Our horses experience the world in ways that are often more complex than we realize. Behaviors we may label as quirks, habits, or personality traits can sometimes be signs of stress, anxiety, or an overwhelmed nervous system. In The Horse First series, we explore the relationships, care, and unde...

TEAPRO Grant-Supported Initiative Engages Riders Across the Region to Develop Precision Pacing Skills

The Ride the Pace program is gaining significant traction as a growing resource for equestrian competitors looking to sharpen their pace judgment and ride the critical 400-meter-...

Are you considering competing in a USEA Classic Series event or would just like to learn more? A classic format event in eventing (or "long format") is a three-day competition featuring four phases on the cross-country day: Phases A & C (roads and tracks), Phase B (steeplechase), and Phase D (cro...

Every eventer knows the feeling: cross-country day arrives, but something feels off. Maybe your week of preparation fell apart, your horse is sharper than expected, or an early mistake rattles your confidence.

The USEA Eventing Coaches Program (ECP) aims to produce and improve the craft and art in the teaching of riding and horse management through a pathway of workshops, assessments, and ultimately, certification of coaches.

Dive into the fascinating world of cross-country course design with Adri Doyle and Beth Perkins—two of the leading female designers in the U.S. They take listeners behind the scenes of what it really takes to build a course, from balancing challenge and safety to understanding how horses read que...

As a lifelong student of the sport, Emily Mastervich, a USEA Eventing Coaches Program (ECP) Level V Coach and Faculty member, saw certification from the ECP as a rite of passage when she began her journey in 2009.

In this episode of the USEA Podcast, veterinarian and FLAIR® Equine Nasal Strip founder Jim Chiapetta joins the conversation to discuss the importance of equine respiratory health in performance horses. He shares the story behind the development of the nasal strips and explains the science of how...

Building behaviors that help us become bolder, braver, and brighter is a goal that all of us share. From creating courage and confidence to overcoming fears and failures, our performance and success is ultimately determined by our actions and intentions.

Great eventing partnerships don’t happen by chance. They’re built through patience, understanding, and through taking the time to listen to your horse. In our new video series, The Horse First, we look at the relationships, care, and understanding necessary which allows horses and riders to perfo...