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UNITED STATES EQUESTRIAN TEAM FOUNDATION • VOLUME 6 • ISSUE 1 • WINTER 2008

Olympians Represent USET Foundation in 119th Rose Parade BY MARY HILTON Photo by Ilse Schwarz and Ken Braddick/HorseSportUSA Beijing float precedes the USET Foundation squad of 12 Olympians representing show jumping, dressage, and eventing as fans cheer, “USA!” “IT WAS INCREDIBLE. We will never, ever ride in front of so many people again,” said Guenter Seidel, one of 12 Olympians who represented the USET Foundation in the 2008 Rose Parade on New Year’s Day, marking the first time in history that a U.S. Equestrian Team participated in this renowned event.

ore than a million spectators lined the five-and-a-half mile and Karen Stives. This stellar group of riders has won 17 Olympic route on Colorado Avenue in Pasadena, California, for medals for the United States. the two-hour 119th Rose Parade – a showcase for extrava- Leading the Olympians on foot as flag bearers were Jane Mgant floral floats, top-notch marching bands, and 300 horses. Forbes Clark, USET Foundation President and CEO, and Mason Nine U.S. networks broadcast the parade live, including ABC, Phelps, U.S. Eventing Team alternate at the 1968 Mexico City NBC, HGTV, Tribune, Univision, Telemundo, Travel Channel, Olympics. Discovery HD Theater, and Sky Link TV. Internationally, the Mounts for the Olympians were provided by the Los Angeles Rose Parade was viewed by millions of people in more than Mounted Sheriff’s Posse. They were outfitted with USET saddle 75 countries. pads and USET quarter sheets. “The horses were fabulous,” noted The USET Foundation squad was comprised of riders in the Seidel. “I rode a three-and-a-half year old horse that didn’t put a Olympic equestrian sports, with four members in each discipline, foot out of place.” attired in discipline-specific competition clothes. The show jump- Ninety groups were featured in the 2008 Rose Parade, with ers were Margie Engle, Anne Kursinski, Beezie Madden, and the Olympians slotted as #47. They paraded behind the Olympics- Melanie Smith Taylor. The dressage squad was comprised of Sue themed “One World, One Dream” float sponsored by Avery Blinks, Debbie McDonald, Steffen Peters, and Guenter Seidel. Dennison and the Roundtable of Southern California Chinese- Eventing riders were Darren Chiacchia, Nina Fout, Kim Severson, American Organizations. “We were the only Olympic discipline

Continued on page 4 2 Letter from the Executive Director USET FOUNDATION

Dear Friends, Campaign to Achieve Competitive Excellence Officers Armand Leone, Jr. The year started off with a bang! On New Year’s Day our Olympic athletes Chairman of the Board marched down the streets of Pasadena in the 119th Tournament of Roses Jane Forbes Clark Parade and started us on the road to Hong Kong and the XXIX Olympiad. President and CEO Brownlee O. Currey, Jr. It is hard to believe that in less than five months our U.S equestrian teams Vice President will be in Hong Kong, competing against the world’s best, vying for Eric L. Straus Secretary Olympic Gold and national pride. Lawrence G. Tribble Treasurer On February 8, we held our Olympic benefit, “Hong Kong by Night” in Board of Trustees Wellington, Florida. It was a spectacular evening paying tribute to our athletes and generous sup- Sherry Adams Janice C. Aron porters who truly make up our “team.” We honored our most loyal and generous supporters, our Sue Blinks Gold Medal Club 10, 15 and 25-year donors, and awarded two of the most prestigious awards in Rebecca Broussard Henry L. Collins III equestrian sport, the Whitney Stone Cup to veteran driver Randy Cadwell and the Lionel Guerrand- R. Bruce Duchossois Hermès Award to one of the brightest new stars on the show jumping scene, Hillary Dobbs. James H. Fairclough Richard M. Feldman Bertram R. Firestone The day after the benefit, we had the Foundation’s Annual Meeting and elected four new members Murray H. Goodman Eric Hasbrouck to the Board of Trustees. Joining our committed group of Trustees are Frank Merrill, Melanie Smith E. Hunter Harrison Taylor, Peter Welles and Abigail Wexner. We welcome them and thank them for giving of their Leslie Burr Howard C. Michael Huber time and passion to help our United States Equestrian Teams. S. Tucker S. Johnson Chris Kappler Anne Kursinski In this issue is our annual list of donors. These individuals and foundations are the very heart of Kerith Lemon the USET Foundation, for without them we would not be able to provide the funding that is critical Mark Leone Jacqueline B. Mars to this country’s high performance sport programs. From Developing Rider tours to the Olympic Debbie McDonald Games, their generous gifts are what help put this country’s athletes on the podium. In 2007 the Mary Anne McPhail Frank G. Merrill Foundation provided $2,295,000 to the Federation, or 60% of the funding for high performance George H. Morris programs. In 2008, the Foundation has made a commitment to the Federation for $2,650,000, an Jan Neuharth David O’Connor increase of 15% for the Olympic year. Arlene Page Robin Parsky Arthur W. Priesz, Jr. The Campaign to Achieve Competitive Excellence has entered its fourth year, with $14 million raised Wendy Raether in cash and pledges towards our $20 million goal. I am excited to get back on the road and visit Jessica Ransehousen Stephen T. Rojek with individuals who can help us continue the momentum. Contributions made to the Campaign Dr. Bernard Salick help provide opportunities for our elite athletes to compete against their peers internationally, Guenter Seidel Melanie Smith Taylor expand the Developing Rider programs giving our rising stars the chance to gain confidence and Jane Thomas invaluable experience as a member of a “team” and maintain and expand the coaching programs, Anthony V. Weight Ted Weise employing the world’s most qualified and experienced coaches with leadership skills to inspire our Peter C. Welles athletes to reach their fullest potential. Abigail S. Wexner USET Foundation Staff 908-234-1251 Wishing all of our athletes the very best as they prepare and compete in the upcoming World Bonnie B. Jenkins Championship and Olympic Games selection trials, and thank you to our wonderful friends who Executive Director, ext. 215 Nancy Little provide the support to make their dreams come true. Executive Assistant, ext. 208 Mark P. Piwowar Cheers! Chief Financial Officer, ext. 200 Paul Long Assistant Director of Development, ext. 201 Michele Zanzonico With Best Regards, Director of Annual Support, ext. 205 Mary-Ellen Milesnick Database Manager, ext. 204 Cathy Pane Accounting Supervisor & Office Manager, ext. 203 Bonnie B. Jenkins Maureen Pethick Executive Director Communications Coordinator, ext. 207 Patrick Lynch Facilities Manager, ext. 206 Clif Cotter Facilities, ext. 202

3 OSE ARADE Preparation for the USET Foundation’s Foundation President Clark and a post- R P participation in the Rose Parade was ongo- parade brunch hosted by Peggy Phelps at Continued from page 1 ing for six months, spanning from the her home in Pasadena. USET FOUNDATION initial application to the logistics of trans- All in all, the highlight of the Rose out there so it was fun to be a part of that,” portation, housing, stabling, tack, and ulti- Parade for the riders was riding in front of said Smith Taylor. “We followed the China mately the minute timing required on the over a million cheering fans for two hours. Beijing float and so that really got you in day of the event. “It’s just an amazing situ- “It was just a sea of people,” recounted the spirit. It was definitely an added benefit ation how this whole thing comes about Smith Taylor. “I was so amazed that for 2007 Donor List for the U.S. Equestrian Team.” and how many people it takes to make the whole length of the parade, just wall- Parade spectators made the Olympic happen and how much organization,” to-wall people came out to watch and all connection and encouraged the riders vocal- noted McDonald. ly. “Right from the start people were yelling, Phelps Media Group, Inc. International, ‘USA! USA!’ and ‘Rock and roll in China!’” the Foundation’s public relations firm reported Peters. “It was fabulous.” headed up by Mason Phelps, arranged Chiacchia was also delighted with for the inclusion of the group and then the spectators’ enthusiasm, relating, “The with USET Foundation Executive Director people were really into it and cheering, ‘Go Bonnie Jenkins, Executive Assistant Nancy Little, President Jane Clark, Peggy Phelps, Kim Tudor, Bobby Drennan, and Julie Tannehill, handled the myriad of details involved. The horses were stabled at the L.A. Equestrian Center with Polly Sweeney in charge. Karen Binz handled French- braiding, Patricia Kinnamon’s Dominion Debbie McDonald, Steffen Peters, Saddlery and The Traditional School of Sue Blinks, and Guenter Seidel. Riding supplied the tack, except dressage saddles, which the dressage riders brought, of them were smiling and waving. It just and Betsy Calder was the shipper. made you feel so good to be a part of it.” “Polly Sweeney was absolutely phe- Madden was also impressed with the Bearing USET Foundation flag, President Jane Forbes Clark leads (l-r) Margie Engle, Anne Kursinski, Melanie nomenal in managing the mounts for this duration of enthusiasm, marveling, “It was Smith Taylor and Beezie Madden (red coats in front), Karen event,” Phelps pointed out. “She did it all amazing how enthusiastic they were. We Stives and Nina Fout (red shirts in middle), and Steffen – from selecting the horses, managing their were halfway through the parade and they Peters, Sue Blinks, and Guenter Seidel (shadbellies in back). stabling at the L.A. Equestrian Center, fit- were all still cheering and waving and it ting and cleaning their tack, supervising was neat to see.” Team USA!’ I was thrilled to be able to rep- their grooms, and coordinating their trans- Engle appreciated the Rose Parade’s resent the United States Equestrian Team.” portation to and from the parade route. She exposure for equestrian sport, noting, “There were moments I felt like I was even loaned one of her best saddles!” “I hope it helps public awareness about going to tear up and bawl my eyes out In addition to the excitement of the our sport. It certainly got to a wide range because it was kind of this patriotic kind of parade, the Olympians and their significant of people.” feeling,” shared McDonald. “Everybody’s others had the opportunity to celebrate the going, ‘USA!’ It just gave me goose bumps holiday. They were treated to a pre-parade and really emotional.” New Year’s Eve party hosted by USET

USET Foundation Olympians in 2008 Rose Parade

Show Jumping Olympians Eventing Olympians Dressage Olympians Margie Engle Darren Chiacchia Sue Blinks 2000 Sydney Olympics Alternate, Bronze Medal Team, Bronze Medal Team, Anne Kursinski 2000 Sydney Olympics; 2000 Sydney Olympics Bronze Medal Team, Darren Chiacchia, Karen Stives, Nina Fout, Alternate, Gold Medal Team, Debbie McDonald and Kim Severson. 1984 Los Angeles Olympics; 2004 Athens Olympics Bronze Medal Team, Silver Medal Team, Nina Fout 2004 Athens Olympics “I cannot thank the riders and every- 1988 Seoul Olympics; Bronze Medal Team, Steffen Peters one who helped organize this event enough 1992 Barcelona Olympics; 2000 Sydney Olympics Bronze Medal Team, for accomplishing this extraordinary feat,” Silver Medal Team, Kim Severson 1996 Atlanta Olympics; said USET Foundation Executive Director 1996 Atlanta Olympics Bronze Medal Team Alternate, Bronze Medal Jenkins. “The exposure and goodwill this Beezie Madden and Individual Silver Team, 2004 Athens Olympics Gold Medal Team 2004 Athens Olympics has afforded the U.S. Equestrian Team is Guenter Seidel priceless and now part of our history and 2004 Athens Olympics Karen Stives Bronze Medal Team, 1996 Melanie Smith Taylor Gold Medal Team Atlanta Olympics; Bronze heritage. The Rose Parade march is a won- Gold Medal Team and Individual Silver, Medal Team, 2000 Sydney derful kick-off to the excitement leading up 1984 Los Angeles Olympics 1984 Los Angeles Olympics; Bronze Medal to our equestrians participating in the 2008 Olympic Games Team, 2004 Athens Olympics Olympic Games.” All photos by Ilse Schwarz and Ken Braddick/HorseSportUSA 4 USET FOUNDATION USET Foundation Names Four New Members to Board of Trustees BY JENNIFER WOOD 2007 Donor List FRANK G. MERRILL Frank Merrill has been involved in the American Quarter Horse industry for more than 40 years. With his wife, Robin, Merrill operated Windward Stud Ltd. in Purcell, OK, until October 2006 when the ranch sold. Currently, Merrill serves as CO-CEO of Cowan Select Horses LLC at Windward Stud Ltd. Merrill has bred, owned and raised American Quarter Horse champions in world and stakes competition and has participated in almost every AQHA discipline including racing, halter, roping, cutting, reining and other western and English events. In addition, Merrill owned and exhibited two American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame horses – Miss Jim 45 and Royal Santana. Frank and Robin Merrill have three children: Tyler who works for Western States Ranches in Dublin, TX, and Megan and McKenzie, who both live in Weatherford, TX. MELANIE SMITH TAYLOR Photo courtesy of AQHA Melanie Smith Taylor of Memphis, TN, helped the U.S. win Team Gold at the 1984 Los Angeles Frank Merrill Olympics aboard Calypso. The American Grand Prix Association named her Rider of the Year in 1978. In 1979, she was a member of the Gold Medal Team at the Pan American Games in Puerto Rico. In 1982, Smith Taylor and Calypso won the World Cup, she was named the U.S. Olympic Committee Sportswoman of the Year, and was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. Smith Taylor retired from competition in 1987, but continues in the sport as trainer, television broadcaster, course designer, and judge. In 2007, she served as Chef d’Equipe for the 2007 USEF Show Jumping Developing/Young Rider Tour. Smith Taylor guided the riders to two Team Gold Medals at Hamina, Finland, and Falsterbo, Sweden. She also helped U.S. Show Jumping Chef d’Equipe George H. Morris during the 2007 Samsung Super League; she was chef at the Hickstead, England, leg of the tour where the U.S. team won Gold, and also at Dublin, Ireland, where the U.S. won Silver. The Show Jumping Hall of Fame inducted Smith Taylor in 1998.

PETER C. WELLES Photo by Mike Maple A long time ‘horse show dad’, Peter Welles has been active in promoting and enhancing eques- Melanie Smith Taylor trian sport in the United States. He currently serves as a member of the United States Equestrian Team Foundation’s National Advisory and Development Committees. He is also an active Grand Prix horse owner with mounts ridden by his son Andrew Welles and by Olympian Chris Kappler. Welles’s nonprofit involvement includes serving as President of the Kensington Conservancy, an Ontario-based land trust and as a Board Member of the Land Trust Alliance. He is also a Trustee of the Cricket Island Foundation and a member of the Board of Directors of the National Horse Show Association of America. Former non-profit involvement includes having served as a Trustee of the Minnesota Chapter of the Nature Conservancy, including two years as Chair. Welles also served on the Board of Directors of the Minnesota Land Trust, as Chair of the Blake School Parent Association and as a member of the United States Ski Team’s Cross Country Competition Committee. Welles is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and has completed Harvard University’s Initiative for Social Enterprise program, “Governing for Nonprofit Excellence.” Photo by Kenneth Kraus/PhelpsSports.com Photo by Kenneth Kraus/PhelpsSports.com ABIGAIL S. WEXNER Peter Welles Abigial S. Wexner, lawyer and community activist, is involved in philanthropic work nationally and locally, with a particular focus on children’s issues. Mrs. Wexner is the Founder and Chair of the Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence. In 1998, Mrs. Wexner created The New Albany Classic Invitational Grand Prix & Family Day, a show jumping event designed to raise money annually for the Coalition. Since its inception, The Classic has raised over $15 million to benefit the Coalition. Mrs. Wexner has competed in the equestrian arena and has young horses in training with top professionals such as Jeffery Welles and Beezie Madden. Mrs. Wexner is the owner of Authentic, Madden’s Team Gold Medal mount in the 2004 Athens Olympic Games, as well as numerous other up-and-coming Grand Prix horses. Prior to moving to Columbus, OH, she practiced law from 1987 to 1992 with the London and New York offices of Davis, Polk & Wardwell. She is a graduate of the Dwight School, New York City; Barnard College at Columbia University, Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa; and New York University School of Law. Mrs. Wexner is married to Leslie H. Wexner, chairman and Photo courtesy of Abigail Wexner founder of Limited Brands. They are the parents of four children, ranging in age from nine to thirteen Abigail Wexner years of age.

5 USET Foundation’s Special Section in Town & Country Raises $200,000 USET FOUNDATION BY MARY HILTON

s a fundraising initiative, the USET Foundation Executive Director front of a wonderful audience and pro- USET Foundation was featured Bonnie B. Jenkins explained that Richard mote our mission and equestrian sport,” in a special 24-page editorial Malloch, President of Hearst Business summed up Executive Director Jenkins. 2007 Donor List Aand advertising section in the February Media, initiated the opportunity for the “The issue was also timed perfectly to 2008 issue of Town & Country magazine. Foundation. Town & Country is a publica- help promote our ‘Hong Kong by Night’ Contributors underwrote the editorial tion of Hearst Magazines Division, Hearst Olympic Benefit Gala. It’s a beautiful and sponsored advertising. The contri- Communications. Inc. “Rich is a wonder- showcase for our supporters and our butions totaled $200,000 for the USET ful dressage enthusiast, owner and rider,” sport and one of the Foundation’s most Foundation’s high performance fund- Jenkins said. “Rich made this possible. He successful fundraising initiatives.” raising programs. These contributions worked with us closely on every aspect, will help support high performance from inception through distribution.” equestrian athletes, including those pre- The February 2008 Town & Country paring for and competing at the 2008 magazine was distributed to subscribers Beijing Olympic Games. in selected areas starting in January 2008. The special section featured five Town & Country magazine also gen- sponsored pages of information on erously provided the USET Foundation the USET Foundation and its mis- with a special one-year subscription rate sion, including photos of athletes and of $10.00 for 12 issues. The U.S. cover Gladstone and a full page of information price of Town & Country is $4.50 per on the Foundation’s ‘Hong Kong by issue. Supporters who wish to subscribe Night’ Olympic Benefit, plus 19 pages to Town & Country and take advantage of sponsor advertisements. The project of this one time rate can do so at www. was a win-win opportunity – the USET uset2008.townandcountrymag.com. Foundation received valuable exposure “The project with Town & Country through the special section and spon- provided a unique and exciting oppor- sors reached Town & Country’s affluent tunity to put the USET Foundation in subscribers in key states at a highly dis- counted rate. Photo by Diana de Rosa. Design by Miriam Morgan. Cover page of the USET Foundation’s 24-page section in the February 2008 issue of Town & Country magazine.

Town & Country USET Foundation Charity Section February 2008 Thank You! Editorial Underwriting Mrs. Margaret Duprey Mr. & Mrs. Murray Goodman Mrs. Helen K. Groves Mr. & Mrs. Paul Raether Sponsoring Advertisers American Quarter Horse Association – Bill Brewer AMX – Bruce Duchossois bluhammock – Jaylaan Ahmad-Llewellyn Buena Vista Farm – Robin & Gerry Parsky Collecting Gaits Farm – Shereen & Jeff Fuqua Century Furniture – Nancy & Alex Shuford Cooperstown Getaway – Jane Forbes Clark Dove Brands – Jacqueline B. Mars Griffin & Howe – Lee Kellogg Sadrian Horse Sports by the Bay – Karin Flint International Hunter Derby – Jenny Sutton Lake Placid Horse Shows – Richard Feldman Phelps Media Group, Inc. International – Mason Phelps, Jr. Rolex – Randy Greenberg/Collette Cutrone Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event – Janie Atkinson & EEI Sotheby’s International – Marianne Chopp The Wasserman Foundation – Laura Wasserman Tracy Katayama Esse Foundation – Tracy Esse United States Equestrian Federation

6 USET FOUNDATION Paul Long Joins USET Foundation as Assistant Director of Development aul Long of Mahwah, NJ, has been named the USET Manager/Rider at Ri-Arm, Farm, Inc. Foundation Assistant Director of Development. Long “Paul brings to this position the background and quali- will assist USET Foundation Executive Director Bonnie ties that we were looking for in an Assistant Director of 2007 Donor List PB. Jenkins in accomplishing the Foundation’s mission of rais- Development,” said Executive Director Jenkins. “He is very ing funds to support equestrian athletes, promote international knowledgeable and experienced in financial matters, under- excellence, and build for the future. stands the sport and has a passion for our Long was a member of the USET U.S. Equestrian Teams. We are very pleased to Foundation National Advisory Council from welcome Paul to the USET Foundation family 1993 until 2005. He earned his B.A. from Drew and know he will be an important addition to University in Madison, NJ, with a major in our fundraising efforts.” English and minor in Economics. His profes- Long commented on his new position sional training includes the American Bankers saying, “It is with a great deal of enthusiasm Association Commercial Loan Officer Program; that I begin my role as Assistant Director of the Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor Training Development. I consider it both an honor and Program; and the Morgan Stanley Graduate a privilege to help promulgate the Team’s School Series Program in Financial Planning. most important mission of promoting inter- Long’s career background includes execu- national goodwill and funding international tive positions at financial institutions, includ- High Performance programs, athletes and ing National Westminster Bank as Senior coaches. As a young rider, my dream was to Investment Officer; The Kenton Group, Inc. ride on a Nations’ Cup Team and to ‘follow in

as Regional Sales Manager for financial prod- Courtesy of USET Foundation the boot steps’ of those revered in the Trophy ucts; Morgan Stanley as Financial Advisor, Paul Long, USET Foundation Room at Gladstone. I now have a chance to be Assistant Director of Development. Sales and Trading; and Medmal USA, LLC, as part of that great legacy, not as a rider but as Director of Sales and Marketing. an ambassador, representing the sport I love. In addition to his extensive background in finances, I would like to thank Jane Clark, Bonnie Jenkins and the Board Long is also a horseman. His riding career in show jumping of Trustees for giving me this terrific opportunity and I look for- included being the 1984 Garden State Games Gold Medalist ward to working with them, the entire USET Foundation staff, and he was a candidate at the 1996 U.S. Olympic Team Show and the many generous donors who share the same passion for Jumping Selection Trials. Long also spent two years as Trainer/ the Team and for all equestrian disciplines.” – Mary Hilton

“Campaign to Achieve Competitive Excellence” Grants to USEF High Performance Programs Reaches $14 Million Mark Total $2,295,000 for 2007

he USET Foundation’s Campaign to Achieve Competitive he USET Foundation awarded grants totaling $2,295,000 to Excellence has reached $14 million towards its $20 million the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) for High goal. Performance programs in 2007. The funding provided sup- T“We are truly grateful to our supporters who have so gen- Tport, in whole or in part, for athletes in seven High Performance erously contributed to this Campaign, which is essential to our disciplines to participate in national and international events. athletes’ success at the 2008 Olympic Games and their prepa- “The USET Foundation was able to provide funding for rations for the quadrennium ahead,” said USET Foundation High Performance athletes through its fundraising efforts and Executive Director Bonnie B. Jenkins. “We are in the final the generous donations of contributors nationwide,” said Ms. months of the Campaign and are rallying the equestrian com- Jenkins. “I’m pleased to note that our donors provided nearly munity’s support to help raise the remaining $6 million of the $300,000 more in 2007 than in the previous year, which directly $20 million goal.” helped U.S. athletes succeed as representatives of the United The funds raised through the Campaign to Achieve Competitive States in international competition.” Excellence are dedicated to preparing U.S. equestrian teams, Highlights of the list of accomplishments for High horses, and athletes for success in international competition. The Performance athletes in 2007 include: Pan American Games in Campaign also provides funding for U.S. Developing Riders in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where the U.S. brought home eight med- seven High Performance disciplines. – Mary Hilton als, including Team Gold plus Individual Gold and Silver in dressage; Team Gold and Individual Gold, Silver, and Bronze in eventing; and Team Bronze in show jumping. Funding also provided support for the U.S. driving team at the FEI World Combined Pony Driving Championship, where the U.S. won Team Bronze and the Individual Gold Medal in Pairs; and the Samsung Super League show jumping tour, where the U.S. fin- ished in fourth place. The funding also supported the 2007 USEF Show Jumping Developing/Young Rider Tour, which fielded a squad of five topnotch riders aged 18 to 25 for a three-city European tour, winning two Nation’s Cups in the process. – Mary Hilton 7 USET FOUNDATION 2007 Donor List

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8 Lionel Guerrand-Hermès Trophy Awarded to Hillary Dobbs or 2008, the USET Foundation Dobbs’s greatest achievement George Morris has awarded the Lionel was competing for the United States Guerrand-Hermès Trophy, when she rode on the Gold Medal Horsemastership Training Session 2008 Fwhich recognizes a Junior/Young Team at the Nations’ Cup in Buenos BY NANCY JAFFER Rider who exemplifies the USET Aires, Argentina, and produced dou- Foundation’s ideals of sportsman- ble clear rounds. “That’s something ship and horsemanship, to 19-year- that I’ll always remember,” Dobbs ight lucky young riders from across the country got the benefit of a legend’s old Hillary Dobbs of Sussex, NJ. said. “It was such a thrill for me. It wisdom – and the insights of other noted authorities – when they participated in “I’m very honored that the was my first international competi- USET Foundation has chosen me, tion, my first time wearing the red January’s George Morris Horsemastership Training Session, for which the USET and I’m truly grateful,” Dobbs said. coat, and the first time I trained under EFoundation was one of the sponsors. “To be among the past riders that George Morris. Once you experience Their time in the saddle involved intense flat work and riding without stirrups; have won, like Jeffery Welles, Chris that international team competition, gymnastics and jumping a demanding course designed by George. The participants Photo by Nancy Jaffer Kappler and McLain Ward, is truly you want to keep doing it.” assembled the fences themselves, under George’s direction, in the jumping ring at the an honor.” Dobbs noted her appreciation George Morris at his South Grounds of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL. Horsemastership Training Session. Dobbs started out the year with of trainers Missy Clark and John Photo by Heather Caristo four consecutive grand prix victo- Brennan. “It’s a great award for not Bill Whitehead, Hermès Equestrian Sales Manager, Scores of spec- George emphasized “education, education, education,” ries. Throughout the year, Dobbs George H. Morris, U.S. Show Jumping Chef d’Equipe, only me, but for Missy and John. also had consistent success in the Hillary Dobbs, and Jane Clark, USET Foundation President. Over the years, they’ve been patient tators shared the rid- explaining that “knowledge is priceless; no one can buy knowl- amateur-owner jumper division. At and supportive the whole way. It’s ers’ training session edge.” His mantra always emphasized the highest standards. the Washington International Horse been a long journey,” she said. “It’s experience as audi- George advised his group, “If you can do something well, try Show, Dobbs was named the Leading Open Jumper Rider in her really a testament to them and their program that they could tors of the six-day to do it better.” first year of top international competition. Her horse Marengo bring me along. I’m so grateful to Missy and John and my family. clinic. One mother- Riders participating included Kimberly McCormack, was named the Leading International Horse at the 123rd National It’s been a rewarding year for all of us; for all of the work that daughter pair even number one on the Bates Equitation Rankings List and Maria Horse Show. everybody has put in.” – Jennifer Wood came all the way Schaub, who attended the inaugural training session last year from Australia to and was second on the rankings list; Jennifer Waxman and watch the U.S. show Carolyn Curcio, third and fourth respectively on the list and jumping coach teach Tina Dilandri, the top West Coast rider in the rankings. Others in his inimitable were Nikko Ritter, winner of the Platinum Performance/ style and listen to USEF Show Jumping Talent Search East finals, and Aurora Photo by Nancy Jaffer lectures from a vari- Griffin, individual gold medalist in the Adequan USEF Junior Training Session participant Tina Dilandri ety of experts. Jumper National Championship, where Karl Cook earned the tries a gymnastic exercise. They included silver medal. Whitney Stone Cup Presented to Miranda Cadwell veterinarians Tim The formal activities ended with a luncheon given by the Ober and Danny Marks, speaking about conformation and USET Foundation, where each participant was presented with he USET Foundation award- represented the U.S. out of the coun- horse care; Purina’s Dr. Kathleen Young discussing nutrition; a silver frame engraved with their name and a picture of the ed the Whitney Stone Cup to try, so I’m very proud that it was show jumping gold medal Olympian Melanie Smith Taylor on group to commemorate a very special week. Miranda (“Randy”) Cadwell awarded within the driving disci- the importance of being a “thinking rider,” and Olympic course In addition to the Foundation, the session was sponsored Ton February 8 at the Hong Kong pline.” designer Steve Stephens offering his insights about “reading” by Bates Saddles, Purina Mills, the U.S. Equestrian Federation, by Night benefit. The Whitney The road leading to the champion- and riding a course. A presentation by Susan Harris and Peggy the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association, Practical Horseman Stone Cup is awarded annually to ships was full of victories, as Cadwell Brown detailed considerations of equine and human anatomy; Magazine, Equestrian Sport Productions and the Syracuse an active competitor who displays won every national and international Peggy wore a black “skeleton suit” on which her bones were Invitational Sporthorse Tournament. consistent excellence in interna- show in which she competed includ- outlined in white, while she rode a white horse who had mus- tional competition and high stan- ing Black Prong, Sunshine State CAI, cles and bones painted on him (a four-hour project by Susan) dards of sportsmanlike conduct Live Oak CAI, Sandringham Horse so those attending could see the relationship among the equine while serving as an ambassador Driving Trials UK, and Saumur CAI and human moving parts. for the United States and eques- France. Stable manager Laurie Pitts presented tips on horse care trian sport. In addition to competing, and oversaw what went on in the barn, where all the riders The Whitney Stone Cup Cadwell spends time coaching, teach- took care of their own horses after an introductory session is awarded in honor of the late Photo by Heather Caristo ing and promoting the sport. She has with such “mentor grooms” as Olympians Margie Engle and Whitney Stone, who served as Brownlee O. Currey, Jr., USET Foundation Senior Vice President, coached the USA Disabled Drivers Miranda Cadwell, and Jane Clark, USET Foundation President. Beezie Madden. President and Chairman of the team since 1998 and will continue to The idea was to round out the education of riders who Board of the USET from 1953 to do so with the 2008 team. Cadwell is could be future international stars for the U.S., making them self- 1973. He was instrumental in the creation of a civilian team when also a sought-after clinician and works with many junior drivers reliant in terms of selecting, developing and caring for horses. the Army retired from competitive horse sports after 1948. in the U.S. and around the world. Californian Karl Cook said how much he appreciated Cadwell competes in Combined Driving and won the Her participation carries over into carriage and harness learning about “everything outside of riding ... I didn’t get Individual Gold Medal at the 2007 World Pony Pairs Driving making, where she acts as a consultant to U.S. and international before because all I did was ride.” Championship in Dorthealyst, Denmark, and also led the U.S. suppliers on the design, fabrication and implementation of John Madden, who came up with the idea for the session, pony drivers to their first team medal – a Bronze. many structural, safety and performance adaptations to assist told riders the concept is “about excellence, trying to acquire

“It’s a great honor to be awarded the Whitney Stone Cup,” in the special requirements of disabled carriage drivers for both excellence. That leads to success. Blue ribbons have to be a by- Photo by Nancy Jaffer Cadwell said. “They considered every equestrian athlete that pleasure and competition purposes. – Chrissy Lane product of great horsemanship.” Maria Schaub, Karl Cook, Aurora Griffin, George Morris, Kimberly McCormack, Carolyn Curcio, Nikko Ritter, Jennifer Waxman, Tina Dilandri.

9 “Hong Kong by Night” Olympic Benefit Raises $500,000 BY MARY HILTON

Brownlee and Agneta Currey Elizabeth Miller, Alex and Trisha Boone Robin and Gerry Parsky Lou, Debi and Hillary Dobbs and Julie Welles

Business Media, who provided the USET Foundation with the opportunity to participate in a fundraising initiative in the February issue of Town & Country magazine, which raised over $200,000 to help support U.S. high performance equestrian athletes. Malloch was in Dennis and Mary K. Shaughnessy Laura King Kaplan and Melissa King Kaplan Tucker and Charlotte Johnson Dennis and Marsha Dammerman attendance and stood for an enthusiastic round of applause. Clark next thanked Peggy Phelps for her efforts that led the USET Foundation to an invitation for 12 Olympians to participate in the 119th Tournament of Roses Parade. Mason Phelps accepted the gift for his mother. Concluding her remarks, Clark intro- duced Monica Chen, Director of the Hong All benefit photos by Heather Caristo Kong Economic and Trade Office, and Nial Carey, Cara Raether Jacqueline B. Mars (center) with guests Jacqueline Ohrstrom, Dr. Gary Montseaca, Jeannie and Hunter Harrison Photo by Heather Caristo and Katherine Miracle (l-r) Eric & Sara Dierks, Max Corcoran, Bruce Duchossois, Jack Wetzel Michael Lim, the Manager of the Hong Jess & Clarke Montgomery, and Melissa Cohn Gold Medal Club Honorees: Joe Patton, Ellen Holtgers, Jane Forbes Clark, Karen O’Connor and Joel Kobert Schuyler Riley, Carlene Blunt, Kathy Patton Kong Tourism Board, who gave a short presentation on Hong Kong and the ame- he USET Foundation’s “Hong Kong Jaylaan Ahmad-Llewellyn and bluham- nities visitors to the Olympic Games had by Night” benefit on February 8, mock, and Dr. Frederic Brandt Skin Care in store for them. Hong Kong by Night 2008, at International Polo Club in Products. Clark thanked Murray Kessler Guests enjoyed dinner, and then TWellington, Florida, raised $500,000. The for donating the evening’s fine wines from focused on the live auction. GOLD Hong Kong Board of Tourism Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lewis sold-out event drew 430 supporters who UST’s Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. Auctioneer Tony Coppola led the Miss Jane Forbes Clark The Jacobs Family Ms. Stacia Madden bidding on three luxury trips: a Five- Ms. Carol Cohen Ms. Elizabeth Johnson Mrs. Matthew Marano contributed to the effort by purchasing President Clark segued to the Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Dammerman Kathy Connelly Dressage Mrs. Donna DelPrete Marki tables for the dinner and by bidding in a evening’s celebration of the USET Star Olympic Games Package donated Mr. R. Bruce Ducchossios Mrs. Karen Lloyd Mr. & Mrs. Walter McPhail live auction. Proceeds from the evening Foundation’s long-time supporters, the by Karen Lancaster and Cross Country Ms. Elma Garcia Ms. Julie Montgomery Dr. & Mrs. Richard D. Mitchell will benefit the U.S. equestrian teams members of the Gold Medal Club who International; a VIP Kentucky Derby Ms. Melissa King Kaplan Mr. & Mrs. J. David Page Mr. & Mrs. Southwood Morcott competing in the 2008 Beijing Olympic were celebrating 10, 15, and 25-year anni- Package donated by Wilhelmina McEwan, Ms. Jacqueline B. Mars Mr. & Mrs. A. Alex Shuford Mr. George H. Morris Ms. Milo Mott (2) Ms. Kristine Szabo Mrs. Louise M. Otten Games. versaries. Gold Medal Club members in Tammy and Jerry Barber of Moxie Mrs. M.K. Pritzker Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Ziegler Ms. Melissa Palmer As equestrian events at the 29th attendance joined Clark on stage to receive Equestrian, and Fenwick Farm; and a Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Shaughnessy Mr. & Mrs. Chris Paradysz Olympiad will be held in Hong Kong, the gifts of appreciation including Schuyler Macau High Rollers’ Luxury Package Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Tribble PATRONS Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Patton, Jr. party was themed to the host city. Guests Riley on behalf of her parents, Tom and donated by Mark and Lindsay Harms. Ms. Wendy Raether Mr. & Mrs. Allen Adams Mr. Lars Petersen The high bidders for the packages were Ms. Abigail Wexner Ms. Patricia Adikes-Hill The Jesse & Caryl Philips Foundation were invited to dress in ‘Festive Oriental Nephele Domencich, and Ellen Van Dyke Mrs. Jean Baum Mr. & Mrs. Greg Polle Attire’ and Renny & Reed of New York, Holtgers, celebrating 10-year anniversa- Carol Cohen (Olympic Package) and SILVER Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Bazaar Ms. Leigh B. Romano NY, transformed the venue into a Hong ries; Joe and Kathy Patton celebrating a Hunter Harrison (Macau Package). The Ms. Margaret Duprey Miss Carlene C. Blunt Mr. Frederick H. Root Kong highlights showcase, including a 15-year anniversary; and Carlene C. Blunt, bidding was intense for the Kentucky Mr. & Mrs. Murray Goodman Ms. Monica Chen Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Rumbough spectacular backlit skyline mural of the celebrating a 25-year anniversary. Derby Package, so a duplicate was offered, Mr. & Mrs. E. Hunter Harrison Mr. Darren Chiacchia Mr. & Mrs. John Runnells III Ms. Tami D. Hoag Ms. Sloane Coles Ms. Kate Salzman city of Hong Kong. Highlighting the evening were the pre- with the two packages ultimately going to Mr. & Mrs. Richard Malloch Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Curcio Mrs. Rosalind Schaefer The evening’s program included sentations of two of the USET Foundation’s Dennis Dammerman and Tami Hoag. The Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Parsky Mr. & Mrs. Jason Daliessio Mrs. H.L. Schwartz a cocktail hour, welcome remarks and most prestigious annual awards. Show auction bids totaled $111,000. Mrs. Lee Kellogg Sadrian Mr. & Mrs. Bruce DeMaeyer Ms. Lisa T. Silverman presentations led by USET Foundation jumper Hillary Dobbs received the Lionel Dessert and dancing capped off the Ms. Jacqueline Shear Mr. & Mrs. Tim Dutta Ms. Gaby Slome evening with festive flair. Mr. & Mrs. Kermit Sutton Mrs. Beverly N. Ehrhardt Mr. & Mrs. Charles Smith President Jane Forbes Clark, a three- Guerrand-Hermès Award presented by Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Fadden Mrs. Frances B. Steinwedell course dinner by Ken-Rose Catering, a President Clark, George H. Morris, U.S. “The success of ‘Hong Kong by Night‘ BRONZE Mr. & Mrs. Steve Fischman Ms. Julian Stiller live auction, and dancing to the Michael Show Jumping Chef d’Equipe, and Bill was truly beyond our expectations in both Mr. George Banks Mr. & Mrs. Steve Gotwald Mr. & Mrs. Eric L. Straus Carney Orchestra. Whitehead, the Equestrian Sales Manager attendance and contributions,” said USET Mr. & Mrs. Frederic Boyer Mr. & Mrs. David Gribbons Mr. & Mrs. George R. Tauber In her opening remarks, President for Hermès. Driver Miranda Cadwell Foundation Executive Director Bonnie B. Ms. Eleanor Bright Mr. & Mrs. Mark W. B. Harms Ms. Melissa Taylor Mr. & Mrs. Brownlee O. Currey, Jr. Ms. Lisa Hinson Ms. Eve Lloyd Thompson Clark thanked the “Hong Kong by Night” received the Whitney Stone Cup, present- Jenkins. “I am grateful to our committee Delaware North Companies, Inc. Ms. Carol Hoffman Ms Anna M. Tillman committee and Honorary Chairwoman, ed by Clark and Brownlee O. Currey, Jr., members, contributors, and attendees for Mr. & Mrs. Lou Dobbs Mr. & Mrs. Hal Kamine Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Weight Abigail Wexner. Contributors to the eve- Vice President of the USET Foundation. their support and generosity. It was a Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Domencich Ms. Anne Kursinski Mr. Peter Welles ning’s gift bags were also acknowledged, Clark concluded with two Special beautiful event, everyone had fun, and Mr. & Mrs. Richard Feldman Ms. Margaret Lakin Mr. & Mrs. Ted Weise our fundraising efforts got a terrific start Mr. & Mrs. Bertram Firestone Mr. & Mrs. Mark Leone Mr. James Whisenand including the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Recognition notations. She thanked Ms. Karen Flint Mr. Peter Leone Mr. George Williams Jacquie Mars and Ethel M Chocolates, Richard Malloch, the President of Hearst for a big year in 2008.”

10 “Hong Kong by Night” Olympic Benefit Raises $500,000

Brownlee and Agneta Currey Elizabeth Miller, Alex and Trisha Boone Robin and Gerry Parsky Lou, Debi and Hillary Dobbs and Julie Welles

11 Lionel Guerrand-Hermès Trophy Awarded to Hillary Dobbs or 2008, the USET Foundation Dobbs’s greatest achievement George Morris has awarded the Lionel was competing for the United States Guerrand-Hermès Trophy, when she rode on the Gold Medal Horsemastership Training Session 2008 Fwhich recognizes a Junior/Young Team at the Nations’ Cup in Buenos Rider who exemplifies the USET Aires, Argentina, and produced dou- Foundation’s ideals of sportsman- ble clear rounds. “That’s something ship and horsemanship, to 19-year- that I’ll always remember,” Dobbs ight lucky young riders from across the country got the benefit of a legend’s old Hillary Dobbs of Sussex, NJ. said. “It was such a thrill for me. It wisdom – and the insights of other noted authorities – when they participated in “I’m very honored that the was my first international competi- USET Foundation has chosen me, tion, my first time wearing the red January’s George Morris Horsemastership Training Session, for which the USET and I’m truly grateful,” Dobbs said. coat, and the first time I trained under EFoundation was one of the sponsors. “To be among the past riders that George Morris. Once you experience Their time in the saddle involved intense flat work and riding without stirrups; have won, like Jeffery Welles, Chris that international team competition, gymnastics and jumping a demanding course designed by George. The participants Photo by Nancy Jaffer Kappler and McLain Ward, is truly you want to keep doing it.” assembled the fences themselves, under George’s direction, in the jumping ring at the an honor.” Dobbs noted her appreciation George Morris at his South Grounds of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center in Wellington, FL. Horsemastership Training Session. Dobbs started out the year with of trainers Missy Clark and John Photo by Heather Caristo four consecutive grand prix victo- Brennan. “It’s a great award for not Bill Whitehead, Hermès Equestrian Sales Manager, Scores of spec- George emphasized “education, education, education,” ries. Throughout the year, Dobbs George H. Morris, U.S. Show Jumping Chef d’Equipe, only me, but for Missy and John. also had consistent success in the Hillary Dobbs, and Jane Clark, USET Foundation President. Over the years, they’ve been patient tators shared the rid- explaining that “knowledge is priceless; no one can buy knowl- amateur-owner jumper division. At and supportive the whole way. It’s ers’ training session edge.” His mantra always emphasized the highest standards. the Washington International Horse been a long journey,” she said. “It’s experience as audi- George advised his group, “If you can do something well, try Show, Dobbs was named the Leading Open Jumper Rider in her really a testament to them and their program that they could tors of the six-day to do it better.” first year of top international competition. Her horse Marengo bring me along. I’m so grateful to Missy and John and my family. clinic. One mother- Riders participating included Kimberly McCormack, was named the Leading International Horse at the 123rd National It’s been a rewarding year for all of us; for all of the work that daughter pair even number one on the Bates Equitation Rankings List and Maria Horse Show. everybody has put in.” – Jennifer Wood came all the way Schaub, who attended the inaugural training session last year from Australia to and was second on the rankings list; Jennifer Waxman and watch the U.S. show Carolyn Curcio, third and fourth respectively on the list and jumping coach teach Tina Dilandri, the top West Coast rider in the rankings. Others in his inimitable were Nikko Ritter, winner of the Platinum Performance/ style and listen to USEF Show Jumping Talent Search East finals, and Aurora Photo by Nancy Jaffer lectures from a vari- Griffin, individual gold medalist in the Adequan USEF Junior Training Session participant Tina Dilandri ety of experts. Jumper National Championship, where Karl Cook earned the tries a gymnastic exercise. They included silver medal. Whitney Stone Cup Presented to Miranda Cadwell veterinarians Tim The formal activities ended with a luncheon given by the Ober and Danny Marks, speaking about conformation and USET Foundation, where each participant was presented with he USET Foundation award- represented the U.S. out of the coun- horse care; Purina’s Dr. Kathleen Young discussing nutrition; a silver frame engraved with their name and a picture of the ed the Whitney Stone Cup to try, so I’m very proud that it was show jumping gold medal Olympian Melanie Smith Taylor on group to commemorate a very special week. Miranda (“Randy”) Cadwell awarded within the driving disci- the importance of being a “thinking rider,” and Olympic course In addition to the Foundation, the session was sponsored Ton February 8 at the Hong Kong pline.” designer Steve Stephens offering his insights about “reading” by Bates Saddles, Purina Mills, the U.S. Equestrian Federation, by Night benefit. The Whitney The road leading to the champion- and riding a course. A presentation by Susan Harris and Peggy the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association, Practical Horseman Stone Cup is awarded annually to ships was full of victories, as Cadwell Brown detailed considerations of equine and human anatomy; Magazine, Equestrian Sport Productions and the Syracuse an active competitor who displays won every national and international Peggy wore a black “skeleton suit” on which her bones were Invitational Sporthorse Tournament. consistent excellence in interna- show in which she competed includ- outlined in white, while she rode a white horse who had mus- tional competition and high stan- ing Black Prong, Sunshine State CAI, cles and bones painted on him (a four-hour project by Susan) dards of sportsmanlike conduct Live Oak CAI, Sandringham Horse so those attending could see the relationship among the equine while serving as an ambassador Driving Trials UK, and Saumur CAI and human moving parts. for the United States and eques- France. Stable manager Laurie Pitts presented tips on horse care trian sport. In addition to competing, and oversaw what went on in the barn, where all the riders The Whitney Stone Cup Cadwell spends time coaching, teach- took care of their own horses after an introductory session is awarded in honor of the late Photo by Heather Caristo ing and promoting the sport. She has with such “mentor grooms” as Olympians Margie Engle and Whitney Stone, who served as Brownlee O. Currey, Jr., USET Foundation Senior Vice President, coached the USA Disabled Drivers Miranda Cadwell, and Jane Clark, USET Foundation President. Beezie Madden. President and Chairman of the team since 1998 and will continue to The idea was to round out the education of riders who Board of the USET from 1953 to do so with the 2008 team. Cadwell is could be future international stars for the U.S., making them self- 1973. He was instrumental in the creation of a civilian team when also a sought-after clinician and works with many junior drivers reliant in terms of selecting, developing and caring for horses. the Army retired from competitive horse sports after 1948. in the U.S. and around the world. Californian Karl Cook said how much he appreciated Cadwell competes in Combined Driving and won the Her participation carries over into carriage and harness learning about “everything outside of riding ... I didn’t get Individual Gold Medal at the 2007 World Pony Pairs Driving making, where she acts as a consultant to U.S. and international before because all I did was ride.” Championship in Dorthealyst, Denmark, and also led the U.S. suppliers on the design, fabrication and implementation of John Madden, who came up with the idea for the session, pony drivers to their first team medal – a Bronze. many structural, safety and performance adaptations to assist told riders the concept is “about excellence, trying to acquire

12 USET FOUNDATION 2007 Donor List GOLD MEDAL CLUB

CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE Mr. & Mrs. Dennis J. Shaughnessy Lauren P. Fellows ($250,000 + ) Mr. & Mrs. A. Abel Shuford Jamee & Marshall Field Foundation Eliza Shuford Mr. & Mrs. Marshall Field Anonymous Jenny Sutton & Wrenwood Farms Corwith Hamill Jane Forbes Clark Chester C. Weber Stephanie Field Harris Sheila C. Johnson Peter C. Welles Mrs. Klaus Heidegger Dr. & Mrs. Timothy Holekamp Peter & Julianna Holt Mr. & Mrs. Dewitt Hornor MAJOR BENEFACTOR The Edith B. and Lee V. Jacobs Fund No. 2 PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Kalman ($50,000 + ) ($10,000 + ) William Kimmel & Sandra Yeager American Quarter Horse Association Dr. & Mrs. Armand Leone, Jr. Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Robert V. Lindsay Mr. & Mrs. Robert Aron Anonymous K. Reed Berkey Mrs. L.E. MacElree Hong Kong Jockey Club Jerome & Rebecca Broussard Mary Alice D. Malone Site of the 2008 Olympics Cape Branch Foundation Mr. & Mrs. James E. Bramsen Mr. & Mrs. Daniel J. Burke Linda A. Mars Mr. & Mrs. Miles C. Collier Mr. & Mrs. Walter McPhail Mr. & Mrs. Danny L. Darby Century Furniture, LLC Melissa Cohn Mrs. Arthur Montgomery Delaware North Companies, Inc. George H. Morris El Campeon Farms & The Gonda Family Foundation Suzanne E. Dansby-Phelps Mr. & Mrs. Lou Dobbs Michael Morris Associates Estate of Iris R.S. Casey Jan Neuharth Mr. & Mrs. Bertram R. Firestone Duchossois Industries, Inc. Equus Foundation, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Thomas G. Patzau Mr. & Mrs. John J. Fleischhacker Mr. & Mrs. E. Norman Peterson, Jr. Elma Garcia Estate of Harriet H. Ostrander Estate of Margaret S. Price Peterson Family Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Louis L. Gonda Mason Phelps, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Murray H. Goodman Estate of Mary A Quinlan Claudia & Sparky Frost Gov. & Mrs. W. Mitt Romney Mr. & Mrs. E. Hunter Harrison Mary B. Schwab Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy M. Jacobs Helen K. Groves Ellen Van Dyke Holtgers Mace Siegel Mr. & Mrs. S. Tucker Snow Johnson Charles A. Smith Helene J. Magill Tracy L. Katayama-Esse Mrs. Lee Kellogg Sadrian Linda Starkman Jacqueline B. Mars Mr. & Mrs. Eric L. Straus Wendy S. Raether Jerry E. Kimmel Lake Placid Horse Show Association Deborah A. Sturges Mr. & Mrs. Stephen T. Rojek Jess & Sharon Sweely Richard H., Robert A. & Susan G. Schneider Susan Lloyd Mr. & Mrs. Michael Lutz Jane Thomas Mr. & Mrs. E. Parry Thomas Mr. & Mrs. Richard H. Thompson Mr. & Mrs. Leslie H. Wexner Mr. & Mrs. James D. Meyer Wendy O’Brien Barbara A. Tooman Akiko Yamazaki & Jerry Yang Mr. & Mrs. William H. Weeks Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Ziegler Molly & Clarke Ohrstrom Mr. & Mrs. J. David Page John Wetzel John S. Potter, Jr. Nancy Hamill Winter Mr. & Mrs. John E. Runnells III Dr. & Mrs. Bernard Salick FOUNDER’S CIRCLE Robert Segal ($25,000 + ) Jacqueline Shear PATRON Mr. & Mrs. Howard B. Simpson ($2,500 + ) Anonymous Roger B. Smith Mr. & Mrs. Frederic Boyer Wasserman Foundation Anonymous Carol & Rebecca Cohen Lauren Wasserman Andrea Nason Azran & Caroline Roffman Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Dammerman Mr. & Mrs. Anthony V. Weight The Barker Welfare Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Domencich Mr. & Mrs. Theodore L. Weise Ronnie Beard R. Bruce Duchossois Mr. & Mrs. Ernest S. Bessette, Jr. Four Winds Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Robert F. Buie Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey S. Fuqua Jennifer M. Burger Tamara Y. Gerber BENEFACTOR Elizabeth Busch Burke Mr. & Mrs. Robert Johnstone The Chronicle of the Horse Mr. & Mrs. S. Craig Lindner ($5,000 + ) Henry L. Collins III Live Oak Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Joseph U. Duke Mr. & Mrs. Segundo D. Mateo Sherry & Allen Adams Patricia K. Applegate Mr. & Mrs. Steve D. Engle Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence McCarthy Estate of Shirley A. Snyder Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Parsky W. J. Barney Foundation Carlene C. Blunt Mr. & Mrs. James H. Fairclough Paul Miller, Inc. Dr. & Mrs. M. Craig Ferrell M.K. Pritzker Daniel W. Bunn Susan Jarrell Edwards Sandra A. Frazier Schuyler Riley Betsy B. Green Mr. & Mrs. Carl Segal Barbara B. Ellison

13 USET FOUNDATION Paul Long Joins USET Foundation as Assistant Director of Development aul Long of Mahwah, NJ, has been named the USET Manager/Rider at Ri-Arm, Farm, Inc. Foundation Assistant Director of Development. Long “Paul brings to this position the background and quali- will assist USET Foundation Executive Director Bonnie ties that we were looking for in an Assistant Director of 2007 Donor List PB. Jenkins in accomplishing the Foundation’s mission of rais- Development,” said Executive Director Jenkins. “He is very ing funds to support equestrian athletes, promote international knowledgeable and experienced in financial matters, under- GOLD MEDAL CLUB excellence, and build for the future. stands the sport and has a passion for our Long was a member of the USET U.S. Equestrian Teams. We are very pleased to Foundation National Advisory Council from welcome Paul to the USET Foundation family Grimshaw-Gudewicz Foundation California Dressage Society Alison C. Jones 1993 until 2005. He earned his B.A. from Drew and know he will be an important addition to Mr. & Mrs. Mark W.B. Harms Diane Carney Mrs. Charles H. Jones, Jr. University in Madison, NJ, with a major in our fundraising efforts.” Dr. & Mrs. Peter N. Heydon Maude G. Carr Rebecca H. Jordan English and minor in Economics. His profes- Long commented on his new position Mr. & Mrs. John J. Jubin Anne H. Case Kaleidescape LLC sional training includes the American Bankers saying, “It is with a great deal of enthusiasm Pete Kyle Frank D. Chapot Ira & June Kapp Mr. & Mrs. Larry Langer Mrs. Stephen Clark, Jr. Chris Kappler Association Commercial Loan Officer Program; that I begin my role as Assistant Director of Mr. & Mrs. H. Guy Leibler Mr. & Mrs. Chris Clouser Abigail K. Kawananakoa the Morgan Stanley Financial Advisor Training Development. I consider it both an honor and Madalene W. Loheac Patricia K. Colagiuri Mr. & Mrs. Richard Keating Program; and the Morgan Stanley Graduate a privilege to help promulgate the Team’s Suzanne Marquard Kathleen A. Connelly Mary Keenan School Series Program in Financial Planning. most important mission of promoting inter- Tim & Colleen McQuay Brenda Curnin Marie Kelly Frank G. Merrill Mr. & Mrs. Brownlee O. Currey, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Murray Kessler Long’s career background includes execu- national goodwill and funding international Louise M. Otten Joan Cvengros Austin H. Kiplinger tive positions at financial institutions, includ- High Performance programs, athletes and Donald M. Rebar Kathryn A. D’Ancona Marie L. & C. Richard Knowles Family Fund ing National Westminster Bank as Senior coaches. As a young rider, my dream was to Col. John W. Russell Dr. Mary Delton & Dr. Robert Boeckman Gene N. Koelbel Investment Officer; The Kenton Group, Inc. ride on a Nations’ Cup Team and to ‘follow in Joy L. Slater Ian R. Dempsey Helen E. Krieble as Regional Sales Manager for financial prod- Courtesy of USET Foundation the boot steps’ of those revered in the Trophy Nancy Imboden Spears Orlando N. Di Rienzo Joni Louise Kuhn ucts; Morgan Stanley as Financial Advisor, Paul Long, USET Foundation Room at Gladstone. I now have a chance to be Frances B. Steinwedell Robert Dover Anne Kursinski Assistant Director of Development. Karen E. Stives Mr. & Mrs. T. J. Dermot Dunphy Mr. & Mrs. Edward Lee Sales and Trading; and Medmal USA, LLC, as part of that great legacy, not as a rider but as Mrs. R. Lee Taylor II Anne W. Eldridge Dr. Deborah Anne Levy Director of Sales and Marketing. an ambassador, representing the sport I love. Melissa Taylor R. Kathleen Elmore Michelle M. Liggett In addition to his extensive background in finances, I would like to thank Jane Clark, Bonnie Jenkins and the Board David Teiger Mr. & Mrs. John H. Fairclough Karen Long Dwight & Barbara Ridder Irwin U.S. Dressage Federation Betty L. Faulkner Lloyd W. Longenecker Long is also a horseman. His riding career in show jumping of Trustees for giving me this terrific opportunity and I look for- Upperville Colt & Horse Show, Inc. Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Feldman Mrs. Screven Lorillard included being the 1984 Garden State Games Gold Medalist ward to working with them, the entire USET Foundation staff, Hedda Windisch von Goeben Mary Ferguson Alexa Lowe & Margaret O’Neill and he was a candidate at the 1996 U.S. Olympic Team Show and the many generous donors who share the same passion for Mr. & Mrs. Paul A. Winslow Virginia S. Frazier Elaine C. Ludwig Jumping Selection Trials. Long also spent two years as Trainer/ the Team and for all equestrian disciplines.” – Mary Hilton Margaret J. Wyllie Pamela B. French Mr. & Mrs. Ernst Mahler, Jr. Emily A. Wyly Mr. & Mrs. Otto N. Frenzel III Mr. & Mrs. Anthony E. Maida III John H. Fritz Mr. & Mrs. David Mallery Drs. Brendan & Wendy Furlong Richard P. Malloch “Campaign to Achieve Competitive Excellence” Grants to USEF High Performance Programs Dr. & Mrs. Max E. Gahwyler Erin Markee Reaches $14 Million Mark Total $2,295,000 for 2007 MEMBER Rosie A. Garlock Donna DelPrete Marki Mrs. William P. Gilbert Mary’s Tack & Feed ($1,000 + ) Gregory W. Gingery David A. McArdle he USET Foundation’s Campaign to Achieve Competitive he USET Foundation awarded grants totaling $2,295,000 to Excellence has reached $14 million towards its $20 million the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) for High Dr. Carla Abramcheck Stacey Lefton Glick & King’s Crossing LLC Mr. & Mrs. Robert D. McDonald Carmine Achtman Kristin Glover Mr. & Mrs. Collin F. McNeil goal. Performance programs in 2007. The funding provided sup- Patricia Adikes-Hill Helen J. Gordon Meadow Hill Farms LLC T“We are truly grateful to our supporters who have so gen- port,T in whole or in part, for athletes in seven High Performance Alem International Management, Inc. Susan Goudy The Meek Foundation erously contributed to this Campaign, which is essential to our disciplines to participate in national and international events. Terry Allen Kramer Mr. & Mrs. Hermen Greenberg Elizabeth Mellor Robi D. Greenberg Hazel C. Merrills athletes’ success at the 2008 Olympic Games and their prepa- “The USET Foundation was able to provide funding for American Live Stock Ins. Co. rations for the quadrennium ahead,” said USET Foundation High Performance athletes through its fundraising efforts and Veronese B. Atkins Hope Greenfi eld Elizabeth D. Meyer Sharnette L. Atkinson Mr. & Mrs. David L. Gribbons Barbara Milanese Executive Director Bonnie B. Jenkins. “We are in the final the generous donations of contributors nationwide,” said Ms. Helen H. Ayer Georgia D. Griffi ths Mr. & Mrs. Bruce Miller months of the Campaign and are rallying the equestrian com- Jenkins. “I’m pleased to note that our donors provided nearly Austin W. Bach Natasha Grigg Thom R. & Adele B. Mitchell Margot Guis Moglia Family Foundation munity’s support to help raise the remaining $6 million of the $300,000 more in 2007 than in the previous year, which directly Kimberly R. Baker $20 million goal.” helped U.S. athletes succeed as representatives of the United Sara Ballantine Ryan Dr. Brian L. Gwartz Kathleen C. Moore Mr. & Mrs. Richard Bass Joan B. Hadley Mr. & Mrs. Southwood J. Morcott The funds raised through the Campaign to Achieve Competitive States in international competition.” Mr. & Mrs. Fred A. Bauer Mr. & Mrs. George Handtmann Jeanne L. Morency Excellence are dedicated to preparing U.S. equestrian teams, Highlights of the list of accomplishments for High Jean B. Baum Deborah A. Hanline Jenny Morris horses, and athletes for success in international competition. The Performance athletes in 2007 include: Pan American Games in Barbara M. Bays William P. Harris Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Morris, Jr. Linda Sue Harrison Pauline R. Murphy Campaign also provides funding for U.S. Developing Riders in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where the U.S. brought home eight med- Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Bazaar seven High Performance disciplines. – Mary Hilton als, including Team Gold plus Individual Gold and Silver in Elizabeth Wedemann Beckwith Mrs. Robert Lee Henry Constance Murray Mr. & Mrs. Steve Benjamin Lucy Anne Hession Stagg & Cheryl Newman dressage; Team Gold and Individual Gold, Silver, and Bronze Mr. & Mrs. James Bibbler Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence K. Hester Stephen W. Nislick in eventing; and Team Bronze in show jumping. Funding also Anne C. Blair Mr. & Mrs. Don T. Hibner, Jr. Cynthia W. Nord Carole Hoffman Mr. & Mrs. David J. O’Connor provided support for the U.S. driving team at the FEI World Susan E. B. Bloomberg Combined Pony Driving Championship, where the U.S. won Mr. & Mrs. John T. Blunt Leslie Burr Howard Karin Reid Offi eld Mr. & Mrs. Edward S. Bonnie Sally Ike Janet D. Olsen Team Bronze and the Individual Gold Medal in Pairs; and the Derek Braun Jean I. Jacobsen Rowan T. O’Riley Samsung Super League show jumping tour, where the U.S. fin- Karen I. Bristing Sybal R. Janssen Mr. & Mrs. Michael O. Page ished in fourth place. The funding also supported the 2007 USEF Florence Brown Alex R. Jayne C. Parker Family Fdn. of the Community Fdn. of NJ Mr. & Mrs. William Jenkins Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Patton, Jr. Show Jumping Developing/Young Rider Tour, which fielded Mr. & Mrs. Richard H. Brown a squad of five topnotch riders aged 18 to 25 for a three-city Maj. Gen. Jonathan R. Burton John R. Steele & Associates, Inc. Susan Harris Pearce Thomas L. Caisse Betty W. Johnson Pfi zer, Inc. European tour, winning two Nation’s Cups in the process. Martha W. Jolicoeur Marcia R. Phillips – Mary Hilton 14 USET Foundation’s Special Section in Town & Country Raises $200,000 USET FOUNDATION s a fundraising initiative, the USET Foundation Executive Director front of a wonderful audience and pro- USET Foundation was featured Bonnie B. Jenkins explained that Richard mote our mission and equestrian sport,” in a special 24-page editorial Malloch, President of Hearst Business summed up Executive Director Jenkins. 2007 Donor List andA advertising section in the February Media, initiated the opportunity for the “The issue was also timed perfectly to 2008 issue of Town & Country magazine. Foundation. Town & Country is a publica- help promote our ‘Hong Kong by Night’ Contributors underwrote the editorial tion of Hearst Magazines Division, Hearst Olympic Benefit Gala. It’s a beautiful GOLD MEDAL CLUB (cont) SILVER MEDAL CLUB Adele C. Johnson Lezlie B. Johnson and sponsored advertising. The contri- Communications. Inc. “Rich is a wonder- showcase for our supporters and our Joyce V. Phipps ($500 + ) Louis G. Piancone Mrs. Sylvester Johnson, Jr. butions totaled $200,000 for the USET ful dressage enthusiast, owner and rider,” sport and one of the Foundation’s most Mr. & Mrs. Mark P. Piwowar Tom Atwood Mr. & Mrs. William J. Kane Foundation’s high performance fund- Jenkins said. “Rich made this possible. He successful fundraising initiatives.” Joan M. Polimeni Barbara Baker Olive D. Kemp raising programs. These contributions worked with us closely on every aspect, Bruce W. Polozker Paul A. Bates Sheila Y. Kendall will help support high performance from inception through distribution.” Frank J. Ponzio, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. J. E. Beardsley, Jr. Mildred Kilner Jeff & Kathy Klinger equestrian athletes, including those pre- The February 2008 Town & Country Christy H. Powell Bette Beavers Lankford Heloise B. Power Katrina H. Becker Patricia B. Kolber paring for and competing at the 2008 magazine was distributed to subscribers Mr. & Mrs. James F. Powers, Jr. Janet G. Bennett Stephen LaBarge Beijing Olympic Games. in selected areas starting in January 2008. Arthur W. Priesz, Jr., Esq. Corinne P. Bentley Kenneth J. Lachey The special section featured five Town & Country magazine also gen- Cheryl Quick Betsy Bernstein Tomas R. LaCosta Nadine & Peter Levy sponsored pages of information on erously provided the USET Foundation Dr. & Mrs. Manrin Rains III Elizabeth A. Biddick Karen Ramsing-Bixler Nicole M. Bloom Melba M. Lewis the USET Foundation and its mis- with a special one-year subscription rate Judy Richter Lucy Blundon Mrs. John Lhotka sion, including photos of athletes and of $10.00 for 12 issues. The U.S. cover Philip E. Richter Prudence M. Boulton Peggy F. Lichtenberg Gladstone and a full page of information price of Town & Country is $4.50 per Mr. & Mrs. Alexander C. Ridland Betty L. Bowman Scott Lombard on the Foundation’s ‘Hong Kong by issue. Supporters who wish to subscribe Carolyn C. Rizza Dr. Lucy C. Bruckner Joan C. Long John K. Lundberg Night’ Olympic Benefit, plus 19 pages to Town & Country and take advantage Mr. & Mrs. Raymond J. Roberts Annis Buell David Robinson Mrs. William Bulkeley Dr. Jane A. Madden of sponsor advertisements. The project of this one time rate can do so at www. Bill & Sandy Rogers Leslie E. Cashel, M.D. Guy W. McElvain was a win-win opportunity – the USET uset2008.townandcountrymag.com. Mr. & Mrs. Jerome J. Saladino, Jr. Catherine M. Christenson Peggy D. Meeker Foundation received valuable exposure “The project with Town & Country Lorraine Salmon Wendy L. Cochran Mrs. R. Lee Milburn Holly M. Mitten through the special section and spon- provided a unique and exciting oppor- Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence J. Sapanski Jennifer Combs Susan B. Schoellkopf Sherry A. Cooke Thomas F. Moore sors reached Town & Country’s affluent tunity to put the USET Foundation in Mrs. H. L. Schwartz Joanne B. Chope Corsiglia Jennifer A. Morris subscribers in key states at a highly dis- Jane C. Scott Diane Cotton Sharon H. Morris counted rate. Photo by Diana de Rosa. Design by Miriam Morgan. Mr. & Mrs. Michael Simpson Melissa Creswick Betty W. Mullen Cover page of the USET Foundation’s 24-page Linda Irvine Smith Sarah Crevar Lynn E. Noyes section in the February 2008 issue Anne C. Snyder Deanna Crozier Tom F. X. O’Mara of Town & Country magazine. Squadron A Association, Inc. Mrs. Colin Cunningham Kimberly Ann Opiatowski Mrs. B.B. Stamats Karen S. Cunningham Jane L. Peeples Mr. & Mrs. William C. Steinkraus Mrs. G. Edward Curtis Penlyn Farm Town & Country Stevenson Family Fund Dr. & Mrs. Bruce Dalton Phelps Media Group, Inc. USET Foundation Charity Section Mr. & Mrs. John Stomski Lucille L. Davis Andria Plonka February 2008 Walter L. Straus Jeanne A. Day Celeste N. Powers, M.D. Mrs. George Strawbridge Steven Cole DeLaney Karen J. Preble Jane J. Suwalsky Sara K. Dierks Chloe Reid Thank You! Amanda Tallman Peter G. Doubleday Janet K. Richardson-Pearson Mona Riggs Editorial Underwriting Mr. & Mrs. George R. Tauber Shawn M. Englert Barbara Risius, M.D. Mrs. Margaret Duprey Christine K. Thompson TSgt. Susan J. Ettenberger Eve Lloyd Thompson Christi Fagerstone Lynn N. Rohwedder Mr. & Mrs. Murray Goodman Celia Russo Mrs. Helen K. Groves Mr. & Mrs. J. Willard Thompson Fairbanks Valley Farms LLC Mrs. William C. Thompson Martha M. Faucette Jillian J. Ryan Mr. & Mrs. Paul Raether Louise D. Tiernan Kathleen Faulkner, M.D. Dr. Brenda L. Sanford Sponsoring Advertisers Mr. & Mrs. Pascal F. Tone Kathleen A. Feeney Kathy A. Sayer American Quarter Horse Association – Bill Brewer Raul Torano Laura R. Fernberger The Schaefer Family AMX – Bruce Duchossois Don Treadway, Jr. Dr. Anne R. Fitzpatrick Robert Scheuer bluhammock – Jaylaan Ahmad-Llewellyn Dr. Louise Turkula Florida Thoroughbred Breeders & Owners Assn. Stephanie C. Schuepbach Susan R. Schulman Buena Vista Farm – Robin & Gerry Parsky Phyllis Dye Turner The George T. Baker Foundation, Inc. Mary Kay Schultz Collecting Gaits Farm – Shereen & Jeff Fuqua U.S. Equestrian Federation Dr. & Mrs. Leonard Ginzton U.S. Eventing Association, Inc. Dr. Nancy Goodman Mr. & Mrs. R. L. Shackle Century Furniture – Nancy & Alex Shuford H. Donnan Sharp Cooperstown Getaway – Jane Forbes Clark Leota Van De Veere-Gonzalez Edwina Greenspan Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Waller Henrietta L. Hall Kay H. Shean Dove Brands – Jacqueline B. Mars Mr. & Mrs. Keith L. Walton Mr. & Mrs. S. Matthews V. Hamilton, Jr. Jean D. Shehan Griffin & Howe – Lee Kellogg Sadrian Kristina W. Watkins Cherri L. Harker Linda P. Shields Horse Sports by the Bay – Karin Flint Elkins Wetherill Petra Tischer Hartung Sho Clothes International Hunter Derby – Jenny Sutton Peter Widener Wetherill Barbara L. Hayden Nikki J. Soich-Flach Lake Placid Horse Shows – Richard Feldman Kathleen & Katie Whaley Jean R. Haydu Elayne F. Sorensen Phelps Media Group, Inc. International – Mason Phelps, Jr. John P. White Ellen J. Healey Dr. Deborah F. Stanitski Rolex – Randy Greenberg/Collette Cutrone Sally P. Williams Lisa A. Hinson Benjamin F. Stapleton III Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event – Janie Atkinson & EEI Mr. & Mrs. George Wintersteen Doris L. Hofstra Gretchen Stearns Sotheby’s International – Marianne Chopp Louise A. Wrinkle HorseTech Inc. Jennifer C. Stillman The Wasserman Foundation – Laura Wasserman John Wylde Mrs. John L. Hubbard Joanne Stoudenmier Tracy Katayama Esse Foundation – Tracy Esse Mr. & Mrs. Martin Zlotkin Dorothy S. Hunter Charlene Summers United States Equestrian Federation Donald L. Jacobs, M.D. Maureen M. 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15 USET FOUNDATION USET Foundation Names Four New Members to Board of Trustees 2007 Donor List Frank Merrill has been involved in the American Quarter Horse industry for more than 40 years. U. Constance von Roth Terﬂ oth Patrick T. Boyle Karen C. Fanelli With his wife, Robin, Merrill operated Windward Stud Ltd. in Purcell, OK, until October 2006 when the Barbara C. Thomas Dr. Bill Bradley Cheryl R. Farrar ranch sold. Currently, Merrill serves as CO-CEO of Cowan Select Horses LLC at Windward Stud Ltd. Donna M. Trojanowski Madelon L. Bradshaw Julianna Fischer Angela Valenti Mr. & Mrs. Myron Bregman Gabor N. Foltenyi Merrill has bred, owned and raised American Quarter Horse champions in world and stakes competi- Sharon Van Alstine Mrs. Philip M. Brett III Charlotte R. Ford tion and has participated in almost every AQHA discipline including racing, halter, roping, cutting, Robert K. Vaughan Carline Bronk Molly Forlines reining and other western and English events. In addition, Merrill owned and exhibited two American William N. Vaughan Brookwood Farm Inc. Gregroy M. Franklin Quarter Horse Hall of Fame horses – Miss Jim 45 and Royal Santana. Frank and Robin Merrill have Ruth Venable Lynda W. Brotemarkle Marcia K. Franklin three children: Tyler who works for Western States Ranches in Dublin, TX, and Megan and McKenzie, Mr. & Mrs. Alfred J. Walker Toni Brouillard Kevin Freeman Sarah Ward Rebecca H. Brown Mr. & Mrs. George R. Fritz who both live in Weatherford, TX. Liz Warren Diane Brunson Adrienne Funnell Diane Waxmen Julia Buonanno Robert T. Gannett

Drs. Richard & Janice Weaver Steffanie H. Burgevin Jane M. Garland Photo courtesy of AQHA Linda Weiss Joanne G. Burian Nancy Gause Melanie Smith Taylor of Memphis, TN, helped the U.S. win Team Gold at the 1984 Los Angeles Frank Merrill Sue A. Wells Nancy K. Bussa Sueann Germani Olympics aboard Calypso. The American Grand Prix Association named her Rider of the Year in Phelps Witter, Jr. C. M. Hadﬁ eld’s Saddlery, Inc Anne C. Ghrist Susan A. Yacubian Penny Carpenter Carol Giles 1978. In 1979, she was a member of the Gold Medal Team at the Pan American Games in Puerto Janet B. York David E. Carrow Diane B. Glossman Rico. In 1982, Smith Taylor and Calypso won the World Cup, she was named the U.S. Olympic Sandra A. Yount Jeffrey F. Chandor Rita S. Godward Committee Sportswoman of the Year, and was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. Smith Lily C. Zilo Mrs. William Chapman Doris G. Goguen Taylor retired from competition in 1987, but continues in the sport as trainer, television broadcaster, Alain V. Cherney Katie G. Graham course designer, and judge. In 2007, she served as Chef d’Equipe for the 2007 USEF Show Jumping John Chapman Chester Elizabeth K. Gray Patricia Chiafullo Linda E. Green Developing/Young Rider Tour. Smith Taylor guided the riders to two Team Gold Medals at Hamina, BRONZE MEDAL CLUB Gayle F. Chipman Robert P. Groblewski Finland, and Falsterbo, Sweden. She also helped U.S. Show Jumping Chef d’Equipe George H. Morris Kathleen L. Cicotte Cynthia P. Guthrie ($250 + ) during the 2007 Samsung Super League; she was chef at the Hickstead, England, leg of the tour where Kennedy H. Clark Sarah C. Hafner the U.S. team won Gold, and also at Dublin, Ireland, where the U.S. won Silver. The Show Jumping Hall Mrs. William Class Cindy A. Hahn Alec Adams of Fame inducted Smith Taylor in 1998. Gretchen R. Agusti Barbara S. Conners Perry E. Hall II Jill B. Alchorn Elta T. Cooke Thomas J. Hall Anneliese Cosniac Vivian M. Hall Lorena R. Alford Photo by Mike Maple Vanessa Costello Benjamin H. Hardaway III Judy Y. Alldredge Melanie Smith Taylor Lea H. Allen Martha L. Coursin Katharine C. Hardin A long time ‘horse show dad’, Peter Welles has been active in promoting and enhancing eques- Susan Alvey Robin C. Covitt Kristina A. Harrison-Naness trian sport in the United States. He currently serves as a member of the United States Equestrian Team Lesley Mohns Armstrong Bonnie J. Cox Susan J. Harvey Foundation’s National Advisory and Development Committees. He is also an active Grand Prix horse Aimee J. Aron Simone O. Coxe Elizabeth A. Hatﬁ eld Virginia T. Craley Suzanne Heer owner with mounts ridden by his son Andrew Welles and by Olympian Chris Kappler. Welles’s non- Susan W. Ashe profit involvement includes serving as President of the Kensington Conservancy, an Ontario-based Valena T. Austin Susan Crenshaw Wini E. Herrmann Eva Jo Bailey Marti Crothers, Ph.D. Diana G. Hill land trust and as a Board Member of the Land Trust Alliance. He is also a Trustee of the Cricket Alice W. Barkhausen John R. Culbreath Muriel N. Hinkle Island Foundation and a member of the Board of Directors of the National Horse Show Association Melanis Barnes Ann R. Cullen Jim Hodos Dineen Daniels Catherine Hoffman of America. Former non-profit involvement includes having served as a Trustee of the Minnesota Kristin Barrett Anderson Chapter of the Nature Conservancy, including two years as Chair. Welles also served on the Board Nan Barrett Barbara D. Daspit Katharine McLane Hoffman Marcia A. Baxter Constance N. Davenport Melissa L. Hogan of Directors of the Minnesota Land Trust, as Chair of the Blake School Parent Association and as a Nancy W. Beaton Denise & Gary David Lyn Holcomb member of the United States Ski Team’s Cross Country Competition Committee. Welles is a graduate Carol E. Beck Frank P. Davidson Mr. & Mrs. Timothy I. Hooker of the University of Minnesota and has completed Harvard University’s Initiative for Social Enterprise Clark E. Davis Lorretta J. Hopkins Glenn Becker program, “Governing for Nonprofit Excellence.” Nancy G. Bedford Andrea W. de Vogel Andrew D. Horpeniuk, M.D. Photo by Kenneth Kraus/PhelpsSports.com Photo by Kenneth Kraus/PhelpsSports.com Wendy Bejarano Christine W. Dean Shirley Houchin R. Donald Bell Mara DePuy Dean Nancy J. Hutson Peter Welles Ric Bell Birgit N. Deeds Instone Air Services & Debra L. Instone Cynthia Wainwright Berger Mickey Deike Elaine Iozzo Abigial S. Wexner, lawyer and community activist, is involved in philanthropic work nationally Vesta Fay Bevan Mr. & Mrs. J. Frank Dennis Mr. & Mrs. James Irwin and locally, with a particular focus on children’s issues. Mrs. Wexner is the Founder and Chair of the Marie N. Bianco Valerie J. Dent Janice C. Ivy Patsy S. Denton Caroline B. Jacob Columbus Coalition Against Family Violence. In 1998, Mrs. Wexner created The New Albany Classic Hazel W. Bickerstaff Invitational Grand Prix & Family Day, a show jumping event designed to raise money annually for Barbara L. Bird Doris R. Denyer Denise M. Jeffries Carol Bird Marja S. Dooner Dr. Antoinette D. Jernigan the Coalition. Since its inception, The Classic has raised over $15 million to benefit the Coalition. Mrs. Stuart I. Black Joyce I. Du Bey Rose M. Johnson Wexner has competed in the equestrian arena and has young horses in training with top professionals Ladye S. Blair Mary Dunahay Meribeth F. Jones such as Jeffery Welles and Beezie Madden. Mrs. Wexner is the owner of Authentic, Madden’s Team Linda K. Blake Carol A. Egan Tommy Lee Jones Caroline L. Elgin Gary Kart Gold Medal mount in the 2004 Athens Olympic Games, as well as numerous other up-and-coming Sharon S. Blanchard Grand Prix horses. Prior to moving to Columbus, OH, she practiced law from 1987 to 1992 with the Leonella M. Blanke Kevin M. Emory Debbie Kazor Amy K. Bock Sandra S. Epstein John M. Kelley London and New York offices of Davis, Polk & Wardwell. She is a graduate of the Dwight School, Maureen E. Bonito Carol Esterkin Frank W. Kelly, Jr. New York City; Barnard College at Columbia University, Magna Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa; Michael R. Etherly Eileen V. Kerstetter Ilene Boorman and New York University School of Law. Mrs. Wexner is married to Leslie H. Wexner, chairman and

Holly A. Evans Dr. John G. Ketterer Photo courtesy of Abigail Wexner Deborah C. Bosch founder of Limited Brands. They are the parents of four children, ranging in age from nine to thirteen Roberta L. Boylan Fairfox Farms Inc. Sharon E. Ketz Abigail Wexner years of age.

16 OSE ARADE Preparation for the USET Foundation’s Foundation President Clark and a post- R P participation in the Rose Parade was ongo- parade brunch hosted by Peggy Phelps at Continued from page 1 ing for six months, spanning from the her home in Pasadena. USET FOUNDATION initial application to the logistics of trans- All in all, the highlight of the Rose out there so it was fun to be a part of that,” portation, housing, stabling, tack, and ulti- Parade for the riders was riding in front of said Smith Taylor. “We followed the China mately the minute timing required on the over a million cheering fans for two hours. Beijing float and so that really got you in day of the event. “It’s just an amazing situ- “It was just a sea of people,” recounted the spirit. It was definitely an added benefit ation how this whole thing comes about Smith Taylor. “I was so amazed that for 2007 Donor List for the U.S. Equestrian Team.” and how many people it takes to make the whole length of the parade, just wall- Parade spectators made the Olympic happen and how much organization,” to-wall people came out to watch and all Robert J. & Ina M. Klein Lillian M. Newth Gale L. Stienon connection and encouraged the riders vocal- noted McDonald. E. Robert Kursinski Kris Nicholson Christine Stiller ly. “Right from the start people were yelling, Phelps Media Group, Inc. International, Helen J. LaBayne Nancy Ann Niemann Julian G. Stiller ‘USA! USA!’ and ‘Rock and roll in China!’” the Foundation’s public relations firm Suzanne M. Lacy Caroline & Nico Nierenberg Gayle Stinson reported Peters. “It was fabulous.” headed up by Mason Phelps, arranged Karin R. Laemle Joanne E. Nuscher Christa A. Stubben Chiacchia was also delighted with for the inclusion of the group and then Mr. & Mrs. John A. Lakso Martha B. O’Brien Eleanor Stueven Rebecca LaSalle Harry H. Orenstein, M.D. Louise W. Stump the spectators’ enthusiasm, relating, “The with USET Foundation Executive Director Christina M. Lautenberg Heidi R. Orlick Catherine B. Suddarth people were really into it and cheering, ‘Go Bonnie Jenkins, Executive Assistant Nancy Bob Lawrence Edith H. Overly Ann H. Sutherland Little, President Jane Clark, Peggy Phelps, Barbara S. Leaver Cynthia M. Owen Susi I. Swanson Kim Tudor, Bobby Drennan, and Julie Jan L. Lee S. Jeanne Owen Florence Swartz Harcourt Lees, Jr. Leslie A. Page Jennifer Swift Tannehill, handled the myriad of details Dara V. Legg Terrel Paine Mary H. D. Swift involved. The horses were stabled at the Andrea Lelbach Catherine A. Pane Margaret L. Talbot L.A. Equestrian Center with Polly Sweeney Patricia M. Leonard Leslie R. Paszterko Col. Dale W. Taylor in charge. Karen Binz handled French- Charlotte R. LeVecque Louise L. Petz Taylor, Harris Insurance Services braiding, Patricia Kinnamon’s Dominion Kitty Levee Nan Phipps Kathryn M. Telle Debbie McDonald, Steffen Peters, Julia A. Levitt Marianna Pinchot Avery Boo Thayer Gemes Saddlery and The Traditional School of Sue Blinks, and Guenter Seidel. Bennett & Malvene Lewis Lt. Col. & Mrs. Garry L. Pittman Kathi Thonet Riding supplied the tack, except dressage Corinne M. Lilliott Karen A. Plaia Kerry M. Torrey saddles, which the dressage riders brought, of them were smiling and waving. It just Lynne Linowski Patricia A. Pollard Barbara A. Treier and Betsy Calder was the shipper. made you feel so good to be a part of it.” Cynthia Lippon Pauline M. Pollard Carolyn Tribble Hudkins Robin Liu Joseph Ponte Linda Udelson “Polly Sweeney was absolutely phe- Madden was also impressed with the Bearing USET Foundation flag, President Jane Forbes Emily Livermore Monika Preston Barbara G. Uskup Clark leads (l-r) Margie Engle, Anne Kursinski, Melanie nomenal in managing the mounts for this duration of enthusiasm, marveling, “It was Abbey H. Lombardi Sharon B. Presutti Mr. & Mrs. Mark Van Den Bergh Smith Taylor and Beezie Madden (red coats in front), Karen event,” Phelps pointed out. “She did it all amazing how enthusiastic they were. We Edith N. Lord-Wolff Joy N. Pritchard Tanya Vik Stives and Nina Fout (red shirts in middle), and Steffen – from selecting the horses, managing their were halfway through the parade and they Laurie Loud Evelyn S. Pyne Kat D. Walden Peters, Sue Blinks, and Guenter Seidel (shadbellies in back). stabling at the L.A. Equestrian Center, fit- were all still cheering and waving and it Donald C. Lucas Cecilia M. Quick Kathleen Waldorf Mimi Lyle Mr. & Mrs. Ronald J. Rhodes Mr. & Mrs. Morton J. Wall ting and cleaning their tack, supervising was neat to see.” Rosmond M. MacDonald Vicky Rich Karen E. Wallace Team USA!’ I was thrilled to be able to rep- their grooms, and coordinating their trans- Engle appreciated the Rose Parade’s Liza Jane MacNaughton Dr. Patrick M. Riley John T. Watson resent the United States Equestrian Team.” portation to and from the parade route. She exposure for equestrian sport, noting, Barbara & Morgan Maddoux Steven Rivetts Dr. Janet Weber “There were moments I felt like I was even loaned one of her best saddles!” “I hope it helps public awareness about Mary A. Magee Mr. & Mrs. Terrence L. Rock Joan M. Webster Kathi Mallick-Kulig Charles B. Rosen Julie Welles & The Welles Family going to tear up and bawl my eyes out In addition to the excitement of the our sport. It certainly got to a wide range Dr. & Mrs. Matthew J. Marano, Jr. Clare C. Ross Sherri Werner because it was kind of this patriotic kind of parade, the Olympians and their significant of people.” Meghan Marsters Mary E. Ross Elizabeth C. Wesman, Ph.D. feeling,” shared McDonald. “Everybody’s others had the opportunity to celebrate the Irwin Martin Gena Rossini Catherine K. Wheeler going, ‘USA!’ It just gave me goose bumps holiday. They were treated to a pre-parade Anne M. Mason Lindsey J. Rounsaville Linda K. White and really emotional.” New Year’s Eve party hosted by USET Teri Mason Gretchen Sadler Kim L. Whittemore Mr. & Mrs. William L. Matheson, Jr. James N. Sauer, D.D.S. Mrs. Manon L. Whittenburg Hildreth B. McCarthy, M.D. Maria Savettiere Helen J. Wigersma Mary G. McClean Mr. & Mrs. Al Schlom Teri Wilford Wood Priscilla McClure Mr. & Mrs. Eric Schumann Leona E. Wilkins Jacqueline E. McLean Severson Nancy L. Shambach Patricia Willey Peggy McMahan Sheila K. Shaw Brown F. Williams Elizabeth E. McPherson Christopher L. Shoales Valerie G. Williams Barbara A. McQuate Elizabeth K. Smith Arlene Wilson Koch Anna M. McWane Laurence R. Smith Penelope P. Wilson Mrs. George W. Merck Mrs. W. Jay Smith Vicki S. Winship Joyce Metzler Dore L. Snyder Margaret B. Wolfe Darren Chiacchia, Karen Stives, Nina Fout, Bernard E. Michel Guillermo Solis, Jr. Ali Wolff and Kim Severson. Elizabeth S. Millikin Raul Solorio Laurie J. Wood-Gundlach “I cannot thank the riders and every- Pamela T. Milner Seema S. Sonnad Marianne Yakelewicz one who helped organize this event enough Sylvia S. Miskoe Karen S. Soper Laurie J. Yamasaki for accomplishing this extraordinary feat,” Edgar G. Moody Mr. & Mrs. Willard B. Soper II Mr. & Mrs. Hardy E. Zantke Becky J. Morrill Gaelle Spence Colette C. Zito said USET Foundation Executive Director Mr. & Mrs. Michael W. Morris Margaret B. Spensley Jenkins. “The exposure and goodwill this Diana M. Morton Victoria V. Sroka has afforded the U.S. Equestrian Team is Marion H. Mosser Starr Vaughn Equestrian Inc. priceless and now part of our history and Hugh R. Murphy Ronda C. Stavisky heritage. The Rose Parade march is a won- Mary A. Myers Dale Steele Marjorie Neaderland, DVM Carolyn J. Steppe derful kick-off to the excitement leading up Mary C. Neale Shelley Stettner to our equestrians participating in the 2008 K. Elaine Neely Chardell Steves Olympic Games.” Jacqueline R. Nelson Sharon Stewart-Wells All photos by Ilse Schwarz Dr. Robert L. Newman Susan J. Stickle and Ken Braddick/HorseSportUSA 17 USET FOUNDATION

Campaign to Achieve Competitive Excellence Dear Friends, Armand Leone, Jr. The year started off with a bang! On New Year’s Day our Olympic athletes Chairman of the Board marched down the streets of Pasadena in the 119th Tournament of Roses Jane Forbes Clark Parade and started us on the road to Hong Kong and the XXIX Olympiad. President and CEO $1,000,000 AND ABOVE $50,000 TO $99,999 $25,000 TO $49,999 Brownlee O. Currey, Jr. It is hard to believe that in less than five months our U.S equestrian teams Vice President Anonymous Anonymous Sherry & Allen Adams will be in Hong Kong, competing against the world’s best, vying for Eric L. Straus Secretary Jane Forbes Clark Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Frederic Boyer Olympic Gold and national pride. Ms. Sheila C. Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Mark Bellissimo Mr. & Mrs. Lou Dobbs Lawrence G. Tribble Mr. & Mrs. S. Tucker S. Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Daniel J. Burke Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Domencich Treasurer Mrs. Jacqueline B. Mars Mr. & Mrs. Miles C. Collier Ms. Laurie Peterson Fellows On February 8, we held our Olympic benefit, “Hong Kong by Night” in Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Feldman Mr. & Mrs. Marshall Field Wellington, Florida. It was a spectacular evening paying tribute to our athletes and generous sup- Sherry Adams Ms. Tami Diane Hoag Claudia and Sparky Frost Janice C. Aron Elizabeth L. Johnson Ms. Tamara Gerber porters who truly make up our “team.” We honored our most loyal and generous supporters, our Sue Blinks $500,000 TO $999,999 Mr. Jerry Kimmel Mr. & Mrs. Jean Goutal Gold Medal Club 10, 15 and 25-year donors, and awarded two of the most prestigious awards in Rebecca Broussard Mr. & Mrs. S. Craig Lindner Mrs. Stephanie Field Harris Henry L. Collins III equestrian sport, the Whitney Stone Cup to veteran driver Randy Cadwell and the Lionel Guerrand- R. Bruce Duchossois El Campeon Farm & The Gonda Family Mr. & Mrs. Frank V. Lloyd Mr. & Mrs. Fred Hobbs Hermès Award to one of the brightest new stars on the show jumping scene, Hillary Dobbs. James H. Fairclough Mr. & Mrs. Leslie Wexner Laura Davies Mateo Mr. & Mrs. Ernest Kalman Richard M. Feldman Mr. & Mrs. J. David Page Mr. & Mrs. Hal Kamine Bertram R. Firestone Mr. & Mrs. John Paxton Ms. Lee Kellogg The day after the benefit, we had the Foundation’s Annual Meeting and elected four new members Murray H. Goodman Mrs. Jessica Ransehousen Mr. Jerry Kimmel Eric Hasbrouck to the Board of Trustees. Joining our committed group of Trustees are Frank Merrill, Melanie Smith $250,000 TO $499,999 Stephen T. Rojek Mr. William J. Kimmel & Ms. Sandy Yeager E. Hunter Harrison Susan, Richard & Robert Schneider Dr. & Mrs. Armand Leone, Jr. Taylor, Peter Welles and Abigail Wexner. We welcome them and thank them for giving of their Leslie Burr Howard Mr. & Mrs. Robert Aron Mr. & Mrs. Carl Segal Ms. Susan Lloyd C. Michael Huber time and passion to help our United States Equestrian Teams. S. Tucker S. Johnson Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Broussard Nancy, Alex & Eliza Shuford Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence McCarthy Chris Kappler Mr. & Mrs. Brownlee O. Currey, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Howard Simpson Mr. & Mrs. Walter McPhail Anne Kursinski Margaret H. Duprey Jenny Sutton & Wrenwood Farms Ms. Elizabeth Miller & Mr. James Dinan In this issue is our annual list of donors. These individuals and foundations are the very heart of Kerith Lemon Mr. John Fleischhacker Chester C. Weber/Live Oak Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Arthur L. Montgomery the USET Foundation, for without them we would not be able to provide the funding that is critical Mark Leone Mr. & Mrs. Murray H. Goodman Mr. & Mrs. Anthony V. Weight Mr. George H. Morris Jacqueline B. Mars Mr. & Mrs. E. Hunter Harrison Wellington Equestrian Partners Mr. Mason P. Phelps to this country’s high performance sport programs. From Developing Rider tours to the Olympic Debbie McDonald Mr. & Mrs. Paul Raether Mr. John Wetzel Gov. & Mrs. Mitt Romney Games, their generous gifts are what help put this country’s athletes on the podium. In 2007 the Mary Anne McPhail Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence G. Tribble Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Rumbough Frank G. Merrill Foundation provided $2,295,000 to the Federation, or 60% of the funding for high performance George H. Morris Akiko Yamazaki & Jerry Yang Dr. & Mrs. Bernard Salick programs. In 2008, the Foundation has made a commitment to the Federation for $2,650,000, an Jan Neuharth Ms. Mary B. Schwab David O’Connor Mr. & Mrs. Allan E. Shore, Jr. increase of 15% for the Olympic year. Arlene Page Mr. & Mrs. Charles A. Smith Robin Parsky $100,000 TO $249,999 Roger B. Smith Family Charitable Trust Arthur W. Priesz, Jr. Ms. Linda Starkman The Campaign to Achieve Competitive Excellence has entered its fourth year, with $14 million raised Wendy Raether Ms. Carol & Ms. Rebecca Cohen Mr. & Mrs. Eric L. Straus in cash and pledges towards our $20 million goal. I am excited to get back on the road and visit Jessica Ransehousen Ms. Deborah Sturges Stephen T. Rojek Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Dammerman with individuals who can help us continue the momentum. Contributions made to the Campaign Dr. Bernard Salick Mr. & Mrs. Danny Darby Mr. & Mrs. William H. Weeks help provide opportunities for our elite athletes to compete against their peers internationally, Guenter Seidel Mr. R. Bruce Duchossois Mr. & Mrs. Theodore L. Weise Melanie Smith Taylor Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey S. Fuqua Mr. John Wolff & Ms. Tanny Crane expand the Developing Rider programs giving our rising stars the chance to gain confidence and Jane Thomas Greenlaw “Fritz” Grupe, Jr. & Phyllis Grupe invaluable experience as a member of a “team” and maintain and expand the coaching programs, Anthony V. Weight The Jacobs Family Ted Weise Mr. & Mrs. Robert Johnstone employing the world’s most qualified and experienced coaches with leadership skills to inspire our Peter C. Welles Ms. Helene Magill athletes to reach their fullest potential. Abigail S. Wexner Louise and Katherine Miracle $20.0 Million Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Parsky $15.5 Million 908-234-1251 Wishing all of our athletes the very best as they prepare and compete in the upcoming World Mr. and Mrs. James C. Richards $15.0 Million Bonnie B. Jenkins Executive Director, ext. 215 Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Shaughnessy $14.5 Million Championship and Olympic Games selection trials, and thank you to our wonderful friends who Mr. & Mrs. E. Parry Thomas Nancy Little $14.0 Million provide the support to make their dreams come true. Executive Assistant, ext. 208 Mr. Peter C. Welles $13.5 Million Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Ziegler Mark P. Piwowar $13.0 Million Cheers! Chief Financial Officer, ext. 200 $12.5 Million Paul Long Assistant Director $12.0 Million of Development, ext. 201 $11.5 Million Michele Zanzonico $11.0 Million With Best Regards, Director of Annual Support, ext. 205 $10.5 Million Mary-Ellen Milesnick Database Manager, ext. 204 RAISING THE BAR $10.0 Million Cathy Pane $9.5 Million Accounting Supervisor & Support the Campaign to Office Manager, ext. 203 $9.0 Million Bonnie B. Jenkins Achieve Competitive Excellence $8.5 Million Maureen Pethick Executive Director Communications Coordinator, ext. 207 Patrick Lynch Facilities Manager, ext. 206 Clif Cotter Facilities, ext. 202

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