USEA Convention Program

38 C O N V E N T I O N H I G H L I G H T S EVENTING AFFILIATES OPEN FORUM Friday, December 7 | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Speaker: Janet Gunn | Napoleon A2/3 The USEA Affiliates (Combined Training Associations, Eventing Associations, etc.) are the grass roots of eventing – it is where we find the people who are just starting eventing and who compete at the unrecognized level, as well riders who have been competing at USEA recognized events for decades. Come to the Eventing Affiliates Open Forum and share ideas about how to attract and retain members, provide fun and educational activities and safely introduce people to eventing. Also, share your ideas about how the USEA can provide useful benefits to the Affiliates. SAFETY COMMITTEE OPEN FORUM Saturday, December 8 | 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. Moderators: Sarah Broussard, Max Corcoran, Jonathan Holling, & Dr. Jennifer Miller | Napoleon C1 In 2017 the USEA Board of Governors officially reorganized the USEA Safety Committee by splitting it into three separate subcommittees: the Rider Safety Subcommittee, the Equine Safety and Welfare Subcommittee, and the Cross-Country Safety Subcommittee. The reorganization has allowed for the USEA to better utilize its volunteer leaders in safety, add new expertise to each of those areas of risk assessment, and to better focus its efforts on important safety topics. This open forum will consist of updates from each of the subcommittees as well as an open forum session allowing for convention attendees to ask questions. AMERICAN HORSE TRIALS FOUNDATION Saturday, December 8 | 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Speakers: Jodi Mort, Dave Emmons, Jim Graham & Cathy Wieschhoff | Napoleon D3 The American Horse Trials Foundation is a non- profit corporation established to assist event riders and organizers in raising tax-deductible financial support for national and international competition. Since its inception in 1987 the AHTF has distributed over $21,000,000 directly to equestrian athletes and competition organizers for competitive activities. If you would like to assist equestrian athletes or are a rider or organizer needing financial support, you're invited to attend the Foundation's meeting. Perhaps they can fund your dream, too! USEF EVENTING SPORT COMMITTEE Saturday, December 8 | 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Moderator: Mike Huber | Napoleon A1/2 This is a general committee meeting and will cover administrative duties and rule change discussion. SAFESPORT UPDATE Saturday, December 8 | 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Speaker: Sonja Keating | Napoleon D2/3 US Equestrian is committed to creating and maintaining an equestrian community free of all forms of emotional, physical, and sexual misconduct. USEF members and participants have a mandatory duty to report suspected sexual misconduct to the U.S. Center for SafeSport. Leaders of USEF will provide valuable information about SafeSport during this open session. YOUNG RIDERS OPEN FORUM Saturday, December 8 | 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Moderators: Vicki Howard-Fine & Diane Snow Napoleon D2/3 The Young Riders Open Forum provides an opportunity for all Young Riders to share ideas, make suggestions, and learn what is happening nationally in the program.

• Cover