AEC Veterans Give the Championships Rave Reviews
The opening date for the 2009 Bit of Britain/USEA American Eventing Championships is just around the corner! As you are filling out your entry form and digging up a copy of your Coggins, get inspired by some of last year’s winners. (July 2, 2009)

2008 USEA Intern Wins Prestigious AHP Student Award
Congratulations to Erica Larson, the USEA's 2008 editorial intern, who recently received one of the most prominent awards for up-and-coming journalists in the country, the 2009 Student Award Competition given by the American Horse Publications. (July 2, 2009)

Pre-Order 2009 Fall Omnibus Today!
The 2009 Fall Omnibus is now on sale at http://shopusea.com. The complete (all areas) 2009 Fall Omnibus is available for $12 and includes FREE standard shipping. (July 2, 2009)

Juniors and Young Riders: Spend Two Weeks With Boyd Martin or Gina Miles
Juniors and Young Riders! Here’s your chance to work and train with Gina Miles or Boyd Martin for two weeks! (July 1, 2009)

Opening Date for 2009 Bit of Britain/USEA American Eventing Championship Only Weeks Away
Attention eventers of all ages and levels! The opening date for the 2009 Bit of Britain/USEA American Eventing Championships is only mere weeks away. (June 30, 2009)

Midwest Dates Added to the FEH Calendar!
The 2009 IDHSNA/USEA Future Event Horse Series has taken off in the Midwest! Three new events have recently signed on to host FEH classes in the coming months. (June 30, 2009)

Support USEA Team Safety: SafeT Shirts Available At USEA Web Store
"SafeT's" are still on sale at the new USEA Web Store, located at ShopUSEA.com. Now ordering is easier than ever. Remember, ALL profits from the sale of Safe-Ts go to the USEA Safety Fund to support vital research, education, and safety programs. (June 30, 2009)

Inavale Farm T3DE Wraps Up - Alexa Wolf & Kalypso's Page Take Top Honors
Twenty-six horses passed the morning trot up and all of them completed the competition. On a crystal clear day with a gentle cool breeze blowing it was a close competition going into show jumping phase on Sunday afternoon. (June 29, 2009)

Cross-Country Day at the Inavale Farm T3DE
Saturday’s endurance phase of the inaugural Gallops Saddlery Training 3 Day Event at Inavale Farm ran extremely well on a beautiful cool sunny morning. Riders, grooms and coaches were well prepared, for all phases. Twenty seven competitors finished the (June 28, 2009)

Inaugural Inavale Farm Horse Trials & Training 3-Day Event Kicks Off This Weekend
The inaugural Inavale Farm Horse Trials and Training 3-Day event (sponsored in part by Smart Pak and Gallops Saddlery) began with a large turnout of 29 competitors. (June 27, 2009)

Send in Your Cross-Country Photos for the Jan Byyny Column!
Have you ever wondered what a top international rider and trainer would say about your galloping position? What would they say about how you and your horse look coming down a drop fence or clearing a big table? Well here’s your chance to find out! Even (June 25, 2009)

Explanation of Amateur Points
If you're an amateur, you may have noticed that suddenly you have "amateur points" on your results page. This helps you get qualified for the AEC! (June 24, 2009)

Follow The USEA On Twitter and Facebook
The USEA has recently started Facebook pages dedicated to our new online magazine, Eventing USA 2.0, and our newly opened USEA Web Store. You can also follow the USEA on Twitter. (June 22, 2009)

New Dates Added for Future Event Horse Series!
Two important new dates have just been added to the 2009 IDHSNA/USEA Future Event Horse schedule, so start currying those youngsters, practicing your in-hand trots, and mark the dates on your calendar! (June 22, 2009)

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)

USEA Accepting Nominees to the 2010 Board of Governors
The USEA is looking for nominees from your area for the USEA Board of Governors for 2010. Please fill out the BOG 2010 Nominee application and submit to nominate your representative for the USEA Board for 2010. (June 19, 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)

Important Information About Fall Omnibus
Following the USEA’s move to online delivery of the Omnibus in May, the web pages of the Summer events have received tens of thousands of visitors, proof that we are truly living in the electronic age. For those of you who are just beginning to enter even (June 17, 2009)

USEA Launches Eventing USA 2.0 Online Magazine
We're proud to announce the release of our first issue of Eventing USA 2.0, an interactive online magazine that will be published three times per year in addition to our award-winning print magazine Eventing USA. (June 17, 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)

Chattahoochee Hills to Host 2010-2012 USEA American Eventing Championships
The USEA is pleased to announce that its Board of Governors has awarded the 2010-2012 USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) to Chattahoochee Hills Eventing in Fairburn, Georgia. This will be the third site to host the championships, which began in 20 (June 17, 2009)

Jennie Brannigan and Cooper Cross the Pond to Compete in the Bramham CCI3*
Last February, 21-year-old Jennie Brannigan of San Diego, CA was awarded the Jacqueline B. Mars International Competition and Training Grant. Brannigan decided to use the grant to travel to the Bramham CCI3* in England with her eight-year-old, Dutch Warmb (June 15, 2009)

Will Coleman and Twizzel Finish 5th at Luhmuhlen
Last weekend, Will Coleman, 26, of Gordonsville, Virginia had a spectacular weekend aboard Twizzel, a 13-year-old Westphalian gelding owned by Tivoli Farm, at the Luhmuhlen CCI4* in Germany. A rollercoaster year has finally culminated in a fantastic four- (June 15, 2009)

Brand New USEA Web Store Now Open
The new and improved USEA Web Store is now open. The store has undergone a complete makeover in an effort to better serve our members. Show off your USEA pride by ordering some fabulous apparel to wear at your next event. (June 15, 2009)

Future Event Horse Series at The Maryland Horse Trials at Loch Moy Farm
Summer is the perfect time to get your yearlings, two-year-olds, and three-year-olds exposed to the competition atmosphere by participating in the IDHSNA/USEA Future Event Horse Series. (June 12, 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)

CCI Bromont Exceeds Entry Expectations!
The Bromont Three-Day Event Organizing Committee is ecstatic to announce a higher than expected turn out for the 23rd edition of the The Todd Sandler Challenge held June 11th to 14th, 2009 in Bromont Quebec. Over 100 FEI (Fédération Équestre International (June 8, 2009)

Nancy Hamill Winter Elected President of Equine Land Conservation Resource; 2009 Officers Selected
Nancy Hamill Winter (IL), a life-long equestrian and conservationist was elected President of the Equine Land Conservation Resource at the April 27, 2009 meeting of the organization’s Board (June 4, 2009)

West Coast Young Event Horse Preview and List of YEH Championships Qualified Horses
West coast eventers pull out your young horses and get them ready because there are only a few chances left to qualify your four-year-olds and five-year-olds for the West Coast Spalding Labs/USEA Young Event Horse Championships at Galway Downs in Temecula (June 3, 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)

Waredaca YEH/FEH wrap-up
The Spalding Labs/USEA Young Event Horse competition got in just under the wire as the sky opened up with thunderstorms last Friday at the Waredaca Horse Trials in Unity, Maryland. The competition was first-class with 13 horse and rider combinations compe (June 1, 2009)

Training Three-Day Event at the Indiana Eventing Association H.T. a "Resounding Success"
The Indiana Eventing Association’s Training Three-Day Event was a resounding success. The weather was perfect, the footing was great, the volunteers were cheerful and helpful, the clinicians, staff and help were superb. (June 1, 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)

Running Order and Doug Payne Rise to the Challenge at the Virginia CCI1*
Some of the most promising horses and riders in the country turned out for the Virginia CCI1* long-format three-day event, CCI1* short-format, and horse trials this past weekend at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, Virginia. Though the numbers were (May 26, 2009)

Delphine Largeteau and Picante Pull Off A Hot Win At Meadowcreek Training Three-Day Event
A single rail decided the winner of the SmartPak Equine Training Three-Day event at the Texas Lions Camp Charity Horse Trials on May 22-24 in Kosse, TX. (May 26, 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)

2009 AEC at Lamplight Promises to be the Best Yet
If you haven’t made it up to Wayne, Illinois to see the Bit of Britain/USEA American Eventing Championships at the picturesque Lamplight Equestrian Center yet, this year may be your last chance! (May 21, 2009)

Gear Up for the Spalding Labs/USEA Young Event Horse Series
Looking for a way to show off your four- or five-year-old this summer? Check out the Spalding Labs/USEA Young Event Horse Series. Competitions are already underway and will be continuing up until the championships in the fall. Visit the YEH Venue Calendar (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)

US Eventing Continues Support of 2009 Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North
Lexington, KY – Eventing at the 2009 Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) will continue to thrive under the generous support of the United States Eventing Association (USEA). For the third consecut (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)

Course Designer Training Program & Continuing Education Clinic at Rebecca Farm
Have you ever thought about becoming a cross-country Course Designer? The USEA will be conducting a combined Course Design Training Program and Continuing Education Clinic July 24-26, 2009 during The Event at Rebecca Farm. (May 19, 2009)

Mike Winter and Unsteelable Forge a Victory in the Chattahoochee Hills CIC2*
Canadian rider Mike Winter mastered the Adequan USEA Gold Cup CIC2* division at Chattahoochee Hills in Fairburn, GA, May 15-17. Aboard Jim Walker’s Unsteelable, the pair proved unbeatable as they became the only duo to finish on their dressage score of 54 (May 18, 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)

Kelli Temple and Axel Rose Rock the Competition at Chatt Hills
The Adequan USEA Gold Cup series is well underway at the Chattahoochee Hills Horse Trials in Fairburn, Georgia, as Canadian rider Kelli Temple and the young Axel Rose take a strong lead in the CIC2*, the designated Gold Cup division. (May 15, 2009)

NEW USEA/Spalding Labs Young Event Horse FAQ Page
(May 15, 2009)

Conservation Tax Incentives
Is your local event in danger of its cross-country course becoming a housing development? Do you know of a boarding barn that has been replaced by a mall? Then you need to read more….. (May 13, 2009)

Cheers for Chattahoochee Hills - the Next Event in the 2009 Adequan USEA Gold Cup Series
The race for $10,000 continues with the next Adequan USEA Gold Cup event this weekend.... (May 13, 2009)

Wash Bishop Obituary
Washington D. Bishop of Middleburg, Virginia passed away on May 9th, 2009. Wash was born on September 25, 1955 and grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. He was a loving father to his daughter Annie and her husband Robert Onda. (May 13, 2009)

CCI Bromont Three Day Event announces $10,000 prize for The Greenbrier Team Cup Competition!
The Bromont Three Day Event Organizing Committee proudly announces the Greenbrier Farm Team Cup Competition. Prize money of $10,000 Cdn, generously donated by Greenbrier Farm, will be awarded to the members of the 1st and 2nd placed teams competing in the (May 12, 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)

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)

Final Results from Badminton 2009
Its Oli and Flint take Badminton 2009 (May 10, 2009)

ELCR Helps Horsemen Join Forces With Other Recreation Groups To Improve Trail Safety and Enjoyment of Public Lands
A group of national and state trail advocacy organizations representing equestrian, OHV, and bicycle interests recently completed a collaborative effort to develop a new guide called “Sharing Our Trails – A Guide to Trail Safety and Enjoyment”. (May 6, 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)

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)

MacKinnon Ice Horse Supports USEA Safety Initiative for 2nd Straight Year
The USEA is pleased to announce the continued partnership with MacKinnon Ice Horse, an innovative company which provides cold therapy products for equines. For the second year in a row, MacKinnon Ice Horse will be donating 10% of their sales proceeds of t (April 28, 2009)

Farewell to Kingpin
The US Eventing Association would like to extend their sincerest condolences to Mike Winter and the King Pin Syndicate on the loss of the talented four-star eventer King Pin. (April 27, 2009)

Fredericks and Headley Britannia Crowned Rolex Champions
Headley Britannia leapt into the record books on Sunday afternoon as she became the first mare to win the Rolex Kentucky CCI4*. With longtime owner and rider Australian Lucinda Fredericks in the tack, ‘Little Brit’ became the second horse in history to wi (April 27, 2009)

Lucinda Fredericks Gallops Into the Lead with Headley Britannia After Cross-Country, Hoy and Davidson Hot on Their Heels
The top three riders were back for interviews in the press tent after the cross-country phase this afternoon at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, but were seated in a slightly different order. Australian Lucinda Fredericks, aboard Headley Britannia, jum (April 25, 2009)

Hoy and Ringwood Cockatoo Catapult into First with a 28.8 at Rolex Kentucky CCI4*
Bettina Hoy of Germany and her longtime partner Ringwood Cockatoo blew the competition away this afternoon after posting a stunning 28.8 to take the lead in the Rolex Kentucky CCI4* in Lexington, KY. (April 24, 2009)

Top Standings Remain Unchanged After Friday Morning Session at Rolex Kentucky CCI4*
After the morning session on the second day of the dressage at the Rolex Kentucky CCI4* in Lexington, KY, the top seven standings remain the same from yesterday, with Dutch rider Tim Lips leading the field with Concrex Oncarlos with a 42.0. (April 24, 2009)

The Europeans Dominate After Day One at Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Dutch Rider Tim Lips Leads the Field
The largest group of foreign riders ever to compete at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event in Lexington, Kentucky took over the lead on the first day of dressage, with the Europeans giving a clean sweep of the top three positions. (April 23, 2009)

Dressage Begins With British Lead at Rolex Kentucky
The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event christened the newly designed outdoor arena as dressage began on Thursday morning, April 23. (April 22, 2009)

Fifty Horses to Start at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event; 30 Americans to Vie for 12th Rolex/USEF National Eventing Championship
The 12th Rolex/USEF National CCI**** Eventing Championship got underway Wednesday, April 22 with the first horse inspection at the 2009 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event. (April 21, 2009)

World's Best Horses and Riders Set to Compete at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY-April 20, 2009- The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, set to return to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, April 23-26, will feature a Who's Who of the world's best Eventing horses and riders. (April 20, 2009)

Briggs and The Gentleman Pirate Win First Event of the SmartPak Equine/USEA Training Three-Day Series
Kelsey Briggs and her Thoroughbred gelding Gentleman Pirate took home top honors at the first SmartPak Equine/USEA Training Three-Day Series of the year at the Florida Horse Park in Ocala last weekend. (April 20, 2009)

Irish Draught Horse Society of North America Named Title Sponsor of the USEA Future Event Horse Series
The USEA is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with the Irish Draught Horse Society of North America, who will become the 2009 title sponsors of the USEA Future Event Horse Series. (April 20, 2009)

Holsteiners Dominate the Spalding Labs/USEA Young Event Horse Competition at Twin Rivers
The first Spalding Labs/USEA Young Event Horse competition of 2009 on the West Coast took place on Thursday, April 16 at the Twin Rivers International Three Day Event. (April 17, 2009)

USEA Launches Eventing USA 2.0 Online Magazine
We're proud to announce the release of our first issue of Eventing USA 2.0, an interactive online magazine that will be published three times per year in addition to our award-winning print magazine Eventing USA. (April 17, 2009)

E.A. Mattes Named the Legacy Sponsor of the Adequan/USEA Gold Cup Series
E.A. Mattes is proud to be named a Legacy Sponsor of the USEA Gold Cup Series. The Gold Cup is a series of eight of the nation’s top horse trials that challenge Advanced level horse and rider combinations from across the country to become the 2009 cumula (April 16, 2009)

Universal Sports to Broadcast Rolex FEI World Cup Finals Live from Las Vegas
The top riders in the world compete as Universal Sports presents live TV and online coverage of the Rolex FEI World Cup Final from Las Vegas, Nevada, April 16-19. Coverage will include the Dressage Grand Prix, Jumping Finals I, II, and III, and the Dressa (April 15, 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)

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)

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)

The Race is on for the $10,000 Adequan USEA Gold Cup Series!
The 2009 Adequan USEA Gold Cup Series is off to a running start this year, and the country's top horses and riders from coast-to-coast are already racking up points towards a year-end purse of $10,000! Horse and rider combinations from eight destination e (April 13, 2009)

Mountain Horse Continues to feature USEA Logowear for the 4th Year
Mountain Horse and the U.S. Eventing Association are pleased to announce that Mountain Horse outerwear will be featured as USEA logowear for the fourth straight year. (April 9, 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)

Buck Davidson & My Boy Bobby Prep for Rolex with a Big Win at The Fork CIC3*
Buck Davidson was focused and confident as he headed into the show jumping ring on Sunday afternoon, as he geared up Carl Segal’s My Boy Bobby for the final phase of the CIC3* at The Fork Farm in Norwood, North Carolina. (April 8, 2009)

Improved SUCCEED® Equine Fecal Blood Test™ Now Available Through Veterinarians from Freedom Health
Aurora, OH (March 2, 2009)—Freedom Health, LLC, announced that the SUCCEED® Equine Fecal Blood Test™ (FBT) is now available through veterinarians. The company had stopped production of the FBT in early 2008, citing manufacturing problems. The new FBT – a (April 8, 2009)

USEA Continues Partnership with Charles Owen
The United States Eventing Association is proud to welcome back the Charles Owen as a long-time sponsor of the Instructors’ Certification Program. In addition to supporting this important educational program, Charles Owen helmets are the “Official Riding (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)

2014 FEI World Equestrian Games Are Awarded to Normandie, France
Today the FEI Bureau awarded the 2014 FEI World Equestrian Games to the region of Normandie, France. This will be the seventh edition of the FEI World Equestrian Games and the first one to be held in France. (April 7, 2009)

Buck & Bobby Battle for Blue in the CIC3*
Spectators arrived in droves to cheer on their favorite riders today at The Fork Horse Trials and CIC3* in Norwood, North Carolina, where many of the top riders in the country were getting in final runs before the Rolex Kentucky CCI4* in a few weeks. (April 4, 2009)

Montgomery Maintains Lead in The Fork CIC3*
Blessed with sunny skies, the second day of dressage at The Fork Horse Trials and CIC3* in Norwood, North Carolina wrapped up this afternoon. Clark Montgomery of Ocala, Florida, and Up Spirit were the early leaders in the CIC3*, posting a score of 38.9 du (April 3, 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)

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)

Tryon Triumphs At Galway Downs International Horse Trials
Temecula, Calif., March 29, 2009 — With a faultless show jumping round on the final day of competition at the Galway Downs International Horse Trials, Amy Tryon and Leyland claimed the Adequan/USEA Gold Cup as the winner of the CIC3*. (March 29, 2009)

Sexson Gallops to Top of Galway Downs International Horse Trials
Temecula, Calif., March 28, 2009 — Jolie Sexson of Martinez, Calif., finished the cross-country course with the day’s fastest time to take the lead in the CIC3* at the Galway Downs International Horse Trials. On Killian O’Connor, Sexson accrued 2.4 time p (March 28, 2009)

Coudray and Tryon Dominate Dressage At Galway Downs International Horse Trials
Temecula, Calif., March 27, 2009 — Tiana Coudray, of Ojai, Calif., and Ringwood Magister outperformed the rest of the CIC**** field today in dressage, making them the pair their 11 rivals must catch at the Galway Downs International Horse Trials. (March 27, 2009)

Mark the Calendar: Plans for 2009 Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North in Full Swing
Lexington, KY – The countdown to the 2009 Adequan FEI North American Junior/Young Rider Championships presented by Gotham North (NAJYRC) has begun in earnest. For the first time, the NAJYRC will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY – which (March 26, 2009)

USEA Seeking Spring/Summer Intern
Eventing USA is the official publication of the U.S. Eventing Association. This bi-monthly award-winning magazine offers coverage of popular events, educational articles, frequent columns on veterinary care, horse and rider training, breeding event horses (March 26, 2009)

The 2010 Worth The Trust Scholarship applications are now available for Young Adult and Adult Amateurs!
The Worth the Trust Educational Scholarships reward up-and-coming eventers by helping to fund their training—clinics, working student opportunities, private, or group instruction. In addition, learning to officiate, working with a Course Designer, Techni (March 26, 2009)

Announcing the Launch of EventingUSA 2.0!
Introducing EventingUSA 2.0! The USEA is gearing up to launch its newly designed multimedia magazine with all original content, lots of videos, and interesting, timely articles, results, etc., which will take our award-winning EventingUSA magazine online. (March 26, 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)

Amerigo Named the Official Saddle of the USEA American Eventing Championships
Amerigo Saddles, for the 6th straight year, has been named the Official Saddle of the Bit of Britain/USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC). The AEC are the national championship event for the sport of eventing. Open to amateurs, juniors and profess (March 25, 2009)

ProChaps to be a Product Sponsor of the SmartPak Equine USEA Training Three-Day Event
ProChaps, a revolutionary new line of half and full chaps, is proud to partner with the United States Eventing Association to be a product sponsor of the USEA Training Three-Day Event. The Training Three-Day Event has continued to gain momentum and suppo (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)

Galway Downs to Host Elite Eventing Horse Auction During Event
Temecula, Calif., March 18 — Someday the winner of the Galway Downs International Horse Trials might come from the Elite Eventing Horse Auction, being held for the first time on March 26-28, at the same time as the competition. (March 23, 2009)

Order 2009 USEF Rules for Eventing
Hard copies of the 2009 USEF Rules for Eventing are now available for purchase. To order the new rulebook, click on the "Rules for Eventing" link under the "Competitions" logo on the USEA homepage. On the top of the Rules for Eventing page, click the link (March 17, 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)

Galway Downs to Host West Coast Young Event Horse Championships This Fall
All the top four- and five-year-old talented event horses in the country will now have an equal opportunity to compete in the Spalding Labs/USEA Young Event Horse Championships, as Galway Downs has graciously opened their doors to host the inaugural West (March 17, 2009)

Midsouth Three-Day Event to Host Training Three-Day
The 2009 Hagyard Midsouth Three-Day Event organizers are going to have their hands full this fall! This prestigious event has just signed on to host a Smartpak USEA Training Three-Day Event during their show from October 15-18 at the Kentucky Horse Park i (March 13, 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)

Serra Valley Farms in Mt. Airy, MD to Host FEH, YEH, & CT Classes in June
(March 11, 2009)

Olympian Amy Tryon Aims Three Horses For Galway Downs International Horse Trials
Temecula, CA, March 11, 2009 — The drive from Duvall, Wash., to southern California is a grueling one, but it's a trip two-time Olympian Amy Tryon is eager to make in order to contest the Galway Downs International Horse Trials on March 27-29. "Very few e (March 11, 2009)

Design The New "Safe-T" T-Shirts: Help Promote Safety
Want to get involved in promoting safety in Eventing? Help the USEA design their new “Safe-T” t-shirts. (March 10, 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)

2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Web Site Has New Home
The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Web site has a new home at www.alltechfeigames.com. The Web site still includes features such as the event schedule, discipline information, latest news, information on tickets, and hospitality packages, as well as t (March 6, 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)

Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event To Be Televised Worldwide
LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY-March 5, 2009- The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, set to return to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, April 23-26, is pleased to announce that NBC will broadcast a one-hour program on the CCI**** on Sunday, May 3. This marks t (March 5, 2009)

Jersey Fresh to Host Young Event Horse Classes
Jersey Fresh will host YEH classes at their three-day event on the first weekend in May. (March 4, 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)

New Course Designer for 2010 Red Hills H.T.
The Red Hills International Horse Trials announced last week that Hugh Lochore, FEI "I" CD, will become the course designer for Red Hills 2010. (March 2, 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)

The Fork Horse Trials
The Fork Horse Trials will be limiting their entries this spring... (February 28, 2009)

BBC Commits to Broadcast of the Alltech FEI European Championships 2009
[Lexington, KY] – Alltech, a global leader in animal health and nutrition, is proud to announce that the BBC, one of the largest broadcasting corporations in the world, will provide coverage of the Alltech FEI European Championships 2009. (February 26, 2009)

Benefits in the Economic Stimulus Act for Horse Industry
President Barack Obama has signed the Economic Stimulus Act into law. The bill is intended to provide a jump-start to the U.S. economy. “The new law contains two important tax incentives that would allow a much bigger write-off for horses and other depre (February 26, 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)

USEA Launches Suggestion Box
We’re all ears! The USEA has created a Suggestion Box where you can drop your comments and suggestions about topics, issues, and concerns that matter most to you. (February 25, 2009)

USEA Publishes 25 Years Of Eventing Results
In an effort to preserve eventing history and for the benefit and enjoyment of all its members, the USEA has organized much of its historic competition information into digital documents. (February 25, 2009)

United States Equestrian Federation Eventing Jumper Rules
The rules for Eventing Jumping (EV 143 - EV154) were re-written in the 2009 United States Equestrian Federation rule book. The reason for this was to bring them in line with F.E.I. rules for Jumping and to make it easier for competitors and officials c (February 25, 2009)

The Ark Hosts First YEH & FEH Events of the Year This Friday
The first events of the 2009 Spalding Labs USEA Young Event Horse Series and the Future Event Horse Series are set to kick off at The Ark Horse Trials in Monroe, North Carolina next week. Get your entries in soon to take part in these fun series! (February 17, 2009)

Chattahoochee Hills Added to 2009 Adequan USEA Gold Cup Series
The USEA is pleased to announce that the Chattahoochee Hills Horse Trials on May 15-17, 2009 will be a part of this year's Adequan USEA Gold Cup Series. (February 17, 2009)

New Features: Rulebook and Omnibus
You may have heard the news that because of rising printing and postage costs in a harsh economy, the USEA is no longer printing the USEF Rules for Eventing or USEA Omnibus. But what you may not know is that you can still order a hard copy of the Rulebook (February 13, 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)

Bit of Britain Welcomed as Title Sponsor of the American Eventing Championships
The USEA is pleased to announce that John Nunn's popular company Bit of Britain has signed on to become the title sponsorship for the American Eventing Championships. This is certainly a fitting match and this new partnership cements the USEA's fifteen-ye (February 9, 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)

Thank You To All Survey Participants
Thank you to all who participated in January’s marketing survey, the first in a year-long series of surveys designed to get to know you, our members, better and provide the services, programs, and products you like best. (February 9, 2009)

2009 Spalding Labs/USEA Young Event Horse Championships to be Held at Fair Hill International
The USEA is pleased to announce that the 2009 Spalding Labs USEA Young Event Horse Championships will be held on the Thursday and Friday of the Fair Hill International Three-Day Event in Elkton, Maryland on October 15-16. (February 5, 2009)

Date and Location Announced for 2009 North American Junior/Young Rider Championships Pending Final FEI Approval
Lexington, KY – Pending final FEI approval, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is announcing the following date and location for the 2009 North American Junior/Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC). The USEF has received preliminary approval from (February 5, 2009)

AEC Qualifications & Championship Points
The American Eventing Championships are still about eight months away, giving you plenty of time to get qualified and make plans to attend this fabulous eventing festival! The AEC will be held for the third year in a row at the picturesque Lamplight Eques (February 5, 2009)

Dressage Tests Announced for FEI Events
The following FEI events have posted which 2009 dressage tests they will use. (February 3, 2009)

Date of 2009 American Eventing Championships Announced
Mark your calendars! The sixth annual American Eventing Championships will be held at for the third year at the beautiful Lamplight Equestrian Center in Wayne, Illinois on September 10-13. (February 2, 2009)

USEA Web Store Gets a Facelift!
Check out the new, user-friendly USEA web store! (February 1, 2009)

Competition Schedule Revised for 2010 Games
The World Games 2010 Foundation today announced a revision to the competition schedule for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. (January 30, 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)

Eventing USA Welcomes ThorTurf as Column Sponsor
Eventing USA is pleased to welcome ThorTurf Equestrian Surfaces™, a revolutionary horse footing company, as the new sponsor of the popular horse health column, 'While You're Here Doc.' (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)

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)

USEA Online Auction Success
Another immensely successful USEA online auction has come to a close and what a hit it was. Critical to raising much needed funds that help support many of the USEA programs.... (January 23, 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)

USEA Area VIII Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner
Saturday February 7th, 2009 at the Columbus Zoo in Columbus,OH.... (January 20, 2009)

Update on T3DE Series for 2009
The new qualifications for the Training Level Three-Day Series approved at the USEA Annual Meeting last December have been postponed until 2010. The qualifications for participation is now at the discretion of the organizer. (January 15, 2009)

USEA 50th Anniversary Logo: And The Winner Is...
The USEA Board of Governors has chosen a logo to represent the Association’s 50th Anniversary. The winner is... (January 9, 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)

SmartPak™ Signs on as Title Sponsor of the Training Level Three-Day Series
The USEA is pleased to welcome SmartPak as the new title sponsor of the Training Level Three-Day Series, a wonderful series designed to educate Training level riders on the values of the long-format event. (December 21, 2008)

USEA – Planning Responsibly for 2009 Economic Challenges
The USEA is implementing a few changes in an effort to continue to maintain the financial soundness of the Association in the face of the current economic crisis in the U.S. We have been closely monitoring the economy since gas prices started inching up (December 19, 2008)

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)

Training Level Three-Day Winner Receives Stackhouse Saddle
Training level Three-Day Events are becoming more and more popular around the country, and they are known for giving out some incredible prizes to their participants. (December 3, 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)

SUCCEED Signs on as USEA Corporate Sponsor
The United States Eventing Association is proud to welcome SUCCEED® Digestive Conditioning as Corporate Sponsors and the "Official Digestive Conditioning Program of the USEA." (November 24, 2008)

USEF Watch List to Become Effective January 1
Lexington, KY − The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Executive Committee approved the specifications for the Eventing Watch List on November 17, 2008. Born out of discussions at the USEF/USEA Safety Summit in June, the goal of the Watch Li (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)

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)

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)

2009 FEI Rider and Horse Registration and Renewal Information
Lexington, KY— Following the decision of the General Assembly FEI Registration has been mandatory for all riders and horses competing in FEI competitions since January 1, 2006. Beginning January 1, 2009, any points acquired at a Competition where the ride (November 14, 2008)

Freedom Health Announces Winners of the 2008 USEA National SUCCEED® Challenge
Aurora, OH (November 10, 2008) - Freedom Health, LLC, is proud to announce the winners of the 2008 United States Eventing Association (USEA) SUCCEED® Challenge Series. This incentive program was open to USEA members competing in the Adequan® Gold Cup S (November 10, 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)

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 I and VI Young Riders Clinch Final 2008 USEF National Eventing Championship
Lexington, KY − The final United States Equestrian Federation National Eventing Championship of the year wrapped up the season at the Galway Downs International Three-Day Event. Held in Temecula, CA (concurrently with the CCI**) on November 1-2. Ju (November 5, 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)

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)

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)

Collier Jumps to the Lead At Galway Downs International Three-Day Event
Temecula, Calif., Nov. 2— Anna Collier and her spectacular jumping chestnut Uppercrust D have been knocking at the door of a big win for some time, and after a nearly flawless show jumping performance, she found that her time had come. They lowered only o (November 3, 2008)

2008 Adequan/USEA Gold Cup Champions Announced
With the 2008 competition season coming to a close, the Adequan/USEA Gold Cup Series is pleased to announce the winners of this exciting series. It was a tight race throughout the year, but in the end it was a pair of young friends who claimed the titles. (November 3, 2008)

Vote for Your Favorite AEC Winner to Appear on Magazine Cover
Attention concerned eventers! The upcoming Presidential election isn't the only one that needs your votes…and this one's open to all ages! (October 30, 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)

U.S.Eventing Association Receives 2008 Best of Leesburg Award
WASHINGTON D.C., October 29, 2008 -- U.S. Eventing Association has been selected for the 2008 Best of Leesburg Award in the Horses & Other Equines category by the U.S. Local Business Association (USLBA). The USLBA "Best of Local Business" Award Progra (October 29, 2008)

Training Opportunities Down Under
Ever wanted to visit Australia and spend all your time riding? Well the opportunity is now there for the taking..... (October 15, 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)

USEA/EMCO Future Event Horse Series Championships A Success
**Updated with photo galleries!** (October 7, 2008)

Junior/Young Rider National CCI* Team Championship
Description, procedure, and team entry information for Junior/Young Rider National CCI* Team Championship (September 23, 2008)

Competition Schedule Set for 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
LEXINGTON, KY-Sixteen days of eight world championships are officially scheduled for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. The competition schedule was released today by the World Games 2010 Foundation. (September 22, 2008)

Soggy Breeches But Safe Rides at Wellpride USEA AEC
Nearly eight inches of rain flooded the Chicago area during the past few days, and though the officials at the Wellpride AEC tried their best to run all the phases in each division, in the interest of safety they had no choice but to hold the upper levels (September 14, 2008)

Day Three Coverage of the 2008 Wellpride USEA AEC
The busiest day of the AEC has come and gone. Although heavy rains plagued the day, the riders struggled through and did the best they could with the situations they found themselves in…and most of them did it with a smile. (September 13, 2008)

Day Two Coverage of the 2008 Wellpride USEA American Eventing Championships
Today was the first day of cross country riding at the American Eventing Championships and the Novice and Beginner Novice riders came with their game faces on. The first rider left the start box at 9:00 and the rides continued through until 3:00 with onl (September 11, 2008)

Lower Levels Start Off 2008 Wellpride USEA American Eventing Championships with a Bang
The first day of official American Eventing Championship competition kicked off bright and sunny today and the Beginner Novice and Novice horses and riders were turned out to shine. The day started off with the Beginner Novice Amateur, Novice Horse, and (September 10, 2008)

Clark & Law Take Home Top Honors at YEH Championships
If the competition at this year’s American Eventing Championships is anything like that of the 2008 Spalding Labs / USEA Young Event Horse Championships, this will be one of the most exciting years yet and the competition is bound to be fierce. All of th (September 10, 2008)

USEA Wellpride AEC Web Cast - LIVE NOW!
(September 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)

Legally Thrilled: Law Wins CIC3* Adequan USEA Gold Cup At Richland
Leslie Law of Bluemont, VA, galloped with a grin after finishing his flawless show jumping round aboard Beatrice Rey-Hermes' Fleeceworks Mystere Du Val. (August 24, 2008)

Law Leads the CIC3* at Richland Park in the Adequan USEA Gold Cup
Leslie Law found himself atop the pack at the conclusion of the CIC3* dressage phase at the Richland Park Horse Trials, held August 21-24 in Richland, MI. (August 21, 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)

Rousing Event at Richland Park Set This Weekend
This weekend from August 21-24 is sure to be an exciting one at Richland Park in Richland, MI when event horses from all over the country will compete at the Richland Park Horse Trials. (August 19, 2008)

Heading to the Wellpride USEA American Eventing Championships This Year?
Consider a Patron Pass Friends & Family!
Welcome to the 2008 Wellpride USEA American Eventing Championships! Congratulations on your qualification and we look forward to seeing you at the Lamplight Equestrian Center. (August 14, 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)

Lucinda Green Weighs In On The One-fall Rule
Lucinda Green, who will be a keynote speaker at the USEA Convention this December in New Orleans, has always been a thought-provoking commentator on our sport. (August 12, 2008)

Miles and Dutton within Ten Points of Individual Lead; US Drops to Seventh as Germans Impress in Eventing at 2008 Olympic Games
It was an interesting cross-country day at the Beas River venue today as 70 horses took on Mike Etherington-Smith's eight minute cross country course. (August 11, 2008)

Dobbin Triumphs at Millbrook Horse Trials - an Adequan USEA Gold Cup Event
Corinne Ashton and Dobbin had only to travel three hours down the road from her home in Princeton, Massachusetts to win the Adequan USEA Advanced Gold Cup division at the Millbrook Horse Trials in Millbrook, New York. (August 11, 2008)

Important Information for Organizers
The USEA Policy for Recognized Competitions has been updated. While the policy has been in place for a number of years, it was felt clarification of Item 9a, the policy on Starter Fees. (August 8, 2008)

U.S. Horses Shine at First Horse Inspection at 2008 Olympic Games
Before the 2008 Olympic Games officially begun, the US Eventing riders had another important task at hand: all five American horses sailed through the first horse inspection. (August 8, 2008)

Millbrook Horse Trials Preps for a Popular Weekend
As the conclusion of the 2008 Adequan USEA Gold Cup Series grows near, competitors are gearing up to compete at this weekend’s Millbrook Horse Trials, which will take place from August 7th - 10th at Coole Park Farm in Millbrook, New York. (August 6, 2008)

CN North American Junior and Young Rider Championships Sun Highlights
The 2008 CN FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships at the Colorado Horse Park Presented by Gotham North culminated with the final competitions determining individual medalists as well as the team medalists in eventing. (August 4, 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)

First Batch of Horses Arrive Safe and Sound in Hong Kong
After a half-day journey from Amsterdam, the first batch of 13 horses arrived remarkably well on the morning of July 26 at their six-star stable accommodation in Hong Kong Olympic Equestrian Venue (Sha Tin). (July 28, 2008)

The North American Junior and Young Rider Championships are Upon Us
The CN FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC) presented by Gotham North at the Colorado Horse Park begins July 29, 2008. (July 28, 2008)

Golden Weekend for Boyd Martin and Bailey Wick in the Adequan USEA Gold Cup Series at Cosequin Stuart Horse Trials
Bailey Wick was able to secure his second win in the "Intermediate" section of the Adequan USEA Gold Cup Series this year, this time with Boyd Martin in the irons. (July 24, 2008)

SmartPak™ Reaches Another Milestone with 150 Million Supplements Served
Just a year and a half after they celebrated their 100 millionth SmartPak™ served, SmartPak Equine announced today that they have served their 150 millionth supplement in customized daily dose SmartPaks. (July 24, 2008)

Talented Youngsters Wow the Crowds at the Spalding Labs/USEA Young Event Horse Classes at Rebecca Farm
The Spalding Labs/USEA Young Event Horse competition got underway yesterday at the spectacular Event at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell, Montana. (July 24, 2008)

Rebecca Farm Gears Up for International Weekend and Adequan USEA Gold Cup
Rebecca Farm will once again open its gates to over 450 riders and horses July 24th – 27th, 2008 in an equestrian competition that encompasses the disciplines of Dressage, Cross Country, Roads and Tracks, Steeplechase, and Show Jumping. (July 24, 2008)

United States Equestrian Team Members Travel to Hong Kong with SUCCEED® Digestive Conditioning Program®
Freedom Health, LLC, is proud to have supported the United States Equestrian Team (USET) in Show Jumping, Dressage and Eventing by providing SUCCEED® Digestive Conditioning Program® to all interested team members. (July 23, 2008)

Boyd Martin and Bailey Wick Bounce into the Lead in the CIC2* at Cosequin Stuart Horse Trials
It was an Australian upset today in the CIC2* at the Cosequin Stuart Horse Trials, as Boyd Martin and Bailey Wick galloped around Derek di Grazia's rolling cross-country course, and took over the lead in this division. (July 19, 2008)

Under the Influence is Over the Top at the Cosequin Stuart Horse Trials
Erika Peterson and Under the Influence swept the competition today in the Adequan USEA Gold Cup Intermediate division at the Cosequin Stuart Horse Trials in Victor, New York. (July 18, 2008)

Maui Jim Wraps Up After a Soggy Weekend
Stormy weather didn't dampen the competitors' spirits this past weekend at the Maui Jim Horse Trials in Wayne, Illinois and hundreds of riders turned out for this prestigious event. (July 15, 2008)

Eventing Safety Summit Report
As a response to an uncharacteristically tragic Eventing season the USEF and USEA held the first ever Eventing Safety Summit in Lexington, Kentucky, on June 7 and 8, 2008. (June 9, 2008)

Woodside Brings Barnacle A Poignant Adequan USEA Gold Cup Victory
Josh Barnacle and his Selle Francais gelding Florestan du Serein hadn’t contested the Advanced level in nearly three years, but the pair from Santa Rosa, Calif., still cruised to a decisive victory at the Woodside Horse Trials. (May 27, 2008)

Attention All Active Competitors, Officials, and Organizers
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY: the first fall of competitor, at obstacles, on the Cross-Country course will result in Elimination. (May 22, 2008)

Sensors Pinpoint 'Faulty' Approach
Engineering graduates at Bristol University will be carrying out research at a series of horse trials as part of efforts to make the sport safer. (May 20, 2008)

Captain Mark Phillips - Education is the Answer
“Everyone has an opinion on the reasons behind the spate of bad eventing accidents. But no one has a solution — and I’m sure that’s because there isn’t one easy answer." (April 20, 2008)

Bidding Procedure for the FEI World Equestrian Games 2014
With preparations for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games In Lexington, Kentucky well under way, the time has come to think of the FEI World Equestrian Games 2014. (February 11, 2008)

2009 Revisions for Qualifications for FEI Eventing Judges
The FEI Eventing Committee has reviewed the qualifications for the FEI eventing judges and will propose the following changes for the Revision of the 2009 FEI Rules for Eventing. (February 8, 2008)

Education and Communication – the Key to a Safer Sport FEI Eventing Safety Forum, Copenhagen (DEN), 19 January 2008
The sport of Eventing must reach new heights in education, experimentation, data collection and communication in its quest to reduce – or even eliminate - the risk of tragic accidents. (January 20, 2008)

Safety Alert – Dealing with Icy Footing
For most of us, winter brings with it that delightful menu of snow, ice, and cold temperatures, all of which leads to unique horse management challenges. (January 17, 2008)

G10 Summit – Planning for the Future
The much anticipated G10 Summit proved to be the high point of this year’s USEA Annual Meeting and Convention, presented by Nutrena. The Summit, which was held Saturday, December 8, was a gathering of all eventing enthusiasts involved in the sport, from (January 7, 2008)

2007 USEA/Spalding Labs Young Event Horse Series Championships Photo Gallery
A survey of photos from the day. (September 13, 2007)

2007 USEA/Spalding Labs Young Event Horse Series Championships Photo Gallery
Gallery of photos from the day (September 13, 2007)

29 Horses Vie for Honors at the Difficult Run Pony Club Future Event Horse Competition (Photo Gallery Added)
The new Future Event Horse Pilot Program attracted a total of 29 young horses to Difficult Run Pony Club Horse Trials at Frying Pan Park, Herndon, Virginia on Friday. (August 29, 2007)

Future Event Horse at Talbot Run Results - New Pictures and Links Added!
(August 1, 2007)

Champagne Run Future Event Horse Results
(July 30, 2007)

Maryland Horse Trials Future Event Horse Results
(July 24, 2007)

USEA Members Receive Discount from Bit of Britain Saddlery
Bit of Britain Saddlery and owner John Nunn, decade-long sponsors of all things eventing-related, including the USEA, recently partnered with the USEA on a brand new venture—a member’s benefits program. (July 23, 2007)

2007 USEA/Spalding Labs Young Event Horse Venues (Updated 9/28)
(July 17, 2007)

Compete in a Training Level Three-Day Event and Win a Stackhouse Saddle!
Want to experience the ultimate rush of competing in a three-day event, learn to gallop over steeplechase fences, get advice from the country's top eventing trainers, and be in the running to win a Stackhouse saddle? Sound too good to be true? Well, inst (June 27, 2007)

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)

USEF Forms Safety Task Force
The USEF has formed a Task Force to review current safety procedures at USEF competitions and to make recommendations to the USEF Safety Committee regarding possible changes to safety standards for licensed competitions, regardless of breed or discipline. (June 12, 2007)

USEA Logowear Color & Style Options
(May 16, 2007)

"Officially Yours", by Karen Winn and Cindy DePorter
Volume 3, issue 1 (April 7, 2007)

Cindy Burge Memorial ICP Grant
The Cindy Burge Memorial ICP Grant is offered each year by each USEA Area's Adult Rider Program to one (or more) of its Area's instructors who meet the grant's qualification standards and is selected as a recipient. These qualification standards include (March 14, 2007)

List Your Eventing Stallion on the New USEA Stallion Page
New USEA Stallion Resource page, your link to producing the next World Champion. (February 18, 2007)

Send us Your College/University Equestrian Program Information
New USEA Resource, information about U.S. University and Colleges offering Equestrian Eventing Programs. (February 8, 2007)

2007 USEA/Spalding Labs Young Event Horse Series Set To Begin
The USEA/Spalding Labs Young Event Horse Series will kick off its 2007 season March 14 at the Sporting Days in Aiken Horse Trials in Aiken, South Carolina. (January 31, 2007)

USEA "Officially Yours" by Gretchen Butts
Volume 2 / Issue 2 / Aug 2006 (September 6, 2006)

2006 USEA/Spalding Labs Young Event Horse Series Kicks Off
The 2006 USEA/Spalding Labs Young Event Horse Series kicked off March 17 at the Rocking Horse Spring Horse Trials in Altoona, Florida. Due to the early date, only a five-year-old division was held. (May 19, 2006)

USEA "Officially Yours" by Gretchen Butts
Volume 2 / Issue 1 / Jan 2006 (January 9, 2006)

Behind the Scenes with the Cross-Country Course Controller
(December 13, 2005)

Head Injuries In Riders: Think Smart!
(December 13, 2005)

United States Wins Bid to Host 2010 World Equestrian Games
First Time Outside of Europe, the United States Will Host World's Largest Equestrian Competition at Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky (December 6, 2005)

About the Events
(November 1, 2005)

USEA "Officially Yours" by Gretchen Butts
Volume 1 / Issue 3 / July 2005 (July 1, 2005)

 South Farm H.T. and Training Level 3 Day (OH) - Website

 Stoneleigh-Burnham Summer H.T (MA) - Website

 Oxbow H.T.(NJ, A-2) - Event Cancelled.

 20th Anniversary Cosequin Stuart Horse Trials and(NY, A-1) - Closing Date extended to July 13.

 Event at Rebecca Farm(MT, A-7) - Training Level Three-Day cancelled.

 Coconino Summer II H.T.(AZ, A-10) - Now offering CT for A,I,P,T,N,BN levels.

 Catalpa Corner Charity H.T.(IA, A-4) - Health Certificate for out of state horses should be dated within 30 days of competition

 Coconino Summer I H.T.(AZ, A-10) - CT added: I and P for Junior/Young Riders. I: FEI 2* Test A; P: FEI 1* Test A.

 Fitch's Corner H.T.(NY, A-1) - Entry Limit per competitor has been increased to four (4).

 Midsouth Pony Club H.T.(KY, A-8) - Event Website correction: www.midsouthponyclub.org

 Great Vista Horse Trials(NY, A-1) - Closing Date Extended to June 22.

 Encore H.T.(MI, A-8) - Closing Date Extended to June 16.