The United States Eventing Association (USEA) is thrilled to announce D.G. Stackhouse & Ellis’ return as a “Bronze Sponsor of the USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC),” and a “Bronze Sponsor of the Classic Three-Day Series."
They will also provide one D.G. Stackhouse & Ellis saddle to the 2024 Novice Level Three-Day program drawing winner and one saddle for the 2024 Training Level Three-Day program drawing winner at the 2024 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention in Seattle, Washington.
D.G. Stackhouse & Ellis will also provide 26 custom belts as prizes for division champions at the 2024 USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds.
David Stackhouse and Lesley Ellis build custom saddles from scratch at their workshop in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Each saddle is individually fitted to both the horse and rider for optimum fit. The finest of leathers are used to make beautiful saddles for dressage, jumping, and eventing. Quality, comfort, and fit are all taken into consideration during construction with the aim of perfect balance.
“We are very thankful for our longstanding partnership with D.G. Stackhouse & Ellis. Each Stackhouse saddle is a true work of art that will stand the test of time. David and Lesley are masters of their trade and create a beautiful product. Make sure and visit them at the AEC this fall and sit in some saddles,” said USEA CEO Rob Burk.
To learn more about the different options D.G. Stackhouse & Ellis make, visit their website stackhousesaddles.com.
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.
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.