The start box awaits! Photo via Champagne Run on Facebook.
Some eventing fanatics catch the bug while donating some of their time volunteering. Such was the case for 17 year old Casper Cole, who was first introduced to eventing last summer through her volunteer time at the Green Mountain Horse Association in Vermont. Casper was a jump judge at her first event, and she was hooked from that moment on. Wanting to also keep her horizons broad, Casper also spent time over the summer volunteering for a multitude of other disciplines and shows such as combined driving and dressage. This enthusiastic volunteer spirit and an eagerness to simply be around the sport are just two of the reasons why Casper Cole was awarded the USEA Volunteer of the Month nod for July. You can read more about Casper here.
If you’re itching to get out and volunteer this weekend, check out the opportunities listed below. Another great way to find out if your local event needs help is to find and follow their Facebook page and/or email list.
We’ve compiled some resources on volunteering with COVID-19 regulations in mind. We’ll reference this list each week in Volunteer Nation, so take a few moments to familiarize yourself with what’s new and different.
COVID-19 Resources for Eventers
Volunteers Adapt to the New Normal
Volunteers Weigh In on New COVID-19 Protocols
As always, you can earn merit points when you donate your time through the USEA’s Volunteer Incentive Program. Registering to volunteer through EventingVolunteers.com makes it easy and seamless to both find a job and shift as well as learn what your role will entail.
Event: USEA YEH/FEH/NEH Jump Chute Clinic
Dates: Friday, July 10
Address: 1235 Park Mills Road, Adamstown, MD, 21710
Position(s) Available: XC Crossing Guard
Event: Poplar Place Farm July Horse Trials
Dates: Saturday, July 11 through Sunday, July 12
Address: 8191 US Hwy 27E, Hamilton, GA, 31811
Position(s) Available: XC Finish Timer, XC Jump Judge
Event: Maryland Recognized HT II
Dates: Today through Sunday, July 12
Address: 1235 Park Mills Road, Adamstown, MD, 21710
Position(s) Available: Temperature/Waiver Checker, Dressage Bit Check, Dressage Warm-up
Event: July War Horse Event Series
Dates: Today through Sunday, July 12
Address: 2814 Montrose Rd., Raeford, NC, 28376
Position(s) Available: Event Prep – XC, Crossing Guard, General Help, XC Crossing Guard, Dressage Score Runner, Dressage Scribe, Dressage Steward, SJ Timer
Event: July POP Schooling Show
Dates: Sunday, July 12
Address: 11008 S Highway 475, Ocala, FL, 34480
Position(s) Available: Dressage In Gate Steward
