Don't Miss These Six Activities at the 2016 USEA Convention
We’re officially one day away from the kick off of the 2016 USEA Annual Meeting and Convention! Join us in sunny Fort Lauderdale, Fla. December 7-11 at the Diplomat Resort and Spa for our yearly gathering of members – education, discussion and fun awaits!
Here are six activities you’ve got to attend while you’re here:
USEA Board of Governors’ Reception
What better way to kick off another great USEA Convention than with your toes in the sand? Everyone is invited to enjoy tasty hors d’oeuvres and drinks, meet the USEA Board of Governors members, and catch up with friends. It’s about to be a great weekend! Thursday, December 8th, 6:30-8:30 p.m in the South Palm Court.
USEA Annual Meeting of Members with Keynote Speaker William Fox-Pitt
The Annual Meeting of Members is the cornerstone of the USEA Convention. Pending association news will be discussed and voted on by members. We will also bid farewell to Board of Governors’ members who have completed their terms and welcome the new Board members just beginning. This year’s special treat is William Fox-Pitt who will be the keynote speaker. Saturday, December 10th, 12:30-2:00 p.m in the Great Hall 3.
USEA Silent Auction
A silent auction will be held all weekend with all proceeds benefiting the Roger Haller Educational Fund. You could snag many great prizes including a Tex Sutton domestic horse flight, a week to stay in a winter paradise in Aiken, S.C., and entry to the Event at Rebecca Farm, an entry to Ocala Horse Trials, a week long beach getaway to Destin, Fla. and much more! Thursday – Saturday in the Trade Fair in Great Hall I & II.
Adult Amateur Meetings
Adult Amateurs! This year’s Convention is all about you. Come by the Amateur Open Forum to discuss the pressing matters, get your head in the game with Coach Daniel Stewart’s “Turning Setbacks Into Comebacks,” delve into safety with Dr. Robert Stevenson and much more! Click here for a full line up of amateur activities.
Richard Jeffery Show Jumping Clinic
Come learn about the art of show jumping course design. The clinic will consist of two portions: a classroom session in the morning and a hands-on afternoon session at East Wind Farms. Discussions will include, amongst others, distances, both in combinations and related lines; the use of material in jump design; how to organise the actual building of the show jumping course; the relationship between the course designer and other officials, and with the show jumping volunteers. Attendance at this seminar will fulfill the USEF Continuing Education Clinic Requirements for “R” Evening Jumping Course Designers. Wednesday, December 7th, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
USEA Year-End Awards Dinner
Saturday evening’s year-end awards dinner will once again feature evening legend Jim Wofford as Master of Ceremonies. Come accept your awards, cheer on your friends and celebrate the successes of all in 2016. Saturday, December 10th, Cocktails at 6:00 p.m., Dinner 6:30-9:30 p.m., and After Glow Party, 9:30 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. in the Great Hall 3 & 1.
Don’t forget to download the Convention App to create a personalized schedule, learn more about speakers and more! Click here for more information.
About the USEA Annual Meeting and Convention
The USEA Annual Meeting and Convention takes place each December and brings together a large group of dedicated USEA members and supporters to discuss, learn, and enjoy being surrounded by eventing enthusiasts. The 2016 Annual Meeting and Convention will take place at the Diplomat Resort & Spa Hollywood in Fort Lauderdale, Fl. December 7-11, 2016. Rooms are filling fast, so make sure to book today! Click here for booking or use the reservation line (855) 689-2911 – and use the Group Code GUSEA.
Click here for Convention Registration Form, or sign up via Online Services.
Thank you to our amazing lineup of sponsors that make this event possible: Merck Animal Health, Standlee Hay Forage, Nutrena, Adequan, Devoucoux, Charles Owen, SmartPak, Rebecca Farm, Mountain Horse, Auburn Laboratories Inc., Broadstone Equine Insurance Agency, Eventing Training Online, Stackhouse Saddles, Point Two Air Jackets, Gallops Saddlery, Professional’s Choice, World Equestrian Brands, Bit of Britain, CWD, H.E. Tex Sutton Forwarding Company, Jump 4 Joy, The Fork at TIEC and more!
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