The USEA Medal Program provides our members with recognition through a goal oriented program within the various levels of eventing. Each individual member may earn a Bronze, Silver, and/or Gold medal at the Beginner Novice, Novice, Training, and Preliminary levels. A separate medal will be awarded for a horse registered with the USEA, based on the same scores. 

To earn your medal you must submit the Medal Application to the USEA office. Once the scores have been verified the member or horse owner will be provided with the associated awards for the medal achieved. Individual medal winners will earn a pin (at the level won) and certificate. The person's name will also be published on the USEA website and in the magazine. Also, Gold medal winners will be recognized in person at the USEA Convention for their achievements. 

Blue Ribbon Award Program (Requirements)

The Blue Ribbon Program is a stepping stone to achieving the Eventing Medals and then heading to the top of the leaderboard. The USEA will automatically post the names of Blue Ribbon qualified horses and riders on the awards section of the USEA website on a weekly basis. Award certificates will also be sent out monthly to each rider who achieves the appropriate qualifications.

To qualify for the Blue Ribbon Award which is available at the Beginner Novice through Advanced levels a horse and rider combination must place 1st through 3rd at three events in the same level in a single year. In addition both the horse and rider must have an active USEA membership at the time of the competitions. 

Certificate of Horse & Rider Achievement (Requirements)

The Certificate of Horse & Rider Achievement is an opportunity to award our Beginner Novice members and recognize them for successfully completing events. In order to qualify for the Certificate of Horse & Rider Achievement the horse and rider together must have completed three or more events at the Beginner Novice level during the same competition year. In addition both the horse and rider must have an active USEA membership at the time of the competitions. 

Leaderboard (Point System)

The USEA Leaderboard is formulated based on points earned at USEA Recognized competitions throughout the calendar year. In addition to the overall leaderboards for horse, rider, young rider, amateur, pony, lady rider, and mare of the year, the Leaderboard is also broken down by level with a category for every type of rider!

Hall of Fame (Visit the USEA Hall of Fame)

The USEA Hall of Fame was founded in 1999 as a way to recognize the legends of our sport. Selected horses and riders are inducted into the Hall of Fame every three years at a ceremony during the USEA Annual Meeting and Convention. Twenty-seven horses and riders have been inducted so far including: Neil Ayer, Major General Jonathan R. Burton, John Fritz, Edward Harris, Jack LeGoff, Alexander Mackay-Smith, Jenny Camp, The Grasshopper, Richard Collins, J. Michael Plumb, Torrance Watkins, James C. Wofford, Bally Cor, Plain Sailing, Denny Emerson, Michael Page, Karen Stives, Biko, Kilkenny, Bruce Davidson, Kevin Freeman, Denis Glaccum, David O'Connor, Eileen Thomas, Custom Made, Good Mixture, and Irish Cap. Information about all of the Hall of Fame members can be found on the USEA Hall of Fame Webpage.

If you have any questions about any of the USEA Awards Programs please contact Lisa at Lisa@useventing.com or 703-779-0440. Questions about the Leaderboard should be directed to Sharon@useventing.com or 703-779-0440 ext. 3005.