The 2018 Fitch’s Corner Horse Trials mark the 25th anniversary of the special weekend and horse competition, which competitors, enthusiasts, and the who’s who of Dutchess County won’t miss. Fitch’s Corner was the home to the Area 1 Championships in 2011, 2012, and 2013. The elegant setting, challenging courses, and wide array of associated activities… Read More>
News from Area 1 and USEA
Grindstone Mountain HT will NOT run in 2018
After long hard thoughts and discussions we at Grindstone Mountain have decided to not run the horse trials in 2018. As everyone should already know we are not an Eventing farm, but were more then willing to embrace the history of the farm. However, the horse trials dictated what we could not do on the… 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!
Do you drive long hours while hauling horses?
Do you drive long hours while hauling horses? An ELD automatically records the number of hours a driver spends behind the wheel. Commercial vehicles are required to have them installed, but as horses are considered “livestock,” you may need one for your personal rig. See the USEA’s article regarding ELDs for more information.