Where Jump Saddles Lose Riders: Stability Under the Leg
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.
Where Jump Saddles Lose Riders: Stability Under the Leg
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.
Earn Year-End Achievements on the All New USEA Combined Test Leaderboard
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to announce the establishment of a new national Combined Test (CT) leaderboard, creating an additional pathway for recognition within the existing competition framework. This initiative, created by the USEA Membership Committee and approved...
USEA Board Approves New Intro Level
Growing the sport of eventing in the United States remains a central goal of the United States Eventing Association (USEA) and its Membership Committee. Through feedback from members, coaches, and prospective participants, a common theme emerged: while interest in the sport is strong, the cross-c...
USEA Podcast #412: The Stories that Defined Kentucky
Fresh off of the heels of a U.S. win at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, the crew sits down to recap the weekend in the bluegrass and all the pairs that impressed during the CCI4*-S and CCI5*-L competitions. From well-deserved wins, to horses who won our hearts, to a moment that USEA CEO Ro...
Risky Business
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.
Next Generation of Eventing Talent Announced for 2026 MARS Bromont Rising Program
The MARS Bromont Rising U25 scholarship program, administered by the USEA Foundation, is pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s grant funding for riders aiming to compete in the MARS Bromont CCI (Quebec, Canada) taking place June 4–7.
Eventing Venues Are Moving to Digital Waivers
At most schooling events, the alligators appear early in the day. Not real ones, of course—but if you ask the first few young horses approaching the water complex, they’re convinced something with snapping jaws is hiding just beneath the surface.
The Overlooked Impact of Respiratory Challenges in Eventing
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.
