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Nov 30, 2024
An Introduction to the USEA's Godshall Accessibility Report
The Godshall Accessibility Report, created by the United States Eventing Association’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee, aims to honor Christopher Godshall’s legacy by addressing accessibility challenges within the sport of eventing. Inspired by Godshall’s own struggles with mobility due to Myasthenia Gravis, the report underscores the importance of creating inclusive environments for riders, spectators, volunteers, and others involved in the sport.
This report is structured in a way that does not mandate each event to make changes, rather it helps present feasible opportunities to make the sport of eventing more accommodating and accessible to all.
Purpose of the Report
The report identifies barriers to participation and enjoyment for individuals with injuries or disabilities. It proposes practical solutions to make eventing venues more accessible to competitors, spectators, and volunteers, such as:
- Allowing authorized motorized vehicles to provide those with limited mobility to access the cross-country courses
- Providing specialized parking and covered viewing areas
- Offering visual and auditory cues for competitors with sight or hearing restrictions
- Ensuring the availability of accessible restrooms near event areas
Why Accessibility Matters to USEA
The USEA recognizes that a lack of accessibility limits who can fully engage with the sport. The report reflects the Association’s commitment to ensuring everyone, regardless of physical ability, can enjoy the sport of eventing. By addressing these gaps, the USEA also upholds principles of equity and inclusion, fostering a welcoming environment for all.
The Godshall Report is a call to action for eventing venues to embrace universal design and inclusion, ensuring that the joy of eventing is accessible to all participants.
We encourage all organizers, volunteers, competitors, and eventing enthusiasts to take a moment to review The Godshall Accessibility Report and consider ways that you can help make a positive impact on the sport of eventing by implementing some of these protocols in your area.
May 24, 2025
Association News
USEA Website Migration to Take Place Wednesday, May 28, 2025
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is excited to announce that on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, our official website (www.useventing.com) will feature a fresh new design which will enhance the user experience. During a brief maintenance window, some pages may be temporarily unavailable or show out-of-date information.
May 23, 2025
Eventing News
USEA EA21 Athlete Megan Hopkins Leads the Field in CCI3*-S at Virginia Horse Center
The Virginia Horse Center was bustling with activity during day one of Virginia Horse Center Eventing horse trials, presented by Capital Square. A total of four FEI divisions and six national divisions kicked off the competition weekend. Two long-format competitions, a CCI1*-L and a CCI2*-L, completed their dressage tests on Friday, May 23rd, while the CCI2*-S and CCI3*-S tackled two phases— dressage and show jumping.
May 23, 2025
Association News
British Eventing and the United States Eventing Association Forge Historic International Partnership
In a landmark move for the global eventing community, British Eventing (BE) and the United States Eventing Association (USEA) have formalized a first-of-its-kind international partnership aimed at fostering strategic growth, innovation, and excellence within the sport of eventing.
May 22, 2025
Rules
Rule Refresher: Submitting an Inquiry, Protest, or Appeal
There may come a time at a competition where you wish to submit an inquiry, protest, or appeal, and it is important for you to understand the difference between the three and how to go about handling each scenario. Luckily, the USEF Rules for Eventing has clear outlines on how to do so. Let's take a look at the current regulations as of today's publish date to see how to handle these situations should they arise.
