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Private: Finding a Trainer

I am new to eventing and in search of a trainer in Area 5, specifically Texas, more specifically, from the Austin area to San Antonio. I have seen too many accidents/falls and thus I am searching for someone who has safety as a top priority. I know that anyone can hang a shingle out and claim to be a trainer so I am really trying to do my homework on this. I have searched the USEA's website and reviewed their Certified Trainer list. It is limited in my specific search area so I though I would ask for input. Any advise or names of trainers would be greatly appreciated. Thanks so much.

Original Post Date: 05/15/2007 - 21:47 | Last Updated: Tue, 2011-11-15 10:50

EVENT SCHEDULING..NOT AS EASY AS IT MIGHT APPEAR!

You may not have noticed how variable event scheduling has become unless you travel and compete out of your home area. But the topic is really quite interesting to consider. Each eventing area seems to have a culture of its own. Good event organizers find it important to ‘know’ their ‘customers. While the hallmark of events are the characteristics and qualities of the cross-country courses, other aspects of the competition are also part of why or why not a rider chooses to ride in a particular event on a particular weekend. The event schedule is one such aspect.

Original Post Date: 05/13/2007 - 19:36 | Last Updated: Tue, 2011-11-15 10:50

Moving On Up - Training To Preliminary

Moving Up To Preliminary – When Are You Ready? Making the decision to move up the levels is one which should never be taken lightly. Both horse and rider should be over-prepared rather than under-prepared and never is this truer than when making the 4” (height of fences) step up from the training level to the preliminary level. Most advanced riders will tell you that out of all move-ups, training to preliminary is the biggest.

Original Post Date: 05/02/2007 - 14:56 | Last Updated: Tue, 2011-11-15 10:48

Gap-itis? Making the move from Training to Preliminary

Moving up to Preliminary? What are your thoughts about the ‘gap’ between what is asked for of a Training level horse—dressage, cross country and jumping requirements versus that for a Preliminary horse? Is there that big of a ‘gap’ or just an imagined one?

Original Post Date: 04/24/2007 - 20:49 | Last Updated: Tue, 2011-11-15 10:46

Audio: Understanding USEF & FEI Passports with Dr. Kent Allen

About Dr. Kent Allen Approximately 12 1/2 minutes. Please leave a comment to tell us what you think.

Original Post Date: 04/24/2007 - 15:51 | Last Updated: Tue, 2011-11-15 10:45

Where Do We Go From Here?

The past 12 months have been tough ones for our sport. There have been too many catastrophic accidents to ignore—both here and abroad. The USEF formed an Ad Hoc safety committee to study circumstances surrounding these accidents, and the USEA has announced that a task force has been put together to look into the future of the sport with emphasis on safety concerns and other related issues.

Original Post Date: 04/19/2007 - 16:05 | Last Updated: Tue, 2011-11-15 10:45

Will You Be Attending Rolex This Year?

Who's planning to attend this year's Rolex Kentucky CCI****? Click here to see the entry list and to find out times. Who's your favorite horse? Theodore O'Connor will be sure to have quite a large crowd following him throughout the weekend! Will your favorite rider be competing this year? I have fond memories of getting my picture taken with Karen O'Connor's famous mount Biko when he was retired. What are some of your fondest Rolex memories? Who else is looking forward to checking out all the bargains in the trade fair?!

Original Post Date: 04/18/2007 - 14:03 | Last Updated: Tue, 2011-11-15 10:42

Guide to Your First Event - Part One

If you've received your latest issue of Eventing USA, you might have read the article by Amber Heintzberger which guided beginner eventers through the somewhat tedious and often very confusing steps of entering your first event. If you haven't received a copy, you can access it here on our website.

Original Post Date: 03/30/2007 - 14:19 | Last Updated: Thu, 2012-02-09 11:36

What Other Disciplines Helped Prepare You For Eventing?

After reading India Watson's story of her recent dive into the eventing world, I thought about some other riders I knew that dabbled in other equestrian sports (or still do) before they became eventers. Many event riders do some "cross-training" during the off season, such as indoor jumper shows, foxhunting, etc. How did you get started in eventing -- did you learn another discipline first? Which equestrian sports do you think help you excel at eventing? Perhaps you, too, are a convert from the hunter ring...

Original Post Date: 03/22/2007 - 15:30 | Last Updated: Mon, 2011-11-14 15:01

Young Event Horse In-Hand Symposium

Recently, I wrote about some up-coming ideas regarding the USEA's Young Event Horse program, and one of these exciting dreams will be realized in just a few weeks! The Fork Stables will be hosting a Young Event Horse In-Hand Symposium on April 9-10, 2007 in Norwood, North Carolina. Open to yearlings, two-year-olds, and three-year-olds, this pilot program is intended to help breeders and owners of future event horses promote and market their youngstock.

Original Post Date: 03/14/2007 - 10:52 | Last Updated: Mon, 2011-11-14 14:57

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