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by: Lori Stewart
Pan American Championship Update
Hope to see you all at the Stevenson Ranch, Bend, Oregon. September 11 - 14,
1997. For last minute help and directions to the ride site, call Mike Foss at
509-493-2389.
It is official. Oregon State Veterinary Examining Board has officially
recognized our Continuing Education program. It is worth 4 credits toward
veterinary Continuing Education. Thanks to Jeannie Waldron DVM for arranging
the speakers and getting the info presented in a printed format. The program
is open to veterinarians only.
Program Title: Emergency Field Medicine for the Endurance Horse
Speakers:
Dr. Kerry Ridgeway: "Who is responsible for care of competing Endurance
Horses?"
Dr. Jeannie Waldron: "Diseases and Metabolism of the Acutely Sick Endurance
Horse."
Dr. Nancy Loving: "Current Choices for Treatment of Field Emergencies."
Dr. Mike Foss: "Effects of Long Distance Trailering."
Dr. Jerry Washburn: "Organizing the Treatment Crew, Requirements of Facilities
and Veterinarians."
Dr. Earl Gaughan: "Discussion of Current Treatments for Joint Disease in the
Endurance Horse"
ZONE NEWS
The 1997 Pan American Championship is shaping up to be one of our most
competitive Team competitions to date. It is exciting to see so many
experienced international riders AND a significant number of new faces from
each zone, a great balance. Best Wishes to all competitors for a safe,
exciting, and successful ride!!
CENTRAL
The squad in alphabetical order
Darolyn Butler Albanet
Melissa Crain Charbiel
Audrey Gehrig Czar Louis
Wendy Maas Quasar's Sneaker
Jan Worthington LM Mastermind
Genie Wunderlich Grand Drubaska
and alternates in ranked order:
Melissa Crain Whoa Jack
Ray Gehrig Rushcreek Trump
Darolyn Butler BabRazzmatazz
Earl James BabRazzmatazz
Chef d'Equipe is Grace Ramsey. Our Team Vet is Dr Jim Baldwin. Many thanks to
the selection committee: Louise Riedel, Genie Stewart Spears, Ruth Gaddis, and
Mike Maul, who also designed our web
page...www.endurance.net/oregon/central.html ...and trusted observers, Art
Priesz and Jeannie Piper... and Carol Patterson, CTZ Selection Chairman.
EAST
TEAM - in alphabetical order
Myra Fleming - Niota
Patti Pizzo - Savaq
Stephen Rojeck - "Hawk"
Amanda Taylor - Tuckers Rum
Ellen Tully - Bahrain
Guy Worthington - Zak
ALTERNATES (ranked)
1. Dina Rojeck - Asterix
2. Carlos Crespo - "Cody"
3. Mary Sheehy - Falcon
4. Kevin Baird - Farah
5. Norma House - Shalizar
MOUNTAIN
The following is the Mountain Squad in alphabetical order:
1. Jerry Barfield
2. Lyn Cudlip
3. Karen DiCamillo
4. Sands Dickson
5. Jerry Hamilton
6. Suzanne Hayes
Alternates:
1. Cindy Mendoza
2. Bruce Burnham
PACIFIC NORTH
Pacific North Squad in alphabetical order:
Brown, Dewayne & MHR Flint
Hatfield, Shellie & Major Attraction (Stoney)
Johnson, Linda & MC Tron
Lawrence, Ona & RAA Crusader (RC)
Leitgeb, Sherman & MC Cytlasn (Sonny)
Peticolas, Cynthia & Air Lite (Nike)
Smith, Marcia & On A High (Elvis)
Snow, Gayle & Shebas (Boss)
Vilander, Karen & NYR Crown Royal
Westergard, Sharon & Taam (Tommy)
Westlake, Darla & MC Rams Z
Wonders, Jazon & Milarepa (Mikey)
Alternates:
Lawrence, Ona & Dandy McCoy (Max)
Richardson, Pat & MHR Prescott
Morrill, Suzie & McFyre Flyte
Schular, Sandy & Magnet
Peticolas, Cynthia & Special Edition
Hall, Hal & Zyere
Morrill, Suzie & Shah Zeter
Summers, Dennis & Tony Baloney
PACIFIC SOUTH
Squad (In alphabetical order)
Heather Bergantz & HBC Tyler Too
Kristen Berntsen & WS Callisto
Gary Ceragioli & Desert Rose's Raz
Shirley Delsart & KJ Destination
Jack Enderle & Fad Silver
Barbara Sanches & Calculator VA +/
Alternates (In alphabetical order)
Mark Carman & Madison
Wendy Lumbert & Whip
Valorie Weizer & Copper
AERC INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE NEWS
The AERC International Committee met via conference call July 30th to develop a
uniform policy for all zones in light of the recent changes to the Pan American
Entry List by the FEI.
At the July 14th meeting of the FEI Endurance committee in Great Britain, the
FEI committee decided that each country and each zone may double the number of
their entries from 6 to 12 (18 host zone). This decision was made to help
facilitate the World Cup Series as the Pan Am is also a World Cup Qualifier.
The AERC International Committee decided it is too close to the event to
reopen the nomination and selection process. The committee voted unanimously
not to reopen nominations.
The committee further voted unanimously NOT to change the squad sizes from
those originally allowed for the Pan Am Championship, ie. 6 per zone and 12 from
Pacific North. A number of very good reasons were given. Fundamentally, the
committee understands that it is unfair to the membership and especially the
nominees to change rules, terms or
conditions mid stream and especially this close to the event. Members made
their decision to nominated or not and then to compete for a place on their
squad with the understanding that each squad would have six members.
Furthermore, expanding the squad sizes would not help give the AERC membership
an equitable opportunity to participate in the WC series, as the Pan Am is NOT
an Open event.
The decision of the AERC International Committee will not change the Pan
American's designation by the FEI as a WC Qualifier.
At the AERC mid year Board Meeting, the board approved the AERC International
Committee's decision to donated $2000.00 to the Pan American Championship Event.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The AERC International Committee is accepting nominations to the USET
Endurance Discipline Committee. Nomination close November 15th and should be
submitted to the AERC International Committee Chair. By Dec 15th, the five
recommended names shall be submitted to the USET.
Nominations for the AERC International Committee are being accepted by the
AERC Office until October 31st. You must reside in the Zone for which you are
nominating. Elected members will serve two year terms.
The AERC International Committee is also soliciting nominations for the
position of International Committee Chair and Vice Chair. Nominations should be
submitted to the AERC Office and will close September 15th. The committee will
vote on the candidates and submit their recommendations to the AERC President
for appointment.
We are still accepting ideas for sites for the 1999 North American
Championships. Please submit your proposals by phone or letter to the
International Committee Chair or Vice Chair before Oct 1st.
AHSA NEWS
The 1998 World Equestrian Games in Ireland have been canceled for funding and
political reasons. FEI is working to move the 1998 WEG to Rome, Italy. The
probability is very good for this move to occur.
At the July 14th meeting of the FEI Endurance Committee in Cirencester, Great
Britain, the committee chair, Professor de Sanctis, informed our USA delegate,
Dr. Jerry Gillespie, that the AHSA does not have the authority to cancel the
designation of the Pan American Championship as a World Cup Qualifying Event for
the Final to be held in Qatar in November, 1997. It is a Pan American Games and
not just a USA event. Given this development, it is the AHSA's understanding
that since riders qualify to compete in the final based on points earned at
qualifying events in the series, the AHSA cannot deny them the opportunity to
compete in the final if they choose to do so. The World Cup final is not a team
competition for which riders are selected but a points driven series where
riders compete as individuals.
It is unusual for a World Cup Series to be announced within the year it is
taking place. In the future, it is our hope that the World Cup series is
planned by the FEI far enough in advance for the USA to sanction one or two OPEN
FEI sanctioned qualifiers so all riders have an equitable opportunity to
participate if they so choose.
If you have any questions regarding the World Cup Series, please contact
Andrea Moore at the AHSA, phone: 212-972-2472 ext:211.
USET NEWS
Press Release: American Horse Shows Association and the United States
Equestrian Team Approve Terms of Operating Agreement Through Olympic Games in
2000.
The AHSA and the USET announced on August 1, 1997 that following meetings of
their respective Executive Committees, the AHSA and the USET have agreed on the
terms of an operating agreement, to extend through the Olympic Games in 2000.
The presidents of both organizations expressed their satisfaction and pleasure
and complimented their staffs on their fine efforts, which resulted in this
agreement.
E-mail from: R. K. and L.D. Stewart, 06-Aug-1997
E-mail from: R. K. and L.D. Stewart, 16-Aug-1997
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