May 10, 2011

Become A Bit of Britain Road To The AEC Blogger!

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To those horsey bloggers everywhere, The 2011 show season is definitely underway and you know what that means… the Nutrena/USEA American Eventing Championships Presented By Bit of Britain (AEC) is not far off! Amateurs, juniors, and professional riders alike come to the AEC compete from Beginner Novice through Advanced to test their mettle against the best in the country, and vie for exciting prizes, cash, and the chance to be named the best in the nation at their respective levels. The AEC has been known to draw more than 600 entries and approximately 20,000 spectators from 42 different states. Bit of Britain and the USEA want to know one thing: how are you getting there? That’s right; we are opening up this blogging forum to hear from YOU about your road to the AEC! Oh, and there’s more. From May through August Bit of Britain will randomly choose one blogger per month to win a $50 gift card! In addition, the more you blog, the better the chances are for you to win. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from or what level you compete at, if you have something to say about your journey to compete at the AEC SAY IT! Well, blog it really. Get blogging now! Submit your photos and blog posts to [email protected]!

Dec 23, 2024 Education

Saddle Fit Simplified

Eventers who are new to the sport may feel a little overwhelmed by the often-misunderstood world of saddle fitting. Riders are often bombarded with information from peers online or self-described experts, putting them at risk of following bad advice related to equipment that impacts horse welfare perhaps more than any other piece of tack. Finding a qualified expert to answer these questions is crucial. Who better to turn to than both a qualified Master Saddle Fitter and a fourth-generation saddle designer to answer some of these questions?

Dec 22, 2024 USEA Foundation

Top Tips for Applying for a USEA Foundation Grant

Did you know that the USEA Foundation awards over 150 grants each year to deserving individuals who are involved in the sport of eventing? With grants that assist riders with accomplishing their competition goals, grants geared toward licensed officials, grants that are specific to continuing education for coaches, grants that assist competitions with obtaining frangible technology, and so much more, there really is a grant opportunity available to almost anyone!

Dec 21, 2024 Education

3 Ways to Help Eventing Thrive in 2025

With the start of the New Year just days away, now is the time to consider how your actions can have a positive impact on the sport of eventing in 2025. Each and every member of the eventing community has an important role to play in ensuring the sport continues to grow and thrive. From fostering educational opportunities to supporting grassroots initiatives and participating at all levels of the sport, there are so many ways to get involved.

Dec 20, 2024 Sponsor

“Happy Horse Equals Happy Judge”: Ask An Expert with Dressage Judge Peter Gray, Brought to You by Ride iQ

Ride iQ’s popular “Ask An Expert” series features professional advice and tips from all areas of the horse industry. One of the most-downloaded episodes is an expert session with Peter Gray, an accomplished dressage judge and Olympic eventer. He has recently judged at events like the five-star at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, and he served on the ground jury at the 2022 FEI World Eventing Championships in Pratoni, Italy. His background as a competitor in the Olympic Games riding for Bermuda and as a coach and selector for the Canadian eventing team adds depth to his understanding of the sport.

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