USEA's Classic Series Will Debut at The Spring Event at Archer in May
In 2017, Allison Murphy led the charge in creating a new event in Area IX, The Event at Archer, held at Archer Equestrian Park in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Now running twice a year—in late May/ and August—the event offers Starter through the hybrid Intermediate/Preliminary level, and for this year’s spr...
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 ...
Kicking Off a Promising Year at Twin Rivers Ranch
Competitors were out and tuning up for the 2026 eventing season this weekend at the Twin Rivers Winter Horse Trials, held Feb. 27-March 1. The first of five USEA-recognized events held at the venue, this event has traditionally served as a prep for the Twin Rivers Spring International, which is s...
Inaugural TEAPRO Grants Announced
At the end of 2025, the USEA Foundation established the TEAPRO Grant (Training and Education in the Art of Pace and Riding in the Open). This grant is available to organizers, trainers, education groups, and others to provide opportunities for riders and horses to practice galloping, trot sets, a...
'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...
Pressure Proof Tip with Daniel Stewart: Fuel and Friction
Building behaviors that help us become bolder, braver, and brighter is a goal that all of us share. From creating courage and confidence to overcoming fears and failures, our performance and success is ultimately determined by our actions and intentions. Luckily there are two strategies that can ...
USPC Announces President, First Vice President, and New Members of Board of Governors and National Youth Board Roster for 2026 and Beyond
The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. (USPC or Pony Club) announced the election of the current slate of the USPC Board of Governors, who were all confirmed at the 2026 USPC Convention, held Jan. 28–Feb. 1 at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort in Lincolnshire, Illinois, outside...
Gallagher’s Water Joins USEA as Corporate Sponsor for 2026
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is pleased to announce that Gallagher’s Water has joined as a Corporate Sponsor and the “Official Equine Hydration Beverage of the USEA.”

























