The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to announce the continued partnership with Parker Equine Insurance. Parker Equine Insurance will return as the ”Official Equine Insurance Provider of the USEA” for 2020 and 2021. 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.
“We are excited to continue our support of eventing at all levels through this partnership. Being there for our clients to assure their horses, farms, employees, and beyond are covered is something we care about a great deal as horse people ourselves. We look forward to helping USEA members with their insurance needs, and are available to answer any questions free of charge,” said Donna Parker of Parker Equine Insurance
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.
“We are very proud to call Parker Equine Insurance the Official Equine Insurance Provider of the USEA,” said USEA CEO Rob Burk. “Parker Equine Insurance is a highly trusted company, and U.S. Eventing is lucky to have their support. Every eventer should consider having them as their equine insurance provider.”
Parker Equine Insurance offers a 5% discount to all USEA ICP certified instructors. To learn more about Parker Equine Insurance’s line of quality products, visit www.equine-ins.com. Be sure to follow them on social media for insurance tips and helpful information @ParkerEquineInsurance on Facebook and @equine.insurance on Instagram.
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.
The 2024 USEA Emerging Athletes U21 (EA21) National Camp is just a little over a month away and all over the country, young riders are preparing for their trip to Ocala, Florida, to participate in this year's prestigious week-long academy led by U.S. eventing legend David O'Connor. This year's camp takes place Dec. 31, 2024, through Jan. 4, 2025, and will feature classroom sessions, guest lecturers, and in the saddle work as a group to help strengthen the foundation of each rider selected to participate.
Bringing along a young horse is such a special process for everyone involved. The USEA is excited to dedicate an episode to celebrating some of the special young horses in the United States that have risen to the occasion. Joining USEA Podcast Host Nicole Brown in this episode are Tommy Greengard, the rider and co-owner of this year's Holekamp/Turner Grant Recipient That's Me Z who represented the U.S. at Le Lion this year, and Kaylawna Smith-Cook, who piloted Bonner Carpenter's Only-Else to the highest national score in the Dutta Corp. USEA Young Event Horse 5-Year-Old Championships.
Cornelia Fletcher (USA) and Daytona Beach 8 were the only pair to jump double clear in the B&D Builders CCI4*-L at The Event at TerraNova, claiming the win with a final score of 41.4 penalties.
Only two horse and rider combinations finished within the time allowed in the B&D Builders CCI4*-L Saturday at The Event at TerraNova. Canadian Jessica Phoenix on her 16-year-old Canadian Sport Horse mare Fluorescent Adolescent (Gaudi x Amelia II) made a huge leap from 14th place after dressage to take the lead on 39.1 penalties.