships to reward volunteer service on behalf of horses, and conducting information outreach to educate the public about horses. 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: equus@equusfoundation.org, Website: www.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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