The Small Dressage Arena Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
“Do not ride corners on circles.” “Use your touch points. ”These and a number of other comments I have heard repeatedly over the years as a scribe and have also used myself when judging. Though the difficulty many riders seem to have riding a 20-meter, or any size circle, has puzzled me, I never ...
The Small Dressage Arena Quiz: Test Your Knowledge
“Do not ride corners on circles.” “Use your touch points. ”These and a number of other comments I have heard repeatedly over the years as a scribe and have also used myself when judging. Though the difficulty many riders seem to have riding a 20-meter, or any size circle, has puzzled me, I never ...
Spotlight on Collaboration: 2025 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention to Feature Leading Voices and Interactive Member Forums
As the eventing season starts to wind down in most parts of the country, the United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) is excited to shift focus to governance and education at this year’s USEA Annual Meeting & Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana. If you’re still on the fence about making t...
Pressure Proof Tip with Daniel Stewart: The IKEA Affect
Doing hard stuff is hard. It requires energy and time and dedication and a willingness to fail or come-up short. Perhaps that’s why so many of us struggle taking-on additional challenges in our already challenging-enough lives. Not only that, our brains have been designed to seek smooth; to conse...
Vet Student Audra Alland Enjoys the Immersion at the USEA Youth Mentorship Program
As a current veterinary student who grew up eventing, I was honored to participate in an immersive internship experience at the FEI North American Youth Championships at Loch Moy Farm in Adamstown, Maryland, this July.
USEA Podcast #398: USEA Annual Meeting & Convention is Bayou Bound
The USEA Annual Meeting & Convention is just around the corner and this year, it’s all about access, transparency, and celebration. Nicole Brown is joined by CEO Rob Burk and outgoing President Lou Leslie for a full preview of what’s in store in New Orleans from December 11–14.
The New Standard of Excellence: Why the Sport Needs a Different Story
In every generation of equestrian sport, defining questions arise. Some are practical: how do we prepare horses for the technical demands of modern courses? Some are structural: how do we sustain the sport financially and ensure access for the next generation? And some are deeply human: how do we...
Stepping Behind the Curtain with the USEA Youth Mentorship Program
The USEA Youth Mentorship Program gives a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run and officiate an international event, helps Young Riders and Intercollegiate athletes experience competition from the inside as a part of the officiating and management teams, encourages furthering sport educ...
7 Facts About the USEA Eventing Coaches Program on National Coaches Day
Happy National Coaches Day! Did you know that the USEA has a program dedicated to the education and certification of eventing coaches? The USEA Eventing Coaches Program (ECP) was designed to ensure that the sport of eventing continues to be taught at the highest standard. Whether you’re a rider l...
Registration Opens Today for 2025 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention in New Orleans
Registration is now open for the 2025 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention, which will take place at the Sheraton New Orlean H...
