United States Eventing Association

In just one month, USEA members from near and far will converge on Seattle, Washington for the 2024 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention at The Westin Seattle on December 12-15. The Convention Schedule is already overflowing with exciting educational sessions and thought-provoking presentations, there is still more to come in the weeks ahead. Don’t miss your chance to register for this can’t-miss end-of-year event!

Bec Braitling is passionate about continuing education in the sport of eventing— not just for riders, but for coaches as well.

The USEA Annual Meeting & Convention is easily one of the most influential weeks in the sport of eventing in the U.S. and this year it is headed to Seattle, Washington, Dec. 12-15. USEA Podcast Host Nicole Brown talks about all the details surrounding this year's Convention with USEA CEO Rob Burk and USEA President Lou Leslie. From important discussions around safety and horsemanship to a charity poker tournament and more, there is so much going on in Seattle this year that you won't want to miss!

The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is excited to announce Gallops Saddlery is returning as a Contributing Level Sponsor of the 2024 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention.

Registration is now open for the 2024 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention, which will take place in the Pacific Northwest in just under two months at The Westin Seattle in Seattle, Washington, on Dec. 12-15! Experience the natural beauty of the Emerald City and take in iconic landmarks like the Space Needle and Pike Place Market, while connecting with fellow eventing enthusiasts during engaging seminars and meetings. Click here to secure your spot at this year’s convention.

The United States Eventing Associations’ (USEA) Eventing Coaches Program (ECP) is pleased to announce the dates and location of the upcoming 2025 USEA ECP Symposium, hosted by Galway Downs. The annual ECP Symposium, which is typically held in the southeast U.S., will be moving West next year to further open the door to education to a wider audience of interested candidates. The symposium will now be hosted on Jan. 14-16, at Galway Downs in Temecula, California.

Group rides are an important tool to include in the education of both riders and horses to give them a well-rounded education, enhance the rider’s skills, and give confidence to both horses and riders. Managed well, group rides also add to the enjoyment of our sport.

If you’ve competed in an FEI event in recent years, there’s a good chance you’ve had the pleasure of riding a show jumping course designed by Chris Barnard or Marc Donovan. Collectively, the course designing duo has left their mark on dozens of venues throughout the U.S., with some of the most notable being The Event at Rebecca Farm (Kalispell, Montana), Tryon International Equestrian Center (Mill Spring, North Carolina), Stable View (Aiken, South Carolin), Carolina International (Raeford, North Carolina), Galway Downs (Temecula, California), and the USEA American Eventing Championships.

With the AEC in our rearview mirror, the United States Eventing Association (USEA) is officially starting the countdown to the 2024 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention in Seattle, Washington! On Dec. 12-15, the USEA invites its members to join us at The Westin Seattle hotel to discuss, learn, and enjoy being surrounded by fellow eventing enthusiasts.

The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is thrilled to announce that eventer and horseman Tik Maynard will give the keynote address at the 2024 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention, held Dec. 12-15 in Seattle, Washington.