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.
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.
Youth Mentorship Program Now Open for Applications: Kick Off at USEA Intercollegiate & IEL Championships
The United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) is excited to announce the opening of applications for the 2026 Youth Mentorship Program, which will be hosted at up to four major championships and events this year. The first deadline for applications is approaching on Tuesday, April 21 for th...
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 ...
'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...
From Local Challenges to a National Stage: The Road to the 2026 Adams Horse Supply Adult Team Championships
Are you an Adult Rider looking to set new competition goals for the 2026 season? Interested in experiencing the excitement of team competition while connecting with fellow riders who share similar life experiences? Consider competing in a USEA Adult Team Challenge this year!
Area VII Young Riders and Northwest Pony Club Unite for John Camlin Clinic
Area VII Young Riders and the Northwest Region Pony Club share more than a passion for horses, they share a deep commitment to education, thoughtful horsemanship, and building a strong, connected equestrian community. That shared vision came to life during a recent joint clinic with renowned even...
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...
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 EA21 Applications Are Open!
Applications for the USEA Emerging Athlete U21 Program (EA21) in 2026 are now available for those who meet the requirements to apply. The purpose of the USEA EA21 program is to identify and provide consistent quality instruction to the next generation of elite event riders. The aim is to create a...
