United States Eventing Association

The 2017 USEA Annual Meeting and Convention may have come and gone, but thanks to our friends at Ride On Video you will have the chance to relive the action as we share videos of the different sessions! 

At the 2017 USEA Annual Meeting and Convention, Allyn Mann from Adequan gave a presentation on the degeneration of joints in the aging performance horse. He begins by educating attendees on what degenerative joint disease (DJD) is and how it occurs, as well as describing the anatomy of the horse’s joints. He proceeds to discuss the function of cartilage of in the joint and how cartilage becomes damaged when a horse has DJD. Mann then discusses the different symptoms and indicators that a horse is exhibiting signs of DJD, and the multitude of different treatment options that owners, trainers, and riders can use to help a horse with DJD.

About the USEA Annual Meeting and Convention

The USEA Annual Meeting and Convention takes place each December and brings together a large group of dedicated USEA members and supporters to discuss, learn, and enjoy being surrounded by other eventing enthusiasts. The USEA organizes multiple seminars in addition to committee meetings, open forums, and tons of fun! Click here to learn more about the USEA Annual Meeting and Convention. 

The USEA would like to thank Adequan, Devoucoux, Nutrena, Charles Owen, SmartPak Equine, Rebecca Farm, Mountain Horse, Merck Animal Health, Standlee Hay Company, Auburn Laboratories, Eventing Training Online, Stackhouse & Ellis Saddles, Point Two, Professional’s Choice, Bit of Britain, Staples Inc., World Equestrian Brands, Gallops Saddlery, RevitaVet, CWD, H.E. Tex Sutton Forwarding Company, and Parker Equine Insurance, for sponsoring the USEA Annual Meeting and Convention.