United States Eventing Association

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This USEA Podcast episode celebrates sport horse breeding in the U.S. USEA Podcast host Nicole Brown sits down with U.S. breeder DiDi Callahan to talk about everything from selecting a sire, perfecting upon your mare, developing young horses, and more. If you have ever thought about giving sport ...

Keeping a horse properly hydrated sounds simple—just provide clean, fresh water and let them drink. But in the real world, it’s not always that easy. Horses often drink less when they’re traveling, adjusting to a new environment, dealing with heat or cold, or recovering from illness. And when wat...

At the highest levels of the sport, the foundations are non-negotiable. Rider fitness, position, preparation and correct saddle fit must all be in place before meaningful performance can occur. These are the essentials that underpin every successful round.

Learning footwork is a key concept when teaching a young horse to jump. Using grids in the arena over show jumps will set them up for success as they start to learn about cross-country questions like banks and ditches and will help them learn rhythm and relaxation.

The 2026 United States Eventing Association (USEA) American Eventing Championships (AEC) presented by Nutrena Feeds is headed back to the Kentucky H...

Every sport carries some risk, but equestrian activities involve working with animals that weigh over 1,000 pounds—and whose first instinct is often to flee first, ask questions later.

In eventing, success depends on a horse’s ability to perform across three demanding phases. Riders invest heavily in fitness, strength, and rideability, yet one critical factor is often overlooked: respiratory efficiency.

The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with The Jockey Club for the 2026 season. As part of this continued collaboration, The Jockey Club will return as a Silver Sponsor of the USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) and a Contributi...