The 2017 USEA Annual Meeting and Convention will be here before you know it!
From December 6-10, join us at the Westin Long Beach Hotel in Long Beach, California for learning, discussion, awards, excellent food and drinks, extensive shopping and friends galore – what could be better than that? The USEA Annual Meeting and Convention is the perfect excuse to take a short break from winter at the barn and spend some time in sunny Long Beach!
“I want to take a moment to send a special invitation to our returning members and especially our members who have yet to attend the USEA Annual Meeting and Convention. Join us! We have something for everyone. Want to make an impact in your own sport? Join the movers and shakers of the sport to discuss pertinent issues, grow your equestrian network and sit in on educational talks that will expand your mind. Be informed and prepare for the 2018 competition season!" – Jennifer Hardwick, USEA Director of Member Services & Event/Meeting Planner.
Click here for things to do in Long Beach. You can also save money using discounts at various places to dine, see and shop with your USEA Convention badge, found here.
USEA Convention registration opens October 1, 2017, and you may register through your Online Services account. Hotel registration is already open, so make sure to book your room at the Westin Long Beach Hotel early to receive the best USEA rate.
Thirty-five five-star horses presented today under sunny skies at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event.
If all goes according to plan in the first part of the extended weekend, we will see 36 horses galloping across Derek di Grazia's CCI5*-L cross-country course at the 2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event (DK3DE). We partnered up with the team at CrossCountry App to bring you a preview of both the five-star and CCI4*-s tracks this year.
Lights, cameras, action! The first formal horse inspection (which some might informally refer to as "the jog") at the 2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event (K3DE) takes place this afternoon at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. While this part of the event is a fan-favorite historically based on the impeccable turnout of the horses and the stylish and forward fashion choices of the riders (we are looking at you Boyd Martin in hopes that you bring back the American flag suit circa 2022), it serves a very important purpose: ensuring that each horse is fit, sound, and ready to compete at the five-star level.
There are so many things to love about the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event and the opportunity to peruse the booths of so many amazing vendors is definitely one of them! Don’t forget to stop by the USEA booth, located just behind the Rolex Stadium next to the large Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event booth, to stock up on all of your favorite USEA apparel.