United States Eventing Association

As we close out 2025, the USEA would like to recognize the many volunteers who dedicated their time to our sport this year. The USEA’s Volunteer Incentive Program (VIP) tracks hours logged by volunteers at USEA recognized events, and we’ve put together some stats!

This fall, the United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) made a callout to the membership to nominate volunteers that they think deserves as extra “thanks” for the hard work they contributed to the sport in 2025… and the USEA Members delivered!

When competitors arrive at Larkin Hill Horse Trials in the early morning hours, they’re stepping into a world that Crystal Santos has quietly, tirelessly helped hold together. A Novice-level amateur rider and the event’s longtime volunteer coordinator, Santos is one of those behind-the-scenes for...

If you rode at the this year’s USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds (AEC) at Galway Downs in Temecula, California, chances are high you were greeted at the warm-up ring by volunteer Suzy Edwards.

You’ve heard the saying, “without volunteers, the show wouldn’t be possible.” Well here are some fun facts about the 2025 USEA American Eventing Championships volunteer pool.

A lifelong horsewoman and current Kentucky resident, Carroll Crowl still remembers the exact moment she went from a competitor and spectator to a volunteer.

As parent of a horse-crazy daughter, Kendra Zartmana admits she didn’t know what she was doing when she started taking her to events. So, instead of hanging out at the barn and getting in the way, she started volunteering at Area VII events.

Liz Brothers has played many roles in the eventing community, from horse owner and rider to co-owner of an upper level horse. Now she has another title to add to the list—VIP Volunteer.

Each spring, as the competition calendar begins to fill up again, event organizers start sounding the call for volunteer signups to help manage more than 220 recognized events that take place in the U.S. every year. It's no secret that the sport of eventing wouldn’t be possible without the amazin...