From Rodeo Dreams to Eventing Ambitions, IEL Rider Pace Deppa is Climbing the Levels
When he was 11, Pace Deppa’s only goal with horses was to carry the flag at a rodeo. He’d been riding western, but a chance meeting between his grandmother and his current trainer Lauren New in Jasper, Georgia, three years ago introduced him to eventing, and he hasn’t looked back.
From Rodeo Dreams to Eventing Ambitions, IEL Rider Pace Deppa is Climbing the Levels
When he was 11, Pace Deppa’s only goal with horses was to carry the flag at a rodeo. He’d been riding western, but a chance meeting between his grandmother and his current trainer Lauren New in Jasper, Georgia, three years ago introduced him to eventing, and he hasn’t looked back.
Through the Lens: 2026 USEA Intercollegiate & Interscholastic Eventing Championships
School pride, unforgettable memories, and championship dreams were on full display at the 2026 USEA Intercollegiate & Interscholastic Eventing Championships. Riders from across the country gathered at Stable View to celebrate the spirit of team competition, forge new friendships, and showcase the...
USEA Podcast #414: Intercollegiate & IEL Championships Wrap-Up
The USEA Intercollegiate & Interscholastic Eventing Championships are always a favorite on the USEA calendar and this year's event did not disappoint. With records broken and smiles all around, the first ever standalone Championship event at Stable View was a massive success. USEA Podcast host Ni...
Updates to the USEA Intercollegiate Eventing Program & Interscholastic Eventing League Encourage Team Challenge Participation & Fundraising Promotion
Following another successful USEA Intercollegiate & IEL Championships at Stable View and the announcement of the 2027 championship at Galway Downs, the USEA Intercollegiate Eventing Committee and IEL Task Force are excited to promote additional ways for events and groups to get involved in the fu...
Galway Downs Selected to Host Inaugural Championships in the Western U.S. for the Intercollegiate Eventing Program and IEL in 2027
The United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) is excited to announce that Galway Downs in Temecula, California, has been selected to host the first championships in the Western U.S. for the USEA Intercollegiate Eventing Program and Interschol...
Go With It Farm Sweeps Top Two Places at the 2026 USEA IEL Championship
In a display of depth, determination, and unmistakable purple pride, Go With It Farm (GWIF) made history this weekend by claiming both the champion and reserve champion titles at the 2026 USEA Interscholastic Eventing League (IEL) Championship. With 22 teams and 83 IEL riders contesting this year...
UGA Claims First USEA Intercollegiate Championship Title in 10 Years
It’s been 10 years since the University of Georgia claimed victory in the inaugural USEA Intercollegiate Championship, and ever since, the top title has remained just out of reach—until today. In the final day of the 2026 USEA Intercollegiate Championship, three members of team UGA Black delivere...
Virginia Region Pony Clubs Make Debut at the USEA IEL Championships
The Virginia Region Pony Clubs made a memorable first appearance at the 2026 Interscholastic Eventing League (IEL) Eventing Championship this week at Stable View, arriving with three full teams, 12 riders, and enough spirit to rival even the most seasoned programs. For a region experiencing its i...
Caps and Gowns Could Wait for Tennessee Eventers
For most college seniors, graduation weekend is spent crossing a stage in cap and gown, celebrating years of hard work alongside classmates, friends, and family. But for a few members of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville Eventing Team, this year’s commencement ceremony was traded for somethi...
