The United States Eventing Association, Inc. (USEA) is excited to head to Area V this Dec. 11-14 for the 2025 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention in the vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana! Known for its rich history, world-class jazz, and electrifying Mardi Gras celebrations, New Orleans will set the stage for a lively week of discussion and education on the most important topics in the sport of eventing. Gather your fellow members and meet us to celebrate the last year of success in “The Big Easy!”
The Annual Meeting & Convention will take place at the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, which is conveniently located near New Orlean’s iconic French Quarter and the Central Business District. This family and pet friendly hotel is located on Canal Street and boasts premium amenities, lavish guest rooms and suites, a rooftop pool, and a fully equipped fitness center. Reservations are open now through the USEA’s discounted room block. Click here to reserve your room at The Sheraton New Orleans Hotel today. For those traveling by car, valet parking service is available for Sheraton guests, as self-parking is not offered at the hotel. Valet parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis for $43/night.
If you plan to fly to this year’s convention, the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is located just 11 miles from downtown New Orleans. Armstrong International airport provides direct access to many commercial airlines, including Allegiant, American, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, Spirit, and United Airlines.
While you’re in town, make sure to find time to explore! New Orleans offers endless possibilities to fill your time between meetings:
For more information on the 2025 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention in Seattle, WA on December 11-14, please visit useventing.com/convention. If you have any questions about the Annual Meeting & Convention, please contact Jennifer Hardwick, Senior Director of Membership Services and Meeting Planning, at [email protected].
About the USEA Annual Meeting & Convention
The USEA Annual Meeting & Convention takes place each December and brings together a large group of dedicated USEA members and supporters to discuss, learn, and enjoy being surrounded by other eventing enthusiasts. The USEA organizes multiple seminars in addition to committee meetings, open forums, and tons of fun! The 2025 USEA Annual Meeting & Convention will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Dec. 11—14. Click here to learn more about the USEA Annual Meeting & Convention.
The USEA would like to thank the USEA Annual Meeting & Convention Sponsors: Adequan, ARMA, Bates Saddles, D.G. Stackhouse & Ellis, Gallops Saddlery, Horse & Country, Kerrits, Nunn Finer, Nutrena, PulseVet, Rebecca Farm, RevitaVet, Ride iQ, Schneiders Saddlery, Standlee, and World Equestrian Brands.
The Olympic gold medallists Tom McEwen and JL Dublin lit up the arena at the MARS Badminton Horse Trials with a stunning performance and took the lead after the first day of dressage with the excellent mark of 22.4. They have almost five penalties over second-placed Emily King and Valmy Biats on 27.3.
At some point in your riding career, you probably found yourself feeling or dealing with a little fear, failure, or frustration. We’ve all been there. Regardless of whether we’re competitive or recreational, we’ve likely found ourselves getting a bit stuck on stress or a struggle; dealing with a little defeat or disappointment, or feeling overwhelmed or underprepared.
We might still be recovering physically from the excitement of the 2025 USEA Intercollegiate & Interscholastic Eventing Championships, but mentally we keep playing the weekend over and over again in our heads. This is a weekend that many eventers and lovers of the sport all over the country (ourselves included) look forward to each year and this year was no exception. From teams getting to experience their first time ever at the championship to mascots swapping gear in a show of camaraderie, there were so many great moments that took place during this year's end-of-the-school-year event. Take a look at some of our favorite moments from the three day competition below!
As we gear up for the summer, the competition season isn’t slowing down and it’s time for one of the staple events on the international calendar in the U.S., the Tryon International Three-Day Event (Mill Spring, North Carolina). This event hosts one of five CCI4*-L events on the U.S. calendar, and this year there are 13 competitors in the field. Continue reading below for more interesting facts pertaining to the event that kicks off this Thursday, May 8.