2019 USEA Annual Meeting and Convention Program
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43 convention highlights critical points developed regarding the financial concerns our participants are facing and how to sur vive in an increasingly expensive sport. The seminar will be interesting for participants of all ages and levels of involvement. YOUNG EVENT HORSE PROGRAM: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Friday, December 8, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Speakers: Marilyn Payne & Kate Lokey Young Event Horse Committee Chair, Marilyn Payne, and Staff Liaison, Kate Lokey, will explain the ins and outs of the YEH program and how to properly bring your 4- and 5-year-old along through the program. ERAOFNA ANNUAL MEETING Friday, December 8, 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Moderators: Helen Murray, Rick Wallace & Allison Springer Jump in and engage with the Eventing Riders Association of North America. Join ERA of NA members for the Annual Meeting to learn more about the organization and initiatives to improve the overall safety, welfare, visibility, and growth of the sport. Then, stay for the ERA of NA Year End Awards as we celebrate outstanding individuals that have had a major impact on the sport of eventing in North America. CONFIDENCE, CAMARADERIE & COFFEE Saturday, December 9, 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Speaker: Daniel Stewart Start your day off right with a team-building session sure to boost your confidence! TURNING SETBACKS INTO COMEBACKS Saturday, December 9, 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Speaker: Daniel Stewart Enjoy this wonderfully upbeat and motivating seminar based on Coach Stewart's books Pressure Proof Your Riding and Equestrian Fit and Focused in 52. Discover how to improve your confidence, concentration and courage by learning a series of unique and surprising tools that will help you overcome fears, pressure, mistakes, show jitters, negative memories, doubt and more. See how easy it can be to turn setbacks into comebacks! HOW RIDER INJURIES DIFFER BY GENDER Saturday, December 9, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Speaker: Roy Burek (Charles Owen) Professor Roy Burek shares how recent research indicates that the risk factors for men and women are different in equestrian accidents. What steps can you take to lessen your risk? Attend this seminar to find out! USEF EVENTING SPORT COMMITTEE Saturday, December 9, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. This is a general committee meeting and will cover administrative duties and rule change discussion. YOUNG RIDERS OPEN FORUM Saturday, December 9, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Moderators: Diane Snow and Vicki Howard-Fine 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. Members of the Youth Council will be available to talk about their developing role with Young Riders.