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Jun 06, 2019
Young Riders: Apply for a Unique Mentorship Opportunity!
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is currently accepting applications for the 2019 USEA Young Rider Mentorship Program. The program gives a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run and officiate an international event and helps young riders seek and identify job opportunities within the equestrian and eventing markets.
USEA Young Rider members have the opportunity to job shadow some of the most prestigious eventing officials in the world at The FEI North American Youth Championships (NAYC) held during The Event at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell, Montana, July 24-28, 2019.
The Young Rider protégé has the opportunity to work with:
- FEI President of the Ground Jury
- FEI Member of the Ground Jury
- FEI Steward
- FEI Technical Delegate
- Chief FEI Veterinarian
- Organizer for Eventing
- Cross-Country Course Designer/Cross-Country Builder
Benefits include:
- The opportunity to learn from some of the most prestigious event officials in the world
- Make connections and lasting relationships within the industry
- Resumé builder
- The opportunity to be featured in Eventing USA magazine
Any young rider who is 21 years and younger is welcome to apply to the program. This is an exceptional educational opportunity and a great way to learn about the “back-end” of the sport. The USEA looking to identify 2019 Mentorship candidates immediately, and all interested parties must contact their respective Area Young Rider Coordinators here. For additional questions, email [email protected].
To learn more about the USEA Young Rider Mentorship Program and the experience other Young Riders have had, read the articles below.
- Young Rider Mentorship Program: An Experience from the Other Side
- A Backstage Pass: The Young Rider Mentorship Program
- A Front Row Seat Behind the Scenes: NAJYRC Mentorship
- NAJYRC Mentorship Program Reflections
- Inside the NAJYRC Mentorship Program: Young Riders Explore Unmounted Careers in the Sport
May 10, 2021
Eventing News
2021 FEI MER Changes effective July 1
The FEI passed rule changes impacting Minimum Eligibility Requirements in November 2020 that go into effect on July 1, 2021. The changes will impact athletes who are uncategorized, “D” and “C” athletes competing at the CCI4*-S, CCI3*-L, CCI4*-L, and CCI5*-L levels. Please see below for the highlighted changes. The USEF requirements to compete at these levels remain unchanged, but please remember that the USEF requirements must be achieved within 12 months of the competition. These changes will be adopted into the USEF Eventing Rulebook by July 1. See Appendix 3 for qualification requirements.
May 10, 2021
Competitions
USEF Will Implement New Protocols Regarding the Use of Face Coverings/Masks at USEF-Licensed Competitions
Beginning May 17, 2021, USEF will implement new protocols regarding the use of face coverings/masks at USEF-licensed competitions in response to recently updated CDC recommendations. Please click here to access the full amendments to the USEF COVID-19 Action Plan protocols.
May 10, 2021
Education
USEA Podcast #283: Setting Up for Cross-Country Success
Nicole Brown is joined this week by Irish World Equestrian Games silver medalist Sam Watson as they discuss the road to a successful cross-country round. They cover your basic training at home before your event, what you do when you get to the event and are walking the course, warming-up, visualization, and finally how to tackle the course. This podcast is full of words of wisdom from Sam that will keep you listening to the very end so tune in now!
May 09, 2021
News
Boyd Martin and Luke 140 Claim CCI4*-L Victory at Jersey Fresh International
Boyd Martin claimed the CCI4*-L victory at the Jersey Fresh International Three-Day Event riding Luke 140, owned by The Luke 140 Syndicate. California rider Tamra Smith held the lead and second place with Danito and En Vogue, respectively, with the two swapping placings after cross-country, and Martin and Luke 140 maintaining third place through both phases. But two rails down for Danito dropped him to fourth place and En Vogue was relegated to third with three rails down, opening the door for Martin and Luke 140 to clinch the win.
