Dec 11, 2020

VIDEO: Frangible Technology with Tremaine Cooper

By USEA

This year, the USEA Annual Meeting & Convention has gone virtual! All week from Tuesday, December 8 through Friday, December 11, we will be bringing you live interactive webinars and on demand educational content that you can enjoy from the comfort of your home. The Virtual Convention will culminate with the USEA Annual Meeting & Keynote Address on Saturday, December 12 at 2:00 p.m. ET.

In this video presentation, FEI Course Designer Tremaine Cooper explains the uses and designs of frangible technology. Learn the differences in frangible devices, how course designers incorporate these devices into courses, and overall course design. This educational video examines several jumps that were used on course at Morven Park.

Tremaine Cooper designs courses all over the country including the cross-country courses held at Morven Park, Millbrook, Poplar Place, and Aspen Farms. He is also a member of multiple committees including the USEA Safety and Equine Welfare Committee, the USEA Course Advisor Committee, the USEA Eventing Course Designers/Builders Committee, and the USEA Eventing Licensed Officials Committee.

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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! Click here to learn more about the USEA Annual Meeting & Convention.

The USEA would like to thank the USEA Corporate Partners and Annual Meeting Sponsors for making this year's virtual meeting possible: Nutrena Feeds, Standlee Hay, SmartPak Equine, Mountain Horse, Bates Saddles, Parker Equine Insurance, Adequan, and Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation.

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