Diamond Dog Shines Bright as USEA Preliminary 6-Year-Old Horse of the Year
When Jesslyn Woodall’s Intermediate horse started showing signs of tendonitis a few years ago, she made the decision to let him enjoy a lighter career for a longer future. “He had done all he needed to,” she recalled.
The Eventing Saddle Buyer's Guide: Fit, Function & Finding the Right Match
The saddle is your most important piece of equipment, the vital connection between you and your horse. Understanding what makes an effective eventing saddle, and how to ensure proper fit for both horse and rider, is essential for success in this demanding sport.
Patience and Planning Lead Kokoleka to 2025 USEA 7-Year-Old Horse of the Year Title
The economics of being a professional rider often mean selling your top horse to fund the next group of young horses, and that’s exactly what brought Kate Brown to Ireland four years ago on a cold, stormy night. Brown had just sold one of her Advanced horses and was looking for a young horse who ...
Liability and Coverage Gaps Every Equestrian Owner Should Understand
If you own a farm or run a training business, farm insurance and liability insurance are essential. We spoke with Don Graves, President of the Marshall+Sterling Equine Division, about the most common coverage gaps he sees and how equestrians can better protect what they’ve built.
FLAIR Joins USEA as Official Educational Partner for 2026
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to welcome Achieve Equine as an Official USEA Educational Partner for 2026, through their FLAIR brand.
Strider Continues as USEA Educational Partner for 2026
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to announce STRIDER will continue its partnership, serving as the “Official Educational Partner” of the USEA. A leader in the equestrian industry, STRIDER is committed to making equestrian sport more accessible at all levels, and this partn...
'Friesian From the Dryer' Kimberlake Jophiel Wins 2025 SmartEquine USEA Pony of the Year Title
In her earlier eventing years, Molly Smith competed up to the Intermediate level primarily on off-the-track Thoroughbreds. These days, however, you can find her competing at the Beginner Novice level on a very different mount— Kimberlake Jophiel, a 12-year-old Fell Pony gelding (by Kimberlake Gab...
Gallagher’s Water Joins USEA as Corporate Sponsor for 2026
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to announce that Gallagher’s Water has joined as a Corporate Sponsor and the “Official Equine Hydration Beverage of the USEA.”
Points, Progress, and a Plan: Meet 2025 SmartEquine USEA Stallion of the Year FR's Citadel
When Kyle Carter headed to breeder Andras Szieberth’s farm in Ocala, Florida, six years ago to look at a promising mare, he wasn’t expecting to come home with a breeding stallion. But thanks to his wife Jennifer Carter’s keen eye, a 2-year-old FR’s Citadel headed home with them to their Five Ring...

























