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.
The Defender U.S. Eventing Team secured a well-earned podium finish in the FEI Eventing Nations Cup CCIO4*-S hosted in Bicton, Great Britain. The team completed the weekend on a team total of 132.9, with Jenny Caras and Sommersby finishing as the highest placed U.S. combination individually in 10th on a 39.4.
The Woodside Spring Horse Trials highlighted accomplishments across a range of experiences for event horses and riders.
This year, Winona Horse Trials in Hanoverton, Ohio, celebrated their 40th year at their spring USEA-recognized event, held May 3-4.
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to announce the continued partnership with Canter Culture for the 2025 competition season.