Helmet Safety, Horse Inspections and Dressage Technique with Marilyn Payne: Plethora of Educational Topics to be Covered at 2016 Convention
The 2016 USEA Annual Meeting and Convention is right around the corner! This year’s Convention will be held in Fort Lauderdale, Fl. December 7-11 at the Diplomat Resort and Spa. Convention is a celebration of the sport, where eventing enthusiasts from across the country gather to discuss, learn and have a great time with other eventers!
This year boasts countless educational seminars and forums where you can be directly involved with the movers, shakers and innovators of the sport. Here’s a preview of just what you might see:
New 2017 CCI4* Dressage Tests
FEI 4* Eventing Judge and USEF “S” Dressage Judge Marilyn Payne will walk audience members through the new CCI4* dressage test which will be used at the 2017 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event. She will explain the new movements, what the judges will be looking for and how to receive the best marks.
Marilyn Payne at the 2016 Olympic Games, where she was President of the Ground Jury, along with other Ground Jury members Sandy Phillips and Andrew Bennie. Photo via Andrew Bennie's Facebook Page.
Although it will be of abundant help for upper level riders, it will also shed some insight into this advanced test for trainers, owners and spectators too! Come pick up a few pieces of wisdom from an Olympic eventing judge!
Classic Three-Day Horse Inspection
This seminar will discuss the aspects of the USEA Classic Series Three-Day Event Horse Inspections. A traditional long format competition features two horse inspections, one before dressage and then another before show jumping, where competitors present their horses in hand for the ground jury. Lead by well-known USEF licensed Eventing "S" Technical Delegate Cindy Deporter who has a strong background as both a rider and official as well as Dr. Kimberly Keeton, both a veterinarian specializing in lameness and integrative veterinary medical care for the sport horse and an FEI dressage and eventing competitor, Dr. Keeton a unique perspective from both the rider's point of view as well as that of a veterinarian. The emphasis of this seminar will be on what the competitor can expect during the jog, and what the veterinarian and the ground jury are considering when they evaluate these horses.
Dr. Kimberly Keeton ready for a horse inspection. Photo by Brandy Snedden Hane and via Dr. Keeton's Facebook page.
There will also be a discussion about why a horse would be sent to the “hold” area and what that entails. This will be your crash course for any questions you may have regarding Horse Inspections at USEA Classic Series competitions.
How International Organizations Are Working Together to Increase Helmet Safety
Minimizing concussions is a topic at the forefront of not only eventing, but major sports all over the world, and helmet safety and technology is the primary factor in avoiding brain injuries. Join Roy Burek, Managing Director of Charles Owen the company, grandson of Charles Owen the gentleman, and expert in head protection in this educational seminar.
Drugs, Devices, and Decisions: Understanding Your Options in Managing Equine Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD)
What you need to know for the health of your horse. Stop by to hear some interesting facts from the experts that will help you make better choices when it comes to determining your options to manage Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) for the best care of your horse’s joint health.
You can find the complete schedule here.
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.
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