United States Eventing Association

We are bringing you select content from the 2018 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention on demand in partnership with RNS Video Media, giving you a chance to relive all the action!

Listen in as US Equestrian Eventing High Performance Director Erik Duvander shares the story of his journey from rider to trainer at the Annual Meeting of Members at the 2018 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention!

Duvander transitioned from competitive riding to coaching after representing Sweden at the World Championship and Olympic level. Since then, he has coached teams and individual athletes to World Championship and Olympic medals. He has worked with the Japanese, Swedish, and New Zealand Equestrian Teams, including leading the New Zealand team to a team bronze medal at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games and a fourth-place finish at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Duvander spoke at the 2017 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention last December, introducing his plans for the US Equestrian High Performance Program.

About the USEA Annual Meeting & Convention

The USEA Annual Meeting & Convention takes place each December and brings together a large group of dedicated USEA members and supporters to discuss, learn, and enjoy being surrounded by other eventing enthusiasts. The USEA organizes multiple seminars in addition to committee meetings, open forums, and tons of fun! The 2019 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention is taking place at the Sheraton Boston Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts, December 11-15, 2019. Click here to learn more about the USEA Annual Meeting & Convention.