The USEA Medal Program provides our members with recognition through a goal-oriented program within the various levels of eventing. Each individual member may earn a bronze, silver, and/or gold medal at the Beginner Novice, Novice, Training, Modified, and Preliminary levels. Horse and rider must achieve the qualifying scores as a pair.
To earn your medal you must submit the Medal Application to the USEA office. All scores from February 2009 until present can be submitted. Once the scores have been verified, the member or horse owner will be provided with the associated award for the medal achieved. Individual medal winners will earn a pin (at the level won) and certificate. The person's name will also be published on the USEA website. Award certificates and pins will be sent out quarterly to each rider and horse combination who achieves the appropriate qualifications.
Scores from any event since 2009 are accepted, but each member can only earn an award once. For example, if you have obtained a Beginner Novice Bronze Medal, you can not earn that award again even if the requirements are met. You can continue to strive for the Beginner Novice Silver and Gold medals, or medals for levels above.
Members can compete at their own pace, and medals can be earned cumulatively as there are no time or year limitations. It is not solely based on a top placing, but how well one rode amongst the rest of the class, at a variety of venues. Competing at this caliber consistently is an impressive feat for any rider.
If you have questions about the USEA Medal Program, please contact Cindy Clingman at [email protected] or (703) 779-9890.
Requirements
Beginning with results from February 2009 onward. An individual must have a current USEA membership at the time scores are achieved. A horse must be registered as required for the level at which it is competing.
No cross-country jump penalties are permitted for a score to be used in fulfillment of earning a medal, and all three phases must be completed.
The same score for one medal may be applied toward the next higher medal within the same level.
The venue is defined by the event's cross-country course location. For example, to earn a medal that requires scores be obtained at three separate venues, an individual could not submit scores from three separate competitions all located at the Kentucky Horse Park.
Horse and rider must achieve qualifying scores as a pair. For example, a rider cannot submit three different scores achieved on different horses.
BEGINNER NOVICE
Bronze Medal - Must finish on a score of 50 or less three times - scores must be obtained at two different venues
Silver Medal - Must finish on a score of 45 or less three times - scores must be obtained at three different venues
Gold Medal - Must finish on a score of 35 or less three times - scores must be obtained at three different venues
NOVICE
Bronze Medal - Must finish on a score of 45 or less three times - scores must be obtained at two different venues
Silver Medal - Must finish on a score of 40 or less three times - scores must be obtained at three different venues
Gold Medal - Must finish on a score of 35 or less three times - scores must be obtained at three different venues
TRAINING
Bronze Medal - Must finish on a score of 50 or less three times - scores must be obtained at three different venues
Silver Medal - Must finish on a score of 45 or less three times - scores must be obtained at three different venues
Gold Medal - Must finish on a score of 35 or less three times - scores must be obtained at three different venues
MODIFIED
Bronze Medal - Must finish on a score of 55 or less three times – scores must be obtained at three different venues
Silver Medal - Must finish on a score of 45 or less three times – scores must be obtained at three different venues
Gold Medal - Must finish on a score of 40 or less three times – scores must be obtained at three different venues
PRELIMINARY
Bronze Medal - Must finish on a score of 55 or less three times - scores must be obtained at three different venues
Silver Medal - Must finish on a score of 45 or less three times - scores must be obtained at three different venues
Gold Medal - Must finish on a score of 40 or less three times - scores must be obtained at three different venues
If all goes according to plan in the first part of the extended weekend, we will see 36 horses galloping across Derek di Grazia's CCI5*-L cross-country course at the 2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event (DK3DE). We partnered up with the team at CrossCountry App to bring you a preview of both the five-star and CCI4*-s tracks this year.
Lights, cameras, action! The first formal horse inspection (which some might informally refer to as "the jog") at the 2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event (K3DE) takes place this afternoon at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky. While this part of the event is a fan-favorite historically based on the impeccable turnout of the horses and the stylish and forward fashion choices of the riders (we are looking at you Boyd Martin in hopes that you bring back the American flag suit circa 2022), it serves a very important purpose: ensuring that each horse is fit, sound, and ready to compete at the five-star level.
There are so many things to love about the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event and the opportunity to peruse the booths of so many amazing vendors is definitely one of them! Don’t forget to stop by the USEA booth, located just behind the Rolex Stadium next to the large Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event booth, to stock up on all of your favorite USEA apparel.
After the first competition at Modified was held at The Horse Park at Woodside in California in 2023, the level will be under an even bigger spotlight with the Modified Match that will be offered at the 2024 Woodside Spring Horse Trials that will take place from May 24-26.