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United States Eventing Association Old Waterford Road, NW Leesburg, VA 20176 703-779-0440

Book Now - Rooms Are Going Fast!

Don't wait until the last minute to take advantage of the amazing room deal that The Broadmoor is offering the USEA - the rooms are a mere $143 a night (that's less than half of the normal cost of over $300!) and the block is filling fast. The cut-off date for the USEA rate is November 16, 2007. Reservations may be made by phone at (719) 577-5775 or (866) 837-9520 or online by clicking on this link for our special rate.

https://reservations.ihotelier.com/crs/g_reservation.cfm?groupID=52408&hotelID=2054%20
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Online Registration - Discounted Rates Expire November 19!

Register Online for the Convention Today! Log on to the USEA Online Services site, http://dashboard.useventing.com and click the Annual Convention Registration link under the Meetings Tab.

For complete information the Annual Meeting, including registration visit the USEA's Convention homepage.
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G10 Groundbreaking Forum

The USEA's Group of 10 (G10), a day-long national forum for the ten Areas of the United States, will be held on Saturday, December 8. The G10 Eventing Summit will focus on a broad range of eventing issues faced by every constituency in the sport--competitors, organizers, owners, officials, and volunteers. The leaders of eventing in the U.S. will be on hand to develop with the membership workable solutions to problems, brainstorm ideas, and plan for implementation of those solutions and ideas. Send your thoughts and concerns to Emily Daily at emily@useventing.com and she will pass them along to the appropriate committee members, who will voice these issues at the Summit.

A highlight of the meeting will be a visit from Irish international rider, Eric Smiley. He plans to discuss the social changes, marketing, training methods, and a generation of urban living in the eventing world--what problems shortcuts cause and how these international trends are changing the sport. Eric is a Fellow of the British Horse Society, an honor limited to a few of the best riders and instructors in the world. USEF President and Sydney Olympic individual gold medalist, David O'Connor, will host the first session of the day covering the innovative results achieved so far by the special FEI, USEF, and USEA committees reviewing the sport both internationally and nationally.

Hosted and moderated by Kevin Baumgardner, USEA Executive Secretary, representatives of the following constituencies will present three or four key points arising from the emails sent to the USEA offices and from their meetings during the previous days: Darren Chiacchia and Gina Miles -Professional Riders; Jan Byyny and Tim Murray - Young Riders/Juniors; Patte Clement - Adult and Amateur Riders; Penny Ross - Organizers; John Strassburger - Conservation of Land for Eventing; Karen O'Connor and Sue Hershey - ICP Instructors.

A live audio webcast of the Summit is planned, so if you can't make it to Colorado to be a part of the action you can listen in live on this ground-breaking forum. Stay tuned to http://useventing.com for more details.
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For A Good Cause

Eventers have a competitive streak a dressage arena wide, so why not put that gotta-win attitude to good use bidding on any of the long list of items on this year's USEA Convention On-Line auction, presented by Bit of Britain, which will be hosted on eBay. Items that have come in so far as part of this Convention fundraiser include a Stackhouse saddle, breeding to Weston Justice donated by EMCO Stallion Services, week at a Florida resort courtesy of India Watson and Think Equestrian, Inc., Ovation four-star eventing saddle, Dubarry boots, Pessoa quilted stable blanket, Mountain Horse boots, FITS breeches and riding shirts, Freedom Health, Platinum Performance, and Wellpride omega-3 fish oil. The list of products continues to grow, so check back to the USEA site often for updates. In addition, organizers of events throughout the country are donating event entries, so if you're planning your 2008 season, check the auction and compete for a good cause. The auctions are planned for two weeks, the first to launch November 26 and end December 3; the second to launch December 3 through December 10-perfect timing for your holiday shopping!
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Area IX Welcome!

Area IX members have generously offered to host Friday night's festivities, an evening of relaxing fellowship and delicious hors d'oeuvres at the scenic Cheyenne Lodge. The Lodge is just a five-minute bus ride from The Broadmoor and buses will leave the hotel starting at 6:15, and will return at 8:30. Set against a breathtaking backdrop of rugged peaks and lush, rolling foothills, guests can mingle on the outdoor decks which host a slew of open fire pits?perfect for toasting marshmallows!

http://www.msea-usea.org/
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The Most Important Meal of the Day

Grab a bite to eat at the continental breakfast, sponsored by Rebecca Farm which will be available each morning of the convention. Snatch a danish and a cup of coffee and get set for an exciting day of meetings and seminars.

http://www.eventatrfarm.com/
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Renew Online for 2008

2008 Renewal Notices are now in the mail, but save a stamp and renew instantly using the USEA Online Services website, http://dashboard.useventing.com.

IMPORTANT! -- If you create a new login without matching your existing USEA Online Services account, your USEA membership & competition records will NOT be linked to your login. Do Not create a new account. If you have difficulties with finding yourself or matching your details, please contact memberservices@useventing.com.
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Advertise on Useventing.com

Are you interested in advertising on useventing.com, a fast growing community portal for the sport of eventing? To find out more, please send us an email at webads@useventing.com or call Nancy Myers at 703-779-0440 ext 3007.
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Change your email address for EventerUSA eNews

Our email service requires verification on each email address to limit SPAM abuse. To change an email address, one must cancel their current email subscription and re-signup for our newsletter online. You can also change your email address on our USEA online services site, dashboard.useventing.com, and it will filter down to our newsletter.
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