About Us

Who We Are

The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization committed to providing eventing enthusiasts with a competitive level suited to their individual skills. 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. Just as importantly, the USEA provides a means for all riders, regardless of age or ability, to experience the thrill of eventing.

The USEA (formerly USCTA) was founded in September 1959 through the vision of Alexander Mackay-Smith who felt that, in addition to the AHSA and USET, a third organization was needed to promote the fledgling sport of combined training in the United States. Initially, the Association’s roster included just two dozen names, including Mackay-Smith and other notables such as Jack Fritz, Philip Hoffman, Roger Maher, and Lana Wright (née DuPont). On December 1, 2001 the USCTA became the USEA when the Board of Governors decided to follow the FEI’s adoption of the term ‘eventing’ for the international sport previously known as combined training.

Our Mission

The mission of the USEA is much the same as that of the USCTA in 1959: to advance the sport of eventing through education of riders, trainers, officials, and organizers, with the health and well-being of the horse of paramount importance. The Association, through the direction of the Board of Governors, continues to strive to make the sport of eventing safe, fun, fair, and affordable to all who join our ranks.

The USEA recognizes more than 250 events throughout the U.S. that host nearly 42,000 entries per year. The USEA has more than 12,500 members and strives to provide riders from Beginner Novice to the five-star level with an exceptional eventing experience.

The organization is run by a Board of Governors of around twenty individuals, various committees, and a permanent staff of around fifteen who fulfill the daily needs of the organization from the headquarters in Leesburg, Virginia.

Goals

The USEA will be an indispensable resource for members regarding education, safety, horse welfare, certification, training, and information.
The USEA will be a leader in making eventing competition user-friendly, enjoyable, efficient, simple, and affordable.
The USEA will promote the sport of eventing as a recognized spectator sport.
The USEA will be financially secure and stable in order to achieve its strategic direction.