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Dec 03, 2009
USEA 50th Anniversary Celebration Kicks Off with Richard Jeffery Show Jumping Seminar
On the inaugural day of the USEA’s 50th Anniversary Annual Meeting & Convention in Reston, Virginia, nearly 100 eventers turned out for the popular Richard Jeffery show jumping clinic, held just down the road from the hotel at Frying Pan Park. Jeffery, an acclaimed course designer whose resume includes Rolex Kentucky and several international shows, led discussions and hands-on exercises about setting show jumping courses. Thank you to CDCTA for sponsoring this educational seminar, and also to Difficult Run Pony Club for the use of their show jumps. (Holly Covey photo.)
Jun 30, 2022
Education
Pressure Proof with Daniel Stewart: The Quickie Plan
Last month we began a four-part series on mental preparation and the many kinds of pre-ride routines you can perform to control your emotions so they don’t take control of you. If you recall, the purpose of these routines is to give your brain the perception of predictability and control because as soon as your brain loses these it senses threat and stress which weakens your confidence and strengthens your jitters and fears.
Jun 29, 2022
Eventing News
USEA President Max Corcoran Appointed USEF Eventing Elite Program and Team Facilitator
On May 1, 2022, Max Corcoran was appointed as the Eventing Elite Program and Team Facilitator. In her role, Corcoran will support the areas of communication, logistics, and management of the teams for the Eventing Programs to deliver sustained success at World and Olympic Games level. As the Facilitator, she will work closely with the interim Chef d’Equipe/Team Manager, Bobby Costello, and eventing staff to build solid lines of communication with athletes, grooms, owners, coaches, veterinarians, and all stakeholders linked to the athletes and develop the structures around the Elite Program and senior U.S. Eventing Team.
Jun 29, 2022
Education
A Case for Warming Up (and How to Do It Correctly) with Kyle Carter
Imagine: you are at the biggest sporting event of your life. The stakes are high, and you have spent countless hours preparing for it. However, you are expected to just show up and immediately perform. You cannot stretch or take a practice swing. You have no time to loosen up or sharpen your eye. Sounds like a recipe for disaster, right? Just like us, our horses need adequate time to warm up each day. A warmup is any preparation for work, and it is often the leading edge of that work. It is the small aid response that becomes the more advanced aid response.
Jun 28, 2022
Hall of Fame
Newest Invitation to USEA's Eventing Hall of Fame Extended to Trish Gilbert
This year a new class will be joining the 47 eventing legends currently in the United States Eventing Association (USEA) Eventing Hall of Fame. Induction into the Hall of Fame is the highest honor awarded within the sport of eventing in the United States. Those invited to join the USEA's Eventing Hall of Fame have truly made a difference in the sport of eventing. Hall of Fame members have included past Association presidents, volunteers, riders, founding fathers, course designers, officials, organizers, horses, horse owners, and coaches
