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Feb 20, 2022
VIDEO: Eventing's Evolving - Three Top Riders Predict What's Next
Olympians Kyle Carter, Doug Payne, and Lauren Nicholson joined Ride iQ Co-Founders Kinsey and Jessa Lux at the 2021 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention for a panel on the future of eventing both in the U.S. and globally as well as sharing their own individual reflections on the sport as it is today and their hopes and predictions for the future. Watch the video below to get each rider's feedback on the following questions:
- Where is the greatest need for innovation in the industry?
- What efforts or programs will make the U.S. the most competitive country in the world?
- What safety measures are most effective and what (if any) new safety measures would be helpful?
- If you could change anything about the sport today, what would it be?
- How have the demands at each level changed in recent years, and how do you expect/hope they continue to evolve?
- The sport has changed significantly in the past 10 years. Which of those changes do you think was most beneficial?
- Will professional athletes' business models shift?
Dec 21, 2024
Education
3 Ways to Help Eventing Thrive in 2025
With the start of the New Year just days away, now is the time to consider how your actions can have a positive impact on the sport of eventing in 2025. Each and every member of the eventing community has an important role to play in ensuring the sport continues to grow and thrive. From fostering educational opportunities to supporting grassroots initiatives and participating at all levels of the sport, there are so many ways to get involved.
Dec 20, 2024
Sponsor
“Happy Horse Equals Happy Judge”: Ask An Expert with Dressage Judge Peter Gray, Brought to You by Ride iQ
Ride iQ’s popular “Ask An Expert” series features professional advice and tips from all areas of the horse industry. One of the most-downloaded episodes is an expert session with Peter Gray, an accomplished dressage judge and Olympic eventer. He has recently judged at events like the five-star at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, and he served on the ground jury at the 2022 FEI World Eventing Championships in Pratoni, Italy. His background as a competitor in the Olympic Games riding for Bermuda and as a coach and selector for the Canadian eventing team adds depth to his understanding of the sport.
Dec 19, 2024
Volunteers
The VIP Volunteer: Cathy Hale Has A Thirst for Adventure and a Love for Volunteering
With a total of 382 volunteer hours in 2024, Catherine “Cathy” Hale not only topped the USEA Area III VIP Volunteer leaderboard, but she also ranked fourth out of all eventing volunteers across the country. Hale (The Villages, Florida) has worked as a travel agent for over 30 years, a career that suits her love of travel nicely. At the time of being interviewed for this article, Hale was passing the equator on a cruise to Tahiti, New Zealand, and Australia.
Dec 18, 2024
Association News
USEA Office Closed for Holidays
The USEA office will close at 5:00 p.m. EST on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, and will reopen again on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. The USEA staff will return emails and phone calls when the office re-opens on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 or at their earliest convenience.
