Please join the Equine High Performance Sports Group for their new Sport Horse Series. Interact with human athlete trainers, champions in equestrian sport, and their coaches, veterinarians, farriers, and grooms to translate and apply their knowledge in training, treatment, preventative medicine, services, etc. of equine athletes under your care.
Also remember the Equine Regenerative Medicine and Orthobiologics Online Summit 2021 will take place October 11-12 and 18-19, 2021.
Sport Horse Health and Performance Series
Monday, May 17, 2021
3:00-3:50 p.m. Pacific Time
How to Organize & Distribute Training Elements in any Training System
In-depth presentation by an expert: Derek Evely, Coach Eveltrack Sports
4:00-4:50 p.m. Pacific Time
Panel discussion with Derek Evely, Eric Navet, Jorge Gomez, McLain Ward, Tim Worden
5:00-5:45 p.m. Pacific Time
Developing and Preparing Athletes for Competition
In depth presentation by an expert: Keith Davids, Professor of Motor Learning, Sheffield Hallam University UK
6:00-7:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Panel Discussion with Beezie Madden, Boyd Martin, Cricket Russillo, Debbie McDonald, Keith Davids, Tim Worden
Tuesday, May 17, 2021
3:00-3:50 p.m. Pacific Time
The Training – Injury Prevention Paradox
In depth presentation by an expert: Tim Gabbett, Applied sports scientist, GabbetPerformance
4:00-4:50 p.m. Pacific Time
Panel discussion with Anne Kursinski, Chris Navas, Jan Hein Swagemakers, Lars Petersen, Max Corcoran, Philippe Benoit, and Tim Worden
5:00-5:45 p.m. Pacific Time
Translating Training Load Quantification Approaches of Distance Runners to Equine
In depth presentation by an expert: Max Paquette, College of Health Sciences at the University of Memphis
6:00-7:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Panel Discussion with Danny Ingratta, Karl Cook, Marc Koene, Robert Ridland, Susan Stover, Tim Worden
For More Information and Registration: www.SportHorseSeries.com
Eventers who are new to the sport may feel a little overwhelmed by the often-misunderstood world of saddle fitting. Riders are often bombarded with information from peers online or self-described experts, putting them at risk of following bad advice related to equipment that impacts horse welfare perhaps more than any other piece of tack. Finding a qualified expert to answer these questions is crucial. Who better to turn to than both a qualified Master Saddle Fitter and a fourth-generation saddle designer to answer some of these questions?
Did you know that the USEA Foundation awards over 150 grants each year to deserving individuals who are involved in the sport of eventing? With grants that assist riders with accomplishing their competition goals, grants geared toward licensed officials, grants that are specific to continuing education for coaches, grants that assist competitions with obtaining frangible technology, and so much more, there really is a grant opportunity available to almost anyone!
With the start of the New Year just days away, now is the time to consider how your actions can have a positive impact on the sport of eventing in 2025. Each and every member of the eventing community has an important role to play in ensuring the sport continues to grow and thrive. From fostering educational opportunities to supporting grassroots initiatives and participating at all levels of the sport, there are so many ways to get involved.
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.