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Well, if this is the way we want to head with endurance riding.........
I guess if a few riders want to do it this way, more power to them, but 
leave me and most of us out of this.  I think the really competitive world 
is a different world than most of us know and understand.  To me, who is 
utterly non-competitive, it is so artificial and contrived.  It smacks too 
much of the show ring, which is something many endurance riders have escaped 
from.  But then....I'm not a good one to judge.

Barbara

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Teeter" <johnt@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: <AERCMembersForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2006 7:34 AM
Subject: [AERCMembersForum] As we wait for USEF Announcements


> I've been informed that USEF will issue a press release @12:00 noon EDT. 
> In the meantime, the following reference to a recent USEF sponsored 
> article might provide some insights into the directions USEF wishes to 
> take US International Endurance.
>
> jt.
>
> =================================================================
> From: 
> http://www.usef.org/pressbox/images/magazine/pdf/82c8aa03a6a11d6cfb341ad213ad7345.pdf
> ...
> To ultimately improve the U.S. chances for a WEG medal, "We
> need to commit to long-term training, coaching and young rider
> development programs and staff," said Priesz. To do this, he said
> funding must be at least doubled to $400,000 to $500,000. And
> endurance must be marketed as a brand to the public and corporate
> sponsors so that amateur riders can receive grants and
> stipends to train together and attend more clinics.
>
> "We need to grow our support from our leading [Arabian] breed
> organization and discipline club," Priesz added.
>
> This financial base would allow USEF to fully implement its 10-year
> plan, which would help the U.S. regain its competitive course.
> "Our goal is to develop a permanent training center for our national
> team to train with an indoor arena and a veterinary lab," said
> Priesz. "It would be a permanent endurance village like they have
> overseas. Our current team and staff do a great job, but ultimately
> we need a place where we can add a professional edge to our
> commitment and preparation."
>
>
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