The United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) is thrilled to announce Auburn Labs returning as a “Silver Level Sponsor for the USEA American Eventing Championships” taking place at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, from Aug. 27–Sept. 1, 2024.
Auburn Labs, an equine supplement company based in California, is a well-known name in the sport horse industry. Their signature formula, APF (Advanced Protection Formula) was released in 1999 and has become a mainstay in the eventing world for equine athletes. APF (made in three versions for horses) is a natural formula for both immune system and cellular metabolism.
“We are delighted to once again be a part of the USEA American Eventing Championships. The AEC is an extraordinary event which recognizes the yearlong achievements of riders at every level. This is what eventing is about. Eventing is a great sport that builds a partnership between horse and rider that is unique in equestrian sports," said Joy Van Noy, co-founder of Auburn Labs.
“The USEA would like to thank Auburn Labs for their continued support of both the USEA and the AEC,” said USEA CEO,Rob Burk. “APF is widely used by our members for their horse’s wellness, and we greatly appreciate all they do for our sport!”
About the United States Eventing Association
The USEA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational organization committed to providing eventing enthusiasts with a competitive level suited to their individual skills. By assisting and educating competitors, event organizers, and officials; maintaining responsible safety standards; and registering qualified competitions and clinics, the USEA offers a strong and continuous training opportunity for an ever-expanding field of world-class competitors. Just as importantly, the USEA provides a means for all riders, regardless of age or ability, to experience the thrill of eventing. To learn more, visit www.useventing.com.
With the start of the New Year just days away, now is the time to consider how your actions can have a positive impact on the sport of eventing in 2025. Each and every member of the eventing community has an important role to play in ensuring the sport continues to grow and thrive. From fostering educational opportunities to supporting grassroots initiatives and participating at all levels of the sport, there are so many ways to get involved.
Ride iQ’s popular “Ask An Expert” series features professional advice and tips from all areas of the horse industry. One of the most-downloaded episodes is an expert session with Peter Gray, an accomplished dressage judge and Olympic eventer. He has recently judged at events like the five-star at the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event, and he served on the ground jury at the 2022 FEI World Eventing Championships in Pratoni, Italy. His background as a competitor in the Olympic Games riding for Bermuda and as a coach and selector for the Canadian eventing team adds depth to his understanding of the sport.
With a total of 382 volunteer hours in 2024, Catherine “Cathy” Hale not only topped the USEA Area III VIP Volunteer leaderboard, but she also ranked fourth out of all eventing volunteers across the country. Hale (The Villages, Florida) has worked as a travel agent for over 30 years, a career that suits her love of travel nicely. At the time of being interviewed for this article, Hale was passing the equator on a cruise to Tahiti, New Zealand, and Australia.
The USEA office will close at 5:00 p.m. EST on Friday, Dec. 20, 2024, and will reopen again on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025. The USEA staff will return emails and phone calls when the office re-opens on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025 or at their earliest convenience.