United States Eventing Association

It’s not too late to register for the 2016 “Evaluation of the Young Event Horse Prospect” Symposium!

The Symposium will be a wonderful educational event for anyone interested in breeding, handling, buying, training, riding and evaluating young event horses. Taking place in Ocala, Florida, February 22-23, this symposium will explain both the Future Event Horse (FEH) and Young Event Horse (YEH) programs and provide a certification opportunity for YEH/FEH judges on February 24th. The symposium will feature a star-studded list of panelists who each have extensive knowledge of young horses.

Attendance for the symposium will cost a small fee of $25.00 for USEA members, and non-members will be asked to pay the full $50.00 attendance fee. The classroom portions will be held each morning at the beautiful Clubhouse in the elite new facility at the Ocala Jockey Club. The afternoon live horse demonstrations will return to Betsy Watkins’ beautiful Longwood Farm South.

Please email or call Kate Lokey to reserve your spot and register today! (703) 779-9897

Below is the tentative schedule for Monday and Tuesday. Please note this schedule may be subject to change. The schedule for the FEH/YEH judge certification on Wednesday will be emailed to attendees.

Monday, February 22, 2016 (morning session held at the Clubhouse at the Ocala Jockey Club)

7:30-8:00 AM – Registration at Ocala Jockey Club

8:00-8:15 AM – Brief introduction of topics and speakers

8:15-9:15 AM – “The First Three years – How management can effect conformation and soundness” with Gareth and Shauna Spurlock

9:15-9:30 AM – Q & A

9:30-10:00 AM – Updates on policies and procedures for FEH program with Susan Graham White and Robin Walker

BREAK

10:15 AM – 12:00 PM – Jump Chute video and evaluation of scoring with Susan Graham White and Robin Walker

LUNCH (food truck with lunch available for purchase) & Travel to Longwood Farm

1:00-2:00 PM – Live demonstrations - preparing young horses for in-hand competition with Phil Silva

BREAK

2:00-4:00 PM – Judging 1-3 year-olds in hand with Susan Graham White and Robin Walker

4:00 PM – Q & A and Wrap-up

Tuesday, February 23, 2016 (morning session held at the Clubhouse at the Ocala Jockey Club)

7:30-8:00 AM – Registration at Ocala Jockey Club

8:00-8:15 AM – Brief introduction of topics and speakers

8:15-10:00 AM – Developing 4 & 5 year olds from a German perspective with Kai-Steffen Meier

10:00-10:20 AM – Presenting your horse at YEH Competitions with Marilyn Payne

BREAK

10:30AM-12:00 PM – How conformation relates to horse movement, jumping ability and gallop with Dan Marks

LUNCH (food truck with lunch available for purchase) & Travel to Longwood Farm

*During Lunch this day we'll also show a special presentation (30-minute video) from YEH Holekamp/Turner Grant winner D.A. Duras at the 2015 Le Lion d'Angers

1:30-2:15 PM – Demonstrations at Longwood Farm. Dressage: developing correct basis and improving quality of gaits with Marilyn Payne and Kai-Steffen Meier

2:15-2:45 PM – Starting young horses over fences with Kai-Steffen Meier

2:45-3:45 PM – Evaluating prospects and developing individualized training plans with Kai-Steffen Meier and Leslie Law

3:45-4:30 PM – Evaluating and developing a gallop with Kai-Steffen Meier and Leslie Law

4:30 PM – Q&A and Wrap-up