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Sep 26, 2014
Buck Davidson and Quasar Keep the Lead in the Merial Open Intermediate Division
Buck Davidson and Ann Clements’ promising 7-year-old, Quasar, made easy work of Captain Mark Phillips’ Intermediate championship cross-country course today at the 2014 Nutrena USEA American Eventing Championships, presented by VTO Saddlery. They maintained their overnight lead (30.4) after dressage atop the field of 32 competitors, and are followed in placing by Elisa Wallace and Rosemarie Spillane’s Corteo (31.7).
Texan Megan Noelle Wilson and Ghypsy added nothing to their dressage score (27.6) on cross-country to maintain their lead in the Jr./Yr. Preliminary, as did Heather Morris and Charlie Tango (25.4). Darlene McInnes from Colorado and her own Warlord maintained their dressage score of 28.3 and moved up from second to first in the Senior Preliminary Amateur.
At the Training level, Natasha Erschen and Magic Drummer moved up from second to first after cross-country (22.3). Anne Kornak and Double Rivers Really Cool moved to the top in the Sr. Training Amateur (29.1). Beau Guimond and his own Filibuster ST broke out of their tie for first place by laying down a double-clear cross-country round (28.2).
Beginner Novice and Novice got underway today in dressage. Last year’s Senior Novice Amateur division Julia Denton with Win/Win Situation are currently tied for first place with Kristin Hardy and Enchanted on a score of 27.5. Andrea Leatherman and Mr. Poppers had the best score of the morning, earning a 21.5 in the Novice Horse division. The leading scores in all three Beginner Novice division are better than 25.0. Beginner Novice and Novice will ride cross-country on Saturday and the 2014 champions will be crowned on Sunday.
Spectators are rolling in for the cross-country phase for the Adequan USEA Gold Cup Final, which begins at 4:15. This evening, the Weatherbeeta Dog Show and the Adult Rider Social will take place in the trade fair.
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.
May 21, 2025
Eventing News
Weekend Quick Links: May 24-25
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! Check out the USEA’s Weekend Quick Links for links to information including the prize list, ride times, live scores, and more for all the events running this weekend.
May 21, 2025
AEC
Three Months Until the 2025 USEA American Eventing Championships at Galway Downs
The 2025 United States Eventing Association (USEA) American Eventing Championships (AEC) presented by Nutrena Feeds is just over three months away, which means it is time to start planning your trip to Temecula, California! This year, the AEC will be on a Western rotation to the ever-popular Galway Downs, which is a staple on the Area VI calendar each year.
May 20, 2025
Young Riders
USEF Announces Host of the 2026-2027 USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships
The U.S. Equestrian Federation is pleased to announce that the Maryland International and Horse Trials at Loch Moy Farm in Adamstown, Maryland, has been chosen as the host of the 2026-2027 USEF Eventing Young Rider Championships (CCIJ1*-Intro, CCIYJ2*-S, CCIU253*-S). The championships will be held on June 25-28, 2026, and June 24-27, 2027.
