USEA Strategic Planning Meeting (Committee Members Only)
Oak Alley | 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Convention Trade Fair
3rd Floor | Napoleon Foyer | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Committee Roles Task Force Meeting
Napoleon D2 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Show Jumping Seminar (*2 ECP Credits)
Napoleon B1 | 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Admin & Finance Committee Open Meeting
Napoleon A1 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
USEA Grooms Committee Open Meeting
Napoleon D2 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
EA21 Task Force
Napoleon D3 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Leadership in Action | USEA Board of Governors Meeting
Borgne | 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Board of Governors Welcome Reception | Cash Bar
Armstrong & Foyer 8th Floor | 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Continental Breakfast | Sponsored by Rebecca Farm
3rd Floor | Napoleon Foyer | 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Convention Registration
3rd Floor | Napoleon Foyer | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Convention Trade Fair
3rd Floor | Napoleon Foyer | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
USEF Eventing Athletes Working Group | Closed Meeting
Napoleon A1 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
USEA Foundation Investment Committee Open Meeting
Napoleon D1 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Young Rider Coordinators Training & Committee Meeting
Napoleon D2 | 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
The Inside Rein: How Your Nervous System Steers Performance & Enhances Flow
Napoleon B3 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
From Gray Areas to Green Lights: Practical Problem Solving for Eventing Officials
Napoleon B1 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Cross-Country Safety Subcommittee
Napoleon D3 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
USEF Administrative Working Group | Closed Meeting
Napoleon A1 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
ERAofNA Committee Open Meeting
Napoleon D1 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Membership Development Committee Open Meeting
Napoleon D2 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Owning Together: AHTF, Equine Law & Syndication Simplified
Napoleon C1 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Feeding the Performance Horse | Presented by Nutrena
Napoleon C2 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
USEF Eventing Sport Committee Open Forum
Napoleon B1 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
ECP Committee Open Meeting
Napoleon D3 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
How Advances in Genetics Hold the Promise to Make Horses Healthier | Presented by the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation
Napoleon B3 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
ShowConnect & HorseConnect Overviews for USEA Members
Napoleon A2 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Why Everyone Should Compete in a Classic
Napoleon B2 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Event Insurance Q&A
Napoleon C1 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Organizers Committee
Napoleon D3 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
How Safe Is Your Space? Fire Prevention Starts Here
Napoleon C2 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
YEH Explained | Young Event Horse Open Forum
Napoleon B1 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Mastering the 2026 Dressage Tests
Napoleon B3 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
One Event, One Team: Organizers & Volunteers in Action
Napoleon B2 | 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Afternoon Refreshment
Napoleon Foyer | 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Area Treasurers Committee Meeting
Napoleon D1 | 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Adult Rider Coordinator Committee Open Meeting
Napoleon D3 | 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Eventing Course Designers/Builders Committee Meeting
Napoleon D2 | 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Course Designers/Builders Open Forum
Napoleon C1 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Bridging High School to College: IEL & Intercollegiate Connections
Napoleon C2 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Engage. Retain. Grow: A Forum for Membership Success
Napoleon B1 | 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
From Sidelines to Timelines: Social Media Made Simple
Napoleon B3 | 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Area Treasurers & Area Council Committee Open Meeting
Napoleon D1 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Montana Equestrian Events
Napoleon A1 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
USEA Foundation Board of Trustees
Borgne | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
"Beyond The Arena" Short Film Viewing | Hosted & Sponsored by Area V & the USEA Foundation
Armstrong & Foyer | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Continental Breakfast | Sponsored by Rebecca Farm
3rd Floor | Napoleon Foyer | 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Convention Registration
3rd Floor | Napoleon Foyer | 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Safety Committee Open Forum
Napoleon D3 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Young Event Horse Committee
Napoleon D2 | 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Convention Trade Fair
3rd Floor | Napoleon Foyer | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
USEA Eventing Coaches Program Interactive Open Forum & Mini-Symposium
Borgne | 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Area Affairs/Chairs Committee Meeting
Napoleon A1 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Is Your Saddle Helping Your Rider Biomechanics ? | Presented by Bates Saddlery
Napoleon A3 | 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Classic Three-Day Task Force
Napoleon D2 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
USEF Programs & Products Open Forum
Napoleon D3 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Making Strides for Equality and Growing the Sport
Napoleon D2 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Equine Law 101: Understanding and Minimizing Risk of Liability in Equine Activities
Napoleon D3 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Rule Change Open Forum
Borgne | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Annual Meeting of Members Cocktails | Cash Bar
Napoleon Foyer | 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Annual Meeting of Members Luncheon
Napoleon BC123 | 12:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Young Rider Open Forum
Napoleon A2 | 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Coaches Open Forum
Napoleon D3 | 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
USEF Eventing Sports Committee | Closed Meeting
Napoleon D1 | 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Adult Rider Program Open Session: Understanding What Happens Behind the Scenes at an Event
Napoleon A2 | 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
ELOC Rule Interpretation
Borgne | 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
USEA Awards Cocktails | Cash Bar
Napoleon Foyer | 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
USEA Annual Year-End Awards Presentation
Napoleon BC123 | 6:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Continental Breakfast | Sponsored by Rebecca Farm
3rd Floor | Napoleon Foyer | 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Convention Registration
3rd Floor | Napoleon Foyer | 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Leadership in Action | USEA Board of Governors Meeting
Maurepas | 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Convention Trade Fair
3rd Floor | Napoleon Foyer | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Convention Schedule
2025 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention
*All sessions offered in Track I and Track II are worth 1 ECP credit
Convention Registration
3rd Floor | Napoleon Foyer
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
3rd Floor | Napoleon Foyer | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
USEAConvention Trade Fair
3rd Floor | Napoleon Foyer
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
3rd Floor | Napoleon Foyer | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
USEF Eventing Athletes Working Group | Closed Meeting
Napoleon A1
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Napoleon A1 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Track II: Industry InsightsUSEA Foundation Investment Committee Open Meeting
Napoleon D1
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Napoleon D1 | 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Track II: Industry InsightsYoung Rider Coordinators Training & Committee Meeting
Napoleon D2
8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Napoleon D2 | 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
The Inside Rein: How Your Nervous System Steers Performance & Enhances Flow
Napoleon B3
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Speaker: Haleigh Holom
Napoleon B3 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Track I: Rider & HorseFrom Gray Areas to Green Lights: Practical Problem Solving for Eventing Officials
Napoleon B1
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Speakers: Tim Murray, Jeff Kibbie, Carol Kozlowski, Morgan Rowsell, & Sharon White
Napoleon B1 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Cross-Country Safety Subcommittee
Napoleon D3
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Napoleon D3 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Track II: Industry InsightsUSEF Administrative Working Group | Closed Meeting
Napoleon A1
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Napoleon A1 | 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Owning Together: AHTF, Equine Law & Syndication Simplified
Napoleon C1
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Speakers: Yvonne Ocrant & Sharyn Antico
Napoleon C1 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Track I: Rider & HorseFeeding the Performance Horse | Presented by Nutrena
Napoleon C2
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Speaker: Alexander Brannon, M.S. PAS
Napoleon C2 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
How Advances in Genetics Hold the Promise to Make Horses Healthier | Presented by the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation
Napoleon B3
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Speaker: Molly McCue, DVM, MS, PhD
Napoleon B3 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Track I: Rider & HorseShowConnect & HorseConnect Overviews for USEA Members
Napoleon A2
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Speaker: Robert Winter
Napoleon A2 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Track I: Rider & HorseWhy Everyone Should Compete in a Classic
Napoleon B2
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Speakers: Christel Carlson, Chris Donovan, Kim Goto Miner, & Dr. Fallon Haig
Napoleon B2 | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Event Insurance Q&A
Napoleon C1
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Speaker: Diane Lesher of Equi-Sure
Napoleon C1 | 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
How Safe Is Your Space? Fire Prevention Starts Here
Napoleon C2
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Speakers: Frank Rodgers, Retired Fire Chief, & Jennifer Rodgers, Retired Lieutenant
Napoleon C2 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Track I: Rider & HorseYEH Explained | Young Event Horse Open Forum
Napoleon B1
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Speakers: Marilyn Payne & Sharon White
Napoleon B1 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Mastering the 2026 Dressage Tests
Napoleon B3
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Speakers: Marilyn Payne, Jane Hamlin, Sally Ike, & Valarie Vizcarrondo Pride
Napoleon B3 | 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
One Event, One Team: Organizers & Volunteers in Action
Napoleon B2
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Speakers: Sharyn Antico & Bonnie Kibbie
Napoleon B2 | 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Area Treasurers Committee Meeting
Napoleon D1
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Napoleon D1 | 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Track II: Industry InsightsAdult Rider Coordinator Committee Open Meeting
Napoleon D3
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Napoleon D3 | 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Track II: Industry InsightsEventing Course Designers/Builders Committee Meeting
Napoleon D2
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Napoleon D2 | 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Course Designers/Builders Open Forum
Napoleon C1
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Speaker: Morgan Rowsell
Napoleon C1 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Track I: Rider & HorseBridging High School to College: IEL & Intercollegiate Connections
Napoleon C2
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Speaker: Molly Pellegrini
Napoleon C2 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Track I: Rider & HorseEngage. Retain. Grow: A Forum for Membership Success
Napoleon B1
4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Speakers: Siobhan O’Brien & Liz Hoskinson
Napoleon B1 | 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m.
From Sidelines to Timelines: Social Media Made Simple
Napoleon B3
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Speaker: Halliea Milner
Napoleon B3 | 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Track II: Industry InsightsArea Treasurers & Area Council Committee Open Meeting
Napoleon D1
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Napoleon D1 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Track II: Industry InsightsMontana Equestrian Events
Napoleon A1
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Napoleon A1 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Track II: Industry InsightsUSEA Foundation Board of Trustees
Borgne
4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Borgne | 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
"Beyond The Arena" Short Film Viewing | Hosted & Sponsored by Area V & the USEA Foundation
Armstrong & Foyer
5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Armstrong & Foyer | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Continental Breakfast | Sponsored by Rebecca Farm
3rd Floor | Napoleon Foyer
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
3rd Floor | Napoleon Foyer | 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
USEAConvention Registration
3rd Floor | Napoleon Foyer
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
3rd Floor | Napoleon Foyer | 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
USEA Eventing Coaches Program Interactive Open Forum & Mini-Symposium
Borgne
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Speakers: Mary D’Arcy, Natalie Hollis, Jennifer Howlett-Rousseau, Sharon Anthony, Bevin O’Reilly, & Christel Carlson
Borgne | 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Track I: Rider & HorseIs Your Saddle Helping Your Rider Biomechanics ? | Presented by Bates Saddlery
Napoleon A3
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Speaker: Hannah Deibold
Napoleon A3 | 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Making Strides for Equality and Growing the Sport
Napoleon D2
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Speakers: Dr. Anastacia Curwood & Heather Gillett
Napoleon D2 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Track I: Rider & HorseEquine Law 101: Understanding and Minimizing Risk of Liability in Equine Activities
Napoleon D3
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Speaker: Yvonne Occrant
Napoleon D3 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Rule Change Open Forum
Borgne
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Speaker: Malcolm Hook
Borgne | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Young Rider Open Forum
Napoleon A2
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Speakers: John Burgoin & Rebecca Brown
Napoleon A2 | 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Coaches Open Forum
Napoleon D3
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Speakers: Jennifer Howlett-Rousseau & Siobhan O'Brien
Napoleon D3 | 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
USEF Eventing Sports Committee | Closed Meeting
Napoleon D1
3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Napoleon D1 | 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Track II: Industry InsightsAdult Rider Program Open Session: Understanding What Happens Behind the Scenes at an Event
Napoleon A2
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Speaker: Amy Winnen
Napoleon A2 | 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
ELOC Rule Interpretation
Borgne
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Speakers: Tim Murray & Malcolm Hook
Borgne | 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Continental Breakfast | Sponsored by Rebecca Farm
3rd Floor | Napoleon Foyer
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
3rd Floor | Napoleon Foyer | 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
USEAConvention Registration
3rd Floor | Napoleon Foyer
7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
3rd Floor | Napoleon Foyer | 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
