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A press release by Stacey Meier

Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and  
the National Affiliate Working Group (NAWG) committee is pleased to  
announce that Kirsten Kimbler is the winner of the 2007 Youth  
Sportsman’s Award. Selected from an outstanding group of young  
adults, Kimbler, of Aberdeen, SD, has demonstrated an ongoing  
commitment and dedication to the USEF and her affiliate organizations  
and has served as a role model for her peers.

Kimbler, 18, was nominated by two associations, the American  
Endurance Rider Conference (AERC) and the Arabian Horse Association  
(AHA). Kimbler was selected based on her impressive resume and  
contributions to the equine industry. Her sportsmanship, leadership,  
passion, dedication and horsemanship have made her an asset to the  
equine industry.

Kimbler also serves as a representative on the USEF Youth Council and  
is chairperson for the inaugural 2008 Youth Convention.

“Winning the USEF Sportsman’s Award is by far one of the most amazing  
things that has ever happened to me,” said Kimbler. “Receiving the  
Sportsman’s Nomination from both the AERC and the AHA was so  
exciting. I am thrilled to represent the Arabian breed, endurance  
riding and the USEF. I am looking forward to representing these  
organizations and spreading my love of horses across America. I hope  
I will be able to touch some young rider’s hearts the same way that  
so many others touched mine.”

Kimbler has always loved horses throughout her life and has a passion  
for endurance riding. Kimbler has used endurance riding as a model  
for life and has developed a personal mantra “Triumph comes to those  
who try.”

Kimbler said that she is dedicated to promoting and supporting the  
sport of endurance because it has taught her so much about horses and  
the values that young people everywhere should learn.

“Horses have taught me so much,” said Kimbler. “Most of all, horses  
taught me patience and perseverance. It took me four attempts to  
complete my first 100 mile endurance ride but when I finally did, the  
success was that much sweeter.”

Kimbler will receive a trophy, a $1,000 scholarship to the  
educational program of her choice and a lifetime membership to USEF,  
valued at $2,500. The trophy will be presented to Kimbler at the USEF  
Annual Meeting in January, 2008.

“While all the candidates for this award had amazing contributions to  
the equine industry and truly set the bar high for the future,  
Kirsten was extra special because she is actively involved with  
equestrian sports on both a national level with the Arabian Horse  
Association and internationally with her FEI endurance riding  
competitions,” said Karen Homer-Brown, USEF’s Managing Director of  
National Affiliates. “In addition, with her passion for the horse  
industry, Kirsten truly lives up to the USEF motto, One with the  
Horse,” said Homer-Brown.

The USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award is designed to develop youths to  
become leaders in the equine industry from all breeds and  
disciplines. This program provides an opportunity for the USEF to  
recognize outstanding youth members for their achievements.

The award is named after the Sportsman’s Charter, which is the motto  
of the USEF. The first winner was Caitlyn Novotny from the American  
Morgan Horse Association. Novotny received her award in January 2007  
at the Pegasus Awards Banquet at the USEF Annual Meeting.

For more information on the USEF Youth Sportsman’s Award, please  
contact Karen Homer-Brown, Managing Director of National Affiliates,  
via e-mail at khbrown@xxxxxxxx or call (859) 225-6958.
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