(Lexington, KY) – USEF members are invited to obtain updates and weigh-in on issues at an International Forum, Saturday, February 4 in Wellington, FL. The forum will provide updates on news concerning upcoming international events and issues. Among the topics of discussions are the following:

• 2006 World Equestrian Games planning and hospitality
• 2008 Olympic Games in Hong Kong
• 2010 World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky
• 2012 Olympic Games in London
• FEI Strategic Planning Committee Report
• USEF issues and strategies for the 2006 FEI
General Assembly
• Recent USEF Restructuring

Additionally, there will be breakout sessions by discipline to discuss discipline specific international issues. These sessions will be conducted by the USEF Managing Directors of each sport with input from USEF Chief Executive Officer John Long; Executive Director of Sports Programs Jim Wolf; and Kate Jackson, the FEI Group IV Chairman and FEI Bureau Member.

The location of the International Forum is the Blue Ribbon Club, adjacent to the announcer’s tower, and overlooking the Internationale Arena in Wellington. The session will begin at 5:00 p.m. after the end of the day’s activities in the arena.

“It is our hope that we have an excellent turn-out and enthusiastic participation. Our goal is to keep our international community up-to-date and informed, while answering their questions or addressing any issues. We welcome our members’ feedback and participation because it is critical to the success of our Federation’s short-term and long-range goals” said CEO John Long.

For more information please contact Pat Vaselovic in the Gladstone, New Jersey office at 908-234-0848.

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