'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...
Built, Not Bought: Bates USEA Mare of the Year Freedom GS and the GS Story
Fifth generation horse breeder Charlotte Schickedanz (Toronto, Ontario) has been involved in the breeding of Trakehners since she was born and has seen many of her family’s homebreds go on to successful careers in various disciplines in her lifetime.
AK Dragoo Photography Selected as Official Photographer of the 2026 USEA American Eventing Championships
The United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) received several highly qualified bids for the role of Official Photographer at the 2026 USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) presented by Nutrena Feeds. Careful consideration for the overall competitor experience was taken into account wh...
In Memoriam: Sandra McDonald (1962-2026)
The USEA is saddened to hear of the passing of our 2022 Ironmaster Award recipient Sandra McDonald (Aiken, South Carolina). She was 63.
Weekend Quick Links: January 17-18
Are you following along with the action from home this weekend? Or maybe you're competing at an event and need information fast. Either way, we’ve got you covered!
Eventing Q&A with Two-Time USEA Volunteer of the Year Jim Moyer
For decades, Jim Moyer has been one of the most familiar, and most valued, faces in the eventing volunteer community, supporting horse trials across the country with tireless dedication. After being named the 2023 USEA Volunteer of the Year, he’s done it again, becoming the first-ever t...
Fast Facts: 2025-2026 USEA EA21 National Camp
It’s one of our favorite weeks of the year–USEA Emerging Athletes U21 (EA21) National Camp week! This week 12 talented Young Rider athletes from all over the country have gathered together in Ocala, Florida, for the 2025-2026 educational experience which is led by EA21 Director of Coaching and ev...
Meet the Athletes of the 2025-2026 EA21 National Camp
It's that time of year again! The 2025-2026 USEA Emerging Athletes U21 (EA21) National Camp is next week. This year the EA21 National Camp will welcome 12 exciting young athletes to Ocala, Florida, to participate in a prestigious week-long academy led by U.S. eventing legend David O'Connor.
The YEH Yearbook: Class of 2020
There were 70 young horses who contested the 2020 USEA Young Event Horse (YEH) 5-year-old Championships between the East and West Coast Championships which were held in Elkton, Maryland, and Paso Robles, California, respectively. Following 2020’s YEH finale, many of the graduating class of the 20...
News and Notes from the USEA Annual Meeting of Members
The USEA Annual Meeting & Convention is always full of educational seminars and interesting conversations, but one of the most pivotal staples on the Convention schedule each year is the Annual Meeting of Members where members receive important updates on the Association.





















