USEA Convention Program

40 C O N V E N T I O N H I G H L I G H T S USEF ELIGIBLE ATHLETES WORKING GROUP – OPEN Friday, December 7 | 10:00 - 11:00 1.m. Speakers: Erik Duvander & Joanie Morris | Borgne A continued discussion of the USEF Strategic Plan and Program Specifications in addition to FEI rule changes. USEF HIGH PERFORMANCE ATHLETES OPEN FORUM Friday, December 7 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Moderator: Erik Duvander | Borgne This is a general meeting covering information on the program structure and administrative USEF ideas. FEH OPEN FORUM Friday, December 7 | 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Moderator: Robin Walker | Maurepas USEA Future Event Horse Committee Co-Chair Robin Walker will moderate this open forum that will discuss modifications to the FEH program for the upcoming year. MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OPEN FORUM Friday, December 7 | 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Speakers: Janet Gunn, Liz Hoskinson, & Dawn Robbins Napoleon D2/3 By looking ahead down the road, tracking trends, and by listening to the concerns and ideas of the USEA membership, the Membership Development Committee endeavors to keep the eventing experience responsive and satisfying for our current membership and attractive and exciting for potential new members. Please join us at the Membership Development Open Forum where concerns and solutions can be aired. USADA EDUCATION FOR ATHLETES Friday, December 7 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Speaker: Cathlyn Pistolas, M.S. | Maurepas While many in the sport of eventing are accustomed to the equine anti-doping measures in place, they are often less familiar with the anti-doping rules and policies for our human athletes. The U.S. Anti- Doping Agency (USADA) is the national anti-doping organization (NADO) in the United States for Olympic, Paralympic, Pan American, and Parapan American sport. The organization is charged with managing the anti-doping program, including in- competition and out-of-competition testing, results management processes, drug reference resources, and athlete education for all United States Olympic Committee (USOC) recognized sport national governing bodies, their athletes, and events. This session will focus on information that is pertinent for U.S. eventing athletes. TIK-TAC-TOLD Friday, December 7 | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Speaker: Tik Maynard | Napoleon D2/3 He studied the horse, human nature, and how the two can find balance. In that journey, he may have found himself. Join us for a behind the scenes look at the writing and publishing of Tik Maynard's first book, In the Middle are the Horsemen. YEH THROUGH THE RIDERS' EYES Friday, December 7 | 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Moderators: Debbie Adams, Andrea Baxter, John Michael Durr, Doug Payne, Waylon Roberts, & Tamra Smith | Napoleon B3 Upper level competitors reflect on the YEH series and championships and how they use it in their programs at home. There will also be time for additional Q&A from the audience.

• Cover