Lexington, Ky. - The US Equestrian Federation (USEF), in conjunction with United States Para-Equestrian Association (USPEA), is pleased to announce that Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center in Loxahatchee, Fla., has been named to the growing list of USEF/USPEA National Para-Equestrian Dressage Centers of Excellence (COE). The USEF Selection Committee upheld the highest standards upon recommending facilities as COEs and carefully reviewed their application.
“Vinceremos is honored to continue our mission to share the joy of horses and equestrian sports through this partnership with the USEF and USPEA as a Center of Excellence," said Susan Guinan, Director of Development at Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center
Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center joins the following network of COEs:
Carlisle Academy, Lyman, Maine
Healing Stride of VA, Boones Mill, Va.
North Texas Equestrian Center (NTEC), Wylie, Texas
Ride On Therapeutic Riding Center, Chatsworth, Calif.
Wheatland Farm Equestrian Center, Purcellville, Va.
Each COE is unique in its structure and may have opportunities independent of other COEs. The USEF and USPEA are committed to working with each COE to build plans that complement their individual strengths and opportunities. Specifically, USEF and USPEA will help COEs further develop their network with the therapeutic riding community by providing exposure to competition opportunities of interest to riders. These regional hubs of excellence will not only attract new riders to the sport of Para-Equestrian Dressage but also work in partnership with the USEF High Performance Programs to develop athletes to a level where they can represent the U.S. at International and Paralympic Games level and ultimately win medals.
In addition, COEs will play an active role in attracting trainers to the sport of Para-Equestrian Dressage and helping them develop and understand the sport. COEs are the primary hubs for delivering the USEF Para-Equestrian Dressage High Performance Programs and Para educational symposiums.
For more information on the COE programs please contact USEF Sport Program Assistant – Dressage / COE Coordinator, Para Equestrian, Austyn Erickson at 859-225-6929 or [email protected].
The USPEA remains the driving force of Para-Dressage by providing education and opportunities for those wishing to enter Para-Equestrian sports. For more information on getting started with Para-Equestrian please visit www.uspea.org or contact USPEA President, Hope Hand at [email protected].