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Have questions about upcoming rule changes or need a refresher on the rules currently in place? USEA Area 2 is hosting a rules webinar with Eileen Pritchard-Bryan on 11/18 with all proceeds benefitting hurricane relief efforts!
Over the course of the last couple of weeks, we’ve been inundated by horrific images of the devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Horse people all share a common bond, and that sense of community extends beyond Area 2. In light of this, Eileen Pritchard-Bryan has generously offered to partner with us on a USEF/USEA & FEI Eventing rules refresher webinar as a fundraiser for those affected by the recent hurricanes.
Eileen is an FEI Eventing Steward, Level 4, FEI Eventing Judge, USEF Eventing Technical Delegate and Judge, as well as a USEA Young Event Horse Judge. Eileen was an Assistant Steward in 2010, 2014, and 2018 at the World Equestrian Games (WEG) and the FEI Eventing Chief Steward at the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru. In addition to the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event, Eileen has been the Chief Steward for the Maryland 5* at Fair Hill, Bromont Three Day Event CCI, Jersey Fresh Three Day Event and CCI, Plantation International CCI, and Carolina International, among others.
· When: Monday, November 18, 2024 at 7:30pm
· Where: Zoom
· Cost: Donate $20 or more to one of three non-profit organizations- Fleet of Angels, the Humane Society of the United States, or United Way of North Carolina
· Details: Please send a screenshot of your donation confirmation or forward your donation receipt to [email protected]
o To make sure your email doesn’t get lost in the inbox, please title it “Area 2 Hurricane Relief Fundraiser”
o Once donation confirmation is received, you will receive a link to the Zoom webinar
o Please include in your email any questions you’d like Eileen to consider in her presentation
This webinar is open to all!
U.S. Weekend Preview
The Event at TerraNova (FL): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Live Stream] [Volunteer]
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Full Moon Farm Fall H.T. (MD): [Website] [Entries/Ride Times] [Scoring] [Volunteer]
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Sponsor Corner
It’s officially day one of competition at The Event at TerraNova! You can follow along live here, and tickets for hospitality options are still available here.
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Video Break
Relive THAT Olympic dressage test with Laura Collett:
