Sep 10, 2024

Horse Week to Return as Media Partner of the USEA

The United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) is pleased to announce the Equine Network’s Horse Week has returned as a “Media Partner of the USEA,” as well as a “Contributing Sponsor for the USEA Young Event Horse East Coast Championships.”

The Equine Network’s Horse Week, brought to you by Boehringer Ingelheim, is a weeklong online streaming film festival especially for horse people. With videos ranging from horse care and training tips to competition, Horse Week is the ultimate platform for equestrians, including event riders, to watch and learn. All videos are available on demand year-round allowing for repeated viewing. Horse Week 2024 runs October 20-26.

“This partnership allows Horse Week to reach a new audience within the equine community. It is a very exciting step towards Horse Week’s main goal - to educate, inspire and entertain horse enthusiasts” stated Mariah Hammerschmidt, Equine Network Executive Producer.

“The USEA is thrilled to welcome back Horse Week as a sponsor,” exclaimed USEA CEO, Rob Burk. “Horse Week has something for everyone in their extensive network of videos, and we can’t wait to see what they come up with next! I encourage all of our members to join in the fun of Horse Week and celebrate the horse by streaming.”

To view Horse Week’s schedule and watch videos on demand visit their website: http://horseweek.tv.

About the United States Eventing Association

The USEA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization committed to providing eventing enthusiasts with a competitive level suited to their individual skills. By assisting and educating competitors, event organizers, and officials; maintaining responsible safety standards; and registering qualified competitions and clinics, the USEA offers a strong and continuous training opportunity for an ever-expanding field of world-class competitors. Just as importantly, the USEA provides a means for all riders, regardless of age or ability, to experience the thrill of eventing. To learn more, visit www.useventing.com.

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.

Dec 19, 2024 Volunteers

The VIP Volunteer: Cathy Hale Has A Thirst for Adventure and a Love for Volunteering

With a total of 382 volunteer hours in 2024, Catherine “Cathy” Hale not only topped the USEA Area III VIP Volunteer leaderboard, but she also ranked fourth out of all eventing volunteers across the country. Hale (The Villages, Florida) has worked as a travel agent for over 30 years, a career that suits her love of travel nicely. At the time of being interviewed for this article, Hale was passing the equator on a cruise to Tahiti, New Zealand, and Australia.

Dec 18, 2024 Association News

USEA Office Closed for Holidays

The USEA office will close at 5:00 p.m. EST on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, and will reopen again on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. The USEA staff will return emails and phone calls when the office re-opens on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 or at their earliest convenience.

Dec 18, 2024 Interscholastic

Start Planning for the 2025 USEA Intercollegiate & Interscholastic Eventing Championships at Stable View

After the success of the first annual USEA Intercollegiate & Interscholastic Eventing Championships at Stable View in Aiken, South Carolina, members are not going to want to miss the second edition in 2025! Barry and Cyndy Olliff, owners of Stable View, and their team are gearing up for an even bigger and better event in the coming year. If you are a current or prospective member of the Intercollegiate Eventing Program or the Interscholastic Eventing League, be sure to block off the weekend of May 3-4, 2025 to attend these exciting Championships.

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