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May 21, 2021
IDCTA Presents: A Livestream Interview with Doug Payne June 9, 2021 | 7 p.m. CST
Join Eric Dierks in a Livestream interview with Doug Payne.
Doug might be best known in the discipline of eventing as a member of the 2019 Pan American Games Eventing Gold Medal Team, where he also placed 4th individually. He has countless wins and top placings at all levels including a reserve national championship at the Kentucky CCI-5 Star.
In the hunter and jumper disciplines, he has multiple top placings at all levels from national to FEI, including a $100,000 Hits Grand Prix victory as well as numerous top placings in national hunter derbies. In dressage, he has had success through FEI Intermediaire I and has his USDF Silver Medal.
He has been profiled in and contributed to several national publications. Along with Jim Wofford, Doug produced the acclaimed ‘the Rider’s Eye’ instructional DVD. In 2014 he published ‘The Problem Horse Repair Manual’. The book has received critical acclaim and a 5-star rating from Amazon.
Officially Doug held USEF Judge, Technical Delegate, and USEA ICP certifications for 10 years before relinquishing due to his extensive competition schedule. Doug was also a graduate ‘A’ pony clubber from Somerset Hills Pony Club.
Outside of horses Doug holds a Mechanical Engineering degree from Rochester Institute of Technology and is an instrument-rated Pilot.
More information about Doug can be found here.
CLICK HERE to sign up for the Doug Payne Livestream Interview | June 9, 2021 | 7 p.m. CST
Jan 31, 2025
AEC
Déjà Vu: Delilah’s Boy Wins SmartPak USEA Pony of the Year Twice in a Row
Spectators could be forgiven for thinking they were seeing double during the victory gallop in the Novice Junior 15 & Under division at the 2024 USEA American Eventing Championships (AEC) presented by Nutrena Feeds. Two identical flea-bitten ponies were galloping around, second- and third-place ribbons streaming in the breeze, under the command of 13-year-old Kendal Fansler of Clarksville, Maryland.
Jan 30, 2025
Eventing News
Weekend Quick Links: February 1-2
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.
Jan 30, 2025
AEC
All Roads Lead to the $60,000 Adequan USEA Advanced Final
The $60,000 Adequan® USEA Advanced Final, which will take place during the 2025 USEA American Eventing Championships presented by Nutrena Feeds on Aug. 26-31, is the highlight of an already jam-packed championship schedule. This year, the championship will be hosted at Galway Downs in Temecula, California, giving West Coast-based, upper-level eventers the “home field advantage” during this exciting showdown.
Jan 29, 2025
Sponsor
The Foundation of Success: Understanding Your Saddle's Role in Performance
Balance and stability are fundamental to success in eventing, where precision and control are demanded across three distinct phases. At this year's USEA Annual Meeting and Convention, our partner, Bates Saddles' expert presentation on saddle fit and rider position highlighted a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of our sport: how small adjustments to our equipment can lead to significant improvements in our riding.
