Shortly after the 2012 North American Junior/Young Rider Championships qualifying requirements were posted, an appeal was generated by Area IV Young Rider representative and coaches, as well as by Fox River Valley Pony Club Horse Trials organizers, to have the qualifying period for the NAJYRC extended to include the FRVPCHT CCI* as a qualifying event for the CH-J1* entry process. The requested extension has now been granted by the FEI, due in part to the support offered by other USEA Area representatives and Equine Canada’s Eventing Committee, which culminated in a formal request to FEI by the USEF. The new ending date for the qualifying period for the CH-J1* division of the 2012 North American Young Riders Championships is June 24th. This consideration was granted with respect for the relatively few qualifying opportunities available to Young Riders in Area IV and throughout the central portion of the country.
The FRVPCHT organizers and Area IV Young Rider committee are extremely grateful for this decision, and for all of the support received from USEA, USEF and Eventing Canada. This extension is for all horse/rider combinations wishing to compete in the Championships and for all National Federations. It is anticipated that this extension will attract Young Riders from surrounding areas including Canada to the event.
Entries are now open for the Fox River Valley Pony Club HT CCI* which will take place June 22-24 in Barrington Hills, Illinois. The closing date for entries is June 5, 2012.
The USEA Annual Meeting & Convention is easily one of the most influential weeks in the sport of eventing in the U.S. and this year it is headed to Seattle, Washington, Dec. 12-15. USEA Podcast Host Nicole Brown talks about all the details surrounding this year's Convention with USEA CEO Rob Burk and USEA President Lou Leslie. From important discussions around safety and horsemanship to a charity poker tournament and more, there is so much going on in Seattle this year that you won't want to miss!
The following is an excerpt from 33 Strength and Fitness Workouts for Horses by equine training and conditioning expert Jec Aristotle Ballou. Strength routines and this workout are for horses and riders with a good existing level of fitness who are working toward increased strength and endurance.
Being the last rider in the final competition of the day can be an unenviable position. Molly Duda felt the pressure all day while gearing up for her ride on her own 15-year-old Swedish Warmblood gelding Disco Traveler (Donatelli x Cadence).
Waredaca celebrated 20 years of its USEA Classic Series Three-Day Event from Oct.23-26 in Laytonsville, Maryland. From Beginner Novice through Modified, 72 horse and rider pairs got to experience the thrill of competing in a long format three-day event. Read on to learn more about the winners.