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Aug 23, 2022
Volunteer at the MARS Great Meadow International and Mandatory Preparation Event for Eventing World Championships
Calling all eventing lovers! The team behind the MARS Great Meadow International and the mandatory outing for the U.S. FEI Eventing World Championships team in The Plains, Virginia are seeking to finalize their volunteer roster prior to the kickoff of the event this Wednesday, August 24, 2022. From cross-country jump judges to shuttle drivers, there is a position for all skill levels! As an added incentive this year, all volunteers will be given a voucher that can be used for schooling on Tuesday, August 30th from 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
The MARS Great Meadow International is running CCI4*-S, CCI3*-S, CCI2*-S, and Preliminary divisions, with the CCI4*-S also serving as the mandatory outing for the U.S. FEI Evengint World Championships team. Get a front-row seat to watch some of the best of the best gallop across the grounds at Great Meadow by signing up to volunteer here.
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Oct 04, 2022
Hall of Fame
Connections of Great Event Horse Eagle Lion Offered Invitation to USEA Eventing Hall of Fame
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, founders, course designers, officials, organizers, horses, horse owners, and coaches.
Oct 03, 2022
Convention
Announcing the Keynote Speaker for the 2022 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention: Dr. Sue Dyson
Have you ever wondered why your horse isn’t performing at their best? Get ready to learn about the many facets that can contribute to lameness and poor performance in sport horses from equine orthopedics expert, Dr. Sue Dyson! The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to announce that Dr. Dyson will be the keynote speaker at the 2022 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention in Savannah, GA this December 7-11.
Oct 02, 2022
Profile
Change of Rein: Rosie Smith's Journey from Reining to the #2022AEC
Rosie Smith’s rose gold accented helmet matched her perfectly tidy bun of red hair as she took the third spot in the USEA Training Rider Championship at the 2022 USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) presented by Nurena Feeds. Every little detail came together while aboard her trusted partner of nine years: the 20-year-old Connemara Irish Draught named Seamus (by Corrcullen, RID). But Smith’s first jump, back when she was only 15 years old, wasn’t with an English saddle.
Oct 01, 2022
Volunteers
The VIP Volunteer: Lisa Pragg
Lisa Pragg is a busy woman, but between her normal day job and competing her own 19-year-old Thoroughbred Impeccable she still prioritizes time to volunteer - both at horse trials and as a volunteer firefighter. Pragg understands the importance that volunteers play in the eventing community and makes sure to give whatever time she can back as a fair gesture.
