United States Eventing Association

Do you have a friend or family member who is being recognized for their accomplishments in eventing at the 2019 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention, December 12-15 in Boston, Massachusetts? Why not show them some love with an ad in the USEA Annual Meeting & Convention Program?

Robin Walker, Mary D'Arcy, Phyllis Dawson, and Brian Sabo led the USEA Instructors' Certification Program Open Forum at the 2018 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention. The open forum covered several topics, including the importance of remaining current with the curriculum, how Modified has closed the gap between Training and Preliminary, SafeSport, overcoaching, changes to the Eventing 18 program in 2020, and the new YEH Instructor and Professional Trainer certifications.

It’s time to register for the 2019 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention! Boston will welcome hundreds of eventers from December 12-15 for the 2019 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention held at the Sheraton Boston Hotel. From the U.S. Eventing Team earning individual and team gold at the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru to setting the record for the biggest event in North American history at the 2019 USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds – this year has been a great year for U.S. eventing.

The USEA Foundation is now accepting applications for the Essex Horse Trials Grant, the Seema Sonnad Junior Rider's Grant, and the Haller Scholarship for Eventing Officials. The deadline for applications for these grants is October 15.

At the 2018 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention, a panel including international riders Doug Payne, Tamra Smith, Andrea Baxter, Dominic Schramm, and Waylon Roberts and owner and breeder Debbie Adams answered questions about their young horse programs.

Adult Rider Committee co-chairs Donna Bottner and Dawn Robbins led the Adult Rider Open Forum at the 2018 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention. The 10 Area Adult Rider Coordinators introduce themselves and explain a bit about each Area's program. Then, Daniel Stewart talks about the Equestrian Athlete Camps at the U.S. Olympic Training Center and the benefits of the program. Finally, Bottner and Robbins open the floor for amateur and adult riders in the audience to bring forward questions and concerns for discussion.

The deadline for the 2020 Worth the Trust Educational and Sports Psychology Scholarships applications is October 5, 2019. Applicants should submit an essay explaining why the scholarship is important to him or her, how they intend to use the funds, and their riding and competing experiences.

US Equestrian is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019 Land Rover/USEF Competition Grants for the remainder of the 2019 season.

Use sports psychology and cross-training to prepare your brain and body for success! Treat and train yourself like an athlete by learning a series of rider-specific fitness exercises that’ll improve your strength, stamina, and suppleness using everything from medicine and stability balls to agility ladders and speed ropes. Then, bring the mind and body together with tips to up your game by improving your mental focus.

A city where the history is as rich as the food, Boston will see hundreds of three-day eventers on December 12-15 for the 2019 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention held at the Sheraton Boston Hotel. The week will be packed with eventing highlights, educational seminars, year-end awards, announcement of grants and scholarships, and USEA’s 60-year birthday celebration.