I like everything the Board has published in this report, http://useventing.com/news/report-usea-board-governors-summer-meeting
and I think the vest requirement is overdue - when I bought mine my friends highly suggested I get the BETA 2009 approved vest and I am glad I did - it was a good investment. I am also excited about the Modified Division, and hope that everyone who wants to supports this whenever it is offered; five years ago, when I was eventing my dear Rugby, my eventing hit a brick wall and if this were in place back then I think many things would have been different for me.
I will state now that as soon as I qualify one of my skins I will TRAVEL to support any modified division offered anywhere close - I sure hope some others do the same. We’ve been asking for this and now they’ve listened - be sure to put your money where your mouth has been, eventers.
The language for the levels doesn’t worry me. I’ve listened and talked to the people who have input on this and I think they are more concerned than anyone in the sport about getting this right. I think they will.
This is really good news, about the modified – I can’t wait. I’m starting to work on my qualifications and my horses TOMORROW for this! I’m emailing all the organizers I know, too, and asking them to consider offering the division – and I’m going to offer to get it sponsored somehow if they do, or offer to pay for prizes or something to help them consider holding it. You bet. I’m in.