USET Foundation and Aron Family Host Spectacular Party at The Hampton Classic Horse Show

Bridgehampton, NY- September 6, 2005 - The United States Equestrian Team Foundation and Bob & Janice Aron, hosted a dinner party to honor the athletes, owners and chef d’ equipe of the 2005 United States Samsung Show Jumping Super League Teams and celebrate their tremendous success so far this year.

The event was held on Thursday, September 1, at 5:30 p.m., at the USET Foundation chalet on the showgrounds of the Hampton Classic Horse Show in Bridgehampton, NY. Decorating the chalet were “photos of the riders and horses from the super league nations cup competitions in Europe this year that capture the athleticism and extraordinary beauty of our incredible human and equine athletes,” said USET Foundation Executive Director, Bonnie B. Jenkins.

The party was held to honor and congratulate the United States teams that participated in the Samsung Super League this summer in Europe. “We wanted to show our appreciation and let them know how proud we are of not only their success but also how well they have represented our country,” commented Jenkins.

Chef d’Equipe George H. Morris was also on hand to speak to the crowd, as were riders Laura Kraut and McLain Ward, who likened their win in Aachen, Germany, to that of winning an Olympic gold medal. Morris, Kraut, and Ward also voiced their gratitude for the support of the country and the importance of continued funding for riders at international events. They thanked the owners of the horses used in the Samsung Super League, noting their significance to the “Team” and extending their gratitude for their support.

Other Super League riders that attended included: Anne Kursinski, Jeffery Welles, Callan Solem, Christine Tribble McCrea, Aaron Vale, Todd Minikus and Nona Garson. The Super League riders that could not attend were: Georgina Bloomberg, Beezie Madden, Schuyler Riley, and Kim Prince.

Super League owners were: Scott and Barbara Hakim, Andrea King, Dianne Ryan and Jaime Ryan Morais, Carol and Willard Thompson, Candy Tribble, Bill Kimmel, Mary Helen Shaughnessy, Gareth Gair, Michael Bloomberg, Abigail Wexner, Hunter and Jeannie Harrison, Mary Alice Malone, Thom and Nephele Domencich, Peter Wetherill, Jessica and Catherine Pasmore, Lucia Helder, Joyce Williams, Elaine Iozzo, Janet Peterson, Alison Register, Harry Gill, Ted and Sharon Weise, Whitney Jones, Leslie Mahler, Sherry Prince, Katherine Miracle, and Sandy Yaeger.

Guests included: Bob, Janice, and Aimee Aron, Brownlee and Agnetta Currey, Bonnie B. Jenkins, Karen and Frank Lloyd, Bert, Diana, and Alison Firestone, Dennis Suskind, Candice King, Michael Braverman, Noel Love Gross, Sandy Curran, Jill and Allan Shore, Joe Fargis, Tony Hitchcock, Lisa Silverman, Julie and Sloane Coles, Ernie and Joan Kalman, Bob Kraut, Jimmy and Danielle Torano, Scott Evans, Kim Tudor, Eugene Mische, Sally Ike, Margie and Steve Engle, Paige and Sheila Johnson, Peter Leone, Joe and Connie Wehle, Peter and Andrew Welles, Olivia Weeks, Joanie and Marley Goodman, Carol Thompson, and Bob Drennan.

The Samsung Super League has their final event in Barcelona, Spain, on September 16, 2005. Currently, the United States is leading the standings with 43 points, with Germany close on their heels with 39 points, and Great Britain has 37 points. The Samsung Super League consists of eight of the most prestigious horse shows at which the world's eight best national teams compete head to head.

The United States Equestrian Team Foundation (www.uset.org) is the non-profit organization that supports the competition, training, coaching, travel and educational needs of America’s elite an developing international, high-performance horses and athletes in partnership with the United States Equestrian Federation.

For more information on the USET Foundation, please call (908) 234-1251, or visit USET ONLINE at www.uset.org.

Photo Credit: Joanie Goodman, Dr. Sheila Johnson, and Janice Aron at the Hampton Classic event. Photo by Diana De Rosa.