United States Eventing Association

The 2011 USEA Annual Meeting and Convention is coming up and we don’t want you to miss out on the chance to partake in five days of activities, festivities, learning, and fun with 300 of your closest eventers.

Online registration now available! Go to services.useventing.com and complete the easy-to-use form and pay by credit card. Register by Monday, November 28, 2011 and take advantage of reduced rates! Or register by mail or fax using the downloadable registration form.

The USEA room block at the Sheraton Music City Hotel is filling up fast. You have until November 15th to take advantage of the discounted room rates for Convention Attendees. Register using the USEA Room Block Link or by phone 615-885-2200 using code: 283B5. The Sheraton Music City Hotel is located at: 777 Mcgavock Pike, Nashville, TN 37214. The hotel also offers a complimentary roundtrip shuttle to the Nashville Airport.

This year’s trade fair will spotlight several of our annual meeting sponsors including Auburn Labs, Broadstone Insurance, Charles Owen, Adequan, Mountain Horse, Nutrena, Stackhouse Saddlery, SUCCEED, World Equestrian Brands, Point Two Air Jackets, and many others. Stop by to learn about all the fabulous products or browse the booths for holiday gifts for friends, family, and of course your horse! Trade Fair Hours: Thursday through Saturday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. – Noon

Saturday’s Awards Dinner will once again feature eventing legend Jim Wofford as Master of Ceremonies for the year-end awards. Come accept your award or cheer on your friends and fellow riders, volunteers, and members of the sport who’ve achieved high accolades this year. Saturday, December 10, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Cocktails and Live Auction; 6:30 – 10:00 p.m. Dinner and Ceremony

The USEA Annual Meeting of Members is an all important part of the weekend, as we bid a fond farewell to Board members who have completed their terms, welcome our new Board members with smiles, and discuss important association business. This year as a special treat, Australian team stalwart, Clayton Fredericks, will be the keynote speaker. Saturday, December 11, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

The USEA is offering a plethora of educational seminars in addition to the committee meetings and forums. This year’s educational seminars will include:

Is Your Horse Fit To Finish? Speaker: Debbie Williamson, DVM
Rider Strength and Conditioning Workshop Speaker: Daniel Stewart.
The History of Show Jumping Course Design Speaker: Richard Jeffery
Horse Parks, Hay Fields, and Hack Lanes: How To Protect Our Interest Speaker: Deb Balliet.
Smart Business Practices for Eventing Professionals Speakers: Lizzy McMillan, Bobby Lumpkin Yvonne Ocrant, and Allina Bell
Dress Your Event For Success Speaker: Sheila Woerth.
Equestrian Sports Psychology Seminar Speaker: Daniel Stewart.
The Latest In Eventing Safety Speakers: Dr. Dave Halstead, Dr. Allen Sills, and Dr. Paul Varnsverry.
Developing Your Eye - Judging YEH and FEH Conformation Speaker: Susan Graham White.
Training Solutions From Top Event Riders. Featuring the Pan Am Team as well as Clayton Fredericks
Get The Most Out Of Your Pre-Purchase Exam Speaker: Max Corcoran
Navigating Through the World of Joint Supplements. Speaker: Allyn Mann
Colic, The Deadly Killer. Speaker: Lyndsey White
The Road To The NAJYRC . . . Making Sense Of It All Speaker: Diane Pitts
Raising the Bar on Barn Safety. Speakers: Holly Matt, Tom Simmons, Dr. Jim Hamilton, and Julie Calzone
Pan American Games Review. Speakers: The Pan American Gold Medal Team
What Does It Cost To Organize An Event? Speaker: Margie Molloy
Success Factor: The Influence Of Tack On Biomechanics Speaker: Peter Menet

Be sure and check out the full convention schedule here.

A big thank you goes out to all of our convention sponsors! This convention depends upon their generosity, and you are encouraged to support them in return. In particular our Reception Sponsor: Rebecca Farm; Additional Sponsors: Nutrena, Adequan, Broadstone, Stackhouse Saddles, Point-Two Air Jackets, Gallops Saddlery, Charles Owen, SmartPak, Five Star Tack, World Equestrian Brands, Auburn Labs, and Succeed.