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Half-Arabian, Adams Fire, (click here for more information about Adams Fire) is a finalist for United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) 2008 Horse of the Year. Adams Fire, owned by Starline Arabians LLC and trained by Joel Keisner, has earned a string of U.S. National Championships, beginning in 2005 as a junior horse. Between appearances at U.S. Nationals, Youth Nationals and Canadian Nationals, Adams Fire holds eight national titles-seven in English pleasure and one in pleasure driving. Support Arabians, Half-Arabians and Anglo-Arabians on the national stage and vote Adams Fire for USEF Horse of the Year by clicking here.

Jim Stachowski of Mantua, Ohio, and Brett Becker of Grass Valley, Calif. have both been named USEF Equestrians of Honor for 2008, but Equestrian of the Year has yet to be decided. Stachowski will receive the C.J. "June" Cronan Jr. Trophy, which goes to the "rider, driver or handler of any horse or pony breed shown under saddle in non-hunter and or non-western disciplines," according to USEF. Becker will receive the Barbara Worth Oakford Trophy, which goes to the "rider, driver or handler of any horse or pony breed shown in a non-reining western discipline." Cast your vote here to have a say in who will become USEF Equestrian of the Year.

For the second year in a row, Modern Arabian Horse was awarded the Pegasus Media Award for the Affiliate category by USEF.

Annually, USEF honors equestrian publications for media excellence in three different categories. Modern Arabian Horse won the Affiliate category for 2007, qualifying for and then winning the Daniel P. Lenehan Memorial Trophy for Overall Excellence in Media. The 2008 winner for Overall Excellence in Media will be announced during the 2009 USEF Annual Meeting, Saturday, January 17, 2009.


	Last Chance to Vote for USEF Horse of the Year and Equestrian of the Year Half-Arabian, Adams Fire, (click here for more information about Adams Fire) is a finalist for United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) 2008 Horse of the Year. Adams Fire, owned by Starline Arabians LLC and trained by Joel Keisner, has earned a string of U.S. National Championships, beginning in 2005 as a junior horse. Between appearances at U.S. Nationals, Youth Nationals and Canadian Nationals, Adams Fire holds eight national titles-seven in English pleasure and one in pleasure driving. Support Arabians, Half-Arabians and Anglo-Arabians on the national stage and vote Adams Fire for USEF Horse of the Year by clicking here. Jim Stachowski of Mantua, Ohio, and Brett Becker of Grass Valley, Calif. have both been named USEF Equestrians of Honor for 2008, but Equestrian of the Year has yet to be decided. Stachowski will receive the C.J. "June" Cronan Jr. Trophy, which goes to the "rider, driver or handler of any horse or pony breed shown under saddle in non-hunter and or non-western disciplines," according to USEF. Becker will receive the Barbara Worth Oakford Trophy, which goes to the "rider, driver or handler of any horse or pony breed shown in a non-reining western discipline." Cast your vote here to have a say in who will become USEF Equestrian of the Year. Modern Arabian Horse Wins USEF Pegasus Media Award For the second year in a row, Modern Arabian Horse was awarded the Pegasus Media Award for the Affiliate category by USEF. Annually, USEF honors equestrian publications for media excellence in three different categories. Modern Arabian Horse won the Affiliate category for 2007, qualifying for and then winning the Daniel P. Lenehan Memorial Trophy for Overall Excellence in Media. The 2008 winner for Overall Excellence in Media will be announced during the 2009 USEF Annual Meeting, Saturday, January 17, 2009.