Dec 09, 2016

Silent Auction Benefiting the Roger Haller Educational Fund to be Held at the 2016 USEA Annual Meeting and Convention

By Shelby Allen - USEA Staff
Bid to win a week-long stay at Stable View next year!

The USEA is pleased to share the lineup of incredible items that will be be up for auction during the 2016 USEA Annual Meeting and Convention. You won’t want to miss any of these very generous donations, from entries to apparel to destination vacations! Proceeds from the Silent Auction will benefit the Roger Haller Educational Fund, which was created earlier this year to expand educational programs for judges, technical delegates, course designers, instructors and volunteers.

The Silent Auction will be available in the Trade Fair at the USEA Convention from Thursday, December 7 – Saturday, December 10. If you are unable to attend, don’t forget to ask your friends to place bids in your name! For full descriptions of these items, please click here. Don't forget to check back! This list is still growing.

2016 USEA Silent Auction Items:

  • One week’s board and accommodation at Stable View Farm in Aiken, S.C. – Value $1,300
  • One week at the luxurious Mingo Manor in Destin, Florida, courtesy of Alston Kerr - Value $3,500

  • Tex-Sutton domestic one-way flight for equine passenger – Value $5,000
  • Custom designed show jump by Donald Trotter and Sunsprite Jumpworks – Value $2,000
  • One stall OR 10 lessons at Wentworth Farm (Reddick, Florida), courtesy of Peter Gray and Paul Delbrook – Value $1,000

  • Seven entries to 2017 Equiventures Events including Florida Horse Park, Exmoor Eventing and Ocala Jockey Club – Value $2,000

  • Entry for Novice or Training Three-Day at The Event at Rebecca Farm, courtesy of Sarah Broussard – Value $400

$250 Gift certificate for entry to Galway Downs Horse Trials, courtesy of Robert Kellerhouse – Value $250

  • Entry to Carolina International Horse Trials, courtesy of Jane Murray and the Organizing Committee – Value $250

Lesson with Doug Payne and a signed copy of Doug’s book “The Riding Horse Repair Manual” – Value $130

  • Six days of training with Tamie Smith and Heather Morris of Next Level Eventing - Value $1,000

  • Tiffany leather handbag courtesy of Fernanda Kellog – Value $950

  • Fleeceworks Merino Sheepskin Perfect Balance Technology Half Pad with Rolled Edge – Value $245
  • Dove discovery basket, courtesy of Ms. Jacqueline B. Mars

  • Registration to USEA ICP/YEH/FEH Symposium – Value $150

  • USEA Mountain Horse Empress Jacket – Value $300

USEA Ariat Vivid Softshell Jacket – Value $100

  • A Noble Outfitters backpack filled with Professional’s Choice show jumping boots, FLAIR strips, GumBits, Life in the Galloping Lane book, horse treats, USEA Picnic Blanket and more! – Value $25

  • One-day of officiating offered by Ms. Sue Smithson, “S” Event Judge, “R” Dressage Judge and “r” Technical Delegate. This is a wonderful opportunity for any organizer who wants to hire one of the best to officiate at their event.


  • From The Mark Todd Collection, a Full-Size Figure of 8 Oak colored bridle made from soft, supple, finest quality leather - Value $230.


  • $50 off entry to the Chris Burton clinc at the Fresno County Horse Park February 27-28, 2016 - Value $50

  • Course Walk with six time Badminton winner Lucinda Green at either Badminton of Burghley Horse Trials in 2017


  • For full descriptions on these items, please click here.

About The USEA Annual Meeting and Convention

The USEA Annual Meeting and Convention takes place each December and brings together a large group of dedicated USEA members and supporters to discuss, learn, and enjoy being surrounded by eventing enthusiasts. The 2016 Annual Meeting and Convention will take place at the Diplomat Resort & Spa Hollywood in Fort Lauderdale, Fl. December 7-11, 2016. Rooms are filling fast, so make sure to book today! Click here for booking or use the reservation line (855) 689-2911 – and use the Group Code GUSEA.

Click here for Convention Registration Form, or sign up via Online Services.

Thank you to our amazing lineup of sponsors that make this event possible: Merck Animal Health, Standlee Hay Forage, Nutrena, Adequan, Devoucoux, Charles Owen, SmartPak, Rebecca Farm, Mountain Horse, Auburn Laboratories Inc., Broadstone Equine Insurance Agency, Eventing Training Online, Stackhouse Saddles, Point Two Air Jackets, Gallops Saddlery, Professional’s Choice, World Equestrian Brands, Bit of Britain, CWD, H.E. Tex Sutton Forwarding Company, Jump 4 Joy, The Fork at TIEC and more!

Click here for more information on Convention

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