United States Eventing Association

On March 18, 2019, I got to the barn before sunrise like I did every morning, and this time I was looking forward to celebrating What A Trippi's 16th birthday with some special treats and a ride. The second I opened his stall door to throw him some hay, I knew something was wrong. He was standing just off enough to raise an alarm.

The United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) is thrilled to announce SmartPak has returned as the “Official Supplement Feeding System of the USEA” for 2024. As part of their partnership with the USEA, SmartPak is also a “Gold Sponsor of the USEA American Eventing Championships,” “Contributing Sponsor of the ATC at the AEC,” “Bronze Sponsor of the Classic Series,” and “Contributing Sponsor of the Young Event Horse Series."

When you’re ready to downsize or sell your farm, countless variables are likely on your mind. Are you selling your horses or finding a new barn for them? Are you shifting your lifestyle or just your owned acreage? How do you ensure you’re not forgetting any crucial details?

Get a better understanding of degenerative joint disease (DJD) and how you and your veterinarian can work together to help manage the disease in your horse.

The United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) is excited to welcome Jump 4 Joy USA as a “Gold Sponsor of the 2024 Ocala Horse Properties USEA YEH Symposium,” which will take place in Ocala, Florida on Tuesday, February 20. In addition to financial support for the event, Jump 4 Joy USA will be providing portable cross-country jumps for the YEH Masterclass evening session at Redtail Ridge Farm South, as well as discounts on purchase of their products for the attendees. Click here to register for the 2024 Ocala Horse Properties USEA YEH Symposium.

One of the hottest topics in any equestrian industry is gut health. Attendees of the 2023 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention were treated to a crash course in the equine digestive system led by Doug Leavitt and Alex Brannon with USEA sponsor Nutrena Feeds. Leavitt and Brannon talked in-depth about the role probiotics and calcite can play in gut and immune support in horses and how Nutrena’s newest proprietary blend, Digestive Shield, checks all of the boxes.

The United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) is delighted to announce that Ocala Horse Properties has signed on to support the USEA Young Event Horse (YEH) Program as the title sponsor of the 2024 USEA YEH Symposium. The Ocala Horse Properties USEA YEH Symposium will be held in Ocala, Florida, on Tuesday, Feb. 20, and features a morning session on evaluating jumping, galloping and conformation at Majestic Oaks Ocala, as well as a YEH Masterclass in the evening at Redtail Ridge Farm South. Click here to register to attend.

The United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) is thrilled to welcome ARMA, a Shires Equestrian Products brand, as the newest Corporate Partner of the USEA. ARMA joins as the “Official Horse Boot of the USEA” and will support the following USEA programs and events as part of their partnership: a “Gold Sponsor of the USEA American Eventing Championships,” a “Contributing Sponsor of the USEA Adult Team Championships,” a “Contributing Sponsor of the USEA Emerging Athletes U21 Program,” and a “Contributing Sponsor of the USEA Annual Meeting and Convention.”

There are currently 48 states which are covered under the Equine Activity Liability Act. This act, which does not apply in the states of California or Maryland, shifts the burden of the risk involved in equine activities onto the participant. However, as USEA Board of Governor member and attorney Yvonne Ocrant pointed out during her seminar, “Equine Law 101: Understanding & Minimizing Risk of Liability in Equine Activities,” which took place during the 2023 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention, there are always exceptions to every rule.

The United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) is pleased to announce that Kerrits will be extending their partnership as the “Official Competition and Training Apparel of the USEA” for 2024 and 2025. Kerrits will also support the following USEA programs and events through their partnership: “Silver Sponsor of the USEA American Eventing Championships,” “Contributing Sponsor of the Adult Team Championships at the AEC,” “Contributing Sponsor of the USEA Emerging Athletes U21 Program,” “Contributing Sponsor of the USEA Young Event Horse Program,” “Contributing Sponsor of the USEA Intercollegiate and Interscholastic Eventing Championships,” and “Contributing Sponsor of the USEA Annual Meeting & Convention.”