{"id":2741,"date":"2012-03-09T18:54:08","date_gmt":"2012-03-09T23:54:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/chesterweber.com\/?p=2741"},"modified":"2016-11-02T18:56:41","modified_gmt":"2016-11-02T23:56:41","slug":"salute-to-driving-benefit-auctions-off-lessons-with-combined-driver-chester-weber-to-benefit-uset-foundation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chesterweber.com\/salute-to-driving-benefit-auctions-off-lessons-with-combined-driver-chester-weber-to-benefit-uset-foundation\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cSalute To Driving\u201d Benefit Auctions Off Lessons With Combined Driver Chester Weber To Benefit USET Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"
Aiken, SC (March 9 , 2012) \u2013 For the second year in a row Chester Weber, the eight-time USEF National Four-In-Hand Combined Driving National Champion, donated lessons to the \u201cSalute To Driving\u201d Benefit to support the USET Foundation.<\/div>\n
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The fundraiser featured a dinner and live auction, as well as clinics, held over three days at Wendy O\u2019Brien\u2019s Trout Walk Farm in Aiken, South Carolina. \u201cThis was a wonderful event put on in Aiken to raise money for the USET Foundation. Last year the debut event benefited the country\u2019s High Performance Driving programs for the USET Foundation and raised over $30,000,\u201d Weber said. \u201cI was pleased to be part of the event last year and once again this year.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Weber said he was also happy to donate lessons to the auction. \u201cI will provide the lessons to the winner during the Live Oak International in March,\u201d Weber said. \u201cJack Wetzel purchased the tickets for the lesson and gave them to Jacob Arnold. I know Mr. Arnold will enjoy his driving experience at Live Oak.\u201d<\/div>\n
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Throughout the weekend the \u201cSalute To Driving\u201d event also featured multiple driving clinics with some of the world\u2019s top trainers, a hazard demonstration and clinic, harnessing demonstrations, a carriage exhibit and a Combined Test competition for Preliminary to Advanced drivers. \u201cThe entire weekend was a great success and not only raised awareness but also educated the attendees about the discipline of driving,\u201d Weber said.<\/div>\n
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Weber is a strong supporter of the equestrian community and last year was named to the USET Board of Trustees. The USET Foundation supports equestrian athletes, promotes international excellence and builds for the future of equestrian sports. As one of the leading driver\u2019s in the United States, Weber\u2019s experience — as well as his passion for promoting his sport — has benefitted the USET Foundation Board of Trustees throughout the year. Team Weber currently has their sights set on competing at the Live Oak International, where they hope to earn a ninth USEF Four-In-Hand Championship. Weber has been pleased with his team\u2019s performance throughout 2012 and has driven into the winner\u2019s circle at the Sunshine State CDE and at the Little Everglades CDE.<\/div>\n
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\u201cI am really looking forward to Live Oak, March 22-25. This is the event\u2019s 20th anniversary, and for the first time we will be hosting an FEI CSI** show jumping in addition to the USEF National Championships for Four-In-Hand horses,\u201d Weber said. \u201cFollowing Live Oak, my goals include the World Championships in Riesenbeck and the 2014 World Equestrian Games in France.\u201d<\/div>\n
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For more information on Weber and his combined driving team, visit their website at www.chesterweber.com<\/div>\n
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Photo: Chester Weber and his team during the marathon phase at the 2011 Live Oak International. (Photo courtesy of My Elisabeth Weber)<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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