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! 

Coach Daniel Stewart begins his presentation from the 2017 USEA Annual Meeting and Convention with a discussion of the importance of rider fitness. As equestrians, we focus on the nutrition and fitness of our horses, so why don’t we put the same effort into our own fitness and nutrition? Coach Stewart explains that because equestrians lead such active lives, we don’t necessarily need to spend 40 minutes in the gym six days a week. By focusing on exercises that support the muscles we use when riding and making them harder than they have to be, short high-intensity workouts can be an effective way of increasing rider fitness. Following his presentation, Coach Stewart demonstrates a series of exercises and then invites attendees to his session to perform the same exercises.

Author of the USEA Sport Psychology Tip of the Month, Coach Stewart has been a successful international trainer and instructor for over 25 years. In addition to the United States, he’s trained riders in Spain, Portugal, Canada, Mexico, Belgium, United Arab Emirates, England, Switzerland, Greece, and the West Indies. From 1999 to 2007 he coached riders on several United States Equestrian Teams to success at many World Championships, World Equestrian Games, and Olympics. As the internationally acclaimed author of Pressure Proof Your Riding, Equestrian Fit and Focused in 52, and Ride Right, he’s widely considered one of the world’s leading experts on equestrian sport psychology, performance, and athletics. He teaches clinics and seminars to thousands of eventers each year, coaches equestrian athlete-camps at the US Olympic Training center (riders of all ages and levels), and is the keynote speaker at many USEA Area Annual Meetings. He lived in Andalusia, Spain until recently but now lives in Naples, Florida where he also produces weekly equestrian sport psychology, fitness, and instructor certification videos as part of his Pressure Proof Academy.

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.