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...
Jump 4 Joy USA Returns as Partner for the 2026 YEH Symposium
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is excited to welcome Jump 4 Joy USA as a returning sponsor of the 2026 Ocala Horse Properties USEA YEH Symposium, which will take place in Ocala, Florida, on Monday, Feb. 16.
Kerrits Continues Partnership as the Official Competition & Training Apparel of the USEA
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to announce the continuation of its partnership with Kerrits as the “Official Competition and Training Apparel of the USEA” for 2026 and 2027.
Did You Know? Fun Facts About the 2025 World Equestrian Brands USEA Rider of the Year Boyd Martin
In May, Boyd Martin reached no. 1 on the FEI Eventing World Athlete rankings, the first time a U.S. rider had held that position in more than 20 years.
2026 New Year’s Resolution - Get Horse Insurance!
For many of us, 2025 was a wild ride. So, after taking a collective sigh of relief, let’s plan for 2026! And while no one wants to kick off this year pondering all the ways our horses could rack up high dollar vet bills, or find themselves in a life-threatening situation, if the last several ...
Why the Future of Eventing Depends on Self Mastery
There is a moment many people in this sport know well. You are prepared. The plan is clear. The training is there. And yet, as pressure enters the picture, something shifts. Breathing becomes shallow. Focus narrows. Communication tightens. What should feel fluid suddenly feels strained....
Here’s How to Recognize the Signs of Poor Saddle Balance
In our last article together with Bates Saddles, the Official Saddle of the United States Eventing Association, we showed you how to correctly position your saddle within the optimal saddle platform behind the shoulder blade and in front of the last rib. But even with your saddle in the right pla...
Is Your Saddle in the Right Place? Here’s How to Check
In our last article, together with Bates Saddles, the Official Saddle of the United States Eventing Association, we walked you through how to perform a routine health and safety check on your saddle because a well-maintained saddle is essential for both performance and comfort. Once your saddle i...
Q&A with Dr. Mathieu Spriet on Equine PET Scans
Dr. Mathieu Spriet is an Associate Professor of Diagnostic Imaging at the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of California- Davis. In 2015, Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation funded the first research project that performed positron emission tomography (PET) scans on equine ...

























