As part of Area 1, the Stoneleigh-Burnham School Equestrian Center has hosted USEA horse trials each summer and fall for many years. These horse trials have been some of the longest-running events in New England, with levels from beginner novice to preliminary. After much consideration, USEA sanctioned horse trials will no longer be hosted at… Read More>
General News from Area 1
YEH/FEH/NEH a Huge Success at Valinor Farm
The weather was perfect for our first young horse weekend at Valinor Farm. A clinic with Tik Maynard was held on Saturday, which was an excellent opportunity for competitors to work their young horses on the grounds beforehand. Tik taught a wide range of students, from a yearling in an in-hand group, to a Novice/Training… Read More>
Genesee Valley Riding and Driving Club (GVRDC) Horse Trials to host a Modified Division
Update: Welcome Competitors to the GVRDC Horse Trials August 18, 19, 2018. We look forward to a fantastic competition week end! Please note: The Preliminary Division will be riding the Preliminary Test A Dressage Test not Preliminary B Test, as previously published. Thank you, Co Organizer, Ray Denis and GVRDC Event Committee There’s something new coming… Read More>
Monthly Newsletters Posted!
We have been putting out monthly newsletters to the membership – check your spam box if you haven’t been receiving it! This month, there are two additional emails – one for Adult Riders Program and one for Young Riders Advancement Program (both are “add ons” to your annual USEA membership). So………..if you’d like to know… Read More>
Reminder…
Area 1 is sending out monthly e-newsletters – so if you’re not receiving yours….make sure you’ve paid your dues and are up to date! There will be a newsletter going out to YR & ARP members in the next few weeks as well – lots of fun opportunities on the horizon. If there are more questions,… Read More>
Inspiring Kindness & Fundraising
Want to learn how acts of kindness, can support our Junior Olympics equestrian team who are raising money to get themselves and their horses from New England/New York to Montana in order to compete in the North American Junior and Young Rider Championships July 18-22, 2018?!? Here’s the deal: You tell Brenda Jarrell what act of kindness or… Read More>
OH YES WE DID!
YOU SPOKE & WE LISTENED: There will be spots for EIGHT ADULTS at the GMHA YR CAMP, JULY 16-19 (now, if you’re an adult, you’ll be making your own sleeping arrangements, and will be collectively stabled in D Barn), but the lineup of instructors is OFF THE CHARTS! Stephie Baer John Bourgoin Denise Goyea Susie Gornall Carol Kozlowski… Read More>
USEF Adopt Additional Permitted Bits for Dressage in Eventing
Dear Eventing Athletes, Officials and Organizers Please be aware that changes to the USEF Rules for Eventing for 2018 include the adoption of a number of additional permitted bits for the Dressage phase of USEF National Eventing competitions. In addition, illustrations of permitted bits have been moved from Appendix 4 of the USEF Rules for… Read More>
Waredaca Classic Three-Day Event is expanding!
With the addition of the Preliminary level, Waredaca becomes one of three event venues in the country to offer a three day event with Novice, Training and Preliminary. Mark your calendars for October 24-28, 2018! Area 1 wants to send teams for all 3 divisions in this Classic Series event! The Waredaca Classic Three Day… Read More>
Date changes for 3 Area 1 events
The USEA Executive Committee approved the date changes as presented for Old Chatham (July 8 to May 13), Larkin Hill (June 10 to June 17), and Course Brook (October 6 to September 8). These date changes are for 2018. The USEA calendar has been updated and changes have been made to the Area 1 postings. Please spread the word… Read More>
Area I Annual Meeting Keynote Speaker Clinic
Reminder: the Area I Annual Meeting keynote speaker will be holding a clinic the day before the meeting at he Mount Holyoke College Equestrian Center. Tik Maynard is a renowned trainer that utilizes horsemanship and jumping and dressage training to develop young horses into internationally competitive three-day event horses. Tik is married to US Team… Read More>
Congratulations to Melissa Baumann
Congratulations to Area I’s Melissa Baumann, the 2018 Worth the Trust Young Adult Scholarship Winner!
