In preparation for the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta, the USEA (then, USCTA) Safety Committee did a great deal of research on the affect of heat and humidity on horses and riders. Much of today's knowledge and methodology regarding cooling horses after cross-country is the result of these efforts.
Dr. David McLain, MD., wrote the following article about heat illness in human athletes as the Chairman of the USCTA Safety Committee for the July/August issue of Eventing USA, and this important information is a must-read with summer around the corner. Check it out here.
Familiarizing yourself with the key players at each horse trial is an important step to your success at your next competition. One of those important figures is the show secretary. Think of the show secretary as the mastermind behind most of the organizational efforts related to each horse trial. They manage entries, the show schedule, ride times, stabling, and so much more. Without the hard work of the show secretary and their office staff, a horse trial simply would not be able to operate.
The USEA Foundation is pleased to announce a new initiative, the Janet Briggs Fund for the Continuing Education of Licensed Officials. Established in memory of Janet Briggs, this fund honors her lifelong dedication to the sport of eventing by supporting the ongoing education and development of eventing licensed officials.
In the rolling countryside of Metamora, Michigan, there’s a place where eventers gather not just to compete, but to celebrate the spirit of the sport. Area VIII’s Hunter’s Run Farm—home to the Hunter’s Run Farm Horse Trials—has long been a beloved destination for riders across the Midwest, and this year, it’s gearing up for one of its most exciting seasons yet.
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