United States Eventing Association

Doing hard stuff is hard. It requires energy and time and dedication and a willingness to fail or come-up short. Perhaps that’s why so many of us struggle taking-on additional challenges in our already challenging-enough lives. Not only that, our brains have been designed to seek smooth; to conse...

Happy National Coaches Day! Did you know that the USEA has a program dedicated to the education and certification of eventing coaches? The USEA Eventing Coaches Program (ECP) was designed to ensure that the sport of eventing continues to be taught at the highest standard. Whether you’re a rider l...

With a natural break in competitions coming up throughout many USEA Areas, autumn clinic season is heating up. Whether you’re riding with a local legend or a visiting Olympian, a bit of preparation can help you make the most of your experience. The team at STRIDER has some tips to help you and yo...

As surprising as it might seem, imagination is considered one of the strongest of all mental coaching skills. For example, is it possible to lose but still imagine we’re winners? Can we fail but still imagine we're not failures?

The United States Eventing Association (USEA), the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), and the 2026 Dressage Test Writing Working Group are excited to announce the creation of 12 new dressage tests that will be utilized in competition at the start of the 2026 eventing season.

Last month we discussed a visualization technique designed to help us overcome challenges that are too risky to actually practice (like falling), but what about those challenges that aren’t risky? What about those that bother us but don’t threaten us? What about those that feel more dramatic than...

The United States Eventing Association’s (USEA) Eventing Coaches Program (ECP) is delighted to announce that the 2026 ECP Symposium will take place Jan. 13–15 at Malvern House Farm in Citra, Florida, the beautiful property owned by Robin Walker and Kara Andrew.

Curious as to if you are ready to make the move up to a new level before the 2025 season ends? Now might be a good time to refresh your knowledge of the regulations set aside for each level as outlined in Appendix 3 of the