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Mark your calendars, buy your plane tickets, pack your winter jackets, and get ready for a weekend of fun, relaxation and ultimate pampering as you head out to Colorado Springs, Colorado to participate in the USEA Annual Meeting and Convention at the historic and decadent hotel.

The Broadmoor is the longest-running consecutive winner of both the AAA Five-Diamond and the Mobil Travel Guide Five-Star awards. A luxurious retreat conveniently located just minutes from downtown Colorado Springs, The Broadmoor is the pinnacle of meeting locations in North America. These lush 3,000 acres are easily accessible with non-stop flights from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, and Phoenix directly to Colorado Springs Airport, or from anywhere in the United States through Denver International Airport, just 90 minutes away. Check out all that The Broadmoor has to offer by visiting their website, www.broadmoor.com.

Book Your Hotel Today

Incredible special room rate for USEA Convention attendees of $143 for single or double occupancy, discounted from a usual rate of $300 or more. 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.

Convention Highlights

The USEA is proud to present an exciting weekend of educational activities and helpful programs designed to entertain and inform our members. After enjoying these didactic programs during the day, convention attendees will have the benefit of meeting some of the nation's top riders and members from across the country at the evenings festivities each night or relaxing at the renowned spa. 

Educational Activities

Download the 2007 USEA Convention Educational Programs page (PDF 132KB) to read about all of the educational activities and programs that will be held at the Convention. Speakers include international riders Phillip Dutton, Karen O'Connor, and Bonnie Mosser, along with several other well-known members of both the eventing and veterinary professions. 

Convention Schedule

Download the 2007 USEA Annual Meeting and Convention Schedule page (PDF 259 KB) to view a complete schedule of the weekend and make sure to plan your trip accordingly so you can enjoy all that the Convention has to offer, and still make sure to fit in time at the spa as well!

Eventing G10 Summit

The USEA’s Group of 10 (G10), a day-long national forum for the 10 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 competitor, organizer, owner, official, and volunteer in the sport. 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.

A highlight of the meeting will be a visit from Irish international rider, Eric Smiley. 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 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 out of 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. To find out more about this intriguing forum, visit the G10 Summit annoucement page on our website.

Trade Fair 

This year's trade fair will spotlight several of our annual meeting sponsors. Stop by for a cup of coffee, courtesy of Lamplight Equestrian Center, and browse the booths for Christmas gifts for friends, family, and of course your horse! Thursday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Continental Breakfast 

Make sure to grab a quick bite on your way to your morning meetings on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Coffee, tea, fresh fruit, and pastries will be available in the registration area from 7:00 – 8:30 a.m. Sponsored by Rebecca Farm.

USEA Board of Governors Reception

In the eventing style of good times, good food, and good friends, the Board of Governors will offer a welcome reception to all Convention attendees on Thursday evening. To kick off the Convention in style, everyone is invited to enjoy tasty hors d'oeuvres and drinks, meet members of the USEA's Board of Governors, catch up with friends, talk shop, and of course talk horses. Thursday, December 6, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by Pegasus Design Group.

Area IX Reception

Area IX members have generously offered to host Friday night’s festivities, which take place at the scenic Cheyenne Lodge. The Lodge is merely a five-minute bus ride from The Broadmoor.  Buses will leave The Broadmoor starting at 5:45. 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! Friday, December 7, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Pan American Games Celebration Reception

A special reception for the 2007 Pan American U.S. Eventing Squad will be held in honor of their team gold medal and individual medals, recognizing each of the members on their accomplishments—including individual gold medal winners Karen O’Connor and the invincible pony Theodore O’Connor. Teammates Stephen Bradley, Darren Chiacchia, Mara Dean, Phillip Dutton, and Gina Miles will be there to sign autographs. Saturday, December 8, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

USEA Year-End Awards Dinner and Dance

Saturday night is sure to be one to remember, with eventing legend Jim Wofford as the Master of Ceremonies at this year’s Year-End Awards dinner.  Come accept your award or cheer on your friends and heroes who’ve achieved high accolades this year. Stick around after the awards dinner for DJ and dancing! Saturday, December 8, 7:00 p.m. - Midnight.  Sponsored by Maui Jim Sunglasses.

USEA Annual Meeting of Members

The USEA Annual Meeting of Members is an important part of the weekend, where we bid a fond farewell to board members who have completed their terms, and welcome our new board members, and discuss association business. Saturday, December 8, 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by Nutrena.

A Word About Our Sponsors

A big thank you to all of our convention sponsors! This convention depends upon their generosity, and you are encouraged to support them in return. In particular, our Presenting Sponsor: Nutrena; Reception Sponsors: Area IX, Lamplight Equestrian Center, Maui Jim Sunglasses, Pegasus Design Group, and Rebecca Farm; Additional Sponsors: Adequan, Amerigo, Bit of Britain, Broadstone Equine Insurance Agency, Charles Owen, Cover-All Building Systems, DG Stackhouse Saddles, Freedom Health, Practical Horseman, SmartPak Equine, The Fork Stables, and Wellpride.