The Eventing Saddle Buyer's Guide: Fit, Function & Finding the Right Match
The saddle is your most important piece of equipment, the vital connection between you and your horse. Understanding what makes an effective eventing saddle, and how to ensure proper fit for both horse and rider, is essential for success in this demanding sport.
Liability and Coverage Gaps Every Equestrian Owner Should Understand
If you own a farm or run a training business, farm insurance and liability insurance are essential. We spoke with Don Graves, President of the Marshall+Sterling Equine Division, about the most common coverage gaps he sees and how equestrians can better protect what they’ve built.
FLAIR Joins USEA as Official Educational Partner for 2026
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to welcome Achieve Equine as an Official USEA Educational Partner for 2026, through their FLAIR brand.
Strider Continues as USEA Educational Partner for 2026
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to announce STRIDER will continue its partnership, serving as the “Official Educational Partner” of the USEA. A leader in the equestrian industry, STRIDER is committed to making equestrian sport more accessible at all levels, and this partn...
Gallagher’s Water Joins USEA as Corporate Sponsor for 2026
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to announce that Gallagher’s Water has joined as a Corporate Sponsor and the “Official Equine Hydration Beverage of the USEA.”
Jump 4 Joy USA Returns as Partner for the 2026 YEH Symposium
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is excited to welcome Jump 4 Joy USA as a returning sponsor of the 2026 Ocala Horse Properties USEA YEH Symposium, which will take place in Ocala, Florida, on Monday, Feb. 16.
Kerrits Continues Partnership as the Official Competition & Training Apparel of the USEA
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to announce the continuation of its partnership with Kerrits as the “Official Competition and Training Apparel of the USEA” for 2026 and 2027.
USEA Strategic Planning Meeting Highlights and 2026 Focus Areas
Eventing and the broader horse industry is experiencing a period of significant change. These shifts are being driven by a variety of factors, including economic pressures, evolving age demographics, reduced access to land and facilities, and changing levels of exposure to and understanding of ho...
2026 New Year’s Resolution - Get Horse Insurance!
For many of us, 2025 was a wild ride. So, after taking a collective sigh of relief, let’s plan for 2026! And while no one wants to kick off this year pondering all the ways our horses could rack up high dollar vet bills, or find themselves in a life-threatening situation, if the last several ...
Why the Future of Eventing Depends on Self Mastery
There is a moment many people in this sport know well. You are prepared. The plan is clear. The training is there. And yet, as pressure enters the picture, something shifts. Breathing becomes shallow. Focus narrows. Communication tightens. What should feel fluid suddenly feels strained....
Here’s How to Recognize the Signs of Poor Saddle Balance
In our last article together with Bates Saddles, the Official Saddle of the United States Eventing Association, we showed you how to correctly position your saddle within the optimal saddle platform behind the shoulder blade and in front of the last rib. But even with your saddle in the right pla...






















