It's that time of year again! The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is excited to announce the 2024 USEA Appreciation Awards. This is your chance to celebrate the remarkable contributions and achievements within our community. Whether it's the dedication of a tireless volunteer, the courage of a seasoned competitor, or the impact of an inspiring coach, we want to hear your stories!
Why Participate?
These awards are more than just recognition; they're a celebration of the people who make our sport extraordinary. Every nomination brings to light the individuals who embody the spirit of eventing and contribute to the success and growth of our community. This is your opportunity to give a deserving individual the recognition they deserve and to share their inspirational stories with the entire USEA family.
Award Categories:
How to Nominate:
If you know someone who deserves to be recognized, submit your nomination today here.
Deadline for nominations: Friday, October 25, 2024
Save the Date!
Winners will be announced and celebrated at the USEA Appreciation Awards Luncheon on Friday, Dec. 13 during the USEA Annual Meeting & Convention at The Westin Seattle in Seattle, Washington. This is an event not to be missed! Be there to cheer on your peers and enjoy an afternoon of inspiration and camaraderie.
Let's make this year's awards the best yet! Your participation is what makes these awards truly special. Start nominating, and let’s honor those who make our sport amazing.
For more information, visit our website or contact Hannah Seagle. We look forward to seeing you in Seattle!
This year’s USEA Area VII Championships took place across two weekends with the Intermediate, Preliminary, Training, Novice, and Beginner Novice levels taking place at the Aspen Farm Horse Trials in Yelm, Washington, from Sept. 13-15, and the Starter level running as part of the Spokane Sport Horse Farm Horse Trials in Spokane, Washington, from Sept. 27-29. There were 13 new Area VII Champions crowned across the various championship divisions. Get to know each of them a little bit better below!
Sixteen-year-old Izzy Lenk (Clarksburg, Maryland) loves eventing and absorbs any opportunity she can that allows her to be further involved in the sport. She recently just wrapped up a month-long working student stint with her trainer Woods Baughman in Lexington, Kentucky, and participated in the Young Rider Mentorship Program at the Young Rider Eventing Championships. She is especially proud, however, of her ongoing efforts of supporting the USEA Interscholastic Eventing League (IEL) Club that she founded, the East Coast Eventers.
The United States Eventing Association (USEA) American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds (AEC) is the annual national championship for every level of the Olympic equestrian sport of eventing. The USEA is officially accepting bids for the following service providers at the 2025 USEA AEC which takes place Aug. 26-31, at Galway Downs in Temecula, California.
The MARS Maryland 5 Star entries have been revealed, and as of Oct. 2, 23 pairs will contest the featured division at the event, held Oct. 16-20 in Elkton, Maryland. Inaugural Maryland winner Boyd Martin will bring forward three horses; veteran five-star rides On Cue and Tsetserleg TSF, and five-star first-timer Commando 3.