The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is thrilled to welcome back Parker Equine Insurance as the ”Official Equine Insurance Provider of the USEA” for 2022 and 2023. In addition to their corporate sponsorship, Parker Equine Insurance will join as a Gold Level Sponsor of the USEA American Eventing Championships, a Bronze Level Sponsor of the USEA Annual Meeting & Convention, an Insurance Partner of the USEA Instructors’ Certification Program, and a Contributing Level Sponsor to the USEA Classic Series, USEA Young Event Horse Program, and USEA Future Event Horse Program.
“It has been a pleasure to assist so many USEA members with all their insurance needs and we are thrilled to sign on as the Official Insurance Provider once again of the USEA. We feel privileged to be able to continue our support of Eventing riders from Starter up to CCI5* and as horse people ourselves, being able to ensure their horses, farms, employees, and beyond are covered is something we deeply care about. We are also available, free of charge, to answer any questions and we look forward to continuing to help USEA members for many years to come,” said Donna Parker.
With over 40 years of industry experience, Equine Insurance, a division of Parker General Insurance, is a leading agency in the United States. The equine policies they offer include equine mortality, major medical and surgical, care, custody and control as well as workers’ compensation and employers’ liability. Parker Equine Insurance provides customers with the best insurance protection possible, at an affordable price.
“Every eventer should have Parker Equine Insurance as their equine insurance provider. Parker Equine Insurance has supported the USEA for years and we are proud to have them as the Official Equine Insurance Provider of the USEA,” said USEA CEO Rob Burk. “It’s always a pleasure working with Donna and her team of professionals, and we are very grateful for their continued support.”
Parker Equine Insurance offers a discount to all USEA ICP certified instructors. To learn more about all insurance options available through Parker Equine Insurance, visit www.equine-ins.com.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.