Meet the groom candidates for 2018 NAJYRC.
News from Area 1 and USEA
Notices from FEI
FEI Anti-Doping Regulations As an FEI athlete you are subject to Clean Sport anti-doping regulations for both your horses and yourself as an athlete. You and your horses are very likely to be tested. It is your responsibility to ensure you follow these regulations and a guide can be found on the TEAM USA Clean… Read More>
USEF Official NAJYRC Selection Procedures – MARCH 1, 2018 DEADLINE
The USEA has now (finally) released their official “2018 Version” of the NAJYRC selection procedures, which I have attached. We will also post them on the web site. Please review the attached document relevant to you (NAJY = CCI1*; CICOY = CIC2*). The most important information is that: You must be current with your FEI,… Read More>
Area 1 YRAP 2018 Summer Camp Registration Is Now Open!
We are delighted to open registration for this year’s Area 1 YR Camp. Our annual “all inclusive” YR Camp returns to GMHA in 2018. Camp starts with arrivals on Monday 16th July (4-6pm) and runs through Thursday 19th July at 5pm. Expert under saddle instruction from top trainers plus guest lectures and horsemanship training throughout… 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>
Fitches Corner Celebrates 25 Years
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>
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.
