Competitions

The USEA sanctions more than 280 competitions each year all across the United States. More than 40,000 riders compete annually in these events. Eventing competitions present a variety of competition levels from Novice through Advanced, and the added geographic diversity of the sport truly offers competitive opportunities for horse enthusiasts of every age, skill-level and region in the U.S.
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The USEA offers the convenience of having the latest version of the USEF Rules for Eventing online for our members!
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The Sport moves to the CCI (without steeplechase) Three-Day Event format.
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YEH Classes Added to Coconino Summer Horse Trials II on July 16th
Attention West Coasters – a new addition to the YEH calendar has just been added. You now have another opportunity to get a qualifying score for the West Coast YEH Championships to be held at the Galway Downs Three Day Event & Horse Trials in October. (June 22, 2009)
Updated Omnibus Information for Maryland Horse Trials I & II
Information on cross-country course description for Maryland Horse Trials at Loch Moy Farm I (Area 2 - July 11-12) and Maryland Horse Trials at Loch Moy Farm II (Area 2 - July 17-19). (June 19, 2009)
USEF Eventing Training Sessions Dates and Locations Announced
Gladstone, NJ - This summer the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Eventing High Performance will be holding training sessions for A-List, B-List, and Developing Riders. The sessions will be conducted by U.S. Chef d’Equipe Mark Phillips, and are o (June 18, 2009)
Walter Gervais - Obituary
Walter Gervais, the well-known septuagenarian eventer, died this morning at age 87 at his home in South Attleboro, Massachusetts. (June 17, 2009)
Maui Jim Horse Trials - Novice Entries Full - Wait List Established
Effective 6/11/09 at noon, the Novice Divisions at the 2009 Maui Jim Horse Trials are closed. No more Novice entries will be accepted." (June 11, 2009)
Great Vista Horse Trials Extends Closing Date
The organizers of the June 28 Great Vista Horse Trials (Area 1) in Fort Plain, New York are extending the closing date for the event. Entries will be accepted through June 22. (June 10, 2009)
Encore Horse Trials Still Accepting Entries
The Encore Horse Trials (Area 8) in Ann Arbor, Michigan is still accepting entries for their June 27-28 event. You can enter through June 16 with no late fees. (June 10, 2009)
Find Out What's New at the 2009 Fox River Valley Pony Club Horse Trials
What’s Exciting about the '09 Fox River Valley Pony Club Horse Trials? New Sponsors, Courses, Tracks, Jumps and Scheduling – That’s What! (June 2, 2009)
Tight Finishes in Preliminary Challenge Highlight Woodside Horse Trials
Woodside, Calif., May 24, 2009- To the cheering of about 500 enthusiastic fans, Beth Temkin of Portola Valley, Calif., rode Jude's Law to a clear show jumping round that captured the Horse Division of the inaugural $30,000 Preliminary Challenge at the Hor (May 27, 2009)
USEF Eventing High Performance Lists and Developing Riders List Updated
Lexington, KY – All three Eventing High Performance Training Lists have been updated following the spring competition season. Horse/Rider combinations will be invited to participate in training sessions with Mark Phillips. It is anticipated that training (May 21, 2009)
Maui Jim, Inc. to Continue Sponsorship of the Maui Jim Horse Trials
Maui Jim, Inc. of Peoria, Illinois will continue as title sponsor of the Maui Jim Horse Trials in Wayne, Illinois July 9-12. The company is in the fourth year of a five year sponsorship agreement with the event, and its tremendous generosity has contribu (May 20, 2009)
The 25th Winona Horse Trials Wrap Up
From Jackie & Dave Smith of Stone Gate Farm I would like to thank all the competitors for choosing to come to the 25th running of the Winona Horse Trials. I hope you and your horse had an enjoyable experience. We really lucked out with the weather. D (May 19, 2009)
Executive Director of Historic Morven Park To Retire After 16 Years Of Dedicated Service
The Board of Trustees of the Westmoreland Davis Memorial Foundation, Inc. announced today that long-standing Morven Park Executive Director, William F. O’Keefe, will be retiring on December 31, 2009. (May 19, 2009)
It's Showtime at Woodside
Woodside, Calif., May 15, 2009—Tickets to the inaugural Preliminary Challenge Gala are going nearly as fast as entries have filled for the Event At Woodside on May 22-24. A well-qualified field of 32 horses will contest the two sections of the Preliminary (May 15, 2009)
Bailey Wick Euthanized at Jersey Fresh
It is with great sadness that we report that Acorn Hill Farm's Bailey Wick was euthanized after a fall on course with Phillip Dutton last Saturday, May 9, at the Jersey Fresh CCI3* in Allentown, NJ. (May 11, 2009)
Michael Pollard and Icarus Fly To CCI3* Victory at Jersey Fresh
With a rail in hand, Michael Pollard and Icarus jumped double-clear to claim victory in the CCI3* division at the Jersey Fresh Three-Day Event in Allentown, NJ, May 7-10. (May 11, 2009)
Final Results from Badminton 2009
Its Oli and Flint take Badminton 2009 (May 10, 2009)
Winona Horse Trials Announces the NEW Technical Merit Awards
Competitors at the Winona Horse Trials will be among the first in the nation to compete for the NEW ‘Technical Merit Award’. (May 4, 2009)
Inaugural Preliminary Challenge Awaits Riders for May Event at Woodside
Woodside, Calif., April 17, 2009 — With $30,000 in cash and prizes up for grabs, riders from up and down the West Coast are aiming their horses for the inaugural Preliminary Challenge, at the Event At Woodside on May 22-24. (May 4, 2009)
2009 Inaugural Junior/Young Rider Team Challenge
Penny and Brian Ross of The Virginia Horse Trials in Lexington, Virginia are proud to announce the their inaugural Junior/Young Rider Team Challenge (JYTC) for Eventing at the spring competition scheduled to run on May 21-24, 2009. We are inviting any gro (April 15, 2009)
Twin Rivers International Three-Day Event
Over 320 horses and riders will be competing at Twin Rivers Ranch, the 500-acre equestrian facility in Paso Robles, CA. This internationally rated show will draw competitors from all over the western US, Canada and Mexico, and even Great Britain will be r (April 13, 2009)
Details Regarding the USEF Return to Play Rule now Available Online
At the 2009 United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Annual Meeting, the USEF Board of Directors passed the ‘Return to Play’ rule. (April 13, 2009)
A Statistical Review of the National Sport in 2008
Cooperation and Collaboration:Following Through on Our Safety Initiatives - A Statistical Review of the National Sport in 2008 (April 9, 2009)
Florida Horse Park hosts Festival of the Horse 2009 presented by Ocala Star-Banner
$30,000 in prize money for the CCI**, with $10,000 going to first place! (April 8, 2009)
Sally Swift, Founder of Centered Riding, Passed Away
Sarah Rodman Swift known to her worldwide following as “Sally Swift” passed away on April 2, 2009. Sally was less than three weeks away from reaching her 96th birthday. She was born on April 20, 1913 in Hingham, Massachusetts to Rodman “Tod” Swift and E (April 7, 2009)
The Colorado Horse Park Expands Eventing Season
The Colorado Horse Park kicks off an exciting season of eventing on May 2 with the Eventing Derby. This is followed by the highly anticipated Colorado Horse Park CCI** on May 29-31. (March 31, 2009)
A New Dawn for the Classic Format
The classic three-day event is undergoing an exciting rebirth! A stalwart group of five event organizers across the country is joining forces with the USEA to revamp the classic one-star and create a whole new “full-phase” experience that combines the bes (March 31, 2009)
Reminder to Officials, Organizers, and Scorers
In 2008, a new term was endorsed by the USEF Technical Committee to help distinguish rider falls from other types of non-technical eliminations at recognized horse trials. (March 25, 2009)
Plastic Source, LLC Makes Cross-Country Safer
Phoenix, Arizona -- The extreme emphasis on safety in eventing over the past few years has been a source of business and innovation for Plastic Source, LLC, suppliers of cross-country flags and signs, among other products. Plastic Source is a top manufact (March 24, 2009)
Announcing the Formation of the Classic Three-Day Event Series
The organizers of the last remaining five events offering CCI* with steeplechase anywhere in the world, have banded together to launch a new series, the Classic Three-Day Event Series, in hopes of saving this historic format. After a meeting in February (March 17, 2009)
Update on Maryland Equine Event Policies
ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 12, 2009) – Exhibitors and organizers of horse shows and other equine competitions in Maryland need to comply with certain state animal health regulations (COMAR 15.11.12.01 forward) in order to hold and attend equine events. The req (March 12, 2009)
North American Thoroughbred Society Launches Annual USEA Performance Awards
March 09, 2009 – The North American Thoroughbred Society (NATBS), a company that promotes the interests of Jockey Club-registered North American Thoroughbreds, today launched the NATBS Annual USEA Performance Awards. The award program recognizes the achie (March 9, 2009)
USPC Announces Eventing Grand Prix Award - Win a Trip to Ireland!
The USPC Eventing Committee has just announced approval of the Eventing Grand Prix Award. USPC Preliminary Eventing riders from around the USA can win an all-expense paid trip to Ireland leaving Tuesday August 4, and returning Friday August 14, 2009 by be (March 5, 2009)
Freedom Health Announces Winners of the 2008 USEA Area 8 SUCCEED Challenge
Aurora, OH (March 2, 2009)--Freedom Health, LLC, is proud to announce the winners of the 2008 United States Eventing Association (USEA) Area 8 SUCCEED(R) Challenge Series. This incentive program was open to USEA Area 8 members competing in USEA Sanctioned (March 2, 2009)
D&M Program Notice Regarding Use of Liniments
Recently, there have been some questions related to the use of liniments. The specific liniments in question are: (March 2, 2009)
The Fork Horse Trials
The Fork Horse Trials will be limiting their entries this spring... (February 28, 2009)
Cosequin to Sponsor Stuart Horse Trials
Cosequin® of Nutramax Laboratories will be the naming sponsor of the 20th Annual Cosequin® Stuart Horse Trials and CIC** which will run July 16-19, 2009 in Victor, NY. (February 26, 2009)
USET Foundation Awards Jacqueline Mars Training Grant to Jennie Brannigan
The USET Foundation is pleased to announce that the Jacqueline B. Mars International Competition and Training Grant has been awarded to 21-year-old Jennie Brannigan of San Diego, CA. (February 11, 2009)
The Show Goes On For Horse Trials At The Ark and Continuing Education Clinic
The USEA would like to thank Jeff and Amy Wylie, and Abbey Dondanville, for committing to the running of the Horse Trials at The Ark despite low entries. (February 9, 2009)
International High Performance Fees Now Effective For FEI Competition
The USEF Executive Committee has enacted a new International High Performance (IHP) fee structure for 2009 for all disciplines that compete in international (FEI) competitions. (January 26, 2009)
FEI Rule Changes Effective January 2009
To all Competitors entering FEI Competitions in 2009 and All Organizers of FEI Competitions in 2009: There have been several FEI rule changes pertaining to the Show Jumping phase of all FEI Competitions beginning January 1st, 2009. (January 26, 2009)
USEA Board of Governors and USEF Board of Directors Approve Proposed “Return To Play” Rule
Voted on at the USEF Convention, this rule change will prevent riders who have suffered unconsciousness or sustained concussions as a result of falls or accidents during competition or in competition warm-up arenas from returning to competition until they (January 26, 2009)
Dates and Locations Finalized for 2009 Eventing Training Sessions
Lexington, KY – The USEF has allocated the following dates and locations for the 2009 Eventing Training Sessions. Riders named to the 2009 Eventing Training List are invited to participate in these sessions with US Chef d'Equipe, Mark Phillips. Where spec (January 21, 2009)
USEF Announces 2009 Developing Rider List for Eventing
Lexington, KY – The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named the 2009 Developing Rider List for Eventing. (January 4, 2009)
USEA Introduces Eventing Medal Program
The USEA announced at the Annual Meeting and Convention last weekend an exciting new medal program, which will provide our members with recognition through a goal oriented program within the various levels of eventing. (December 18, 2008)
Maui Jim Horse Trials to Offer Novice Divisions in '09
In addition to the regular divisions of competition, the Maui Jim Horse Trials has added Novice to its 2009 schedule. The dates are July 9-12. (December 1, 2008)
Power Ty 1992 - 2008
Power Ty, owned by Darren Chiacchia was put down on Wednesday November 12, 2008 after colicing. Power Ty was a classic TB event horse, who excelled in the long format. He had a long and impressive career competing in 19 FEI events, including 7 fours stars (November 19, 2008)
Registration Still Available for Second Annual USEF Youth Convention
Lexington, KY— For the second year, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) will host the Youth Convention, which will take place Saturday, January 17, 2009 in Cincinnati, OH. Held in conjunction with the USEF Annual Meeting, this one-day event fea (November 19, 2008)
First use of safety jump material at Wayne DuPage Horse Trials
So how does a new idea on making cross country courses safer go from idea to implementation? Jane Braddock, of Rochester, MN interviews Dan Kowalewski, organizer of the Wayne DuPage Horse Trials to find out. (November 15, 2008)
Wits End Horse Trials Information for 2009
Wits End H.T. in Mansfield, Ontario is scheduled for August 7-9, 2009. Levels offered CIC3*-W and CCI1* w-out sc. (November 6, 2008)
Area III Young Rider Cookbook Fundraiser – Send in Your Recipes!
The USEA Area III Young Riders’ Program is putting together a benefit cookbook as part of our fundraising campaign this year. We are asking all of our professionals, Area III adult riders, young riders, event organizers and officials to submit a favorite (November 6, 2008)
FarmVet Announces EAF Day to Benefit Equestrian Aid Foundation
WELLINGTON, Fla. (Oct. 31, 2008) – FarmVet, an Internet catalogue company offering horse and pet care products, has announced a new program that benefits the Equestrian Aid Foundation (EAF). The first Tuesday of each month, starting Nov. 4, has been desig (November 4, 2008)
Equestrian Aid Foundation Exceeds $1 Million in Donations
WELLINGTON, Fla. – More than $1 million has been raised by the Equestrian Aid Foundation (EAF) to support equestrians with life-threatening illnesses or catastrophic injuries. The 12-year-old nonprofit provides funding for medical, healthcare, rehabilita (November 4, 2008)
Import Restrictions Announced for Horses from Florida Entering Canada
Ottawa, ON—The Breeds & Industry Division of Equine Canada would like to inform all stakeholders of the Canadian horse industry that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has imposed import restrictions on horses from Florida entering Canada due to a (November 4, 2008)
Captain Mark Phillips to Continue to Lead US Eventing Program until 2012
Lexington, KY – US Eventing Chef d’Equipe and Technical Advisor, Captain Mark Phillips and the USEF have renewed the contract for Mark Phillips to serve in this capacity through 2012. In his 16 years in tenure as the Chef d’Equipe and coach of the US Even (October 30, 2008)
USEF/USEA Launches Frangible Technology Research Campaign in Conjunction with University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY – A group of cross country course designers including USEF President and licensed course designer, David O'Connor, are taking another step in their continuing commitment to Eventing safety. O'Connor and other course designers and builders wi (October 9, 2008)
Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Continues Corporate Sponsorship of the USEA
The United States Eventing Association is proud to have the continued corporate support of Luitpold Pharmaceuticals, Inc. which includes not only the title sponsorship of the Adequan®/USEA Gold Cup Series but also provides assistance to the USEA Annual Me (September 5, 2008)
Blue Skies Reign Over Wayne DuPage Horse Trials
Weather sent straight from event heaven was the backdrop for this year's Wayne DuPage Horse Trials August 15-17. (August 21, 2008)
Top Riders to Compete at DerbyCross This Weekend at Morven Park in Leesburg, VA
The 2008 DerbyCross is scheduled for 3 pm on August 16, at the beautiful Morven Park in Leesburg, Virginia. For more information on this exciting event, visit the DerbyCross website. (August 13, 2008)
USEF Updates Eventing Qualifications
One of the most pressing issues raised at the USEF/USEA Safety Summit held in Lexington, KY on June 7-8, 2008 was the need to tighten qualifications for horse and riders to move up and remain at levels of recognized competition. (August 1, 2008)
Foundation Announces Weekly Radio Show on 2010 Games
The World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc., the organizers of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, has launched a new weekly radio show. (June 24, 2007)
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