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AERC International

AERC International is the AERC liaison in the USA for FEI International Equine Endurance Rides

What's New

New!AERC International Endurance Mentor List.

New!2009 FEI Rides -- tentative list as of 2/10/09.

New!7.3MB Powerpoint presentation given by Becky Hart at the 2009 AERC Convention.

New!Start To Finish: From AERC to FEI in the USA -- here's a blueprint for FEI competitions, added 3/4/09.

New!Date and Location Announced for 2009 North American Junior/Young Rider Championships -- February 2009.

Information about the AERC-I Rider Rankings.

Latest AERC-I Ranking List/Training List -- shows entire ranking list as of 1/1/09; those in bold are the National training list, which now includes the top 35 ranked riders.

For the first time, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has established the Endurance National Training List. Competitors have earned points over the last year at pre-determined Ranking Trials. Points are earned by the riders, not horses. The athletes' best two performances were used in establishing their ranking.

The top 25 riders make up the National Training List. Additionally, the top three members of the Gold Medal FEI Team at the Zones Team Endurance Challenge event held in September, 2007 were named to the list. The Endurance Chef d'Equipe may name 'wild card' riders at their discretion but the maximum number of National Training List riders cannot exceed 35. The listed riders must declare the horse or horses which will participate in the Training Program in preparation for future International competitions.

The riders and horses will then attend training sessions to prepare for the 2008 Endurance World Championship in Terranganu, Malaysia November 6-9, 2008 and other upcoming major events.

The list will be updated on a regular basis, and riders may be added or excluded from the list based on performances at the 2008 Trials. Any rider on the National Training List at any time during a competitionŐs application period is eligible to apply to compete at the competition.

Questions regarding the list should be directed to Vonita Bowers at vbowers@usef.org.

Welcome to AERC International! AERC-I is the arm of the American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) charged with selecting and fielding teams for FEI sanctioned championship level international competitions. AERC International is a committee within AERC and by joining you carry a special membership enabling you to vote for representatives from your FEI recognized Zone (East, Central, Mountain, Pacific North and Pacific South). These Zone Representatives are responsible for filling positions and carrying out duties related to national teams competing in off-continent competitions, and Zone teams for on-continent FEI championship competitions.

AERC-I works with the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI), and reports to the AERC Board of Directors. We have been described as the "grass roots" committee of the National Discipline Club (AERC) for all "things" international in the United States. As such, we are here for you, AERC members committed in promoting the United States in international endurance competitions. You can reach any member of the committee by e-mail or telephone; look for our contact information in the Endurance News front pages, under committee listings. Visit the international link (on the AERC website: www.aerc.org/USAEndurance.asp).

Let us know how we can help you achieve your international goals. Let us know how we can formulate our goals to meet your goals. Thank you for renewing your AERC-I membership. -- Carol Giles, AERC-I Chair


To all AERC-I members: While renewing your AERC membership, don't forget to include your renewal to AERC-International.

In 2008, international members will be providing input to the AERC-I committee on the direction they would like to see the United States pursuing for future championship-level events (on-and-off-continent rides/events), working with their Zone Reps to provide more FEI sanctioned rides in their zones, educational opportunities and assisting the committee on goal development. In short, we are asking international members to help guide AERC-I into the future and prepare for the 2010 World Equestrian Games (Kentucky).

As the National Discipline Club (in endurance), AERC provides you with a committee that has seen many changes in the past two years, and expects many more in the coming years; be a part of it! Renew your membership ($10 per person) now and join us in being a part of the international endurance future. If you have already renewed your AERC membership for 2008, and forgot to include your AERC-I dues, please call the toll-free AERC office number, 1-866-271-2372 and they will be happy to assist you.


Requirements for Entering FEI Endurance Rides (for ride year 2008)

AERC International ProceduresAdobe PDF Document

AERC-I Committee Minutes


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