Last weekend’s Pine Top Thanksgiving Horse Trials in Thomson, Georgia marked the final USEA recognized event of 2011. While other people were recovering from turkey comas or battling the crowds at the local mall, eventers got to spend a weekend doing what they do best – riding! Winners included: Linda Dreher and Remington (Preliminary Rider), Jimmie Schramm and Power Rule (Open Preliminary), Jennifer Fox and Mettraise (Open Training), Kaitlyn Schmitt and Crayola (Training Rider), Emmi Ezekiel and Stepping Stone (J/YR Novice), Amy Blunt and Little Bit of Faith (Open Novice), Katie Bartz and As you Wish (Novice Rider), Alison Kroviak and Dolce (Open Beginner Novice), Cheryl Ray and Midnight Starter (Beginner Novice Rider).
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The U.S. Equestrian Federation has announced the host location of the 2025-27 USEF/USEA Developing Horse National Championship. They will take place at the Morven Park International & Fall Horse Trials in Leesburg, Virginia, from Oct, 9-12, 2025. The USEF/USEA Developing Horse National Championship will continue to feature two divisions—the first for 6-year-old horses competing at the CCI2*-S level, and the second for 7-year-old horses competing at the CCI3*-S level.
As riders, we spend a lot of time focusing on the strengthening and fitness programs of our horses, but as Amy Gibbs, MPT, pointed out on Thursday afternoon at the 2024 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention, setting aside time to focus on our own balance and strength is imperative, not only in helping us meet our goals as riders but also in ensuring we are riding in a safe and secure manner.
Say hello to Seattle, USEA members! The 2024 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention gets underway tomorrow and features four full days of educational seminars, committee meetings, and social gatherings all surrounding the sport of eventing! This year’s Convention takes place in Seattle, Washington, at The Westin Seattle from Dec. 12-15. Check out all of the items on this year's agenda that you won't want to miss!
The U.S. Equestrian Federation is pleased to announce the Eventing Pathway Program Lists for 2025, including the Elite, Pre-Elite, Development, and Development 25 Programs.