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Chester Weber to Present at the USEF Young Horse Championship Symposium

Ten time US National Four-in-Hand driving champion Chester Weber will present at the 2013 USEF Young Horse Championship Symposium. (Photo courtesy of Scheytt Photography)

Ocala, FL (November 7, 2013) – On November 8th-10th, ten-time US National Four-in-Hand Driving Champion Chester Weber will present at the USEF Young Horse Championship Symposium at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Alltech Arena. As a seasoned four-in-hand combined driver, Chester Weber has spent a lifetime developing horses from youngsters to FEI stars, including his famed horse, Jamaica, who was rescued from a slaughter house before going on to become part of Weber’s international team.

“I have been fortunate enough to develop numerous young horses to the FEI level through our regional events in the southeast; however we saw a need to introduce a structured path for breeders and people interested in developing young sport horses,” commented Weber when asked about his involvement in the Young Horse Championship Symposium.

Beginning his international career at just 18 years of age, Weber remains the youngest driver to be named to the United States Equestrian Team and to qualify for the World Pairs Driving Championship. During his career, Weber has brought along many young horses through to the Championship level.

“I feel that a venue to compete, showcase and develop young horses is needed in the USA. Other successful driving nations have similar programs which has created a windfall for them in developing tomorrow’s stars,” stated Weber.

After making four-in-hand driving history by winning his 10th National Championship title, Weber has become the ultimate resource for the development of equine driving in America.

At the upcoming 2013 USEF Young Horse Championship Symposium, Weber will speak specifically about the structured development of the young driving horse, the qualification requirements for the 2014 Young Horse Championships, and answer questions for breeders and those interested in developing driving horses.

During the November 8th-10th 2013 USEF Young Horse Championship Symposium at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Alltech Arena, USA team coaches and representatives from dressage, eventing, hunter, and jumper disciplines will convene to share their experiences, offer advice, and explain the details of each disciplines’ competition criteria for the 2014 USEF Young Horse Championships.

The USEF Young Horse Championship Symposium will offer a panel discussion, in-depth information on the qualifications and requirements for the championshps, and hope to inspire attendees with the updated and innovative competition format.

To register for the Symposium and reserve your space, please send an e-mail requesting a seat to: YHSymposiumRegistration@usef.org.

View the 2014 USEF Young Horse Championships and Festival Executive Summary here: www.usef.org/images/eblasts/archive/YHC_Summary.html.

For the 2013 USEF Young Horse Symposium Preliminary Overview, click here: www.usef.org/images/eblasts/archive/YHC_Overview.html.

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For more information contact:
Chester Weber
chester@chesterweber.com
www.chesterweber.com
1-352-895-1139

Schedule Available for USEF Young Horse Championship Symposium

Lexington, Ky. – The USEF Young Horse Championship Symposium is now just days away and anticipation is steadily building for the informative sessions to be held November 8-10, 2013, at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Alltech Arena. U.S. team coaches and their representatives from dressage, driving, eventing, hunter, and jumping will gather to share their excitement about this new program and explain the details of each discipline’s competition criteria for the 2014 USEF Young Horse Championships and Festival.

The Symposium will kick off with a reception on Friday evening on the main concourse of the Alltech Arena. Participants and presenters will return Saturday for a panel discussion of the program overview and objectives followed by presentations from each discipline. On Sunday, the Symposium will come to a close with presentations regarding concepts, scoring, and judging.

To view the schedule, visit: https://www.usef.org/documents/YoungHorseSymposium/Schedule.pdf.

The USEF Young Horse Championship Symposium will inspire attendees as the details surrounding this innovative competition format are revealed. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to witness history in the making and be a part of this exciting initiative designed to specifically identify, showcase, and promote talented young equine athletes.

To register for the Symposium and reserve your space, please send an e-mail requesting a seat to: YHSymposiumRegistration@usef.org.

Announcing the USEF Young Horse Championship and Festival and USEF Young Horse Championship Symposium

Lexington, Kentucky – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce an exciting new program designed to identify and develop talented young horses in the United States.  Plans for a USEF Young Horse Championship and Festival at the Kentucky Horse Park in the Fall of 2014 are well underway. “We are very excited about this new initiative which has been created to connect breeders, owners and trainers of young horses,” remarks USEF Chief Executive Officer John Long, “and promises to be a unique event providing a multi-discipline showcase for the equine stars of the future.”

The USEF Young Horse Championship and Festival is intended to showcase and identify the best young horses in the United States in the dressage, driving, eventing, hunter and jumping disciplines. The event is also intended to promote American-bred horses while creating an incentive to buy, own, and show young horses. The Championship and Festival will talent-spot horses in two ways: a competition hosting horses ages four through seven years old, and an in-hand evaluation by a panel of experts for yearlings to three-year-olds. Both will help to provide educational opportunities regarding breeding and development of young horses.

Coming soon, on November 8-10, 2013, the Federation will host a USEF Young Horse Championship Symposium at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Alltech Arena. U.S. team coaches and their representatives from dressage, driving, eventing, hunter, and jumping will gather to share their excitement about this new program and explain the details of each discipline’s competition criteria the 2014 USEF Young Horse Championships and Festival.

The USEF Young Horse Championship Symposium will inspire attendees as the details surrounding this innovative competition format are revealed. Don’t miss out on an opportunity to witness history in the making and be a part of this exciting initiative designed to specifically identify, showcase, and promote talented young equine athletes.

View the 2014 USEF Young Horse Championships and Festival Executive Summary here: https://www.usef.org/images/eblasts/archive/YHC_Summary.html.

For the 2013 USEF Young Horse Symposium Preliminary Overview, click here: https://www.usef.org/images/eblasts/archive/YHC_Overview.html.