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
USEA Area 1 “Strategic Social” at GMHS
We have a “Strategic Social” planned for this Saturday @ GMHA. A few months ago your Area I council invited some leaders in our organization up to GMHA and asked them share national trends in our sport, and help us collaborate on what we can do to right here at home to make our sport as strong as it can be. We invited: Rob Burk, executive director of USEA Carol Kozlowski, president of USEA John Bourgoin, Area I representative to USEA So….If you are near South Woodstock on Saturday afternoon between 3:30 – 5:30, then come by to share, learn, listen … [Read More]
Stoneleigh-Burnham School will no longer host USEA Recognized Horse Trials
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 the SBS Equestrian Center. We have enjoyed being an eventing site, but find it necessary to dedicate our resources to more student-focused programming. Stoneleigh-Burnham School and the Equestrian Center will continue to hold schooling horse trial events throughout the year, and will continue to offer … [Read More]
Young Rider Clinic with John Bourgoin coming up
John Bourgoin at High Wind Farm Saturday, August 18th 100 Roscoe Road Monkon Boro, Vermont 05469 THIS IS A REMARKABLE GEM OF A FACILITY THAT OFFERS BN – PRELIM XC JUMPS WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO RIDE OVER VARIED TERRAIN. REGISTER NOW
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 level jumping group. At the lunch break, Tik talked about his new book, In The Middle Are The Horsemen, and read a chapter to us as a special treat. Sunday morning dawned bright and beautiful, and we started off the day with the Future Event … [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 to Area I this August. The Genesee Valley Riding and Driving Club (GVRDC) Horse Trials held August 17-19 in Geneseo, New York, will be the first and currently the only event in Area I to host the new Modified division, and they want to help
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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 about extra programs for Adults or for those under 18 – sign up! Here is the link for the YRAP newsletter: https://conta.cc/2Jp8a0F
2018 Area 1 YR Clinics Announced
The clinics/lessons are $70, but if you sign up before April 18 it’s only $60. Jane Hamlin at Piroette Farm Sunday, April 22 (pirouettefarm.com) 96 Hogback Road, Norwich, Vermont 05055 THEY HAVE A SCHOOLING SHOW THE DAY BEFORE, COURSES SET UP AND SJ AND XC OPTIONS; if you’d like to go xc, please note you’ll want to have a sj lesson in the morning! REGISTER NOW Stephie Baer at Coursebrook Saturday, May 12 (coursebrookfarm.com) 39 Brush Hill Road, Sherborn, MA 01770 RECOGNIZED HORSE TRIAL COURSE AND ABILITY TO HELP INTRO – PRELIM RIDERS REGISTER NOW Suzie Gornall at Coyotte Spring … [Read More]
Updated NAJC and CICOY Selection Procedures for 2018
On March 3, 22018 the following Selection Procedures were updated and approved: Change of Qualifying period from January 1, 2017- June 21, 2018 to January 1, 2017 – June 17, 2018. Deadline for Submission of Nominated Entries to the Federation from (TBA) to June 18, 2018 – this will allow us to meet the FEI Deadline for submission of Nominated Entries by National Federations which is June 19, 2018. These updates will not prevent US Athletes from competing at any existing qualifying Events. Currently the last qualifying Events in North America are Aspen Farms, the weekend of June 8-10, 2018 … [Read More]
GMHA YR Camp Registration – Open for Campers and Counselors!
Register before March 31st to take advantage of the early discount! Camp starts with arrivals on Monday 16th July and runs through Thursday 19th July. Expert under saddle instruction from top trainers plus guest lectures and horsemanship training throughout the week. Special guests and trainers will join us in 2018. Three days of lessons from the “Best of the Best” in Area 1. DETAILS FOR CAMPERS | DETAILS FOR COUNSELORS For any questions, please contact Deb Meek, YR Camp Director. Email Deb at dmeek@kw.com or text/call: 207-831-8256.
