The United States Eventing Association (USEA) welcomes Parker Equine Insurance as the “Official Equine Insurance Provider of the USEA” for 2018 and 2019. As part of their partnership with the USEA, Parker Equine Insurance is a Gold Level Sponsor of the USEA American Eventing Championships, Contributing Level Sponsor of the Gold Cup Series and Classic Series, and Bronze Level Sponsor of the USEA Annual Meeting and Convention.
“Parker Equine Insurance is excited to announce our partnership with USEA and its members,” said Donna Parker of Parker Equine Insurance. “With over 100 years of combined equestrian experience we look forward to serving the needs of the eventing community, offering protection you can count on, from trainer liability and farm packages to competitive mortality and major medical rates. We wish USEA and its members a safe and successful 2018 show year!”
“We are incredibly excited to introduce Parker Equine Insurance as one of the newest sponsors of U.S. Eventing,” stated USEA CEO Rob Burk. “We encourage you to look to Parker Equine Insurance for all of your equine insurance needs. We support the companies that support our sport.”
About Parker Equine Insurance
With over 40 years of industry experience, assisting clients with their equine and farm-related insurance needs, Equine Insurance, a division of Parker General Insurance, is a leading agency in the Western United States. The equine policies they offer include equine mortality, major medical and surgical, care, custody and control as well as workers’ compensation and employers’ liability. Parker Equine Insurance takes pride in providing customers with the best insurance protection possible, at an affordable price. To learn more about Parker Equine Insurance’s line of quality products, visit their website.
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. Visit the USEA website to learn more.
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.