Event organizers are reminded of the following rule regarding the size of cups to be used on show jumping courses:
EV 149.4. Poles and other parts of the obstacles are held up by supports (cups). The pole must be able to
roll on its support; in this case the support for the top poles should have an ideal depth of 25 mm
(1”), in any case the minimum depth is to be 20 mm (¾”) or a maximum depth of 30mm (1 ¼”).
For planks, balustrades, barriers, gates, etc. the supports must be more open or even flat, with a
maximum depth of 13 mm (½“).
The F.E.I recommends that 25mm (1”) cups be used for their events.
A list of suppliers of these cups can be found by scrolling through the Show Jump Resources Document (PDF).
Potters Steel Services of Massachusetts, who are listed on that page, are now manufacturing metric plastic cups as well as metal ones.
If organizers have any questions they can contact Richard Jeffery, the USEF’s Eventing Show Jumping Course Advisor, at: [email protected]
We might still be recovering physically from the excitement of the 2025 USEA Intercollegiate & Interscholastic Eventing Championships, but mentally we keep playing the weekend over and over again in our heads. This is a weekend that many eventers and lovers of the sport all over the country (ourselves included) look forward to each year and this year was no exception. From teams getting to experience their first time ever at the championship to mascots swapping gear in a show of camaraderie, there were so many great moments that took place during this year's end-of-the-school-year event. Take a look at some of our favorite moments from the three day competition below!
As we gear up for the summer, the competition season isn’t slowing down and it’s time for one of the staple events on the international calendar in the U.S., the Tryon International Three-Day Event (Mill Spring, North Carolina). This event hosts one of five CCI4*-L events on the U.S. calendar, and this year there are 13 competitors in the field. Continue reading below for more interesting facts pertaining to the event that kicks off this Thursday, May 8.
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is proud to announce the continued partnership with #WeRideTogether as an Official Educational Partner of the USEA. #WeRideTogether is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing safety and well-being in sports through safeguarding education and abuse prevention efforts.
The 2025 USEA Intercollegiate & Interscholastic Eventing Championships were an incredible success, ushering the programs forward as the first standalone championships knock on the door for 2026. The Intercollegiate and IEL Programs were merged for their year-end championships to ensure that the USEA’s junior and young adult members have a goal to continue to pursue their passion for eventing throughout their educational years and beyond, and the support the event has received in the last two years has been astounding.
Official Joint Therapy Treatment of the USEA
Official Feed of the USEA
Official Saddle of the USEA
Official Forage of the USEA
Official Competition & Training Apparel of the USEA
Official Horse Boot of the USEA
Official Shock Wave of the USEA
Official Horse Wear of the USEA
The USEA is the official sport affiliate of U.S. Equestrian
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