Curious as to if you are ready to make the move up to a new level before the 2025 season ends? Now might be a good time to refresh your knowledge of the regulations set aside for each level as outlined in Appendix 3 of the USEF Rules for Eventing. Each level has approved dressage tests, jumping efforts and heights for both cross-country and show jumping, max distances, max speeds, and more. Below, we have outlined Appendix 3 as of today's publishing date, but know you can always easily access the most current version of this document via the USEF Rules for Eventing.
Helmet? Check. Protective vest? Check! Your horse is wearing boots and/or studs appropriate for the terrain? Check! As you go through your pre-cross-country gear checklist, don't forget one of the single most important items: your medical data carrier.
Ties in the sport of eventing happen more often than you might think. But what happens when two competitors end their weekend on the exact same score? This month's Rule Refresher takes a look into the regulations behind breaking ties, as outlined by the USEF Rules for Eventing. So let's take a look!
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is proud to announce the return of World Equestrian Brands (WEB) as the Title Sponsor of the USEA Rider of the Year Leaderboard for 2025.
Having a coach is critical to your success at an eventing competition. Coaches provide necessary guidance regarding all three phases of the competition, safety, horse welfare, and so much more. But did you know there are times where your coach cannot assist you? In eventing receiving what the USEF Rules for Eventing defines as "unauthorized assistance" during any of the three competition phases is strictly prohibited and can result in elimination. In this month's Rule Refresher, we take a deep dive into unauthorized assistance so you can know what is and what is not allowed at your next horse trial.
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is proud to announce the continued partnership with Adams Horse Supply, which has renewed its commitment as the Title Sponsor of the USEA Adult Team Championships (ATC) for the next four years.
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) encourages all members of the eventing community to take a moment to recognize those who go above and beyond in service to the sport.
The 2025 USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC), presented by Nutrena Feeds, are fast approaching, and this year’s event promises to be an unmissable opportunity for businesses eager to showcase their products to a passionate, diverse audience of eventing enthusiasts.
Are you following along with the action from home this weekend? Or maybe you're competing at an event and need information fast. Either way, we’ve got you covered!
The U.S. Equestrian Federation has announced the athlete-and-horse combinations selected to represent the Defender U.S. Eventing Team at CHIO Aachen in the FEI Eventing Nations Cup CCIO4*-S hosted in Aachen, Germany, from July 2-5. The team will be led by Chef d’Equipe Leslie Law and Team Leader Christina Vaughn.
As a member of the United States Pony Club (USPC), William Coon has grown up understanding the importance of volunteerism in equestrian sports. This year, he got the chance to go behind the scenes of the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event to volunteer as a recipient of the USPC Ann Haller Media Internship.