The USEA would like to extend its deepest condolences to USEA Board of Governors' member and ICP Certified Instructor, Phyllis Dawson, on the loss of her stallion, Brandenburg's Windstar.
"It was with great sorrow that we said farewell to a good friend this week, when our stallion, Brandenburg’s Windstar, was euthanized on Wednesday due to a deteriorating arthritic condition in his spine which was causing severe neurological symptoms," said Phyllis Dawson. "Resulting from past injury, his condition had progressed to the point where we owed it to him to make the only humane decision. Windstar was a kind and generous horse with great heart, and we will miss him. His legacy lives on in his offspring."
The USEA has nearly 50 offspring of Brandenburg's Windstar registered be sure and keep an eye on these horses as they will surely be future stars of eventing. The offspring include: A Midday Star, Arthur, Brandenburg's Aldebaran, Brandenburg's Andromeda, Brandenburg's Estrella, Brandenburg's Lucky Charm, Brandenburg's Starlight, Brandenburg's Starlight, Broadway Star, Chiron, Cor Leonis, Dark Star II, Estrella, Goodnight Moon, Graceful Star, Grace's Star, Gretel's Star, He's A Star, Irish Star II, It's About Time, Joyride, Maasai Star, Make Believe, Mistral, Mizar, Morning Star, Mozart, Polar Storm, Promise Windstar, Quest Star, Quinn Himself, River Star, Rockstar II, Seamus VII, Shining Star, Star Flight II, Star Surprise, Starbourne, Starburst, Starless Night, Stars Above, Starstruck, The North Wind, Touch of the Blarney, Wind In The Willows, Windfield Evening Star, and Windfield Super Cruiser.
Bec Braitling is passionate about continuing education in the sport of eventing— not just for riders, but for coaches as well.
Over the course of the last few weeks, we’ve been inundated by horrific images of the devastation caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Horse people all share a common bond, and that sense of community extends beyond Area 2. In light of this, Eileen Pritchard-Bryan has generously offered to partner with us on a USEF/USEA & FEI Eventing rules refresher webinar as a fundraiser for those affected by the recent hurricanes.
When That’s Me Z won the USEA Young Event Horse West Coast 5-Year-Old Championship in 2022, his co-owners Tommy Greengard and Andrea Pfeiffer knew that competing at the FEI WBFSH Eventing World Championships for Young Horses at Mondial du Lion in Le Lion d'Angers, France, in two years time was the ultimate goal for the promising young Zangersheide (Take A Chance On Me Z x Venetia) gelding.
The United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) is excited to announce a request for expressions of interest to host the first standalone USEA Intercollegiate & Interscholastic Eventing Championships in 2026 and 2027. With the success of the inaugural joint championships in 2024, the USEA is confident that the progression of these programs lends to a standalone event for these hardworking students in 5th through 12th grade and undergraduate college programs.