Education

Instructor Certification Program
Instructors certified through the USEA Instructors' Certification Program (ICP) have been educated to the highest standards on the most effective and safe teaching methods of event riding, training, and competing, as well as the care of the horse.
Safety Resources
The USEA prides itself on providing the safest experience for every eventer. Safety studies, rule changes, and new equipment have helped make Eventing safer over the last several years. Keep your eye on the USEA website for the latest in safety.
Educational Activities
USEA Educational Activities further the mission of the USEA to make the sport of eventing safe, fun, fair, and affordable for all.Educational Activities may include Camps, Cross-Country Schooling, Clinics, Seminars, Schooling shows, Derbys, and Riding Tests.
Officials
Eventing officials include Judges, Technical Delegates (TD), and Course Designers (CD). They are all licensed by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) at the "r", "R" and FEI levels. However, the USEA is responsible for the Training Programs for all Eventing officials.
 
Course Builder/Designer Resources
Course designers through the Training level are certified by the USEA; course designers through the Preliminary level are licensed by the USEF, but the USEA is responsible for training. Check out the course designers and builders page for information regarding designing and building courses as well as learning how to become a course designer or builder.
Research Studies
A big part of the mission of the USEA is ensuring the safest and best experience for all eventers in the country, one way the USEA carries that out is by funding studies in a wide variety of areas that help to ensure that the USEA and Eventing is on the cutting edge.

Upcoming Educational Events

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Latest Education News

Newly Approved USEF Officials
May 7, 2012
The USEF has released the officials who were approved in 2011 and at the beginning of 2012. The USEA is delighted to see new officials joining the eventing community!
2012 ICP Assessment Dates Have Been Announced
May 3, 2012
The dates for the 2012 ICP Assessments are as followed:July 23-26, 2012Destination Farm - Dickerson, MarylandNovember 5-8, 2012Summit Riding Academy – Willis, TexasPlease contact Nancy Knight, Director of Education (nancy@useventing.com  703-669-9997) to register for either of these Assessments.  Assessments are conducted in one day, and there are only 12 spots available at each Assessment.   Call today to reserve your Assessment date!! 
Phillip Dutton and Will Coleman Wear New Charles Owen 4Star Helmet at Rolex Kentucky CCI4*
May 2, 2012
Phillip Dutton and William Coleman both wore the newly launched Charles Owen 4Star Helmet at last week's Rolex Kentucky CCI4*. Watch the videos below to hear their feedback about the 4Star Helmet after wearing them for the first time on cross-country.
It’s Not Too late To Register for the B & C Jumping Training Program!
April 11, 2012
If you’ve ever thought about becoming a “r” Licensed Eventing TD or Eventing Judge, the B & C Jumping Training Program will be conducted June 1-3, 2012 during the Indiana Eventing Association Horse Trials in Edinburgh, Indiana.  Auditors are welcome on all days.
Interested in Becoming a Licensed Eventing Judge or TD?
February 10, 2012
The B & C Jumping Training Program for prospective Eventing Judges and TDs will be conducted June 1-3, 2012 during the Indiana Eventing Association Horse Trials in Edinburgh, Indiana. Auditors are welcome at this training program, as well as anyone who is interested in obtaining their TD or Eventing Judge license.Please contact Nancy Knight, Director of Education (703-669-9997 or Nancy@useventing.com ) for more information. 
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