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Nov 11, 2014
The Aiken Horse Park Will Realize the Dreams of the Late Bruce Duchossois
On Saturday, ground was broken on a 66-acre lot in Aiken, S.C., marking the space that will become the Aiken Horse Park over the next year. The Aiken Horse Park is the realization of the late Bruce Duchossois' dream to provide an premier schooling and competition facility for equestrians of all levels to enjoy.
Bruce purchased the plot of land, which consisted of fields and a steeplechase track, almost fifteen years ago to save it from development, and dreamed up the Aiken Horse Park as a landmark venue for equestrian activities of all disciplines and levels. The Park, which is projected to open some time in mid- to late-2015, will boast multiple state-of-the-art arenas, a derby field, viewing stands and vendor spaces. The main field in the Park will be named "Bruce's Field."
Bruce Duchossois passed away earlier this year after a battle with cancer, during which he remained an active and highly-esteemed member and supporter of the equestrian community. Bruce's family, the Aiken Horse Park Foundation, and members of the Aiken community joined together on Saturday to break ground on Bruce's dream project and to honor his memory.
“We're certainly going to need a lot of help [from the Aiken community] in creating Bruce's dream because it's a big dream,” said Jack Wetzel, president of the Aiken Horse Park Foundation, according to the Aiken Standard. “As we all know, Bruce only had big dreams.”
Dec 31, 2024
Communication Reigns Supreme on First Day of 2024-2025 EA21 National Camp
“There’s got to be things that you believe to your core,” EA21 Director of Coaching David O’Connor began on the first day of the 2024-2025 Emerging Athletes Under 21 (EA21) National Camp held at Sweet Dixie South in Ocala, Florida. “For me, that’s communication.”
Dec 30, 2024
Emerging Athletes U21
Fast Facts: 2024-2025 EA21 National Camp
This week 12 talented Young Rider athletes from all over the country have gathered together in Ocala, Florida, for the 2024-2025 USEA Emerging Athletes U21 National Camp (EA21), led by EA21 Director of Coaching David O'Connor! These riders were hand-selected following the five USEA EA21 Regional Clinics that took place in the summer of 2024 and will spend the week immersed in an educational experience like no other with classroom sessions, hands-on learning led by industry experts, and in-the-saddle instruction facilitated by O'Connor. The National Camp kicks off tomorrow on Dec. 31, 2024 and will run through Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025.
Dec 30, 2024
Convention
USEA Podcast #377: Reflections on the 2024 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention
USEA CEO Rob Burk sits down with Podcast Host Nicole Brown to talk about some of the key moments from this year's USEA Annual Meeting & Convention, which was held Dec. 12-15 in Seattle, Washington, including keynote speaker Tik Maynard's presentation, rule changes, accessibility and inclusivity, and more!
Dec 29, 2024
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Rehabbing Your Horse: Two Ride iQ Hack Chats with Lauren Sprieser and Kyle Carter
Ride iQ’s “hack chats” are short and sweet podcast episodes that are designed to be listened to while you are out hacking a horse. Ride iQ has featured two informative hack chats with top professionals about how they approach the rehab process with their horses.
