Hall of Fame

USEA's Eventing Hall of Fame

Induction into the United States Eventing Association's Eventing Hall of Fame is the highest honor awarded within the sport of eventing in the United States. Those inducted into the USEA's Eventing Hall of Fame have truly made a difference in the sport of eventing. Inductees have included past Association presidents, volunteers, riders, founding members, course designers, officials, organizers, horses, horse owners, and coaches.

Criteria for Induction

  • A record of working tirelessly over a period of years on behalf of the sport's growth, development, and/or the welfare of event horses.
  • Riders must be retired from representing the U.S. in international team competitions for a minimum of five years (Olympic Games, World Equestrian Games, Pan American Games, or other CCIOs).
  • Horses must be retired from representing the U.S. in international team competition for a minimum of two years.
  • Nominees may not be a current member of the Hall of Fame Screening Committee and/or the USEA Board of Governors (with the exception of former USEA Presidents).
  • All nominees should demonstrate a consistency of excellence.

Every four years, at the discretion of the USEA Board of Governors candidates for induction are compiled. A screening committee consisting of current Hall of Fame inductees, current/former USEA/USCTA Presidents and CEOs research and screen the candidates following selection guidelines and criteria. The screening committee then provides a ballot of proposed Hall of Fame inductees to the USEA Board of Governors for their approval. The induction takes place at the USEA's Eventing Hall of Fame Dinner during the USEA Annual Meeting & Convention.

Hall of Fame Inductees

Tim and Nina Gardner

Nina and Tim Gardner have been active supporters of the sport and its future for many years as owners, breeders, and volunteers of the Association...

Dr. A. Martin Simensen (1930-1995)

Dr. A. Martin “Marty” Simensen served as the U.S. Equestrian Team (USET) Veterinarian for over 22 years and was widely known and loved for his commitment to his patients and the owners behind them...

Karen O'Connor

Karen Lende O’Connor has competed in five Olympic Games, three World Equestrian Games, and two Pan American Games...

Howard Simpson

Howard Simpson grew up fox hunting and served as Master of the Foxhounds (MFH) for the Mill Creek Hunt in Illinois...

Captain Mark Phillips

Captain Mark Phillips was born on September 22, 1948, in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, England...

Out and About

Out and About (“Outie”), a 16.2 hand dark bay Thoroughbred gelding (L'Amour Rullah x Incarnadine), was Kerry Millikin’s horse of a lifetime and one of the greatest eventing Thoroughbreds of all time...

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