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]!
A few months ago we began a series of Pressure Proof tips dedicated to the many different choices we have when thinking about our riding potential. We labeled these choices mindsets and discovered that some lead us towards growth, grit, and gratitude while others lead us in the opposite direction, towards feeling disappointed, defeated, and discouraged.
Spring and summer are on the horizon. As rider’s calendars begin to fill with horse trial, clinic, and schooling outing dates, organizing teams are busy with preparations to ensure smooth operations and a great experience for participants, horses, and spectators.
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF)/US Equestrian has announced the appointment of former USEF Eventing Development Coach Leslie Law to the position of Chef d’Equipe and High Performance Manager for the Defender U.S. Eventing Team, and Karyn Shuter, who will take on the newly developed role of U.S. Eventing High Performance Advisor. Both Law and Shuter will begin in their respective roles immediately.
Last year was a big one for USEA Young Event Horse program graduate Arden Augustus. He made a successful move-up to Modified with Sharon White in the tack, followed by a smooth transition to Preliminary, then went on to win two CCI2*-S divisions and ended the year with a CCI2*-L win.