The deadline for riders to apply for the Essex Horse Trials Grant and the Seema Sonnad Junior Rider’s Grant is tomorrow, September 1, at midnight.
If you are 25 and under and riding at the CIC3* level then you are eligible to submit a Request for Consideration for the Essex Horse Trials Grant of $10,000.
Riders 18 and under and riding at the CCI* level are eligible for the Seema Sonnad Junior Rider’s Grant of $5,000.
For full details of these generous grants and Request for Consideration Forms check out the original announcement on the USEA Foundation website.
The USEA Annual Meeting & Convention is easily one of the most influential weeks in the sport of eventing in the U.S. and this year it is headed to Seattle, Washington, Dec. 12-15. USEA Podcast Host Nicole Brown talks about all the details surrounding this year's Convention with USEA CEO Rob Burk and USEA President Lou Leslie. From important discussions around safety and horsemanship to a charity poker tournament and more, there is so much going on in Seattle this year that you won't want to miss!
The following is an excerpt from 33 Strength and Fitness Workouts for Horses by equine training and conditioning expert Jec Aristotle Ballou. Strength routines and this workout are for horses and riders with a good existing level of fitness who are working toward increased strength and endurance.
Being the last rider in the final competition of the day can be an unenviable position. Molly Duda felt the pressure all day while gearing up for her ride on her own 15-year-old Swedish Warmblood gelding Disco Traveler (Donatelli x Cadence).
Waredaca celebrated 20 years of its USEA Classic Series Three-Day Event from Oct.23-26 in Laytonsville, Maryland. From Beginner Novice through Modified, 72 horse and rider pairs got to experience the thrill of competing in a long format three-day event. Read on to learn more about the winners.