USEA Membership Sends Thanks to Eventing Volunteers
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!
USEA Membership Sends Thanks to Eventing Volunteers
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!
The VIP Volunteer: How Crystal Santos Helps Power Area I Eventing
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 VIP Volunteer: Volunteering is a Family Affair for Suzy Edwards
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.
An Unlikely Path: Alex Carbonaro’s Gamble That Paid Off
In March 2024, after more than 15 years without a horse of her own and after decades in the hunter/jumper world, Alex Carbonaro purchased a young Thoroughbred mare named Mystic Radar (“Rayna”).
Love, Loss, and Legacy: How USEA Area IV Remembers Long Legs Lenore
Dr. Katie Sisk, DVM, is no stranger to working for what she has got. All through undergrad, she would train and sell ponies for spending money. In her first year of vet school, her grandmother gave her a loan for $4,000 to help her purchase her first “big horse,” a Thoroughbred/Hanoverian mare na...
All About the Volunteer Coordinator
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.
The VIP Volunteer: Carroll Crowl Celebrates 40 Years of Volunteering
A lifelong horsewoman and current Kentucky resident, Carroll Crowl still remembers the exact moment she went from a competitor and spectator to a volunteer.
The VIP Volunteer: Kendra Zartman Helps Keep Area VII Events Running Smoothly
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.
The VIP Volunteer: Meet Liz Brothers, Competitor, Owner, and Volunteer
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.
