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!

We’re just one week from convening in New Orleans, Louisiana, at the Sheraton New Orleans hotel for this year’s USEA Annual Meeting & Convention on Dec. 11-14. Whether you’re registered and ready to attend or thinking about making a last-minute trip, the USEA has all you need to know to make the ...

Throughout the year, top eventing grooms from the USEA Grooms Committee have taken time to discuss the issues grooms in the sport face, and we're excited to share their latest discussion. In this roundtable discussion, former five-star groom and current sport and performance psychology consultant...

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...

The Mentorship Program was definitely the best opportunity I have gotten in the young rider program so far. The program was well organized and definitely has helped expand my knowledge and experience in eventing.

Every rider knows the feeling.

You’ve trained for months, rehearsed every movement, memorized every turn. But as you walk into the arena, your heart rate spikes, your breath shortens, and your thoughts start to race. Suddenly, everything you’ve practiced feels just sli...

There are so many incredible speakers and sessions at this year’s USEA Annual Meeting & Convention on December 11-14 in New Orleans, Louisiana, that the list couldn’t fit in just one article. As a follow up to the November 12, 2025

Throughout the year, top eventing grooms from the USEA Grooms Committee have taken time to discuss the issues grooms in the sport face, and we're excited to share their latest discussion on mental health featuring five-star grooms Dr. Tyler Murray EdD CMPC and Emma Ford.