USPEA: Reserve Your Spot! U.S. Para-Dressage National Training Symposium

Source: News Release/Lindsay McCall

Reserve Your Spot!
U.S. Para-Dressage National Training Symposium

November 20-23, 2013
West Coast Region

Thousand Oaks, CA - Back by popular demand is the U.S. Para-Dressage National Training Symposium scheduled November 20-23, 2013 featuring Train the Trainer and the Rider's Symposium. During Fall 2013, the West Coast weekend activities will occur at Somerset Farm in Winters, California. Train the Trainer Workshop will be November 20, while the Rider Symposium is November 21-23. Trainers and riders of all levels that are interested in Para-Dressage are welcome to attend the symposium however, limited spots are available. The symposium is held in conjunction with Carlisle Academy Integrative Equine Therapy & Sports (the education branch for the USPEA), the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and the United States Para Equestrian Association (USPEA). Clinicians and lecturers include: 2012 Paralympic Gold Medal Team Coach for Great Britain, Clive Milkins; international coach and rider Dennis H. Callin; Dressage and FEI Para-Equestrian 4* Judge David Schmutz, Former USEF High Performance Dressage Director Gil Merrick; FEI Veterinarian Dr. Mike Tomlinson; Para-Equestrian classifiers Joann Benjamin and Tina Wentz; and a panel of experts in multiple areas of Para-Dressage sport. For more information please contact Joyce Brown, Carlisle Academy, e-mail jbrown@carlisleacademymaine.com or call 207-985-0374.

Gold Medal Para-Dressage Coach Clive Milkins from Great Britain at the May 2013 East Coast Symposium working with Roxanne Trunnell. Photo by Lindsay Y McCall

Laureen K. Johnson, High Performance Director of Para-Equestrian and Vaulting Assistant to Driving at the United States Equestrian Federation commented about the May 2013 East Coast USEF LOGO

clinic, "One of the goals of the USEF's Para-Equestrian High Performance Plan is to work closely with the national affiliates and grass root athletes in order to better prepare them into becoming High Performance athletes. We want our riders capable of winning medals at future World Equestrian and Paralympic Games. These symposiums are an invaluable tool for developing riders and High Performance athletes to learn from some of the world's top clinicians."

Information on clinicians, daily schedules, and topics will be given to the public in a few weeks. Please Reserve Your Spot for this amazing opportunity.

U.S. Para-Dressage National Training Symposium Fast Facts:

What: U.S. Para-Dressage National Training Symposium featuring a Train the Trainer Workshop and Rider Symposium. The weekend activities will include clinic sessions with top equestrian professionals, lectures, and multiple educational opportunities for riders and trainers.

When: November 20- Train the Trainer Workshop

November 21-23 Rider Symposium

Where: Somerset Farm, Winters, California

For more information please contact: Joyce Brown, Carlisle Academy, Email: jbrown@carlisleacademymaine.com

Phone: 207-985-0374

www.carlisleacademymaine.com

Somerset Farm Barn in Winters, CA. Photo provided by Susan Treabess

About Carlisle Academy Integrative Equine Therapy & Sports:

Carlisle Academy Integrative Equine Therapy & Sports is a comprehensive organization offering hallmark equestrian hippotherapy and adaptive programs; new offerings of Para-Equestrian sport; and traditional equestrian training opportunities for educators, practitioners and riders alike. The mission of Carlisle Academy Integrative Equine Therapy and Sports is to transform lives through horses through its distinctive services - rehabilitative through recreational - within an inclusive environment that fosters learning, growth and overall well-being. In 2013, Carlisle Academy became the educational branch of the USPEA with direction from founder Sarah Armentrout. The Carlisle Academy/USPEA relationship will provide educational opportunities for the Para-Equestrian discipline from grass roots initiatives to advanced international preparation. For more information please visit:www.carlisleacademymaine.com; call 207-985-0374; email info@carlisleacademymaine.com; or check us out on Facebook.

About United States Para-Equestrian Association:

The USPEA is a network of riders, judges, national federation board members, and equestrian enthusiasts. The association gives athletes the ability to get involved and expand their knowledge and experience in the Para-Equestrian sport. The USPEA encourages para-athletes to participate in all disciplines under the para-equestrian umbrella.

The USPEA is a recognized affiliate of the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) which serves as the National Governing Body for the equestrian sport. This relationship between the USPEA and USEF is to encourage para-equestrian competitors, leisure riders, coaches, fans and enthusiasts to network and get involved with the entire equestrian sport.

Ultimately the goal of the USPEA is to foster growth in the para-equestrian discipline. From growth in the number of participants to growth as a team, and growth in the experience and knowledge of all involved. From local horse shows to international Olympic Games, the USPEA will provide para-equestrians the knowledge of what they need to succeed. The USPEA connects with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI), the United States Dressage Federation (USDF), and USEF which provides Para-Equestrians the top equestrian resources.

In June 2010, the USPEA earned its 501 (c)(3) status which has encouraged supporters to help supply funding to the Para-Equestrian Team as a recognized affiliate of the United States Equestrian Federation(USEF).

For more information about the USPEA please visit www.USPEA.org or contact USPEA President: Hope Hand by e-mail: Wheeler966@aol.com or by phone: (610)356-6481.

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