The United States Eventing Association acknowledges that many of the lands upon which we ride, compete, and train are lands that in the past have been worked or stewarded by enslaved people, indigenous groups, indentured laborers, and others from whom land was taken or who performed coerced labor. We recognize the losses of those people and the fact that many descendants remain in our communities today. We honor those individuals, recognize their loss, and respect these places that are integral to the continuation of our sport.
By assisting and educating competitors, event organizers, and officials; maintaining responsible safety standards; and registering qualified competitions and clinics, the USEA offers strong and continuous training opportunities for an ever-expanding field of world-class competitors.
When Stephanie Watko first met Brinley Gold, she wasn’t looking for another horse. A mixed-animal veterinarian, Watko was about a year out of veterinary school and working in Florida when a rescue she frequently assisted called her out to geld a 5- or 6-month-old colt. The procedure wou...
The ARMA USEA Training divisions joined the competition fun at the 2026 USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) presented by Nutrena Feeds on Wednesday. Read on to see who is leading the field i...
Wednesday saw the start of an action packed week out on the cross-country courses at the 2026 USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds (AEC), with the Bates USEA Preliminary,...
Eventing is best described as an equestrian triathlon. The sport originated as a cavalry test and is comprised of three phases: dressage, cross-country, and show jumping. Eventing tests horse and rider pairs more completely than any other.
