The inaugural presentation of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award will take place at the USEF Pegasus Awards Dinner during the Federation's Annual Meeting on January 16, 2010.

The EQUUS Foundation is searching for equine artists to design the permanent trophy, which may be a painting or sculpture that depicts the humanitarian achievements made by a member of the equestrian community. The submission may be an existing portfolio piece of the artist.

Equine artists interested in submitting their artwork for consideration should contact Lynn Coakley at equus@equusfoundation.org. Photos at high resolution and a complete description of the artwork must be submitted electronically by December 1, 2009. If selected, the art must be received at the United States Equestrian Federation Headquarters in Lexington, KY, by January 1, 2010.

The United States Equestrian Federation Pegasus Awards honor individuals who have made a unique impact on the horse world. The nomination form is available on the USEF website at www.usef.org/_IFrames/Nominations/EQUUS.aspx. Nominations may be received by U.S. mail to United States Equestrian Federation, ATTN: Melissa Davis, 4047 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY 40511, overnight carrier and via email to Melissa Davis at mdavis@usef.org