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Feb 09, 2009
Jersey Fresh fresh out of cash
Forget the rumors. The Jersey Fresh three-day event, which came close to being scuttled for financial considerations, will return to the Horse Park of New Jersey this spring after all -- but it needs help.
Although Jersey Fresh is well-presented and regularly draws an impressive roster of competitors, including Olympic medalists Phillip Dutton, Karen O'Connor and Leslie Law, the event has been a struggle for the non-profit Horse Park to stage.
Its trustees agonized over whether to continue the competition, which was started in 2003, but the persistence of those who believe in it means it will get another shot May 7-10 at the facility in Allentown, Monmouth County. A great deal of effort and money has been sunk into the enterprise; it just hasn't developed enough of a spectator or sponsor base.
The event, which offers 2- and 3-star-rated competitions, as well as a U.S. Eventing Association Young Event Horse division, is thin on staffing and volunteers, which means there has been little in the way of promotion as a result.
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Dec 31, 2024
Communication Reigns Supreme on First Day of 2024-2025 EA21 National Camp
“There’s got to be things that you believe to your core,” EA21 Director of Coaching David O’Connor began on the first day of the 2024-2025 Emerging Athletes Under 21 (EA21) National Camp held at Sweet Dixie South in Ocala, Florida. “For me, that’s communication.”
Dec 30, 2024
Emerging Athletes U21
Fast Facts: 2024-2025 EA21 National Camp
This week 12 talented Young Rider athletes from all over the country have gathered together in Ocala, Florida, for the 2024-2025 USEA Emerging Athletes U21 National Camp (EA21), led by EA21 Director of Coaching David O'Connor! These riders were hand-selected following the five USEA EA21 Regional Clinics that took place in the summer of 2024 and will spend the week immersed in an educational experience like no other with classroom sessions, hands-on learning led by industry experts, and in-the-saddle instruction facilitated by O'Connor. The National Camp kicks off tomorrow on Dec. 31, 2024 and will run through Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025.
Dec 30, 2024
Convention
USEA Podcast #377: Reflections on the 2024 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention
USEA CEO Rob Burk sits down with Podcast Host Nicole Brown to talk about some of the key moments from this year's USEA Annual Meeting & Convention, which was held Dec. 12-15 in Seattle, Washington, including keynote speaker Tik Maynard's presentation, rule changes, accessibility and inclusivity, and more!
Dec 29, 2024
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Rehabbing Your Horse: Two Ride iQ Hack Chats with Lauren Sprieser and Kyle Carter
Ride iQ’s “hack chats” are short and sweet podcast episodes that are designed to be listened to while you are out hacking a horse. Ride iQ has featured two informative hack chats with top professionals about how they approach the rehab process with their horses.
