The March/April issue of Eventing USA is now available. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the United States Eventing Association (USEA) was, unfortunately, unable to print and mail the March/April issue of Eventing USA, but the full magazine has been released for all current USEA members to read online.
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In this issue:
Features
Andreas Dibowski Wants You Forward and Straight
By Lauren EM Gash
The 2020 USEA Instructor’s Certification Program (ICP) Symposium was held this year at the picturesque Barnstaple South, in Ocala, Fla. Riders and auditors were immersed in education and training concepts by German Olympic team gold medalist Andreas Dibowski.
Mastering the Show Jumping Course Between the Fences with Aaron Vale
By Ann Glavan
The key to riding a good show jumping course is all about what happens between the fences. Learn from a show jumping specialist on how to ride a smooth round.
Applied Science: Doable Data Analysis for 2020 Goal-Setting
By Maria Muñiz
EquiRatings believes if you want to manage your performance and hopefully improve it, you must first start to measure it.
Gastric Ulcers: A Pain in the Gut
By Jessica Duffy
Dr. Elizabeth MacDonald, Clinical Instructor of Equine Medicine at Virginia Tech’s Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center (EMC) in Leesburg, Virginia, explains gastric ulcers from diagnosis to treatment.
Departments
CEO’s Letter
Bit Check
On The Bookshelf: Come to the X by Julia Wendell
Grid Pro Quo with Ariel Grald
Worth The Trust Grant Update with Kaley Sapper
Know Your Rules: Dangerous Riding and Athlete Representative
Day in the Life: Travers Schick in Tokyo
Member Memos: Your $1 Makes a Difference to Equine Medical Research
In Memoriam
Winner’s Circle
Leaderboard
Halt, Salute
Possibly the only thing more unsettling than being a horse owner experiencing an infectious disease outbreak on their farm is to be a veterinarian who experiences one.
The United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) is proud to announce the first class of USEA Young Event Horse (YEH) Judges have completed their certifications through the YEH New Judge Education Program, which was led by YEH faculty member, Marilyn Payne.
Nazila Hejazi and her 20-year-old Missouri Fox Trotter mare, Tessa, may have made for an unconventional pair at the USEA Area VI Championships, held in October at Galway Downs (Temecula, California) but they didn’t let that hold them back. It’s uncommon to see a horse in their twenties still competing in eventing, and even more rare for a gaited horse to compete in a jumping sport.
Today, we pause to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and reflect on the powerful moment in 1963 when he stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial and shared his vision for a better future. Dr. King's "I Have a Dream" speech was more than just words; it was a call to action that transcended time, culture, and boundaries—a beacon of hope that continues to inspire.